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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
2
A garbled fragment discusses youth style and color harmony, mentioning a clever Preneh and a gift said to bring instant youth and dignity. The text is incomplete with unclear names and context, offering only scattered references to fashion and personal presentation.
Wellington residents clashed over 1st grade team selection at a Grand Hotel meeting. A motion for no confidence in selectors Memes H. Dray C. F. Bodge and B. Mildwater was defeated six to four as critics claimed back line changes undermined A grade chances and questioned merit-based picks.
Waratahs versus Kangaroos at Kennard Park. Stuart Town hosts Federals with Waratahs Kangaroos lineups and reserves named. Federal side to be selected from training tonight. Last Sunday a combined competition draw with Spring Hall at Showground despite heavy rain. Misunderstanding cleared up at meeting about A grade team selection and next Sunday’s game arrangements.
The report lists church services and events for ORUROE OF ENGLAND, Methodist and Baptist churches in Wellington Yeoval Bournewood Seatonville Bodangora and surrounding areas. Entries include Holy Communion times, morning and evening services, Sunday School collections, Mission Band meetings, overseas missions preaching by Rev W A Coates, and transport arrangements for Methodist Hall attendees.
Mrs W Shepherd visited Yro vad last weekend to see her xiss vngnota of the Yeoval Hospital. Mrs Coady’s treslth is reported to be much improved. Mrs A White is till in hose pital in Sydney. All will be pleased to learn, however, that she is umproving. The registration at rain locally won ITH points. Water was atl.
Rugby notes anticipate a big day at Rygate Park with Wellington facing Yeoval in Yeoval Cup play and the Hinton Challenge Cup at stake. Rovers clash with Neurea while Town rests as a bye. Neurea brings experience, but Rovers’ strengthened lineup aims to outpace the visitors. The card lists Town v Yeoval at 3:15 pm and Neurea v Rovers with two local squads named.
The Salvation Army announces a schedule of events including Prayer Meeting at 8 pm Saturday, Sunday services at 9.15 am and 7.15 pm, Kpee-Drill at 10 pm, Young People's Directory Class at 11 am, Holiness Meeting at 2.30 pm, Sunday School at 7.15 pm, Salvation Meeting on Wednesday at 3 pm, and Home League. Captain A. E. Holley leads.
The Yass Municipal Council urged Prime Minister Chifley to nominate W. T. Merriman for a knighthood in recognition of his services to Australia through wool industry leadership. Alderman R. Haddon supported honoring Merriman for developing high quality Merinos and national impact. Separately, silos at Narromine under construction will store 258000 bushels when finished, up from 108000. the Tourdations project advances. a shearer's cook Victor Hill, 44, was found dead on Carrabobl IN Estate, likely from exposure after wandering from a hut while drinking.
Sharp Neurea team to play Rovers at Neurea this Saturday with potential picks including Bullock Rutter Whalebone Meurant Tue Phelan Head Edjols Parklur Stanford Munsford Brown In wood McGuire Bestwick Gigson Owens Owens Ward Adama.
July marks a special series of district church meetings using large charts and Bible references to guide a consecutive set of messages titled The Poor Judgements. A Sacred Amateur Hour rally will be held in Dubbo at the Baptist Church with entries from each society and final judging by the audience. A flood relief collection will occur during services, and local parishioners are urged to participate. Personal notices report recoveries, hospital stays, and travel plans among Wellington and Sydney residents.
Brian Moffat, a year old telegram employee at the Lithgow Post One, was involved in two separate bicycle incidents last week in Main Street. In the first crash, a car pulled out and hooked his bicycle, causing a fall and severe bruising along with minor abrasions. He took three days off work. While en route to return to duty for clearance, his hat was blown off and a nearby cyclist retrieved it, contributing to a secondary mishap.
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