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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1944
Page
5
At a Thursday night council meeting, officials stated current drought conditions are seriously impacting the water supply. Electrical Engineer F L Such reported October and November saw reduced water pumped, signaling ongoing supply strain and the need for measures to address the shortage.
Wellington residents farewells mark departures to Sydney and Bathurst while weddings and hospital news fill the social page. The Red Cross sends congratulations on a daughter, and town water concerns rise as Bushranger Creek reservoir runs low, prompting discussions on supply and repairs.
The council noted no guaranteed water supply and set charges at 1 shilling per thousand gallons up to 100000 gallons. With the Macquarie River falling low, two pipes under Nanima Falls were blocked by flood debris. Officials discussed drawing water above the falls or from near the dredge, and a broken transmission pin at the old reservoir needed urgent repair. The war committee was to review the matter.
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A Bodangora carnival note thanks donors including Mr. Carl Gosper Gordon Munro and J Hemphill & Sons. A picture “Change of Heart” by John Carroll will screen in Wellington before Sydney. The Xmas party at Glenwood Slicer’s Creek is set for December 16 with invites to town and country children for ice cream and refreshments. Wellington District Chamber of Commerce meets December 13 at 3 p.m. to fill a council vacancy after C W Fulton’s resignation. attendance urged.
At the Wellington Red Cross monthly meeting held in St Johns Parish Hall, £160 was approved for Red Cross Day in Sydney. Vice-President Mrs F C B Smith presided as members paid tribute to Colin Ryan. The branch reported £42 17s net from fundraising, many gowns were completed or in progress for overseas delivery, and various donations and displays were acknowledged. A transfer of £100 was allocated to the Sydney Red Cross day appeal.
On Sunday January 3 at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church the combined Junior Fellowship and Sunday School held a missionary service entitled Partners With Jesus. Prizes were awarded to many scholars across all departments and youngsters received hymn books and a Bible prize for kindergarten attendance. A tea for the children followed by a postevent concert and games was held by the Womens Guild. Citizens were thanked for gifts and a note was made for an early meeting in January.
The item notes a theater lineup including Du Barry Was a Lady on Thursday and Friday and Call of South Seas, indicating upcoming showings and timing at the local venue.
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