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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
5
An intense discussion at the station centers on the future of train services in Hlincton. Officials and residents clash over proposed removals and safety measures, with demands for clearer timelines and accountability from the department. The exchange highlights concerns about travel safety and regional disruption while promising further public input.
Amid unsettled campaign talk, voters face a tight race in Wellington and surrounding districts. Nationalists edge Labour as major parties vie for seats, with promises of postal ballots and calls for cautious voting as the May election looms.
A reader publishes a 24 3 26 letter to Wellington’s Mayor and Aldermen criticizing council handling of a dressing shed contract. The writer alleges ignored correspondence, improper openings, and favoritism toward certain bidders. He questions tender evaluation, wages, and contract award practices and calls for public explanation.
The article notes a speaker praising Labour Government for helping soldiers, and lists upcoming appearances by Mr She Armatory, Progressive candidate, at Wellington Oddballs Hall on Friday at 7 30. Mr Blacket Nationalist plans to visit Dripptone Tuesday noon and Bucharest at Tao pa.
Saturday football features two clashes at Bell Park with uneven play and a fair crowd. The junior All Blacks beat Mumbil 5–0 while the Tahs won 11–6 in a tense senior match. J Cox impressed, Stevenson showed promise for Wellington, and steady defense by both teams highlighted the day. The ground held up well after rain and ice.
A scrambled rugby match sees the Blacks press early and then fade as the Tabs rally. Key moments include Cox and Daley runs, Navedu and Finn kicking, and a late surge by the Blacks thwarted by strong defense with a 18 to 5 halftime lead.
A rugged rugby match ended with the Take defeating the Tabs 13 to 0 after periods of fast play. Officials debated the play the ball and scrummage rules, agreeing to strict enforcement and no bridging. Other results included Junior All Blacks beating local Colts 19-6 and Bathurst League 20-11, with top soccer England 5–0 Australia in Melbourne.
The Wellington Tennis Club plans its annual tournament on 6 and 8 June with singles for gents and ladies, doubles and mixed doubles. Entries close June 3 with secretary Mr 5. Dent or Mr F C Wall. Social night is June 18 at Oddfellows Hall. Miss Edna Williams, daughter of Mr and Mrs P Williams, reached the semifinals in the N S W championship at White City Courts, losing in singles 6 2 28 6 0 to Miss Harrington.
The Randwick meeting featured hurdle and flat races with winners Jupiter Los Pad ington Naropas Periwoo Foxy Trumie Golden Yet Auction Bombruck Buchanan Repennelle Bebeform Max Sieur Gounod Aorangia Strongbow Vamata Clutorelan Stony Nortal eu Farcour. Minton Derby set a Flying Mile track record at Epping Trote. Ossie Neloh's Spring Belle placed second in the handicap.
At Sydney Stadium Havileb Uren defeated Balmino Jamito on points while Wobar led at the run home. Newscatsle Garnet Juno stopped Dig Ger Evans in the first round. Palky won the Brisbane decision over Paul Demsky after 20 rounds. Melbourne saw Jon Martin outpoint Bert Spargo and Zimmerman defeat Alf Stewart. Kennington hosted Austral Asia Polo Cup with South Australia beating New South Wales 9 goals to 1 and Queensland over Victoria 10 Koala to 3.
Divisional inspector from the Fire Brigades Board visited Wellington on Thursday to observe the local brigade drill. The report notes the fire engine’s quick arrival, water main connection, line tests, and 100 square inch pressure, with ten minutes of pumping followed by a satisfactory return to station. Crew listed includes Captain C. E. Ning and several members.
Instructions from Mr. Geo Parry to sell by auction at his residence on Arthur Street Northern End. Auction to proceed as directed, with details to be announced.essor
Instructions from Mr Paghase to sell by auction at his residence Swift Street on Wednesday next May 27 at 2 20 pm. The sale includes an extensive house full of furniture and contents: dining suite, sideboard, hall stand, chairs, wardrobes, beds, bedding, washstands, drawing tables, kitchen items, upholstery, drapery, baby chair, and sundries. Conditions cash.
Fock, who is leaving the district, directs a by auction sale at his Mart next Saturday at 2 30 pm. Items include Blue Grey Pony Sulky Harness two other horses three quiet town cows broken in to lead Spring Cart two sets Buggy Harness Geddes saddle cloths bridles head stalls whips bicycles and related harness and saddle ware. Also building material from the ground at Bodangora on Wednesday June 17 at 2 30 pm the former convent and school site with full particulars in nature tesuc.
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