Amalgamation Proclaimed for Wellington Shire
The Minister orders the amalgamation of Wellington Municipality with Macquarie and Cobbora Shires to form Wellington Shire effective January 1 1950. A provisional council of nine aldermen plus four of six Cobbora councillors will govern, with a shire clerk to be chosen from three candidates. Public inquiry by Commissioner Halton preceded the decision, with the minister delaying announcement to await federal steps.
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Wellington
Macquarie Shire
Cobburn
Alys
A. P. Marshman
DV Hey
FP. Thames D
C. Walker
P. W. Everett
Ors
W. L. Johanson
A. O Brien
R.A. Brasier
J. Hi Truman
T. N. Ayling
W. Pruden
Heath Offer
Halton
Wellington Municipality Proclaimed in 1879
After seventy years of citizen effort the Wellington municipality was proclaimed on May 13 1879 following petitions by a Progress Committee formed in 1876. The proclamation was signed by Sir Henry Parkes James and Walter G Way. The first municipal meeting was soon held.
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Wellington
Henry Park
James
Walter G. Way
Tion of
Incomplete Inquiries Preview from Times Report
A 20 page summary of evidence and conclusions is presented to the inquiry. The evidence has already been reported in the Times and Mr Halton's conclusions will appear in next Monday's issue.
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Halton
Convent School Appeal Nears End Tomorrow Night
Donations have reached nearly £1300, with 125 sacks of wheat and 5 bags of potatoes donated to the appeal. Committee chairman Mr Bede Motormack reports the response has far exceeded expectations as crowds are hoped for the crowning of the Queen by Monsignor E P Douval tomorrow night at Dusso.
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Use Appeal Committee
Bede Motormack
Lee
Monsiumor E. P. Douval
Af Dusso
Frank Howland Trophy golf series to start next Sunday
The Frank Howland Summer Trophy series opens next Sunday with Men's Canadian Foursomes, two points per starter, three for winners, two for runners up over nine events. Frank Howland donated four silver tankards for the winner and may attend each Sunday. Also notes a Christmas Party with ballet novelty and other entertainments planned for members.
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Frank Howland
Frank
Ach Bunday
Wheat influx swells Wellington silos demand
Nearly half a million bushels of good quality wheat have been delivered to Wellington with daily arrivals from surrounding districts. Silos show heavy activity as up to thirty trucks unload. about 167000 bushels received with three bins filled. Mills report strong intake at McLeod and Farmers mills as capacity pushes towards 900000 bushels. Officers note new deliveries expected from Arthurville Muronbung Geurie Quinnock and Yeoval after silos fill.
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Wellington
Arthurville
Muronbung
Geurie
Quinnock
Yeoval
H. Gordon
McLeod's Mull
District Clips Sale Report From Sydney Auction
District sale notes list items auctioned by AML and FF Go Ltd in Sydney for December 104. Names such as Kurrajono Park DR Hodge Ted and Gollan appear among bidders with codes KH KURRAJONO. The fragmentary record reflects a local sale with assorted lots and participant initials.
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AML
FF. Go. Ltd
Sydney
Kurrajono
Park
Sc DR
K. Hodge
Ted
Pea
Gollan
W. Bled
Mid
Foe
Musical Society Hosts Final Show of Season
Members of the Musical Society entertained guests with a varied programme at the Porch Ball on Wednesday night marking the end of the year. The event featured piano duets, solos, choruses, a sketch, and a large display of flowers. Mrs Dodd received thanks for her coordination and for hosting supper after the show.
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Termubent Bociety
W. Partinson
Vistors
R. Dodd Jin
New Wool Price Record Set in Walcha Sale
A new wool price record was achieved at a sale conducted for Mr. A. S. Nivigon of Walcha. The lot from Mirani, New England, branded ASN MIRANI, sold on account, marking the third lot from Mirani at the highest price yet.
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Yeetarday
Walcha
Mirani
New England
Bowls team named for Narromine pennant clash
Players listed to represent the side in the Narromine pennant match on Sunday. Names include N Owens, W Lowe, Om, A Smith, Stears, V Prutton, W Ros, T Smith, D Ling, War Preaton, Oban, O Solomon, Paterson, T Aylibe.
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Narromine
N. Owens
W. Lowe
Me ‘Om
A. Smith
Stears
V. Prutton
W. Ros
T. Smith
D. Ling
War- Preaton
Oban
O. Solomon
Paterson
T. Aylibe
Counting Continues Forecast Liberal Majority in Parliament
SYDNEY Thursday reports the Liberal and Country Parties likely hold a 27 seat majority in the new parliament with A W Fadden to be Federal Treasurer and Deputy Prime Minister. A 19 member Cabinet is expected with five portfolios to Country Party members. Labour’s position worsens as counts proceed and four Labour ministers Dedman Lemmon Barnard and Scully face likely defeat.
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Liberal
Country
Country Party
A. W. Fadden
Labour
Messrs. Dedman
Lemmon
Barnard
Scully
Lawson Voting Figures Highlight Tight Senate Election
The Liberal Roy Croft trails with about 2,166 votes while Labour’s Allan Manning has 3,980 as counting continues. Approximately 4,000 votes remain, mainly absentee, with preferences to be allocated as boxes from isolated centers arrive. Ferguson’s preferences go to Pulles, then Croft’s, possibly shifting the lead in Lawson.
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Allan Manning
Muller
Mr. Ferguson
Perguson
Pulles
Country Party
Bar. Ferguson
Croft
Certein
Mr. Palles
Pasy Wii
Manning
Efatcres
Lawson
Cobbers
Crafty
Bievedon
Liveras
Falles
Ta Une
Ta Une Coonbarsbran —Ub Division, Where Mr. Manning and Mr. Failes
Mr. Manning
Hin
Mr. Failes
Mr. Croft
Dubbo
Mr. Pulles
Gilgandra
Mr. Pailes
Mr. Lawson
Pailes
W.ind
Manning, A
ALP
Informa. Usm
Obituary notices Reginald Vincent dies at sixty six
The death took place in Bt CS to Mr Reginald Vincent at the age of 66 years due to heart failure. He resided about eight years ago with his sister Mrs H Blah at Guim Creek where he lived and worked in gardening pursuits.
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Reginald
Heey Vincent
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