Minister for Agriculture visits Wellington for college push
The Hon. E. H. Graham visited Wellington with Mrs. Graham, meeting the Mayor and council members. Deputations urged government help for a nearby agricultural college, boxthorn destruction, and street maintenance, while Graham pledged to press Wellington’s requests and promote the town as a future tourist center.
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Agricultural College
E. H. Graham
MLLA
Wellington
Boxthorn
Boy Injured by Truck on Cobbora Road
An eight year old schoolboy was struck by a motor lorry on Cobbora Road near Bodangora Station, suffering a fractured right thigh and abrasions. Jeffrey Palx, son of Mr and Mrs Palx of Bodangora Station, was knocked down while crossing the road after alighting from a school bus. He was taken by Wellington ambulance first to a local surgery then to the District Hospital, where his condition was reported as satisfactory.
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P.P. Boards
Graham
Wellington
Cobbarnee
Jeffrey
Palx
Sodangora
Bodangora
Wellington man fined for supplying liquor to aborigine
A Wellington rigger, Richards, 48, was fined £7 in Wellington Police Court after being found guilty of supplying intoxicating liquor to Bertha Lane, an aborigine, on Arthur Street. Prosecutor Sergeant Kenny said the act involved giving a glass of beer to a friend. The case highlighted police sensitivity to such offences, with a maximum penalty noted.
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Wellington
Richards
Brith
Kenny
Bertha Lane
Arthur ‘Street
Wel ington Citizens Band forms again seeks instruments
The Bandmaster G I Irwin reports several instruments uniforms and other band property still outstanding and urges prompt return to enable complete reform and proper records. Lessons have started with pupils showing promise and a first rehearsal is set at 7 15 pm tomorrow in a High School room. current players and instrument holders are urged to attend.
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Welington
G. I. Ir ‘Win
Bank Street
Machinery Demonstrations Highlight Bureau Conference
Demonstrations drew interest in farm equipment with the WO tractor and Gil 40 six furrow mouldboard plough proving effective against weeds. The McCormick Deering G.L.00 stump jump disc plough handled heavy grass and saffron thistle, earning popularity. The Little Genius rabbit plough showed depth of ploughing aiding rabbit destruction, used behind both wheel and crawler tractors. Irrigation gear displayed included a 2 stage Kelly and Lewis pump on Farmall A, with nine chains of piping and multiple sprays. Additional demos featured Parmall Super A tractor, a 2 furrow mouldboard plough, a tandem disc, and a power mower in Stevenson paddocks.
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Stevenson
McCormick Deering G.L
McCormick
Deering
ABC
Inia
Parmall
Mr. Gatte
Cobbor a Shire Council outlines rural electrification plans
At a Cobbor a Shire meeting Mr Creamer reported the line to Mary Vale is finished and discussed consumer advice for three phase versus single phase service. The council weighed supplying large motors, cost recovery, and whether to require consumers to pay the difference or accept single phase. A linesman mechanic and vehicle will be hired, a 15 cwt truck sought, and travel funds approved for Mr Creamer to visit Sydney for materials.
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Council
Creamer
Screamer
Unesman
Nad
Amalgamation Inquiry Fixed for March 23
A Hepatracnsed inquiry of That was announced State Member Mr. Hobart after a conference with Minister Cahill. The Minister told the local Member that the inquiry date was set for March 23 and would review amalgamation plans with local government bodies.
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G. Hobartson
Mia
Cahill
MENDOORAN WATER SUPPLY COST DISCUSSION
The Mendooran Chamber of Commerce noted a grant for the water supply project and council debated funding levels. Councillors supported using government estimates to determine actual and estimated costs, noting the project may cost more once work is finished.
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Mendooran Chamber of Commerce
A Jion
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Mr. Graham
Mrs. Graham
Ald. A. P. Marshman
D. Mander Jones
Bell River
Mt Arthur
Association
Weington
ALP
Burrendong
Macquarie Shire Council
Wellington Cayes
Trangie
Melally
Ington
Marshman
G. Robertson
Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Ald
J. M. Whiteley
Ins
Agriculture
Whiteley
Mander Jones
Chamber of Commerce
G. Kable
J. Reinhard
36 Kell
Technical College
C. G. Robertson
Cornell
Public Works Department
Atreeia
Agriculttural
Techncal
Oversea
Robertson
Mit
Nister
Cameron Park
Miniver
Caniel
Graken
Fils Star
Wington
Cobbora Road
Citizens’ Band
Bureau
Macquarie Division
The
Agricultural Bureau
Neuvea
Messrs
J. A. Hemphill and Sons Pty. Ltd
Cobbora Shire Electricity
Cobborn Shire Counci
Mary Vale
Creamer Ssa
D. H. ‘Barton
Hemphill
Star
J. L. Smith
J. Marshall
Ated & District Farmer
Sydney
Mendooran
Tana
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