Council approves free services for Randwick site plan
Macquarie Shire Council last Friday discussed engaging Mr. Bode for Show and Sports Ground Trust works after his Sydney visit and photo survey of Randwick water installations. A Department of Main Roads visit to Wellington was arranged for February 8 to review the shire road system, with officials to prepare a case for presentation on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bode
Show and Sports Ground Trust
Sydney
Randwicks Lanecowree
Randwick
Shire
B. J. Constable
Department of Main Roads
Parkes
N. Jurding
Wellington
Counll
Macquarie Reston
Constable
Mrr. Harding
Ayling
ofBoors
Correspondence on wartime delays and requests in Wellington district
Letters from MB Bevan and others note shortages of materials delaying telephone service for Wellington district buildings and Shire of Amaroo projects. They raise issues on farm fencing, road drains, rail and telegraph lines, with engineers scheduled to inspect and address the faults as supplies arrive.
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MB. Bevan
Wellowton Bureyalus
Shire of
Amaroo
Bathurst Burom
Yeoval
Buckinbah
Wellington Stock Sell
Blite
M. J. Davis
Muart Town
Mookerawa
T. Pope
Macview
Stuart
Stuart Town
Gearle
W. Hibbard
Muchs- Feena
Buchareeun
Store Creek
Swimming Club Meets Fine Show at Baths Night
Aquarius IT reports a Wednesday night meet by the Wine Magtah Amatrar Swimming Club at the Baths. Bruce Smith won the senior 100 yds with a strong display, while R. Tuck and K. Armstrong registered top places. Junior and juvenile events feature many riders of local clubs, with names like Loo Bick, Corcoran, Sayne, Dunn, and others scoring in various heats. Club Championships were also run with multiple heats and finals, detailing 30 yds backstroke, general handicaps, and final tallies among Armstrong, Murray, Harris, and Gainsford. Rife saving awards noted with Royal Life-Saving Society examiner results and 100 percent pass for a High School course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magtah Amatrar
Bruce Smith
B. Smith
K. Armstrong
R. Tuck
Loo Bick
Re Corcoran
Simington
B. Porter
RB. Drinuford
Pinal
R. Owens
J.enn
F. Quays
Lagies
P. Harrie
de Todd
P Crosley
Benlory W. Reid
D.mcgill
Dg. Payne
R. Boo Bick
R. Corcoran
Feat
P. Harris
Gainsford
P. Murray
Sheat
d_Moray
Dunn
B. Milly
Armstrong
Rcocoran
R. Mower
R. Tuckath
T. Dray
Armatrone
Sumi-Ie
J. Murrey
R. Gainsford
Bomi-nish
P. Dray
J. Murray
W. Hi. Jobson
Royal Life-Saving Society
Carl Jackson
Terry Stein
Faith Croats
Joan Payné
Gwen Fowler
Feora Walker
Rex Boyden
Ron Cartoran
Early Morning Fire at Reinhard Home on Simpenn Street
Morning blaze at the Reinhard residence on Simpenn Street started when hot soot in a chimney ignited the laundry copper boiler. Fire control was swift, preventing extensive damage as beams were only lightly charred and the alarm alerted neighbors.
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C. Reinhard
Simpenn Street
Reinhard
Macquarie Shire Rates Hold at 3d in the £
Macquarie Shire Council adopts estimates with no increase to the general rate at 3d in the £. The rate, based on unimproved capital value, aims to raise about £15,000 for the year 1949. Total general fund expenditure is about £53,620, with plant loan rate reduced to offset the rise. Some properties with higher valuations will pay more, while the Electrical Local Rate remains at 1d.
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Macquarie Shire Council
TN Ayling
Cowie
van Chat Raepayers
Wellington cyclists injured at Dubbo Cycling Carnival
Wellington riders faced a chaotic night at the Victoria Oval as four visiting cyclists collided during the Dubbo Club carnival. McCarthy and Williams suffered extensive abrasions and were hospitalized, others fell in the half mile handicap and juvenile events, with one rider losing his wheel spokes and unable to continue.
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Wellington
Dubbo
Victoria Oval
Tool
Spits
Dubbo Base Hospital
Don McCarthy
Bill Wudams
Ubey
Willams
Des. Connell
Ader
John Ryan
Sopwell
Weil
Goutell
Coliwell
Ryan
Yas
Gil
Price for This Season s Wheat
The Minister of Commerce and Agriculture announces a guaranteed price for the wheat ear crop under the Agricultural Act. The 1547-48 season figure of 6/3 a bushel is used, varying with production cost changes. After an enquiry the Bureau of Agricultural Economics recommended no increase for the coming season, while the Wheat Board raised selling price to 6/9 per bushel for local consumption from December 1, 1948.
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Ani Agriculture
Palla
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Prchuchan
Lam Bom Con
Wheat Board
Deaths toll in Wellington area prominent locals
Mary Josephine Reldy died at home on Vercy Street Wellington. Requiem Mass held at BL Pauses Church. Burial at Curra Greek cemetery with funeral arrangements by Shakespeare and Sons. Catherine Aunt Ryan of Warnes died aged 75. Requiem Mass and St Patrick Church service, burial at Cure Creek Cemetery. Murray Bros managed arrangements.
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Wellington
Mary Jowphine Reldy
Invercy Street
Pausess Church
Welock
Curra Greek Cemetery
Messia Shakespeare and Sons
Catherine Aunt Ryan
Warnes
Devensed
Batur
St. Patrick's Church
Cure Creek
Pather Kelly
Messrs
Murray Bros
Country Party backs Coonabarabran man for Lawson seat
Endorsement from the Country Party places a Coonabarabran electrical contractor and farmer as the party’s candidate to contest Lawson. The nominee, Patles, is married with four children and has been active in local public life, holding roles in the district Repatriation Committee, the Land Board, and the RSE Sub Branch. Several Narromine and Mudgee candidates sought endorsement, but Patles secured the bid amid party unity. Liberal candidate BR Croft urged cross-party support, proposing cooperation and preference flowing to the Country Party candidate.
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Coonabarabran
Country Party
Lawson
Danedoo
Lawrence Jon Failes
Mr. Failen
Bawkesbury Agelcn Rural College
Ava
St Lninetlan
Land Board
RSE
Dunedon
Patles
Tawson
Enn
Mudgee
Liberal Party
Endoesed
BR Croft
Dunedtoo
Rn Moe
Saleyards Revenue Reveals Local Asset Value
Vice President Dr W and Johanson disclosed in the annual council report that saleyards revenue shows asset value. For January to June 1889 sales included 2258 store cattle 32700 fat sheep 73419 store sheep 1209 pigs and one horse. July to December totals included 1508 fat cattle 1108 store cattle 16338 fat sheep 58062 store sheep 2281 pigs and three horses. Overall yearly totals show 3807 fat cattle 3554 store cattle 50038 fat sheep 191581 store sheep 217 stud sheep 2330 pigs and four horses sold.
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W. & Johanson
Macquarie Shire President Johanson hospitalised after re election
Unanimously re elected Macquarie Shire Council President Dr R. Johanson was admitted to Bindawalla Private Hospital for medical treatment shortly after last Friday’s meeting. A telegram congratulating him and wishing speedy recovery was sent. The notes praise his long service and leadership across 11 years on the council.
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Wlohanson
Macquarie Shire Council
Bindawalla Private Hopital
Cr. Johanson
Cr. Hansford
R. “Edola
Dr. Johanson
A. O'Brien
T. N. Ayling
Shire
Johanson
Colle
Statf
H. P. Bade
Mr. Bade
Jonasson
Lovely to Drive N R M A TEST OF HOLDEN CAR
The NRMA chief engineer C A Napthan hailed the Lovely to drive Holden after a road test of the Ansiratien tarled Holder on a 130 mile Maroote Windsor Kiuuttajong Heights circuit. The one car averaged 30.6 mph with 322 mpg fuel use and 60 per cent braking at 20 mph. Napthan praised its appearance, handling and vision, noting test mileage was limited and future improvements may come. Wellington showings drew about 800 visitors with strong enthusiasm for deliveries expected next month.
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N.rila
C. A. Napthan
Napthal
Maroote
Windsor
Kiuuttajong Heights
Metropollitan
Kurrajong
Nlrmaa
Wellington
Sulton
C. W. Patton
Vimes
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Macquarie Shire
Main Roads Review
Hrazier
Tau
Cirewlar Regalus
Fran. T. W. Gibson
Glenjeery
Baker's Swamp
Musbil-Wellington-Molong
Aquarius
Macquarie
Liberala
ODEO
Rodeo Ue
CH. Johanson
N.R.M.A
Holden
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