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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

9

Rain Dewed and Winds Chill Dunedan News

Rain and wind hinder growth in the district as gardeners and farmers report insufficient moisture. Cricket and tennis matches entertain townsfolk despite cold rough weather. Dunedan’s streets prepare for dust reduction works while rock sale at Milling and Co. yields highest bid 25/4. Local drivers and public meetings reflect ongoing land and agricultural concerns with Mr E Stone and Mr Henley prominent in recent events.

Cohbora Dunedan O. L Milling and Coy Kowne Deee Pace Wentworthville Soulney T. Page Dudbo Mudgee Ncores F. W. Yeo E. Stone General Motors Henley Farmers and Settlers’ Association Legislative Council Jeje Sir Thamar

Bitter Winter Tests Players and Fans at Home Matches

Winter arrives with frost and heavy rain as teams face tough conditions. A home defeat to Drill Ormek and a win for Wuuluman reflect a battered start. Two matches against the Motherwes side are planned for the first Sunday, one away and one at home, pending weather.

Motherews Tee Ren

Harsh Weather Hits Sheep Farmlands Amid Cold Days

Farmers report six months of severe conditions with Thursday to Sunday cold spells. Lambing time brings anxiety as many ewes are not in good condition. Ploughing and sowing continue, with crop prospects uncertain. Ada Lawrence visits Stuart Town while Mrs Owens returns from Coonamble district after a holiday.

Bethes Ada Lawrence Stuart Town Mra We Owens Coonamble Slistriet

Local Social and Tennis Update from Westella

Personal and general news from Manly and nearby areas note visits from Miss Phil Worceser and Mex Fi South guests at Souhfield. The Trav es family from Cennwin dra attend Keith Wood’s birthday. Westella tennis teams show form with two wins over Mein Ronda. scores 248 at Theets and 20-F at Westella 1st Baltimore. Upcoming matches set in Dubbo against the Boomerang and at Westella versus Como bella.

Phil Worceser Manly Westella Baltimore Ueal Enmiis Sear Dubbo Como Bella

Birthday Party Celebrates Bett's 21st At Home

Friends honor Bett Georie with a late evening gathering at her home on Wednesday. Euchre winners were Roy Holden and Heyden. Jean Hannon took the names contest. A birthday cake delighted attendees as gifts were accepted on behalf of the celebrant.

Wn Oder Betty Clouvier Rés Roy Holden Heyden Jean Hannon Air Dil Martin Bett A. Stewart Betty Clem Wheeler Mie Clothier Herb Hausen Erle ~ Sane Golf Club J. K. Whiteley W. Geaham AL Stewart Graham Dubbo

Breath of Winter Gossipy notes from a small town column

A local weekly column reports on cold mornings and mild noons, upcoming dance at Whiteman, Mr Blockail and family holidaying in Boston, Bob Montgomery injuring himself after a game, Teel Knowles returning from Binneway, Clem McLeod back to mail runs, Sullivan Bros erecting a fence on Brennan's property, China Moncrieff off work with back pain, the Campbell couple welcoming a baby boy, Mrs Alin Cridland's homecoming after appendicitis, and a weather note with scattered clouds.

Bob Montgomery Wellington Reds Sunyay Ecoring Bob Teel Sullivan Brennan Lincoln Wellington District

Wauluman Tennis Defeated in Narrow Sunset Match

Wauluman journeyed to Rigor View last Sunday and were defeated by two. The day was bright and many enjoyed themselves despite the loss. Next visit, Sunny River Chow team travels from Hough's. Also note Mr Chas Schobe admitted to Wellington District Hospital and local residents Mr and Mrs Bolton move into the district. Frosty weather and light rain observed. Ben Cronin shows interest in upcoming matches abroad.नेक

Wauluman Rigor View Shemaeves Sunny River Chow Connie Tearm Hough Chas. Schobe Wellington District Alteying Down Ben Cronin

Euchareena Sports Roundup Misses Full Cattle Benefit

Euchareena reports tweaked weather affects cattle feeding with hand feeding continuing. Orange soccer visitors clashed with Jacalada club for Kelly Cup bragging rights, Orange scoring two and Ruchiersens one to keep lead. Euchareena tennis saw Back Crook win a hard fought match by ten nets to eight. Mrs. R Forde visits from the metropolis to see her brothers.

Orange Jacalada Kelly Lange Ruchiers

Fires Warning and Rural Life In Orange District

A lengthy local update notes warnings against fires despite minimal bush risk, with officials stressing strict penalties. It reports weekly rainfall, crop germination, healthy early sown crops, and varied rainfall in inches. Community notes include hospital stays, health improvements, stray stock enforcement, a near-miss street accident, a town conference on universal speed limits, a theatre screening schedule, an inquest, bitter frost, a student’s holiday, a mechanical hare course for dog racing, visits home from Cobar, and tree planting by the Urba n Area Committee.

Haynes Ben Mont Uitte Stine Ptinie Lamba Heal Tailway Ro Reynolds Amarda Shire Staples Cumnock A. Fix GH. Bowhay Sydney Vincent Hogan St. Stanisline College Bathurat F Kearmey Cobergo Cumpock Frank

Memorial Mall hosts Saturday evening gathering for local leaders

Report notes a well attended event at Memorial Mall with W Richardson and others. Mentions hopes for improved finances, Councillor Beasie's retirement, and his contributions to the district's roads and regional advancement.

W. Richardson Memorial Mall Counsillor

Decisive Tennis Victory Amid Weekend Storms in Lincolnt

Weekend weather brought heavy rain and cold winds as Lincolnt hosted tennis events. A decisive visitor win followed a mixed doubles open and a friendly singles match at Spiver's Creek, while plans for a Montalloyes courts American style tournament were announced for Sunday with a 10 am start.

Aid E. Smith W. Gates Spiver’s Creek Montalloyes Courts Shanps Op Waslien St Weather Perm

Arthurville Tractors Boost Harvest and Local Upgrades

The Arthurville district shows strong tractor use for wheat and sawmilling, with new telephone lines planned and line repairs underway. Arthurville Tennis Club won again at the weekend, weather has been mild aiding stock feed, and a school concert is planned with local families contributing. Mrs. Country Women's Association president visited Cudal for debutantes, while Mr. and Mrs. A J O'Brien take a short holiday due to health concerns.

L. Steny Arthurville Teno Mostyn's Club Wellington Vasey Focat Myre L. B. Werton Country Women's Association Cudal Mra A. J. O'Brien

Wellington Jockey Club Annual Meeting Notice

The Wellington Jockey Club will hold its annual general meeting at the Council Chambers on Monday night the 4th. The report and balance sheet will be presented and officers will be elected. All members and attending members are requested to be present after a prosperous year.

Wellington Jockey Club Daly At & Pitt

Rural group meeting notes and local club results

The P and Association elected Mr R P Ouker as President replacing Mr Gregory who moves to Narrabri. About two good member roll ups. planning to resume a dance for the B and C fund when the date is set. Cultural Bureau met Monday night amid cold weather. secretary read the annual report. Mr R F Oakes reappointed secretary and Mr J A Phillipson elected President. hopes for a strong year in the district. Lennox team lost to Railway Club in weekend match. Mrs W Birchall fell ill and was admitted to hospital._combo P and C Association to meet with the School Friday night for a planned gathering.

P. and © Association R. P. Ouker Gregory Narrabri C. Fonda Agricultural Bureau Bureau R. F. Oakes J. A. Phillipson Provident Ereal Genr Lennix Railway Club Mia. UW Birchall P. and C. Association

Community Farewells Mark Wongarbon Social Night

Mrs Jo Connell hosts guests at the local post office gathering as families farewelled in Wongarbon hall. Notables include Mr and Mrs Peargon and Mr and Mrs Causley leaving for Gympie Queensland and Sydney respectively. An orchestra provided music while Mrs J Jackson organized, with speeches by Albert Mawhey and Elphie Snr. Acknowledgments followed with presents and light supper for attendees. The Wongarbon team beat Lodge in a recent match and hosted Marfak'n Club from Dubbo for an enjoyable visit.

Peargon A. Causley Gymple Queensland Mya F. Tackson Sydney Albert Mawhey Venta J. Elphie Snr Elphie Dresenia E. McAlpine Jackson J. Jackson Orgeniner Maedames w'Court Braithwaite Wongarbon Lodge Wongarhon Dubbo Meare Handibo C. Head Wonwanbon Marfak's Mr. M. Cockerell

Hospital Competition Dances in Stuart and Wellington

In July Stuart Town hosts 38 Cup dances with Camobella on July 10 and Gollan on July 8. Wellington hosts a Hospital Ball on August 24 and Hospital Juvenile event on August 25.

Hospital Stuart Town Gollan Camobella Wellington

Kitch Cup Players Highlight Narrow Victory

In the Kitch Cup for pairs a 16 head up match saw W Willock and Ted Ballere face HM Mathiean and W Chincocks. The game swung and Mathieon’s pair led 20 to 14 late, then surged to win 22 to 16 with strong play from all four and several fine shots.

W. Willock Ted Ballere Mathiean W. Chincocks Naif Mathieron Hin Parsnek Thie Vetaed

Wool Market Report From Brisbane Auctions In Brisbane

The Wool Market report notes a strong market at the Brisbane final auctions opening on Tuesday with Europe and Japan as major buyers and Yorkshire aiding. Demand for well-grown wool remains firm while inferior lots are irregular and weaker. Sydney closing sales show firmness. Melbourne auctions had little notable change. Commonwealth 1088-49 season output estimated at 2,870,000 bales, with 2,700,000 bales to be submitted in the season and 1,450,000 offered before Christmas. Goldsbrough, Mart and Co. report brisk Brisbane and Melbourne sales, with Germany France and Japan as top buyers, and scoured wool in strong demand. Auctions continue in Brisbane to Jan 20. Melbourne sales faced clearing fees, with limited consignments and crutchings. Perth will hold a catalog sale of about 11,000 bales on June 27. The 1998-80 season opens August 20 in Sydney, running to September 6, with about 96,000 bales offered in Sydney and 159,000 in Brisbane before Christmas. Average price noted at £11/19 per bale and 0.4d per lb for final week. Closing period shows a drop versus prior season.

Farmers and Gratiera Co-opnative Go. Ltd Brisbane Continent Japan Yorkshire Sydney Melbourne Commonwealth Christman Goldsbrough, Mart and Co Lad Eales Janey Theatren Aalen Brinbirae Wales Australia Perth

Flour Price Snippet Reveals Small Batch Quote

A garbled OCR fragment lists bucking figures for flour with unfamiliar markings. The readable parts show unit prices and brand-like terms but lack a coherent context or complete data.

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