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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1941
Page
2
Public notice lists items for sale including building materials such as frame wings and hardware. Also offers Glenwood Granny Smith apples and other goods. Name SYD WALLEY appears with address 40 Maxwell Street, Ombat. The ad includes a removal notice and stray scattered phrases about a vendor named SMITH and a bakery nearby.
A garbled town notice lists various attendees and groups for an upcoming event. It notes a local half-holiday observing tradition and references multiple organizations and individuals, including Moe Col and Apex Munt Serviceds, with plans to observe a two day period beginning Wednesday.
The entry notes wet weather affecting local life and complaints about back attitude and rowdy weather. It reports a heavy fee on Friday morning, a court case where Ronald Bruce and W A Urquart are named, and a five and three year prison sentence for two men connected to a colony affair. It mentions Premier Forein South entering a record consecutive year in Queensland and a boxing match where Walner knocked out Liily Conn in the 18th round. It also notes high rabbit and fox prices, tank orders, and nominations for a patriot race meeting tomorrow and Wednesday. The piece references Sydney shows and a Henry Australian casualty report amid Allied reactions to a new aggression pact.
A garbled OCR collage reports diverse items from a Wellington area scene. Mentions weather days with sunshine, telephone references, and a mix of local notices about industry, sports, theatres, undertakers, and donations to the Red Cross with dated notes and community names.
A livestock show in Sydney during March honored top merino classes with awards to McManter and Vickery trophy recipients Burkinhah Estate Yeoval and Buckinbuh Hatute Yeoval for champion merit among entrants noted as strong in the show.
Mr KOC Precklington of Woodundo Wellington owner of a Kyaroy sheep coop mnewel Frecklingtin received four entries after the deadline and weren’t accepted. Yet Me Hrecklington won the Border Leicester Fund championship and will have a count of sheep at the sees Law war. He was disappointed his entries were late.
Dancing lovers in the town can attend a Wellington ALB Comforts Fund event at the Mayfair Theatre. A dance organized by the local committee promises a successful evening with orchestral music, proceeds aiding the Comforts Fund. A family event at the Joseron home is noted as part of the town’s social scene.
The Wellington bench of the Commonwealth Bank reports sales of War Savings Certificates reaching £79000. Daily responses from the public show strong support, with other local banks noting brisk sales. The Prime Minister's appeal is expected to further increase purchases nationwide.
A number of Wellington militiamen were promoted after returning from the weekend drill at Wallgrove. Sergeants and corporals gained new ranks including Lieutenant and Lance-Corporal as the unit reports camp life in good condition. Soldiers arrived back around midnight Friday and described the homecoming as positive.
The article notes a Wellington Vent vent School pupil Mrs Raven Pay Hil visiting relatives from Mai land during the weekend and planning an extended holiday with her aun Hex. Rex is recovering well after a severe operation and shows good progress. Bob Montgomery visited Wellington over the weekend and spoke of his wife who recently had a son Robin now employed in work.
T A C Westrewood, stationed at Burkes Ale School, is transferred to Richmond. He played rugby league with Parker and will move to town for the League. The 1940 41 wheat crop advance was announced, offering 10s per bushel for wheat and 3 24d for hulks. The total advance totals 43,000,000 bushels, lowest in ten years. Additional payments were made on No 2 and No 3 pools. The announcement aims to boost farming in Wellington and surrounding regions.
Mr Jos Ryan a Wellington lifelong resident and noted traveler left for Orange on Saturday to begin duties with the Ainger Sewing Machine Co. He is the son of Mr and Mrs 4 J Ryan of Wellington. The Bacec meeting and related items appear in the sporting notes with later references to Doug McCauley and upcoming travel plans for several people including horse racing and medical treatments.
Wellington society and business circles feature marked activity with staff changes at Sydney firms and a transfer of Mr Enderby to Kite Loumtsa, plus army updates. Private J Fitzell of Wellington returns from service, and Keppel Enderby wins the Aourie Cup at King's Birthday golf event. St Andrew’s Church events, Rotary talks, and local hospitality mark a busy week in the district.
Entries are listed for the Wellington Combined Racing Clubs patriotic meeting to be run tomorrow and Wednesday the 24th and 25th. Details cover weights for maiden and handicap races, with prices and admission hints. Proceeds go to the Wellington branch of the ALF.
A Wellington Golf Club meeting notes its members who qualified for the A and B grade chews after the McLend handicap event on Golf Links. Results list Percy Kelly, Joe Fulton, Y Brown, K Blewthmore, W Yuune, and others with scores and nett totals, plus the Wade Cup 14 holes competition outcome and Junehow's win for Kem Mveehmore.
A fragmented wartime era summary urges continued industrial output to support the war effort. It discusses De Havilland and other manufacturers expanding to meet demand, exporting Lenines aircraft and sustaining munitions production. It emphasizes preparedness for future conflicts and the need to keep industry running to avert economic decline. It mentions sacrifices by servicemen and the aim to avoid reliance on imports, while calling for expanded employment across sectors.
Wheat growers' representatives on the Board arrange to use both this year and next year's licenses simultaneously. Mr Cullen notes local committees must ensure farming practices align with sowing methods, and that committees are not agents for exploitation but channels for grower organization. He warns the industry risks from schemes aiming at complete control by the following year's plan and stresses foundations for steady industry influence by growers.
A discussion outlines forming committees to accept responsibility for implementing a protective scheme. Mr Colleen notes executives and homestead growers should share the role, ensuring wheat growers dependent on the crop gain maximum benefit from an opportunity aligned with the scheme's goals.
A partial OCR reads a list of individuals such as Paul Kelly J Richmand J Walton A Kelly and D Mundie Jones among others. Several surnames appear with initials and fragments like Dole Walkie hurt and Dr Keirla. The text is garbled and contains multiple incomplete entries.
Members of the Wellington Services war examined some trainees under instructor Mrr. W. Jobe von. A soluble percentage were found competent though some members remain unexamined and a few examinations postponed. The list of successful members includes Mimis Caell Highall Arthur P Mortman John Buycott Maroht O Keicle Harry Ling Kenneth K. Streechmore David Mendertone Denia H. Darton Lawrence Askham Leslie A. Ander sen Inia 3. Juy Harald D. Aber nethy Willan Z. Everett Kedward Hayek Miavhl Bower Jamon Wabtety Ray Vane Andrea Mt lett Jub Me Dutton
A packed crowd watched the Weallington Band parade in full dress uniforms, its presence and the youths’ disciplined march leaving a strong impression. Despite a shower reducing numbers, the boys performed well as the town praised their enthusiasm and formation.
The Cairo report by General de Gaulle signals rapid end of resistance by Vichy troops in Damascus area with heavy fighting expected south and southeast of Beirut. News from Durmanacun places occupation at 3 pm Saturday. British confirm Damascus fall. Vichy radio cites retreat toward Beirut amid heavy air traffic along roads toward Beirut.
Melbourne reports from Victoria note police believe there are free buys near Orbost in Gippaland. Morning observations reference three works and a mysterious attack on a Snowy River newspaper office, with ongoing inquiries into the incident and its motives.
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