Turf woes at Rygate Park threaten cricket season
At a special general meeting the Cricket Association condemned the unprepared turf at Rygate Park. Chair Mr Wall reported the ground was dangerous and patchy after minimal watering, with Council assurances failing. A letter to the Council demanded immediate turf restoration. The meeting also discussed switching Hard Wick Cup matches to two afternoons to boost youth cricket, a proposal debated amid club alignment and scheduling concerns.
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Rygate Park
Wal
Council
Truman
Owe
Picca Peas
E. Witte
Picnic Cricket Match Between Wellington and Orange Ends in Victory
Over thirty Wellington and Henpexian supporters traveled by bus to Orange for a lively cricket match on the ground. Orange posted 81 in their second innings, Wellington replying with 2 and 1 in the first innings to win by 26 runs. Discussion followed on scheduling two Saturday matches and maintaining current competition until season end.
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Fielis
J. Dutton
Anglicans
Brown
Wellington
Orange
Pe Seteed
R. Dodd
Asianeanigy
Willis
Witla
Spratts
P. J. Ring
Asociation
Wheyance
George
Bailey to Meet Hassen in New Year
Sydney report says lightweight contenders Jack Hassen and Ken Bailey will not meet until the New Year. Bailey will fight before Christmas at Leichhardt Stadium after outclassing Norm Gent, a top Victorian light weight, last Saturday night.
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Bailey
Hassen
Sydney
Jack Hassen
Ken Bailey
Snakes Plentiful in Wellington Area Report
Over ten days three venomous brown snakes were killed in Wellington. Two measured about four feet, a third was a 9 inch baby. Residents at Showground Road Gisborne Street and Arthur Street killed snakes in storeroom, yard, and garden areas after sightings. One snake found in a grocery storeroom was flushed out using boiling water. An undigested meal was noted in a captured specimen.
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Wellington
Jim Manders
Showground
Catholic Archbishop Condemns Test Tube Births
In Brisbane on Monday the Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane Archbishop Wuhig denounced test tube births in a public statement. The remarks condemned the scientific process as contrary to natural law and church teaching.
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Brisbane
Archhhop
Wuhig
South Africa Praises Australian Machinery Trade
Mr J J Lubbe manager of South African Farmers’ Services Cooperative Ltd praised Australian machinery after six weeks in Australia. He said unlimited markets existed for Australian machinery in South Africa and that Australian equipment is equal to any in the works.
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Sydney
South Africa
J. J. Lube
Lubbe
Wool Values Higher in Week's Sydney Sale Report
Prices for local clips rise 5 to 10 percent from prior closing rates. A. G. Paige and C. Ross in Wellington report average bale value £68 14s 8d and average price per pound 54d. Demand remains keen with Great Britain and the Continent as top buyers, and finer grades up as much as one percent from pre Brisbane rates.
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C. & Ross
Bon View
Wellington
Sydney
Great Britain
Continent
Brisbane
Hidden Treasure Unearthed Beneath Garden Weeds
A buried cache is uncovered beneath a garden overgrown with weeds. Local residents report digging a small metal box containing coins and vintage trinkets, sparking curiosity about the former owners and the site's history. Authorities advise preservation of the find for appraisal.
Successful Wellington Races at Showground Meeting
Five favourites and two well backed horses won at Wellington Combined Race Club's Saturday meeting at the Showground. Jockey J Ireland rode Monaro to win the Handicap and Wandarang to win the Second Improvers Handicap, with both scores attracting strong betting. The day featured perfect weather, large attendance, and lively finishes across seven events.
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Wellington
J. Ireland
Ms. P. D. Crick
Monaro
Silent’ Toy
Radio Star
Ireland
Mr. B. Munro
Wandarang
N. R.upmens Maengnt
M. Schmirer
J. Peel
J. Locke
Woman Knocks Taxi Driver Unconscious in City Incident
A woman assaulted a taxi driver, knocking him unconscious. The injured driver was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital for treatment of shock. Police detention or charges not provided in the report.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
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