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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1944
Page
1
Customs officers uncovered £500 worth of contraband in crew quarters aboard an overseas ship in port yesterday. The cache included 38,000 cigarettes 150 pairs of silk stockings and tobacco hidden behind wall linings tied with string. owners could not be traced.
Wellington Thursday the New Zealand War Cabinet approved a new leave-pay scale for army personnel returning home after overseas service. For each month abroad, two days leave on full pay and allowances will be granted with a minimum 28 days and a maximum of 60 days.
Promises of strong local backing from owners and trainers boost Geurie racing meet. Groundwork by working bees has the track in excellent order and the committee expects a large crowd. A big betting ring and tote will operate for punters if weather stays fine, anticipating exciting racing.
A large attendance is expected at tomorrow night’s meeting in the Methodist Hall to press for a new hospital for Wellington. Public bodies will be represented and the general public is invited to show support for the town’s hospital need.
A War Housing Division official said 300 applications had been received for sleep-out bungalows at 15 a week. He stated Sydney shows the worst housing conditions in Australia, based on a Department of Labour investigation. Applicants described shocking living conditions.
Railway Commissioners announced improvements in the coal situation allow restoring full suburban electric train services from Monday to Saturday. Specials will run for the opening day of the W R C Grand National meeting at Flemington on July 1.
The Hibernian A C B Society held its half yearly meeting on Tuesday night with the election of officers for the year. Incoming officers include President Ron Astill Vice President M O Rooke Warden A G Hawke Secretary P O Shannessy Treasurer F J Murray Sick visitors P O Shannessy and A G Hawke Welfare officer T Hogan Judicial committee L J Sexton C McNamara B Quain F J Murray S J Sullivan A T White W McDonnell M O Rooke F G Kelly Trustees P Rheinberger A G Hawke and F G Kelly. installation at next meeting.
The Parkes Club held a well attended meeting with engaging racing and strong Wellington representation. T Charter Vallesano won two events and N R O Briens Silent Toy captured the Handicap while Miss Burrell earned a second in the blast race after two mounts.
Canberra reports Acting Prime Minister Mr. Forde praised Russia on the Third Anniversary of the Russo German War. He lauded Russia's fighting forces and people for driving back the Germans and said Russia's fight has won Australia's admiration.
Sir Oliver Simmonds, chairman of the Joint Air Transport Committee of Great Britain, arrived in Melbourne after an London to Australia air journey and said that after the war Australia would become a busy land stage for air routes from Europe through America and the Pacific to India.
Melbourne report states Minister for Information Mr. Calwell announced at Carlton that another loan is likely in October after the recent Loan Pennant presentation. He signaled continued funding and urged timely support from the public and institutions.
A 12 hole stroke event in fine weather at the Caves produced a nett score roll. Percy Kelly won on a count back with 46, tied with K Stokes and Mr Astill. Other scores include Bleechmore 47, Wall 48, Kennedy 50, Mander Jones 51, Keble 51, Young 52.
The H Hospital Ball is scheduled for Wednesday July 12, aligning with the next race meeting. The event details emphasize local society attendance and community fundraising potential.
A letter urges selling 1,000 non-interest bearing debentures at £5 to raise £5,000 to cancel the interest burden on the Show and Sports Ground Trust. It highlights past payments on mortgages, potential yearly revenue from the Racing Club, and the transformative beautification plans for Wellington’s public garden, appealing to local patriotism and pioneer spirit.
Citizens of Wellington and District plan to present claims for an immediate new District Hospital at a Hospitals Commission meeting tomorrow night. The community highlights long waiting postponements, outdated facilities, and strong local funding already pledged for equipment and furnishings to support a private and intermediate ward, maternity block, and children’s ward.
The Red Cross loses a loyal member and friend with the passing of Mrs. Kennard. She helped prepare the little Red Cross emblems attached to Wellington branch articles, sketching and cutting them, then finishing them for the Red Cross, a quiet, efficient service.
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