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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
2
The Times and THE TEN COMMANDMENTS managements plan a word puzzle competition open to Wellington and district residents. The event invites public participation and coordination between organizers to run the contest.
Fragmented list clues intermix names places and languages describing a word puzzle theme. It names Australian terms French pronouns state abbreviations and various partial definitions, presenting an ongoing series of crossword style hints.
An excerpted school magazine item narrates student life and antics, including sports events, mischief, and a jungle-adventure tale. It mentions Orange boys, the footballers, marbles, and a perilous escape in a forest near a cave, concluding with Douglas Spargo’s signing as a first year.
Tom and Ralph nearly die as a burning rope frees them from captivity. Police seize the Chinaman and uncover a diamond hoard. They nab Li Fu, the notorious robber wanted dead or alive for murder. The diamonds yield extra value and the boys share the payoff before returning home. Local papers sensationalize the two boys’ adventure.
Prize notice offers first correct solution after cloning date a chap Our Pound Note and next five correct entries two tickets each for Paramount Masterpiece The Ten Commandments. Entries close Wednesday 5 p.m. Winners announced Thursday's lexue of The Times. Send entries to Competition Manager Thy Ten Commandmente care The Timex Office Wellington.
The announcement outlines handicap conditions for all races at the meeting. Winners after declaration incur penalties of two pounds or more with an added 10 pound cap for certain carriers. It specifies eligibility, weight adjustments, and rebate terms under the club’s provisions.
A voyage on the Lily sails toward the Coral Islands in November. Captain Weead leads Ralph Rover and Jack Martin inland in swampy terrain through diseases and fatigue toward a glimmering light seen among the trees, signaling unknown danger as the expedition presses on.
Two boys discover a pirate map in a bottle on the sea and pursue a treasure on a distant island aboard Scarface Captain's ship Raven. They earn diamonds, contend with a rival ship, and, after a fierce pursuit, hand pirates to authorities as the treasure splits between Tom and Harry.
A first person escape scene follows as Rostend and companions flee through trees toward a river. An Indian guide urges safety over a wide plain with a pursuing party firing arrows. They swim a turbulent course toward Tarther Lake while a shark menaces midway. Will they survive to read next week’s tale.
Winn Alto a square trotter with sprint records and a strong trotters lineage offers to mares at Stirling Yeoval for seven guineas. Dam Winona proved brood mare quality with stock holding fast times. Mares payable before removal with conditions and contact details listed in the Stirling Yeoval notice.
A brief item notes tea, hot plet and coffee served at Kimbell’s with a seven passenger Hudson available for hire by Darcy Walker. Phuna 44.
Notice to trespassers warning that anyone found trespassing on the property will be prosecuted. Statement by Dowd and Sullivan, asserting enforcement of trespass laws.
Preliminary notice from Mr D J Dowd stating Harvey Hugn will stand this season at Wol lombi Farm. Interested parties urged to contact him now. Limited service offered with fee 44/4/-. Paddock provided, care promised, but no liability for costs.
Seasonal standing notice for the trotting stallion Don Ribbons at Yallundry. Sire Don Pronto dam Tangux Sister by Ribbon wood from Peanuts. Breeding details list Ariel Acorn and Inca lineage through Harold. Season runs September to December with secure paddocks and limited available mares. Contact R Grimbon via Yutlundry Cumnock for further particulars.
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