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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1932
Page
6
Wellington Municipal Council discusses winter drive cleaning at the waterworks and the impeller proposal, notes back water charges around £600, and considers applying for sewerage funding on favorable terms. Officials report on electricity, roads, and the Baths improvements while addressing slaughterhouse concerns and township works.
The Health Inspector reported attending to town health matters. Eleven head of stock were impounded and four heads of mixed stock were returned to the Common Alley. A cutting cart for A. H. Murphy was recommended. Alderman Walker questioned the cutting cart price. The report noted dust and conditions. The report was adopted. Park Cardener's Report by T. H. Frost followed.
Miss Barbara White of Magvaindale Denman to Douglas Munro of Keera Bingara the engagement announced at a Royal Arch event in Sydney. Miss Price and Mr Trounce wedding links noted. A wedding at Orange unites Miss Yattie Bilown Clark and Reginald Wilmott Hemsley. William Hunter Plening and Miss Pholng wed at Canowindee. Obituary for Lydia Smeapam mother of Tom Mace, death after eight months illness. Notice to trespassers warns against shooting at Goonoo Estate.
The council discussed street repairs from Percy Street to Major Street. Alderman Walker weighed premixed material versus on-site patching. They noted prior funds spent on patching, and the Mayor favored premixed options if cheaper. The matter lapsed as the meeting adjourned.
A golden wedding for Mr and Mrs James Coe of Carroll marks 80 years of residence at Gunne jahway since their West Tamgerth marriage on July 10 182. Bridesmaids Miss R O Hara and Miss T O Hara attended. groom’s friend Mr Ceril Walker from Gunnedah also present. The report notes 10 children 26 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Additional local nuptials include Mr Bayliss of Gulgong wedding Mrs Probers of Gulgong and a brief obituary for Mr Jay Underwood aged 60. Other marriages include Daphne Matchett and Leo Blake and Ruby Williams with Andrew Hum at St Josephs and St Ann’s churches respectively.
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