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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1949
Page
5
Readable fragments recount Maureen and Tom’s engagement party at the Tennis Club with gifts and Sincere best wishes, a Red Cross drive and clothing parcels, weddings and births news from Bathurst to Wellington, and updates on local clubs, members, and upcoming events.
The death occurred at a private hospital last Thursday afternoon of Herbert Hardy Chappell known as Bert of Turramurra and formerly Wellington He served over thirty years with the Railways Department and managed the Refreshment Rooms there He was famed for his service to travellers and his near Station gardens He also took an active part in the local Civil Club patriotic and charitable movements.
Spectators paid 260 at the gate as 50 horses contested five races on a heavy track. Tenaciously led early favorites with hard betting while Silent Toy and Create delivered strong showings. Jockeys O’Connell, Seymour, Jarvis and L Johnson faced questions as outcomes and dividends highlighted a punter unfriendly day.
The Neures team to play eo val next Saturday lists L Bullock Finn R Hansford P Hans ord C Hansford G Owen B fut E Purkiss BR Lawson E Meurant B Sead R Phelan Rutter P Stanford MN Whate bone. He serves R Gibson 4 Inwood. Players unavailable to contact the secretary.
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