10 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
1
Annual Liberal Party meeting voices support for fusion with the Country Party to defeat Labour. Leaders stress unity to unify policy and electoral strength. several members debate regional fusion, stressing caution and gradual change while affirming commitment to a single strong anti Labour front.
The Wellington branch Liberal Party held its annual meeting with tributes to retiring president D Mander Jones and secretary G E Solomon. Elected officers include President I N Nelson with vice presidents B Mander Jones and G F Solomon. Secretary G Solary man and a committee comprising Barton Spring Davidson Evans Gills Fath McConochle Edmonds and Crouduce McMahon with Kt Dodd as auditor.
A heated discussion features Maat hei Jones and Mr. Davidson arguing about city and sectional interests. They critique pressure groups and praise Labour for harmony while considering backing a prominent candidate if he proves suitable. Mr. Solomon’s motion stalls amid the partywide debate.
Wellington and Dubbo police recovered the body of Martin Arch 149 of Bellet near Narrabri after a river drowning on Monday afternoon. He had worked at Narrooga Park, Mumii, for twelve months. Companions Cooper and Arch were repairing a bank patch when illness struck Arch. Cooper dived for the body but failed. Police continued the search from dawn to dusk Tuesday and recovered the body about 300 yards downstream near the Headgate. An inquest will be held on a date yet to be fixed.
Rev E G Conivene will deliver a sermon at Wesley Church this Sunday titled Living Dangerously based on the text Launch out into the deep Luke 5:4. A summary of the address will appear in Monday’s Times.
The urgent motion to press on with a fusion between the executive and the Country Party was discussed and passed unanimously at the meeting, signaling continued collaboration and shared goals. The decision reflects ongoing Endeavor to align policies and leadership.
Latest statistics show Wellington rose from 4 723 in June 1947 to 4 910 by December 31 1949 and Wellington Shire at 10 470 in January 1950. Growth linked to Housing Commission homes. combined regional figures include Macquarie and Cobbon Shires with amalgamation shaping New Wellington Shire estimates.
Wellington Polo Club stages a two day carnival at Showground with four matches over Saturday and Sunday. Teams Vie for the shield as chukkas begin at 1:30 pm each day with Friday and Saturday schedules shown. Admission is free for members and guests, with a dance planned in Monarch Hall tomorrow night.
Licensing Magistrate Mk R Palmer granted restoration of the Central Hotel license to owners Mrs Ethel Cashel and husband after evidence the premises complied with Section 25 requirements. The hotel had lapsed after owner changes and a prior withdrawal of a general license, with occupancy now back under proper licensing.
A Wellington Wellington and District Chamber of Commerce meeting fiasco is criticized as apathy among business leaders. The column urges a large turnout next Monday to reform the chamber, back river flats development, and a canned industry plan for local prosperity.
The Wellington bowling squad will face Orange Bowling Club this Sunday afternoon. Selected players include W Young, B Woods, B Preston, S Sub, D Gibson, D Kelly, BR Beadie, Z Ayling, WD Tang FP, Murray, J Ers ton, V Puan, D Howe, C Warren, H Truman, W Norington, N Somerville, NW Keir, He Estiman, G Solomon, and O Laure, A Snaith.
The Food for Britain Appeal ends at ose Inst in Sydney amid final fundraising efforts. Officials report completion of the collection drive with uncertain final totals and local participation marked by steady support from residents and businesses.
Mr. 5.5. Patterson of Hope Oval returned from Brisbane after a week at the Brisbane Royal National Exhibition where he exhibited a team of stud Short Horn cattle bred at Hope Royal. Patterson reports a splendid exhibit of corn and the West Union cattle did well in the vine. At the subsequent sales his team was sold at a satisfactory average price of 260 guineas.
Announcement states no further bulk purchases of fasd will be made for shipment to the United Kingdom. This proactive policy shift aims to curb uncontrolled imports and align with trade guidelines, signaling tighter controls on future fasd consignments and supplier engagements.
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