Marshman Elected Mayor of Wellington in Special Council
Ald A P Marshman was elected Mayor at a special Wellington Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night. Ald D V Roddy was re elected Deputy Mayor for a second term, and the council fixed the mayoral allowance at £100. Several aldermen were named to committees including Finance, Park and Gardens, and Works with Marshman serving ex officio on each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALD
D. V. Roddy
AL. A. P. Marshman
Wellington
Municipal Council
Ald. G. E. Solomon
Ald. D. V. Roddy
Tok
M. Whiteley
Connell
D. C. Walker
J. M. Whiteley
F. L. Hardwick
G. £. Solomon
FP. W. Everett
Park and Gardens
F. OC. Thomas
T. V. Roddy
R. A. Brown
Whiteley
Whitesey
Jocal
Amalgamation Proposal Sparks Council Worries
Cabhorn Shire Councillors press for top legal help as inquiry into amalgamation with Wellington, Cabborn, Macquarie and Coolah Shires approaches. Shire Clerk plans a week with a Wellington solicitor. Macquarie and Cobthorn councils anticipate March 1949 inquiry dates and emphasize strong representation.
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Cabhorn
Wellington
Cabborn
Macquarie
Coolah
Rainfall Drought Breaks in Wellington With Light Shower
A light and welcome shower fell in Wellington last night, yielding seven points of rain. It is the only rainfall this month, bringing the yearly total to 41.23 inches.
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Wellington
Wellington Defends Mumford Cup in January Showground clash
Wellington Cricket Association will defend the Mumford Cup for the third time since last season’s win over Dubbo as Cumnock Association bids to claim the trophy at the Showground on January 2. The Wellington side, captained by M Bloomfield, draws with Gulgong last Sunday and includes L Spratt N Spratt V Harvey P Althofer L Rich R Ney A Sheridan R Péberthy L Meeth J Stanford R Dodd. Umpire G R Collins and scorer A Spratt named. Sunday competition resumes January 9 with a draw featuring Farnham Dripstone Buchareena Shamrocksey RSL Wellington Obley Market Square Dripstone byes. Hardwick Cup round starts January 15. Geurie cricket teams clash on Monday December 27 with Probables and Possibles listed.
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Wellington Cricket Association
Dubbo
Cumnock Association
Wellington
Gulgong
Max Bloomfield
L. Spratt
N. Spratt
V. Harvey
P. Althofer
L. Rich
R. Ney
M. Bloomfield
A. Sheridan
R. Péhberthy
L. Meeth
J. Stanford
R. Dodd
G. R. Collins
Mr. A Spratt
Broderlin
Cub
Farnham
Dripstone
Buchaveena
Centrals
Buchareena
Shamrocksey
RSL
Rygat Park
Obley
Miarket Square
Geurie Cricket
Geurie Cricket Association
Geurie
T. Ney
V. Gorrie
D. Bartholomew
H. Williams
J. Blekemors
L. Whale
Kl. Baker
A. Trignor
C. Hedger
S. Hubbard
K. Woodley
D. Scifleet
C. Atkins
Possibles
D. Greenwood
K. Balderson
Whale
R. Ryan
D. Lockrey
T. Atkins
D. Whale
A. Edgar
W.twood
T. Craft H. Brazier
J. Samuels
Wellington council to improve baths ahead of Boxing Day carnival
Wellington Municipal Council will clear the tower at the baths remove unsafe top portions and arrange painting and other improvements before the Amateur Swimming Club carnival on Boxing Day. They will hire a contractor and supply paint for clubroom work while considering inviting Olympic star Capifia for a future Wellington exhibition.
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Wellington
Tower
R. Tuck
Capifia
Cane
Times Holidays Suspension Notice for Four Issues
The Times will suspend publication for four issues in line with industrial awards and resume bi weekly on Monday January 10 1949. A skeleton office stall will operate to conduct business on all days except public holidays during the shutdown period.
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Times
Question on Burrendong Dam work and Mumbil water supply
The member asks whether preparatory work on Burrendong Dam has started and if the railway terminal will be in Mumbil. He asks if the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission plans premises there for staff and a Bell River pipeline to supply water for employees. He urges extending the supply to other Mumbai residents and asks the ministers to consult Public Works.
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Burrendong
Mumbil
Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission
Bell River
Mumbai
Weir
Barrendong
Commission
Fire in Percy Street home causes clothing loss
A fire in Mr. E. J. Cullen’s Percy Street house Tuesday afternoon damaged a bedroom wall and destroyed clothing. Wellington Fire Brigade officers quickly extinguished the blaze with a garden hose. A hot copper flue fed the wooden wall, and clothes on the wall burned. Captain T. Masterson and officers attended the fire.
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E. J. Cullen
Percy St
Wellington Fire Brigade
T. Masterson
Wellington district harvest yields 1 380 000 bushels
Harvest nearing completion shows Wellington district wheat expected around 1 380 000 bushels with over 700 000 delivered before Christmas. Muronbung silos received 177 000 bushels and 25 000 bags. overall quality rated excellent with 81 82 pounds per bushel. total district deliveries reach 3 801 000 bushels as silos and depots report ongoing receipts and post Christmas deliveries planned if needed.
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Wellington
Walington
Walmer
Arthurville
Murenbung
Seaboard
Muronbung
Weilington
Biles
McLeod’s MU
Maryvale
Baltimore
Elong
Welting
Ton
Times Christmas and New Year Greetings 1948 49
The proprietor and staff of the Times extend cordial Christmas and New Year greetings to readers and advertisers. The year 1948 brought favorable seasonal conditions and buoyant byproducts for district primary producers. The note expresses hope for 1949 industrial peace and production to keep Australia secure in the British tradition.
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The
Times
Australia
Retorts for Wellington Gas Works Ready for Dispatch
Mesars Wellings and Company inform the Wellington Council that new retorts are ready and will be sent when shipping space becomes available. The Council has waited over a year for the equipment expected to significantly improve gas supply for the summer. The Boy Scouts Association Wellington branch asks watering of trees at Scout Hall grounds during summer recess, a request granted to beautify the area. Two subdivision applications from Mr G Solomon are noted for Lee Street and Kennedy to McKensie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars. Wellings and Company
Council
Wellington
Boy Scouts’ Association
Scout Hall
G. ¥. Solomon
Lee Street
Kennedy
McKensie
Main Roads Review and Local Council Actions
Council discussed a forthcoming Wellington review of main roads with the Divisional Engineer and acting Chief Engineer, planning a meeting next year. Applications by Wellington Cycling and Athletic Club to exclude use of Rygate Park track for carnivals on Anniversary Day and Easter Monday were granted amid objections from A G Solomon. Vandalism at Mount Arthur guard rails was reported. Macquarie Shire aware of damage. Footpath lighting on Messrs A Wilkins' office side scheduled for repairs. contractor arrangements made but delayed. A new engineer joins January 1 to oversee liner and rear area work at Howland's Garage with time charges to the applicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Roads Board
Parkes
Wellington
Council
Mac
Ath
Letic Club
Rygate Park
Core Duct
Coune
G. EL Solomon
Cricket Association
Ald
D. W. Roddy
Enat
Mount Arthur
Macquarie
Mt. Arthur
Hardwick
Couneil
Coumcil
Inginesr
Ter
Remota
Howland
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Marshman
3. H. Truman
Ald. Marshman
bin Gt My Tull
D. V. Reddy
Wat
J. A. Wagner
Cowell
Anatney
Mardhinan
Tolief
Ald. Rogay
Clark
Truman
Shman
L.C
Georie
W. G. Pruden
7. N. Ayling
GB. Smith
Monys
Coleboral
Cr. d. A. Whiteley
Cotbelt
Galt
Tere
Cotborn
W. L. Johanson
Cobborn
Cricket
Cumnock
Heh Sehoul
Anghecins
Tech. College
Multiore
Monteriores
Angivans
Meno Uisis
National Fitness
Baptist VA
Dg. Baptist
Turra Creek
Shamrowty
Main Roads Review
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