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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

2

No Betting at Tin Hares in Greyhound Law Enforce

The government moves to enforce the law against betting on greyhound racing with mechanical hares without awaiting Privy Council appeal outcomes. Davis Mc Lachlan was fined £20 with expenses in the Glebe Court, with six months hard labour in default. A Sports Defence Association is planned to protect large interests in mechanical hare coursing, expected to gain thousands of members.

Privy Council High Court Glebe Camphin Davis McLachlan Maiistrate

Western District Trotting Association Meet in Orange

A meeting of the Western District Trotting Association at Orange elected delegates A E Fuller N Cook and J A Huston to attend the Sydney conference on July 2. The group discussed forming a country trotting body and proposed a NSW Trotting Club Articles amendment to allow Western District representation. If rejected, a Sydney meeting of country associations will be called to discuss the position. Bookmaker registration changes were also to be submitted to the conference.

Western District Trotting Association Orange A. E. Fuller Deegates Cowra Parkes Mudgee Yeoval Bathurst Dubbo Wellington Sydney Merers N. Cook J. A. Huston N.S.W N.S.W. Trotting Club

Forged Telegrams at Orange Court

George Neilson, 31, labourer of Victoria, faced Orange Court on three counts of fake pretences. He allegedly forged telegrams from the Orange post office to Julian Amorous’s wife, claiming Amorous was robbed, prompting £4 to be sent and cashed, and attempted a further £2 claim. He was remanded to July 2 for evidence. bail not asked.

George Neilson Victoria Orange Court Advocate Orange Julian Amorous Amorous Bourke Neilson Reed

Lachan Trotting Club Seeks Affiliation With Subsidy Plan

The N.3.W. Trotting Club approves a subsidy to country associations for steward costs. Lachan Trotting Club from Forbes applied for affiliation, approved subject to compliance with W.D.T.A. rules. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure is mentioned for children's hacking cough.

Woods

Allegations of committee leaks at last Council meeting

At the last Municipal Council session Ald. Mitty claimed two aldermen disclosed confidential committee business from a prior meeting. The exchange centered on penalties and whether remarks and voting records from committee meetings could be public. The Deputy Mayor and others urged handling the matter under general business and postponed formal action to a future meeting.

Ald Mitty J. F. Walker Ali. Mitty Wall Ald. Mitty W. P. Bassett Wise Tle Thrasher Cartwright Joseph Walker T Was Not There. Ald. Mitty: Oh, You Know. Ald. J. F. Walker George Walker Ald. Geo. Walker Ald. J. F. Walker Ald. Wall Geo. Walker Ald. Walker Ald. Pulbrook J. F

Dismissal of Mr. S. Y. Maling by Civic Commissioners

A special meeting of the Civic Commissioners voted to dismiss Mr. S. Y. Maling from the City Council service, effective on suspension. They rejected his resignation and ordered the City Solicitor to seek £10,600 from him for secret commissions tied to the Bunnerong contract. The City Clerk was instructed to obtain legal opinion on actions against other involved parties. No successor named yet.

S. Y. Maling Electricity Department Maling New Zealand Bunnerong Layton Babcock and Wilcox Ltd A. J. Arnot

Canterbury Park Race Weights and Parkes Meeting Winners

The AJC and WRC spring weights are out as punters pick likely winners and early doubles. Canterbury Park hosts a busy card with Cool Dan at 8.7, Mulrady at 3.7, and western-trained entries. Parkes results list Maiden, Hinkler, June, Trin, and Welter handicaps with winners Moncello, Silent Gold, Tremble, My Blue, Don Proof, and Nazelmere.

AJC W.R.C Canterbury Park Cool Dan Mulrady Lord Eudorus Eric Connolly W.R.C. Limerick New Zealand Parkes Moncello Maid of Alwynne Bouncer Hinkler Silent Gold Nubear Develin Tremble Worthy Brat Heredia Trin My Blue Rosenayr Aurokeet Evens Welter Don Proof Nazelmere Pilion

Firm Has Visited This Town Regularly for 30 Years

A longstanding firm has maintained annual or regular visits to the town for three decades, reflecting ongoing ties with the local community and sustained engagement with residents and institutions over that period.

Prohibition Debate Cites Losses Under Prohibition

RETAIN W. H. Stayton, national chairman of the Association against the Prohibition Amendment, spoke at the City Club on March 4 saying prohibition worsened national crime and morality. He cited higher alcoholism mortality, erosion of government respect, and lost faith in democracy, arguing the amendment undermines liberty and normal life.

W. H. Stayton Association Against City Club New York “Times Loger Slayton League

Western Baptist Association meets at Wellington in July

The half yearly meetings of the Western Baptist Association will be held in Wellington on July 10 to 12 with speakers Rev C. J. Tinsley Rev F. J. Dunkley and Evangelist J. Ridley. Business session Wednesday at 11 am presided by Rev J. Hunter. Luncheons and teas provided by local ladies. Delegates expected. pastor to visit Manildra and Parkes. Church projects at Dubbo and school hall progress. Baptismal service last Sunday drew a large, varied crowd.

Western Baptist Association Wellington C. J. Tinsley The Baptist Union F. J. Dunkley Home Missions J. Ridley J. Hunter Association Manildra Parkes Dubbo

A Good Voluntary Worker Letter to the Editor

Sir I wish to respond to a Thursday Timea piece titled A good voluntary worker I appreciate kind remarks about my efforts but credits go to mates Harry Petersen Jack Dickerson who provided labor and horses They deserve most credit for the work Thanks to the editor and others for space and support Pryke and Brown agents Cars reduced from £10 at Carveths Maughan Street Sheep Owners get your supply of Prophylactic Blue Cross

Harry Petersen Mumbil Jack Dickerson Stuart Adld Pryke Brown Carveth’s Maughan Street Blue Cross

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