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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
13
A large gathering of golf players appeared on the links this Sunday at Yastaryl in the sports ground. The event was moved to the small recreation group the golfers Sadam and stuffed fame where participants reportedly enjoyed the round thoroughly.
Canowindry footballers traveled to Yooral on Sunday to face the local Black and Whites in the second round of the competition. The match ended in a draw with both sides sharing the points in a tightly contested contest.
Mire C Clifford returned to Bathurst after spending weeks with Rowin mother Ira Michell and Mrs Cooper. Rob Whitaker left Yeoval for Sydney. Philomena Harper spent the week in Yeoval. After a hard, rain soaked game the match ended in a draw with light attendance and recovery hopes for Mer.
Mrs Ben Baker and her two daughters Hien and Una, along with Colin, completed an eight week cycling holiday with Mr and Mrs Wilkin and have now returned home to Nabi Periw on Sunday.
A fragmented report notes track races featuring Mier and De Howarth returning from a fortnightly break. Several cycle fans witnessed a two mile scratch event on a new track last Sunday with entrants including R Wykes Hedonson R Cavanagh Healy and Wyken.
A fragmentary report notes visits by Mr and Mrs Crore and son Brian and others to Yeoval, with relatives in Bathure and Nabingeheam. Constable Houston attended a local incident as Mr Mickel cut his hand while handling onions. repairs and a new residence contract for Mr C Bowhay are mentioned, with several residents away on holidays.
A juvenile dance for young children drew good attendance at Station Hall last night. Music by My Cloud Fave kept the youngsters dancing while Miss Joanasin supervised. Balloons from the previous night caused excitement as they were distributed to the kids. Refreshments followed and the event wrapped up around midnight.
An old resident of the Yeoval district, Mr J Hewitt, died this week in Dubbo at age 97. He worked for many years at Won Mone Station Obley and is survived by a widow.
Fragmentary report notes Mussolini launching a project to drain Pontine Marshes and convert 19000 square kilometers of land into virgin productive soil. Mention of World War I era veterans association and cleanup efforts across the marshes.
A veterinary official notes no major outbreak in six months but warns immunity may fade. The report details Italian veteran colonist farms near Littoris Sabuna Pontinix Aprilia and Homexia with veterans receiving plots, housing, and amortization funds. Elders and families gain title after years. qualification requires World War veteran status.
Weather conditions over the last week were changeable with Thursday night rain noted. A heavy downpour and several showers raised totals, followed by brief sun and cooler periods. Occasional heavy gusts and breezy mornings added to the unsettled pattern.
Mail run details show Yeoval deliveries on Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings with Wellington Parkes via Yeoval on Tuesdays noon and Cumnock on Thursdays and Saturdays noon. Outgoing mails occur Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights by rail motor with Wellington via Yeoval to Sydney Monday night. Local post office closes on specified days with unclear times.
Ford unveils the De Luxe and Business series built on the V-8 framework. The De Luxe Sedan features a sweeping roof line, enhanced luggage space, and a continuous sheet steel body welded for strength. Safety measures include reinforced windshields and brake systems. The V-8 engine, proven since 142, has superior economy with Australian owners averaging over 24 miles per gallon at 40 mph.
Commonwealth Minister for Commerce Enric Page outlined a three day discussion with Dutch ministers and business leaders on a voluntary migration scheme. The plan would recruit migrants up to 22 years old, train them in Australia, and send them to British ships bound for colonies, to strengthen ties with Holland and Pacific interests.
A retriever named Guy Farquinir uncovered jewellery valued at £4000 inside a log at Windsor Park, part of a £12000 mule theft case. Footman witnesses reported locating pendants chains and rings, with Mrs Farquhar denying involvement and insurers offering up to £1000 in reward.
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