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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
10
An open meeting of the Chamber of Commerce approved a day of sports and a dance on Saturday July 13 to raise patriotic comforts and war funds. A committee was named to run the event, with canvassing across districts. Arrangements also created an entertainment roster and a new council enttrotting committee to broaden representation.
An old illness advertisement promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as effective relief for kidney and back pain. It claims kidneys contain long tubes that must remove waste, warns of signs like fatigue swollen feet and nocturnal urination, and touts wide usage worldwide with quick relief.
The Yoount reserves won the Golden Gate Cup on Sunday with a 3 point margin. Scorers Thien Tur Yeoval and Berney plus P Vaughan contributed tries and C Miller converted one.
The Parents and Citizens Association met in the tebeol rooms on 1th jostami with cold night deterring attendance. Minutes of the last meeting were read and Mr Telford resigned. officers elected include Patron J Stevenson, President V Miskell, Vice President C Howarth, Secretary A Shaw, Treasurer Herb Wilkin, with committee Shaw Jones Wilkin Moore Howarth Minkell. Funds of £10 were donated for school books and library materials.
A skilled performer wowed a crowded audience at the Australian Hall on Saturday. The man delivered a string of clever tricks and engaging routines, drawing extensive applause for nearly an hour before his act concluded.
The Amtaree Shira grader and crew work on several street grades and drainage. Residents have long complained of the estate conditions, and the improvements bring relief after years of deterioration.
Mr and Mrs Maroney and Misa Maroney after a short holiday with her father and his wife return to Nome to Temara over the weekend. Miss Mavis Housler at Bathurst visited her parents. Mrs Lyneh of the Royal Hotel and her daughters Margaret and Monica returned from Sydney. Mary Ritchie came home after weeks with friends in Wellington district. Miss J Ruswell arrived home from Sydney Grange and Wellington. Mr and Mrs Hunter celebrate a daughter at St James Hospital. Mr J Ritchie spent time with his parents before leaving for military duties in Orange on Tuesday.
Yeoval residents heard council discuss a Department of Lands reply to fund improvements for Yeoval recreation reserve. Council, deeming existing structures unsafe, considered temporary repairs or revaluation, with costs estimated at £15 versus £7 for new tanks. the matter was referred back to the advisory committee for decision.
An obituary fragment recalls James Armstrong born Ballarat November 25 1408 in his 72nd year. The text highlights his schooling on the bridge over the Jay River Corown his move to NSW Temora political interests and marriage to Elisabeth Selmes. Armstrong lived Yeovil Wellington and Yeoval later and survived by his wife daughter and two sons with several siblings and a noted family history including his father a mining figure from Berwick England. The notice also reflects on Armstrongs father and grandfather with mentions of British mining ventures in Victoria and his own career as a surveyor and builder including work on the Cowra showground and a Yeoval residence.
A Sunday golf meet drew many players to the local links for a handicap contest. Theo Werner won with a nett 64 on his competition debut, praised for his keen play and learning from errors. Mrs H Wykes led the Associates with a nett 86, while other scores ranged widely.
A nic nac tea was tendered to Miss Lily Longmore by Yeoval friends organized by Mrs F Cooper in the Australian Mall on Monday night. Vic Miskbell introduced Longmore as guest of the evening and gifts were presented. Mr W Shepherd spoke of good luck for her future. Music by local pianist J N Farr accompanied dancing until midnight.
A wintry week brought heavy frosts and dull fog as early wheat crops fare well in dry weather. Local tennis yielded a friendly club match at Rosebud with Boronia defeating Poonebud 10 nets to 6. Waratah versus Avelawn and Boronia versus Eldorado results noted. J D Morris of Maine attended the Royal Sheep Show in Sydney. Friends wish Mr. Thomson a speedy recovery after illness, he is at Bindawalle hospital.
The forecast continues to call for very cold conditions though a brighter day is expected. Data from the district notes a recent sharp drop in art output and a significant number of people reporting illness amid the influenza surge.
An old Yeoval routine lists train and coach days including Yeoval to Wellington Parker via Yeoval on Tuesday noon and Wellington Parkes via Yeoval on Wednesday and Friday. It notes Sunday letters for the Duta train shift to Sydney, with post office hours, notes a quartet staff pattern and limited weekday mail departures.
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