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Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 26, 1939

Page

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Golf Club Championship Final Runs To Fortnight

Golf Club members packed the end of the week with a busy schedule as J Richmond beat C H Finch by four holes in the club championship semi final. N Pitt edged J Fulton, leaving Richmond and Pitt to contest the final in about two weeks. In B grade Howland beat Wilkins one up and Young defeated McMillan. A members 18 hole versus par saw Bill Jobson prevail with one down while Aub Brown was runner up. Saturday saw P Buckley lose the Cock of the Club goblet to J Cudden on the 18th hole after a tight match. An 18 hole stableford drew a strong field with N Pild winning 36 points and A B Dauth runner-up. Members look to the Open Tournament next Sunday, a draw attracting visitors from across the west.

F. Howland F. Wilkins W. H. Young N. McMillan Bill Jobson Aub Brown Latal P. Buckley J. Cudden Hhute Stableford Alan N. Pil A.B. Dauth West

Merino Ban Body Demands Removal At NSW Meeting

New South Wales sheep breeders on Saturday night demanded the lifting of the embargo on merino exports. Mr Jody of the Provident attacked the policy, warning continued bans would shrink NSW studs and risk a monopoly by a few big breeders. He argued the embargo harms wool markets abroad and Australia’s industry, urging export duties to curb overexporting with support from other states.

New St Wales Portune Australia Itas Body

Ambulance committee meeting in Wellington district

The Maryvale Ambulance committee convened at Mr. Whiteley’s Maryvale with Presiding J Phillipson and officials including Vallance Downs Birchall Garmey and Mrs Garmey Miss the secretary Mr Me F C Wall Superintendent Habler present. Wall explained the free ambulance service for Wellington and surrounding districts and the new ten-dollar subscription plan offering service across the state. Officers were nominated with Phillipson re elected president and Sheridan as secretary treasurer. A fundraising dance to support the ambulance fund was planned with Birchall donating a pig and the date set for a September dance.

Maryvale Amb Whiteley Ware Messrs J. Phillipson Vallance Downs, Birchall Garmey Mesdames Garmey The Philipson Wall Central Committee Wellington Hablee Philipon Wan T. Sheridan Tiwan Ambur Canvons Birchall Fonda Sheridan Habler

BOWLS Kitch Cup Final Set Between Nor man and Traunce Skippers

The Kitch Cup final for four person teams will be played Wednesday with a strong turnout expected to watch Rev. K. D. Norman and T. Traunce lead their sides for the valuable trophy and four replicas. In B grade action Aloc Smith and E. H. Trimble staged a tight match ending 30-29 in Trimble’s favor on the last head. A Consistency Handicap game saw P. Jewell edge T. Ayling by 194 to 185 as Ayling showed naval form throughout.

Rev. K. D. Norman T. Traunce Aloc Smith E. H. Trimble Trimble P. Jewell T. Ayling Jewell Ayling

Parachutist Drowned at New Zealand Harbour

Sydney report: Les Heyward, a parachutist, drowned at Mansken Harbour near the Mangers paradrome after a jump from 2,000 feet. Spectators saw the parachute open without trouble but a strong wind carried him across the harbour.

Sydney Les Heyward Mansken Harbour New Zealand Mangers Hayward

Obituary: James Hunt Dies at 79 in Wellington District

An elderly man named James Hunt died Saturday night in the Wellington District at age 79. He had no relatives in the area. The funeral was held this morning with the remains laid to rest in the Church of England section of the local cemetery. Rev. K D Norman officiated at the graveside. Funeral arrangements were managed by Messrs C J Shakespeare and Sons.

James Hunt Wellington Distritas Church of England K. D. Norman Messrs C. J. Shakespeare

Paymaster killed in Darwin car crash

Ralph Bings aged 24 paymaster of the Commonwealth Works Department died in a motor accident yesterday in Darwin. Seven others in the car were injured, one critically. The vehicle overturned at a street intersection when the driver attempted a crossing in the opposite direction.

Darwin Ralph Bings Commonwealth Works Department Cambarra

Menzies Travels Long Distances Weekly

Menzies has journeyed over BON miles with a steady pace of about 1,000 miles each week, reflecting sustained long distance activity.

Menzies

Negligence Denied in Sydney GPO Extensions Inquiry

During the resumed inquiry, Federal Director-General Works Mobaffey denied negligence or careless handling of contract instructions. He accepted full responsibility as department head but suggested he might not act the same toward NSW Director of Works. Witness James Orwin said he promoted Orwin based on Public Service Board advice, though they doubted Orwin’s reliability. The inquiry continues.

Syd. Ey Gp.o Works Mobafey M@haffey N.s.ww James Orwin Public Service Board Orwin

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