UGLY MAN

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Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 6 May 1937  Page 18

1937 - "Ugly Man" Comp.

WONDERFUL FINANCIAL RESULT - PROBABLY BEST IN GULGONG'S HISTORY

Magnificent Effort : Public's Generous Response - Illuminated Address-Crowning Ceremony Presentation

The Gulgong District Hospital Carnival on Saturday last, which was brought to a close with an 'Ugly Man' competition, was possibly one of the best efforts for the institution in the history of Gulgong.

Mr. Thomas Britt, 'Railway' candidate in the 'Ugly Man' competition, was crowned the winner at the Town Hall grounds in the evening.

 

For some months past the event has been under the notice of the public per medium of the 'Ugly Man' competition, the candidates for which were: 'Railway.' Mr. T. Britt; 'Town.' Mr. Carew Northcote; 'Country,' Mr. T. Edmunds. As explained by the president of the Carnival Committee (Mr. J. P. English) at the crowning ceremony. Mr. Edmunds, owing to reasons of family illness, had withdrawn his candidature late in the campaign. In any case little support was being accorded. Mr. English rightly pointed out that Mr. Edmunds was himself, one of the best supporters of the hospital.

The Carnival took place on a vacant block of land in Mayne Street (East) and was largely attended. A procession, in which little interest was taken, commenced from the Town Hall, lead by members of the local Salvation Army Band and members of the now defunct Citizens' Band.

The official opening was performed by Mr. O. C. Gollan (Acting Minister), representing the Premier. He was introduced by the president (Mr. English). Mr. Gollan referred to the Carnival as a wonderful effort and said that he had made an inspection of the Hospital and the people had every reason to be proud of the institution. Several matters had been brought under his notice and they would be put before the Commission and he felt sure with good result when the Commissioner knew of the wonderful effort they were holding that day.

Mr. Gollan spoke words of praise in regard to the efforts of the women, and paid a tribute to the Country Women's Association members, who, he said, were active on all occasions in helping anything that stood for the good of the community.

Mr. Gollan also referred to the wonderful stall the institution had and paid a tribute to the work of the Board of Directors and the support which he was informed was given by the public. Mr. W. F. Dunn. M.L.A. spoke in support and Mr. A. Baldwin proposed a vote of thanks. Dr. R. M. Allport seconding.

Crowning

The president (Mr. English) announced in the Town Hall grounds at night that amounts raised wore: 'Railway.' candidate, £233/5 '3: 'Town,' £157/3/6. He said it was expected that the Carnival would nett £475. He thanked everyone. Mr. Britt was crowned the winner and made a particularly fine speech in returning thanks for the honor. Mr. G. U. Hiddlestone performed the crowning ceremony.

Mr. A. Baldwin presented Mr. Britt with an address and made a presentation to Mr. Northcote. The Town Hall was overcrowded for a dance which was in charge of Mr. R. Fleming.

Stallholders.

The following conducted stalls:—

Messrs. Bert Edwards. Mesdames R. Bucholtz, C. Gudgeon, G. U. Hiddlestone, Knight. Misses P. Jeffs, E. Fyfe. U. Hasenkam, M. Wilson, D. Gorrie, R. Huxley, T. Nicholas. M. Nicholas, M. Williams, D. Gudgeon. E. Kirkwood, S. Byrne, M. Tickner, B. Baldwin, M. Stones.

The refreshment booth was in charge of Miss A. Snelson and Mrs. T. Amies, assisted by Mesdames J. H. Stahl, C. Watt, H. O'Brien, M. Cock, and Bert Heard.

The publican's booth, the license for which was taken out in the name of Mr. Carew Northcote, was in charge of Mr. B. J. Naughton. Mrs. S. Allan acting as cashier and Messrs. F. Ryan and H. Honeysett as barmen. 

No one worked harder or more enthusiastically for success than the president (Mr. English). He was energetic, yet courteous, at all times.

SPORTS RESULTS

• £3 Boys' Championship Foot Race. A. Davis (Convent School) 1; J. Watt (Gulgong Public School) 2nd! Kevin Adams (Gulgong Public School) 3rd.
• Boys' Peanut Race (handicap), under 15 years, Alan Riley 1; H. Dawson 2.
• Boys' Race (under 12 years): Bruce Upham 1, H. Dawson 2.
• Girls' Race (under 12 years): Bride Ashton 1, Carmel Ashton 2.
• Girls' Peanut Race (handicap): Bride Heard 1, Betty O'Brien 2.
• Boys' Tyre Race; Eric Noy 1, George Lett 2.
• Kicking the Football (longest distance): Ralph Hasenkam.
• £2 Girls' Three-legged Race: Ena Riley and Joan Lyons 1. Annie Tattersall and Thelma Ode 2.
• Stepping 75 yards (men) D. Kearney.
• Throwing at Wicket: M. Gill.
• Sack Race. 50 yards: E. L. Maguire.
• Tug-o'-war (8 aside): Won by No. 1 team comprising: Messrs. M. Ruhan, M. Cock, F. Ryan, A. Dawson, J. Somerfield, _ Alexander H. Gossage and T. Menchin who defeated No. 2 team comprising R. Judge, D. H. Dougan, A. McCall, Dr. H. M. Allport, T. McMahon, E. Somerfield. R. Farley and W. Gossage.
• Ladies' Nail-driving: Mrs. W. J. T. Gudgeon.
• Cutting Turk's Head Off: Mr. R. Allan.
• Wheel-barrow Derby: Mr. E. Young.
• Procession winners were: —
• Humorous Turnout: Mr. F. Ryan and son. and Mr. T. Boyd.
• Humorous Turnout (children): Kevin Adams.
• Humorous Costume (boy). Geoffrey Bennett.
• Humorous costume (girl). Judith Hiddlestone.

CYCLE ROAD RACE
(By 'Interested')
A 10-mile cycle road race started from and finished at the carnival ground. Nine riders started. Doug Stahl and R. Waye on 5.30 were first away and rode their usual race which I may say is improving with each ride, to win by two hundred yards from the others. A. Glass getting third and 'Paddy' Cunningham fastest time.

Weight Guessing
Mrs. E. B. Worden correctly guessed the weight of a sheep, 111½ lbs., donated by Mr. H. O'Brien.

Officials
The officials were:—

• Ground Committee, Messrs. G. U. Hiddlestone, E. Kerr, E. F. Trainor, T. Amies and J. P. English.
• Committee in charge of sports:
• Messrs. D. Cameron, S. Lockhart, and E. L. Maguire.
• Footrace officials: Judges, Messrs. W. Lockerby. F. W. Heard, and G. Hoult: starter. Mr. A. V. Pulley: stewards, Messrs. K. White, Max Caldwell, and J. S. Hogan: handicappers, Messrs. S. Lockhart and T. Upham.
• Car parking. Messrs. Herb Upham and C. Gossage.
• Sack race. Messrs. E. G. Little, E. L. Maguire. H. Adams and H. C. Beattie.
• Cutting Turk's head off, Messrs. D. H. Dougan. R. G. Campbell and J. McDonnell.
• Wheel-barrow Derby. Messrs. E. W. Dowling and W. R. Gossage.
• Broadcast, Messrs. W. R. Buchanan and C. A. Loneragan.
• Ladies' nail-driving, Mr. D. Cameron.
• Race recording. Messrs. R. O. Drew and E. B. Worden.
• Kicking football, Messrs. Brackenridge, T. Menchin, H. Adams and J. Williams jnr.
• Throwing at wicket. Messrs. B. Anderson. K. Blanning and R. Allan.
• Stepping 75 yds. Messrs. J. C. Williams, Essie Honeysett, A. V. Pulley.
• Tug-of-war, Messrs. E. L. Maguire, C. A. Loneragan, J. H. Stahl, H. J. Gudgeon, R. Gorrie and W. Farthing.

RAFFLES.
A list of raffle winners will be printed in next issue.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 6 May 1937 Page 18