Survey seeks migrant hostel sites for Western New South Wales towns
Officials from the Commonwealth and State departments visited Wellington to survey towns for hostel allocations amid a skilled labour shortage. They emphasized absorption of builders and engineers, with local surveys planned by builders, garages, and motor trades to support migrant workers and permanent employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H. Q Tubman
KH. Smith
Commonwealth Department of National Development
8. J. Mo~ Ginley
State Department of Secondary Tndnistries
New South Wales
Minister Explains Delay in Wheat Growth Tax Payments
The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Myr McEwen said a delay of about £17,009,000 in paying wheat stabilisation tax from the No 1 Wheat Pool stems from the Wheat Board requesting residue from prior pools be added. Legal scrutiny and банк handling limits delayed payments. the Wheat Board now expects distribution mid March after bank arrangements and a revised legal opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheat Board
Commonwealth Bank
Dsngory
Marctt
Mr. McEwen
Wellington Historical Society seeks headstone info on Rev William Watson
The Wellington Historical Society on Tuesday decided to appeal for information from Wellington and district residents about the missing headstone of Rev William Watson, buried in 1861. Rev Graham noted no trace remains and suggested possible theft. the society aims to locate or replace the stone and to document other local cemeteries for posterity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
BH. Graham
Pioneey
Mo~tone Road
Wellington General
Henastone
Owen Kennand
Watson
Hr. D. H. Garvin
Graham
Yorkshire
Colony
Biglang
Wellington Valley
Apsley
Watson's Hill
Patson" Watson
Garvin
F. Craft
Wellngton
Wellington General Cemetery
Curra Greck Catholic
General Cemetery
Nanima
Citinn Baiderie
Tamby
Tamby Gresk
Cudgegong
Prosecutor Humbled by Not Guilty Plea in Wheat Theft Case
In Wellington Court of Petty Sessions this morning Lawrence John Grown of Wellington pleaded not guilty to stealing wheat sacks from McLeod's Mit. Aver Brown, known as Gunner, faced the charges with defence counsel J. T. Essdown watching. Sergeant A Boyd and Officer A G Korn debated witnesses as the case stalled due to crowded calendar. Brown admitted possession of the sacks and their ownership by Meteod's Min, while noting Brown's condition at the time. The defendant left to await the next sitting.
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A. Boyd
Wellington
Lawrence John Grown
McLeod’s. Mit
Aver Brown
Boyd
A. G. Korn
J. T. Essdown
Brown
R. Palmer
Rundown
Meteod
Palmer
Stuart Town
Gunner
Welcome Rain Brings Widespread Fall Across District
The town and district welcomed rain that began Tuesday evening and had fallen to 9 am today. Rain is general and valued for parched land. This month 18 points, last month 138 points, total year to date 316 points.
Shire Council Urged to Grant Gratuities to Pruden’s Dependents
Strong support floods the Times office for a proposal under the Local Government Act to pay two suitable gratuities to the dependents of the late Mr. W. C. Pruden. Voters have phoned in backing and plan to contact riding representatives. The next Shire Council meeting is Wednesday. letters will be published Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Test Monday
Times
W. C. Pruden
Connett
Annual Meeting of Rugby Union in Wellington
An annual meeting drew strong attendance as President Rev. B A Waltham presented the annual report. Mr Welsham outlined Wellington Union growth from a single team to ten senior clubs and noted interstate tours, including a forthcoming Tasmanian tour. Local players who could not tour played for city teams, with over twenty city clubs visiting Wellington last year. The union praised officials and players for trust and cooperation. Reserve grade plans were highlighted with Yeoval, Rovers, Dubbo, and Wellington signifying entry. Officers elected included Rev D S Walsham as president and Mr G C Bleeman as honorary organising secretary. Yeoval was noted for the Yeoval secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anmul
B.A. Waltham
Welsham
Wellington Union
Fimsy
Wellington
Dueine
Walsham
Rugby Union
Parkes
Forbes
Wil
Yeoval
Rovers
Dubbo
Wrisham
GC. Bleeman
Sleeman
Distyink
My. Walsham
Rev
D. &. ‘Walsham
Mtute
My. D. Simmons Yeovaly
Keen Competition and New Record Price for Merino Ewes at Special Stock Sale
Large turnout from Tamworth to Nyngan attends the sale with Hereford and Shorthorn cattle plus ewes and calves. A new record price for Merino ewes was set at 10 9 7 for Western Australia bred ewes in August shorn, as 7,000 sheep were sold with prices aligned to recent levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Auotion
Hereford
Carviedale
Western Ravenna
Mostno Wethers
Merino Wethers
Sim
Shieh
Wellington and Hardin family aid drive after fire
Generous Wellington residents and allied communities respond to the Hardin family disaster in Apsley. Donations exceed £200 and include clothing, bedding, crockery, tents, and furniture. Lists of donors are acknowledged and contributions may be left at local stations and shops or with committee members. donations will be collected.
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Wellington
Hardin
Apsley
BE Whiteley
P. Althofer
Me. P, Althofer
Jobeson
Mm, Company
Shuckeys, Co-op
Campbel's ‘Tyre Works
Jobson
Lawton
Ring
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Govt
Ofd Municipal Council
Tubman
M. C. Cameron
Burrendong
A. Bailey
Comiraetor
Bailey
Norman Christie
Bar. Christie
Chamber of Commerce
J. Harvey
Sydney
OB. V. Roddy
McEwen
Wat
Historical Society
Anatolid Mirosznik
Sydney Town Hall
Eugene Goossens
Annual Meeting
Mexico
Mra, Rich
P. ‘Mathews
Whiteley
B. Evans
A, Sitch
Mower
McGonnell
Craine
F. ‘Thomas
L. Kew
X. Hutchison
HE. Williams
3. Weal
Bathurst
Mes
Clunden
J. Thomson
S. Monk
Harvey Potts
Hy Paylor
Harry Johnston
McConachie
A. J. O'Brien
RW. Nelson& Sons Pty, Ltd
Aid
G. Goan
Fd. Beister
W. HE. Jobson
Claude Ich
A. E. Maprell
Motsuie
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