Macquarie Shire Council Monthly Meeting Recap
The President welcomed back councillors and Dr Edols, praising prior choices while noting a costly election with few votes. He warned of Australia’s serious crisis, urged cooperation, and said finances will limit works. Various departmental items, leases, reserves, and road matters were discussed, with several issues deferred for lack of funds and awaiting ministerial replies.
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Edols
Macquarie Shire
Australia
Wellington Red Cross Society Meeting Friday December 19
The Wellington Red Cross Society reports funds and audit results. Mrs D Gollan and Mrs England 5s 5d were recorded as sales. The committee will present accounts at a general meeting December 19 at 7 30 p m in the Council Chambers. Executive members urged to attend. public welcome. A £92 donation from the Gollan C W A Comforts Fund was received and thanked.
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D. Gollan
England
Gollan C.W.A. Comforts Fund
T. F.crick
Gollan
Dredging and bush fire matters dominate council notes
Council debates Macquarie River dredging siltation and river visit plans. Decisions include cooperation with Municipal Council, Grassers Association, and appointing rangers for bush fire control. Resignations and valuer's report discussed. Dr. Hubbard elected Deputy President. future gang arrangements and estimates to be considered.
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Hughes
H. A. Taylor
Walmer Bush
Macquarie River
Baddeley
Wellington
Goniman
Wilson
Grassers’ Association
Dubbo
Land Board
Bush Fires Advisory Committee
Reenerign
Bruse Suttor
F.L. Atkinson
Gladioli Show Profits and Praise At Local Hall
A Wellington Horticultural Society meeting at the Agricultural Hall Friday night heard the secretary Mr N Gransden present a report on the gladioli show. Treasurer reported a profit of 9/2. Bureau Hall hosted the annual show on December 3 with strong exhibitor turnout and high quality blooms amid poor growing conditions. Dowling from Dubbo judged section A fairly, no decorative section judged by Sister McIlwraith. About 77 exhibits were entered. thanks extended to committee members and volunteers, with acknowledgment of Kimbell’s table use and support from many helpers and judges.
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Wellington Horticultural Society
N. Gransden
Bureau
Gladioui
Dowling
Dubbo
Mcllwraith
Messrs
Kimbell
C. J. Kimbell
H. Schofield
Sherringham
R. Coupland
J. Wiarrin
Harvey
Warren
H. White
J. M. "White
Vie
Misaddressed mail tips for safer holiday dispatch
The note advises verifying addresses to avoid delays, prepaid postage for sealed Christmas cards, labeling sender details on the item, and requesting return within seven days. It warns to pack fragile items securely, use strong outer containers, and pad sharp belongings to prevent damage during handling. Posts by 17 December.
Dutch State Law and Forced Loan Threat Violation Warning
Dutch radio warns that if the new State Law is not fully subscribed and allotted a forced loan will be levied. Participants in the voluntary loan at a level deemed in line with their means secure themselves against the forced loan assessment. The forced loan assessment would be twice the sum considered fair for the voluntary loan.
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Dutch Radio
Prize Gladioli Show Highlights Pink Champion Bloom
Spratt exhibited in the novice section with the champion pink bloom admired by all. The committee thanks Mr. C J Kimbell for a non competitive exhibit of four orchid types hydrangeas lilies baby delphiniums and more. Wellington Times praised coverage and judges were praised for their work at the recent gladioli show.
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Spratt
Whho
C. J. Kimbell
Wellington Times
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Macquarie Shire Council
Brazier
Department of Local, Government and Housing
Stuart Town
Department of Lands
Ski
Tion
Ironbarks
T.S
C.K. Apa Aeae
Agriculture and Forests
Ganoo State
Police Department
Ee Statekine
George Ernest Frankish
Macquarie
Department of Main Roads
Parkes Road
Shires Association
N.S.W
Weech
H. Cowell
YéeLee and Co
Alexander
Hi.a
Cowel
Yee Lee
le W. Ling &C. Wellington
Philips
the New Zealand Insurance Co. Ltd
Murray Bros
Wan
RED Cross Society
A. V. Brown
Prom Engla
Ieee Ovegeatioey
Sameretcks
Innoxa
Ardley
van Vdalon
Hudnut's
Colgate
Bourjois
McMahon
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