Last Meeting of Municipal Council Ends Era in Wellington
The Wellington Municipal Council held its final meeting before Wellington joins the new Wellington Shire on January 1 1960. Aldermen urged discarding personal objections to the merger and pledged concerted effort for the new Shire. Mayor Whiteley praised staff and colleagues, while tributes were paid to the council, staff, and the outgoing leadership.
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Wellington
Macrast
Cobburn
C. Thomas
Councl
Ald. Whiteley
Ald. Thomas
F. L. Such
Alds
Hartwick
Solomon
Cornell
Ald
Thomas
Times
Fire at Gobolion Causes Dense Smoke Over Gobolton
A Sunday fire near Gobolton at a homestead sent dense clouds of smoke. The cause is not known, with owner G. Lane unable to provide details. The incident remains under investigation as local authorities assess damage.
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Gobolton
Stamoon
Injunction Sought Over Minister Amalgamation
The Geurié Progress Association offered financial backing to challenge the amalgamation by council. Legal opinion, however, indicated little hope of success against restraining the minister by an injunction order.
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Geurié Progress Association
Wellington association cricket set to face Orange team
The Wellington association cricket team plans to meet a strong Orange side at the Showground on December 31 and January 1. Absences include captain fast bowler Fred Ring and slow bowler Vere Harvey. Newcomers Barney Collins and Pat Coady join, with Leo Duff as twelfth man. Andy Sheridan is re elected to the team. Frank Murphy will captain the Orange lineup, noted for its batting depth to date.
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Wellngton Association
Fred Ring
Dripstone
Vere Harvey
Vic Charman
Amy Forrest
Barney Colling
Pat Coady
Leo Duff
Andy Sheridan
R. W. Ney
Teatain
M. Bloomfeld
Spratt
L. Spratt
L. Rich
A. Sheridan
L. Stanford
F. Coaty
F. Althofer
B. Collins
K. Bell
Jb Dat Gain
Dhe Colte
Wellington
Frank Murphy
Local banker Mr. T Leighton Young transferred to Tyree
In a Queanbeyan to Tyree move, popular Wellington bank official Mr. T Leighton Young is recovering from a five day bout with acute tonsillitis. He writes to the Editor that his family is not losing ground despite the setback.
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T. Leighton Young
Wellington
Commonwealth Bank
Queanbeyan
Tyree
Young
Failes Wins Lawson for Country Party by 4134 Votes
Mr H Muller turning officer of Dubbo said it was probable that few 50¢ votes remained to be counted but they could not alter the result. Failes secured 70 509 votes and Manning 16 285 giving a majority of 424 votes. Muller expressed certainty the poll would be declared that afternoon.
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Failes
Lawson
Country Party
H. Muller
Aiyinional Returning Officer
Dubbo
Christmas Reflections On Hope For Our Town and Australia
A community editor calls for unity and gratitude as Christmas nears and a new year begins. The piece urges resilience in facing unrest and social challenges, hoping for cooperation, peace on earth, and continued prosperity for all residents and the wider region.
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Digby
Coamun Pebiete
Australia
Cobbera Shire President Voices Objections to Carrying
Cobbera Shire President voices objections to carrying the municipality and praises staff, noting good cooperation and a well run council. He thanks the councillors and comments on the staff as a good lot of fellows, with remarks about hosting and unity within the shire.
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Cobbera
Dr. Smith
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Connelllars
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Fou Shire Cleere
Cubbornshire
BMF
Carroll
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