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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1941
Page
3
Heavy rain yesterday wrecked Hospital Road as holes from January burst open. Roadwork has halted to lay fill and tar while mud trapped at least one car. Residents fear delays for ambulances and urgent medical calls amid ongoing reconstruction.
Premier McKell announced Wellington municipal elections will be held next December reversing the Mair Government's postponement of 1940. Discontent in Wellington over municipal affairs prompts calls for new aldermen and active voter participation. Citizens urged to ensure they are on the municipal roll and ready to vote when the election occurs.
The Home Nursing and First Aid detachment results list winners for Home Nursing and First Aid medallions plus primary certificates. Lectures begin Monday June 8 with further sessions planned the same week. those seeking certificates should notify the commandant.
Victorian CP member Mr A G Allmutt labelled the Commerce Minister's plan to appoint local wheatgrowers committees to run the stabilisation scheme as doomed to fail. He argued the move would complicate wartime administration and hinder the war effort.
Splendid rain fell Saturday night and Sunday, soaking ground and filling tanks and dams. Weather turned wintry with overcast skies and heavy showers, aiding germination and crop sowing while delaying the Coonamble Diggers race meeting and other western town activities. May rainfall totals reach 112 points in Wellington, part of a 1614 point five month total.
Local members of the WYS respond to a government request for 100000 camouflage nets within six months. Some nets are already completed while others in the West Indies aid war work. String supply is critical. efforts seek free string from defense authorities. Mr. J Male has made four nets and offers instruction to rural workers to spread knowledge locally.
A speaker argues that a local farmers committee cannot responsibly determine national production policy and warns against treating such local groups as fitting authorities for national crisis prevention. He stresses practical knowledge over local committees’ reach in shaping policy.
A brief item instructs readers to ring phone 225 to reach MacLean, the Hive wire electrician, for service. The note emphasizes direct contact and quick response for electrical work.
Jack Crawford may head to Wellington for the annual tournament with strong support from players across districts. Fred Bennett, Ron Felan, Geoff Brown, and a large Eastern Suburbs contingent are expected, with Arthur Love and Keith Anderson leading strong lineups from Orange and Bathurst. The event, aided by favorable weather and Mrs Haynes staff, aims for a well organized social side and a successful competition despite some absentees.
May rainfall at the Wellington Post Office totalled 102 points, better than last May's 71. The first five months sum to 1604 points, compared with 1362 for all of last year, driven mainly by January's 1205 points. Severe changes marked the period with fronts, low temperatures, and a warming trend followed by a chilly southerly wind. More rain is needed as domestic water supplies run low, though recent showers offer only partial relief.
At Moorefield on Saturday Hilarious defeated Mortine to claim the Moorefield Handicap, while Prairiedale upset Ellison to win the Mount Alexander Handicap at Moonee Valley. Other results include Bl winner in the Three Years Old Handicap and multiple placings across hurdles and flat events. Suspensions for jockeys and a technical knockout at Newcastle Stadium also noted.
New South Wales health minister C A Kelly warns hospitals lack funds and require a sound financial footing. He cites the need for money before proper operation, noting shared blame and Premier support to secure funding. Kelly reports no vast bed shortage in the metropolitan area but urgency remains.
On a Friday afternoon Henry Charles Jarsys aged 16 searched for a cow with friends near the Wellington life range. A dog chased a cat up a tree, and when the boy climbed to assist the cat the rope or lint he held failed causing him to fall onto jagged rocks. He suffered a fractured skull a fractured left arm and severe internal injuries and was taken by Wellington District Ambulance to hospital in critical condition.
On Saturday at Wallington, W H Young led Barton cup with a 152-11 141 card. Morning matches saw M Brown win 9 holes stroke handicap 41-94. In the Barton cup 27 holes sealed handicap, Mrs W H Young won 16211 with runner up Mrs G Viking nett 14. P Dowd won 18 holes handicap 86-19. Associates set for 18 holes stroke tomorrow for the range medallion.
A wartime appeal urges country districts across Australia to send fresh ALF troops for overseas service. The speaker notes historic country support, warns against apathy, and calls families to sacrifice to deter enemy advance and defend Australia.
Electrical services offered by MacLean at Percy Street opposite the Times Office. Contact phone 325-7 for inquiries and estimates.
The ministerial inspection marks a shift to a new industry as Walsh Island docks begin a floating dock project in a matter of urgency ordered by Premier McKell. About 200 men start work, with a six month estimate for dock readiness, amid ongoing talks with the Federal Government over Walsh Island.
Wellington Naval War Auxiliary launches appeal to raise at least £100 for wool to knit urgently needed garments for marvellous naval personnel facing heavy enemy action. Public support urged with appeals for pounds shillings and pennies to ensure sufficient raw material and strong local participation.
The Christian Science Monitor notes the wartime surge in U S gold holdings to 22.56 billion dollars due to global inflows. Export patterns shifted as war production soared while farm exports fell. exports to Europe dropped and to Britain and South America rose, reshaping trade and shipbuilding.
The Minister for Agriculture Mr. Duna explains the new Bureau will survey production and distribution, assess Livies of the State, and report on potential markets for crops. He calls the farmer's big problem today marketing and land distribution, promising the bureau's assistance.
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