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Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 23, 1947

Page

2

Wellington Rifle Club Holds Weekend Shoot and Delays

The Wellington rifle club celebrated a weekend of solid scores amid ammunition shortages delaying purchases. Jack Pittman led Sunday with 34 points in a 5 bull event, while Jack O Rourke posted consistent improvement from 25 to 32. Other shooters posted scores ranging from the mid teens to low thirties as the club awaits new heavy barrels to boost atmospheres.

Wellington Jack Pittman Jack O’rourke

Shooting club members praised for progress and reunion efforts

The report highlights Jack Pittman’s $4 on Sunday as the season's high score since the restart, with Jack O Rourke Len Withers and others showing steady improvement. It notes wartime absences, welcomes returning veterans, and praises Captain Jimmie Chariton Norm Lang and secretary G McGill for guiding the club toward a winding up party at year end.

Jack Pittman J Jack O'Rourke Jack Len Withers Mary Vale Len Pat Cassidy Jay Doug McGill Ray Shute Cecil King Chineae Tak Lee Tak Mery Martin Audhavette Ling Jimmie Chariton Norm Lang

Public meeting reconstitutes Repatriation Advisory Committee

A mayoral meeting at Wellington’s Council Chambers on Wednesday night next, 25 June at 8 o’clock will reconstitute the legal Repatriation Advisory Committee. All interested are urged to attend. Also noting a livestock sale by Milling and Co. of Dunedin on Friday 4 July at 11 am with 2000 ewes, 1000 cattle and 100 pigs booked, plus Campbella annual Half Ball on Friday 18 July featuring Theobald’s Orchestra and a poultry supper. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure advertised for coughs and colds.

Ald. W. A. Nelson Council Chambers Wellington Messrs ©. L. Milling and Co Dunedos Campbella Theobald

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