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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1941
Page
5
A fragmented sketch details local petrol and transport activity around Cumnoch, noting cold conditions and weekly visits by country folk to town. Mentions firms, deliveries, and personnel including Private Veney and Lieut. John Blick, while referencing church events, social gatherings, and minor cultural items.
Rain continues to fall with widespread disruption as the Spicer's Creek district reports a fatality. Mr Charles Townsend is remembered as a longtime figure in Gillinghall Station, survived by a wife and grown family. A separate accident involving Mr Ho Brien at Fite Lee is noted, with the local squad and officers assessing the scene. Lieut Ke Mastery, of the Voli ramp at Wallgravm, spent the week away from home.
Weather notes report beneficial rain for crops and herbage. Farm families including Lormature and Morrie are mentioned amid general regional weather reflections and farming activity.
Local Maryvale tennis play suspended due to persistent rain. Officials postponed matches and seedings, with plans to resume once conditions improve. Players and families await new dates as hospital and county reports list affected participants.
The countryside ball at Golly Hall raised funds totaling about £20 for Red Cross and Gollan Comforts. Attendees wore fancy dress and enjoyed music by Une Pata, with prizes for girls and other entertainment.
A meeting at the Railway Hotel last Friday night organized flat arrangements for sports and noted vital points to be put in order. Committee aims for first with ground improvements and rapid progress as the week begins. Mrs Brereton and Mr Ashcroft depart for duties. Billie Buchanan listed among those unwell with lung congeners.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Wongarbon accident involving Tony and Ren shaw with a mis-spelled police reference. Mentions a building fall and unclear legal or social aftermath. References names like Meagan A Dunk and June Buln with doubtful clarity.
Residents of Arthurville reflect on neighbors and relatives amid health, travel, and daily life notes. Mr de Hagper, Min P Gasper, and others are mentioned with health updates and family plans. a Sydney trip and exam travel for My Caeral are noted. local figures like Normen Owens and Cramond Arthurville appear in community tidbits.
The fragment discusses wartime production and import pressures, noting population, migration, and consumer needs. It highlights Australia and western continent considerations, plus a list of wartime military equipment and industrial aims aimed at supporting victory and postwar planning.
The wartime text portrays Hitler as claiming God placed Germany’s duties in his hands and absolving himself via a private confession. It notes his admiration for Oliver Cromwell, his habit of reading British history, and a reported remark comparing Napoleon to Cromwell. A London-bound Sunday Pictorial piece mentions Lt. Thomas Godinem RN.
A fragmentary history of La Libre Belgique during World War II. It notes the publisher's courage, German occupation, and the danger to printers and patriots. It cites Baron von Biesing and Brussels bombing on May 10, 1940 as a tragic turning point, ending with the continued symbol of resistance in Brunelle.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Immigran’s market and figures such as Paul Cheyne. The text hints at wartime or field duties and the need for treasury actions to achieve claimed security and benefit.
In Sydney's wheat market traders note stronger demand as fears mount that Germany's invasion of Russia will cut Russian production, lifting Australian wheat prospects. Buyers push prices higher, with the export flour trade showing some renewed orders and a generally quiet market otherwise.
A report from Dubbo to Tamworth notes a week of cold wet weather with heavy rain midweek and strong winds. Residents including Mrs Farrell and two daughters from Bathurst along with Trivates Av McGuire and N Green are on leave, enjoying a holiday with Mangon. Community sports were limited as conditions kept players off the field.
Flu and heavy colds are prevalent with many cases. Ned Fim remains confined. Weather has been stormy with intermittent rain. Ken Goninan of Qokey Creek called to assume duties at public school in teens Monday. Claude Cuwtner recovering after heart trouble following an attack. Red Terry shows progress in patriotic races with a third place opening day and a stronger finish next day.
Sporting notes report Appeal won the fourth event at Mounew Valley Charity meeting on Monday. Results include Rontiltas-Benefit Trial Hurdle with winner at 7 to 2 and other races featuring Florin Carndale Havers and St. Vincent's Handicap winner. The Warren Diggers meet netted about £130 for hospital trial and nurses.
A British Labour Party figure warns of Poland style atrocities and mass expulsions. The piece cites Nazi plans and German occupation, urging men to join the armed forces to prevent Australia from facing similar horrors. It emphasizes urgency in defending liberty and ally action.
The meeting at Victoria Park yesterday after noon saw four favourites fail in the six race card. Restarts listed include Telat Mudie Racer Ten Tetutins Pararo Ries Chief with several challengers named across events. Harry Hughes is reported to ride Awdien in the Doomben Newmarket Huvitiga.
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