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New Era Of Prosperity From Wyangala Dam Prospects
The piece outlines a long historique push for the Wyangala dam project, detailing early advocates like Mewar A. Siesta and JB Resmond, government plans by CA Lee, and a 1920 deputation. It cites Forbes influence, local leaders Frank Dowling and W Mills, and the expected economic growth for Condobolin, Forbes, Cowra, and surrounding areas with storage, irrigation, and hydro power potential. It mentions construction progress from Woodstock to the dam, estimates for cost and capacity, and the broader regional development impact including population growth and farming expansion.
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Mewar A. Siesta
JB Resmond
Flaeilan
Aus
CA Lee
Murray, Murrumbidgee
Laebfi
Forbes
Ux Hhondawarters
Lus Amir
Pommerce
Poron
Abercrombie Hives
Cowra
Pite
Blaine
Grenfell
Orange
Blayney
Elannes Mit Rendy
Woodstock-Wyangala
Blato