Increased Gas Tariffs Rescinded Motion Carries Unopposed
Alderman Marshman lodged a motion to rescind the new gas charge scale, signed by Roddy Hardwick Brown and Solomon, carried without opposition. He cited 1947 gas production costs being 1 104d per 1000 cubic feet lower than in 1945 and urged council to review costs with the gas manager and a possible committee. The mayor noted prior procedural questions and agreed on involving the Chief Gas Examiner for further discussion with the council.
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Ald
Marshman
Roddy
Hardwick, Brown
Solomon
Rescission Motion on Gas Tariff Discussion
Alderman Marshman moves to rescind the January 3 1948 minutes resolving New Gans Tariff and resubmit for council consideration. He urges updated figures from 1947 48 gasworks costs, notes lack of notice, and proposes a special meeting with Gasworks Manager Hurley present to review last year and this year costs before setting a new charge level.
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Ald. Marshman
Council
Brown
Geurie Butcher Injured In Unusual Accident
Geurie butcher Henry Lionel Sicard was badly hurt when a truck moved forward with him on the front bumper bar. He suffered crushed hips and a probable pelvic fracture and was taken by Wellington ambulance to Dubbo Base Hospital after the incident on the Mitchell Highway near the Royal Hotel at midnight.
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Geurie
Henry Lionel Sicard
Sicard
T. Clancy
Mudgee
Mr. Sicard
Mitchell Highway
Royal Hotel
Wellington
Dubbo
Soldiers Memorial Fund Total to Date
The Soldiers Memorial Fund total to date stands at £398 80, reflecting contributions received toward the memorial project.
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Soldiers’ Memorial Fund
Grant to Cumnock Showground for improvements
Amaroo Shire Council received a special grant of £125 toward showground improvements. Minister Cahill said the grant is conditional on the council providing the remaining funds and ensuring work meets the department’s satisfaction. The request originally sought £190. The reply was conveyed to State Member Mr. C G Robertson MLC.
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Amaroo Shire
Cumnock
C. G. Robertson
Cahill
Roth
Gas charges debated amid financial concerns
A brief note quotes officials saying the gas manufacturing must continue and costs should be borne by a small group. It stresses responsibility for paying the charges and mentions continuation on Page 5.
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Ley
Why Pass the Buck in Wellington Gas Rates Debate
Editorial argues against the council delaying gas charge decisions by sending figures to the Local Government Dept. It questions aldermen Marshman Roddy Solomon Walker Hardwick and Brown plus the gas manager for shifting responsibility and urges local assessment of costs and prices with a businesslike approach.
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Wellington
Marshman
Roddy
Solomon
Walker
Hardwick
Brown
Govt. Dept
Drift to City and Rural Loss in Census Figures
The article reports a population drift from Wellington and surrounding shires with a net loss of 4,278 across six local government areas. It notes births exceed deaths by about per 1000, and that 29,248 would have grown naturally to 32,? but only 21,064 were found in 1947, indicating a substantial depopulation. It highlights Cumberland's rural share of the state population at 1,691,000 of 2,985,000.
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O.P.8
C.ps
Cumberland
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Hurley
Ald. Everett
Ald. Whiteley
Fignees
Ald. Hardwick
Nelson
Ald. Walker
Whiteley
Hur
Geurie Butcher
A. C. Paige
Geo. Wilkins
E. M. a’Beckett
D. H. Barton
W. L. Johanson
J. Edmonds
the Flag Store
Wellington Motors Killen and Marr
N. D. Barton
M. J. Frogley
R. M. Kimbell
Eileen Smith
Meg Paige
Hilda Barton
L. H. Bucknell
S. Wilson
J. W. Price
Cumnock Showground
Editorial
Ald. Nelson
Whitehead
Jocome
Cobborarhaee
Macquarie
Amaroo
Talbragar
Timbrebongie
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