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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1932
Page
3
The Wellington A and H Society reports a solid turnout for the war show at Liv School of Mall, with chair A. statements noting strong attendance, favorable financials, and joint efforts. Officers praise the committee, pledge careful budgeting, and discuss debentures and proposed year-end allocations.
A charity programme for crippled children under the Kir Wont Health Scheme is praised for enabling treatment through Dr A N Yuille and a special Manly home. A letter from Mr and Mrs Lamon of Ponto describes Ernie, five, suffering paralysis, now walking after three operations, with thanks to the committee, doctors, and donors. The Dubbo meeting applauded the efforts, noting steady gains in show takings, reduced costs, and expanded sewing and cooking sections.
A town club function Friday hosted by Mr and Mrs Clarke drew many friends. Entertainment included dancing with music by local performers and a silver serving set presented by Mayor Ald A Smith. Mr Clarke has been transferred to the Orange branch and the crowd wished him well.
Four Methodist Club players and town club members contested a recur match on the Town Course on Saturday afternoon. The Town Club won 6 games to 4 in the main match with many keen exchanges. President’s team also prevailed over secretary’s, finishing 10 sets to 2 and totaling 72 games. Readable results show mixed doubles and pairings across many teams with close scores throughout.
The Wellington District Ambulance fund drive continues with a postponed Stuart Town sports day and a high attendance dance. Despite bad weather, organizers plan added horse events on July 2 and a major raffle. Local officials and Mr. Chalmers thanked volunteers and musicians for supporting the Ambulance service.
The article urges communities in New South Wales to act now to restore prosperity. It argues the government did not finish the job the electors asked for on June 11 and calls on workers and employers to boost employment and trade by mobilizing local resources.
In a call to action, residents are urged to support a statewide Buck-for-Work campaign. The message stresses using unemployment relief to provide daily or weekly work, unlocking capital, and boosting local commerce by buying goods advertised in the paper. It links election of the Stevene Bruxner Government to confidence and circulation of idle capital.
Residents of Wellington and surrounding districts learn the ambulance functioned through similar operations. Superintendent Mahler announces sports postponed to Saturday July 7 with a dance to follow at night. He urges attendance at the day’s events on July 6 and the subsequent dance.
A letter from ex MP A McClelland of Dubbo praises the Times for courtesy shown during his term and urges parliamentary unity. The writer notes no bitterness after defeat, highlights the need for goodwill and cooperation, and urges all parties to seek common ground for Australia's peace and progress.
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