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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
15
The period featured bright sunny days and warmth during the weekend while nights brought extreme frosts. Ground frost was so heavy the ground appeared white at dawn and water froze solid, suggesting a slow shift in weather as low clouds move in.
The embers and associates gathered on the links Sunday for an 18 note stroke contest won by Mr. AL Blems in the 18 hate stroke. Mrs Iljic won the woman’s trophy in the same event. The 0 hole stroke trophy went to Russell.
Sunday's eight mile cycle handicap drew several entrants including A Rodieit Ty Miskell Chown A Stein Ry Wyleetys H Ruhmson and G Parpenter W Chown with times noted. The finish was closely contested among the top three as spectators witnessed a very close result.
A very successful euchre party and dance was held at the Australian Hall on Thursday night organized by Misses K Ryan and L Wilkin. Proceeds went to the bazaar. Guests enjoyed euchre, dancing to music, and refreshments were served by the ladies committee.
Two spectators eyed a ground ticket dispute, claiming they were halts brothers and seeking admission under a shared scheme. The scene showed confusion over who could enter and on what basis.
Members of the town club played several weekend tennis events on local courts. A Saturday match saw teams from Yeoval prevail over visitors after close sets, while Sunday hosted a Molung to Avondale outing with mixed results. The Yeoval club maintained a narrow cup win in a tense finish, and notable players included A Cooper L Bowhay W Holliday and J O Donnell G Christie among others.
At the Poultry Club meeting held over the weekend the group debated building a pavilion. After full discussion and trustees permission the decision favored a permanent structure rather than a temporary one on the grounds.
A string of readers names and holiday movements spans from 30m Rev to Mrs Shaw near Nome Parkes. Lindsay and party return to Parkes on Friday along with Mosers B and J Donnelly with their mother Mes Donnelly and Mrs WeyBugties driving to Sydney midweek. H Simmons and O'Donnell spent the weekend in Yeoval and Duliboon, while Mrs G J Bowhay Buchindeh and daughter May Claud une Mise Edna are currently holidaying in the city.
Report states the newly completed Hew fence at Reserve 17 was damaged during a welcome event. Police have the matter under investigation as precautions are heightened and officials seek responsible parties.
New structures are under construction in the Iowa town, signaling steady growth. The project aims to enhance the town’s appearance once completed, with ongoing work visible to residents and visitors alike.
By Talbeagar Shire officials repairs progress on the road between Yeovil and Obley as a crew of men works to widen and improve the thoroughfare.
A 21st birthday celebration was held at the home of Daniel Ryan's parents on Parkes Road. Guests enjoyed dinner and games, with a large two decker birthday cake adorned with 21 candies as center stage. Speeches and best wishes followed, and Daniel Ryan replied cordially.
Mrs Dawson of Chwydd Steel Lithgow suffered a yawning jaw dislocation at home. An ambulance took her to a doctor who admitted her to hospital for jaw repositioning under anesthesia. The incident reportedly recurred in the past.
A petition to declare Alsatians dangerous led Shire officials to consider a ban after a dog attack by an Alsatian and a Gordon setter during a walk. The council threatened legal prohibition within a month if action proceeds, backed by local animal owners.
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