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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
6
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson visited Wellington on a busy day marked by formalities and civic greetings. The mayor and local officials hosted them at the hospital and town hall with a reception, noting the visit as a notable occasion for the community and reflecting on Australia's leadership.
A civic reception at the Council Chamber honors visiting dignitaries including Alderman Tamithy and Mrs Juche. Speaker Mr. Jackson and officials praise local pride and pledge attention to Local Government. Guests reminisce on Wellington’s history as ministers pledge future visits and support.
Deputations from the Municipal Council and Ambulance Board pressed the Minister for Local Government for more relief funding. They urged a free grant to start local works and highlighted the Wellington water and broader unemployment issues. The Minister promised effort but warned a straight grant was unlikely, while a loan or altered funding basis was discussed.
The Mayor hosted visiting dignitaries at a civic dinner at the Club House Hotel. Alderman Walker toasted the Hon. and Mrs. J Jackson, praising his climb from humble beginnings and leadership in local government. Joseph Jackson expressed gratitude, recalling his career and urging youths to strive for national improvement. Mayors, swimmers, and public figures attended, with further receptions and a hospital visit concluding the day.
Joseph Francis Deehan of Parkes sought a Fontugil rights order in the Divorce Court against his wife Egsle Eoma Deehan nee Bassett. They married in Wellington in January 1929 and separated in September 1939 after previous cohabitation. He stated she has lived in various towns since, and he urged reconciliation through a letter promising a fresh start while she replied.
The exchange shows Dehan declaring he will never return to his wife and that they have been apart too long. The court orders the respondent to return to her husband within 21 days, with representation from Maclean and Quirk. The respondent did not defend the action.
The junior swimmers held a lively meet at Tusaday laut over AU yards with four heats two semifinals and a final. R Meare and G Moana led the opening heat while Musgrove Sutton and Musgrave set fast times. later heats and semis produced close finishes including dead heats for second and strong showings from Crossley McKay Cromlay and Brown in the finals.
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