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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1925

Page

4

Geurie Trotting Club sees strong turnout at Thursday meeting

Geurie Trotting Club held a two day sport week kickoff with the carnival, then a Thursday meeting after the carnival to catch holiday crowds. A large attendance, fine track, and close finishes marked racing with favourites winning five of the seven races. D. V. Roddy questioned driver P. P. Cleary over a driving incident. A. Vuge was cautioned for horse handling. J. A. Anderson had a minor accident but escaped injury. Donny Hannon of Geurie won two events, while Moorbells and All Comedy led early results.

Geurie Iudge J. E Fogarty Whiteley Metala D. V. Roddy P.P. Cleary A. Vuge Doxy J. A. Anderson Reineman Huon Tux Donny Hannon Georle Farmers & Tradesmen J. H. Campbell Charming Belle Eve P. F. Cleary F. Goodwin Huondate Frank Goxper Bubbles Wellington Claude Robinson Dark Cloud Nimrock Jack Whiteley Xuccuns Club House

Trangie Star Wins by Length in Narrow Finish

Trangie Star ridden by D Bangen led from start and held second by five lengths to finish ahead of the field. Hubbles surged to claim second with a late rise, Dark Cloud defeated Ninarock by a length with Doxey fading to fourth as betting favored Dark Cloud at even money. Time 4.2 for the first race and 4.978 for the other.

Hannon Cleary Bird Kynun Wongy Vane Cony Corner Hy Hurria Lee Trangie Star Burley Boy Merang Kynuns J. H. Campbell Moorbells Campbell Sc.mets A. Hi. Batter Alewis Masonwell Copper Hill Maxonwelln T. E. Lewis Huon Tux Anderson Moorbella Enterprine Moveballe Enterprine Avant Copper Il Base Tax C. Robinson Gy Robinson Halters Trangie Ster Gosper F. Gon A. Lewis Bhd Id Aeene Ambit J. B Mason Jambi Jay Bubbles Torsward Hubbles Hoondale Bub . Blox Tambi Tumiabarttol R. J. Morgan F. Gosper Doxey Dark Cloud Ninerock Tine

Draught Horse Reemerging in City Haulage Debate

Sir James Bilder reports on the horse drawn carriage resurgence in New York and Australia, arguing horses beat motor trucks for short haul cost and time. Data from the Port Authority, J McMahon, and Victoria farm tests show horse traction remaining cheaper per acre or per minute, challenging motorization trends.

James Bilder United States Tis Clydesdale Society Heatuten New York James, Elder West Street U.S. Trucking Corporation James Elder New York City Port of New York Authority J. McMahon J. McMahon and Co Sydney Wight Mator Carriure M.S.W McMahon Wilwon Woorribee Victoria Werrbes

NSW Farmers Reassess Tractor Use Amid Rising Ploughing Costs

A NSW assessment reveals tractor adoption cost increases and a switch back to horses in several districts. Farmers face higher ploughing expenses on larger plots, prompting calls for practical guidance from Agriculture Departments to steer decisions on horse versus tractor use and potentially curb costly missteps.

New South Wales Weribos

Apsley picnic row letters irritate contributor

A reader laments a correspondent’s remarks on the Apsley School picnic. He defends the committee, questions prize aims, and urges critics to reveal their names, arguing wealth and effort supported the event and noting past fundraising actions.

After Hours Hotels Draw Public Crackdown

A reader denounces after hour drinking in Wellington noting one hotel in particular seems targeted by police while others escape attention. He cites young men and habitual drinkers entering late, arguing stronger enforcement is needed to curb drunkenness and protect licenses.

Wellington Taimaure Themuelven Haansen Ate Total Abstainer

Dame Molba Retiring From Public Life

Dame Molba announces retirement next year expressing a wish to return to Australia. She plans one appearance in Sydney and hopes to help her country during turbulent times. She writes to Mr Bruce, shares sympathy, and says she will be at her Lilydale home in Victoria within a year.

Dame Molba Tim Molba Australia Sydney Mollie Bruce Lilydale Victoria

Land Market Report Shows Gradual Price Rise and German Expansion

Hohuta Ball & Co Ltd notes no quoitable advance on Wednesday yet signals general uptick in values with occasional sharper gains. Competition broad and sustained as French demand remains key, while German buyers expand operations. Bradford sellers active. Japanese bidders strong but often outbid. Overall average per bale and heap improving, buyers wary of overpaying. Protests may delay next sale until November 2, with authorities to rule next week on protest viability.

Hohuta, Ball & Co., Ltd Bradford Kextern Brisbame Sydney

Wool trade steadies amid renewed demand and price gains

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd reports a cautious revival in wool markets as orders from China rise, prices for tops and merino wools firm, and Australian and American activity stabilizes. Strong competition in Sydney auctions and increased Yorkshire activity underpin hopes for sustained price levels into the October sale and Sydney auction on the 26th.

Winchcombe, Carson Ltd Yorkshire China Great Britain Clong Japan Bradford United States Australia America Boston

Wool Sales Report Highlights Strong Demand and Global Buyers

Soldabrough Mort and Company report notes 5 077 bales in catalogues from Coonamble Hillston Moree Brewarrina and Riverina. Wool generally well grown sound and bright with burrs in many lots. French Belgian buyers leading, Japan and Germany supporting. finer grades in strongest demand. crossbreds and scoureds offerings described.

Mort and Company, Ltd Coonamble Hillston Moree Brewarrina Riverin Asle Japan Germany

Maurette Depilatory Claims Remarkable Beauty Cure

Dr Northey in Maurier introduces Maurette a perfumed depilatory promising rapid facial hair removal within 48 hours with roots destroyed by continued use It claims skin benefits and acne aid while noting depilatories harm the skin and odour Price 10/6 bottle 11/5 pasted Sole agents in NSW Washington i Soul Pattinson and Go 160 Pitt Street Sydney and branches Joseph Thompson and Sam Undertakers Maughan Street Phone 278 day or night

Beuuty Dr. Northey Maurier D.me.t Lii-C.c Collins Street N.S.W Washington I. Soul Pattinson and Go Pitt Street Sydney

Rubber stamps orders taken for all kinds of stamps

Advertises rubber stamp services with prices and particulars available at the Times office.

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Geurie Trotting Club Star Woodley Warren Bridgewater Lewis Copper Hill Abona Masonwells Nso St Comedy Cour Jengths Timi Farmers & Tradesmen’s Windorah Bandicap C. B. Manson T. Bird Winal Salter Robinson Apsley School Penie Ain Breaking the Law Schute Bell France Exper Exvita Christopher Shearman Goolma Wool Auctions Holbrook Wool Report Joseph Thompson Sam Maughan Street Dalgety & Co., Ltd National Mutual Life Association, Ltd Life, Probate É&C Australian Fertilisers Pty. Ltd Geo. Shirley Dodge Abel Wilkinss Co
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