Wellington Municipal Council Briefs and Works Reports
The Wellington Municipal Council held sessions with Mayor Savage presiding and Aldermen Dowd Whiteley Walker Gardiner Kelly, with Town Clerk Mrs Wacker. Reports covered water main repairs on Simpkin Street to improve service, street works on Montefiore Gobollag lanes, and maintenance of Maxwell Street area. A continuous program included kerb and gutter work, street clearing, and road safety measures. Health matters, drainage complaints, and requests from the Wellington Tennis Club for tournament amenities were noted, along with discussions on defense expenditure sharing with the NSW Premier and Gladstone interests.
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W Savage
Fejnett
Maussion
Uta
Anmither
Udunell Fur
Canneil Choumiers
Wellington
Norman Baill
Sydney
New South Wales
Ald Whiteley
Snather
Divorced Husband Seeks End to Long Dispute in Court
A divorce case unfolds in the Divorcy Court Smydey where a wife’s repentant letter to her husband reveals years of separation. The couple lived together until 1935 when marital strain deepened. a love letter from the wife’s past unsettled the husband. He discovers the letter in her dressing table drawer and recalls separation periods. The wife leaves with her mother in January 1949, returns briefly in December, and again asks for reconciliation before final residence changes. The saga highlights marital discord, letters, and custody concerns over the years.
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Walt Thei
Mma
Matthews
Ajm
Emile
Jones
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Eke Ninn
Jeter
Ank’ng
Hey
Empire Day athletics meet crowns boys and girls champions
Bon empire day sports event at Cobborn featured senior and junior boys and girls competitions with many title winners. Recipients included Raymond Conliffe and Elaine Leonard as champions in their age groups, with Roy Bailey and Gerald Conliffe among top finishers. A bonfire and dance closed the evening as officials praised the event and looked ahead to defending the shield next year.
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Intual Empire
Monilay
Ols
Klong
Cabboratoy Batley
Hilbert Mogan
Ronald Chapman
Ander UI
Ravde
Could. Conliffy
Barry Fo
Geats Webster
Raymond Conliffe
Vincent Hogan
Dim Dnnes
Michel Coniiffe
Elane Leonard
Rita van Ken
Low Webster
Gels
Wnder
Pat Conliffe
Roy Bailey
Horbert Hogwn
Geral Conliffe
Ty Bary
Vingent Mogan
R. B. Jones
Evans
Cobborn P. and C. Association
Smith
Cobborn
A. Melon
Hiong, P and C. Association
Enemy shipping losses and Axis assets reported in May
Report summarizes Allied claims of enemy maritime losses in May with figures for German ships scuttled or sunk, total tonnage, and captivity. It lists German and Italian vessels, captive airships, and Axis support ships, noting large totals and shifts to other nations or Axis service.
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Germany
Lke
Tomne
Italy
Axis
Local council debate on wartime measures and street works
The council discussed wartime cooperation and public works such as tree removal along Arthur Street and Switt Street. Alderman Dowd and Alderman Walker urged maintenance and replants, while Alderman Thotar and Ald. Kelly debated notices and supply needs. The meeting included veteran concerns and a request for municipal carpentry and electrical services.
Tiihgo bowler Dave Downie wins NB bowls title
Tiihgo's Dave Downie clinched the NB bowls championship for the year with a standout performance in the mueseason. Warren Bondi ne finished third, with Pingle also placing respectably.
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Dave Downie
Tiihgo
Warren
Bondine
Flax Production urged for war effort by Empire committee
A wartime flax drive urges Victoria and Commonwealth growers to expand fibre output amid global shortages. Officials warn Britain relies on imperial sources, with targets to raise acreage, boost supplies, and support a crucial domestic industry as war demands grow.
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British Empire
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Baltic
Belgium
Britain
Avshiniln
Ely
Dyfeleiey
Austen
Jim
Commonwealth
South Australia
Victoria
Committee of Growers
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West Heat
Trent
Trent, the <Lomimionwealth
Willise
Ayetiee
Prafirenca Im Shipping
Paca
State Department of Agreulure
Promised Works at Burrendong Dam Delayed by Council Meeting
Reported at a meeting of the Western Plumbing Union council the Premier Mey Wi Ji Ma Kell discussed progress on Burrendong Dam with the Town Clerk and valley water authorities. A deputy proposed temporary arrangements for the deposition while delays continued and a show is planned in Sydney in early June.
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Pr.sah
Mey Wi Ji Ma Kell
Towy
Duboy
Bam
Trumani
Ole Mae
Vailey
Dub
Germans Lose Ground at Tobruk in Lively Clash
The report details heavy fighting around Tobruk with German gains halted on outer defenses. Allied artillery and air activity press the attackers, while defenders hold positions despite mounting casualties and bombardment.
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Tobruk
Hospital Road Work Debated Tender vs Direct Spending
A town council debate on reconditioning Hospital road considers tendering for the job versus continuing with current funding and staff. Aldermen discuss costs, delays, and whether to hire a weaver and grader, with plans to inspect the site to decide the best approach.
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Aline
Aml Dewi
Kelly
Fall Walker Alr Anderson
Muvielwlity
AM. Kelly
Ulll Uxt
Parvier
Ail Kelly
Sunday Petrol Sales Regulation Proposal
The minister advocated banning petrol sales after midday on Sundays, aiming to fit regulatory hours with a national trend. He argued most states already regulate petrol sales, noting the move would ease garage operations for proprietors and workers during wartime fuel controls.
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Legisation
Petral
Dela
Keepiog
Netrol Atpeke
Dietil Mail Altering in by Seas and Confort Fund Aid
A fragment notes alterations by seas affect mail and reports the Confort Fund securing distribution at the karrioon. Details are sparse but indicate funding and delivery efforts amid unclear logistics.
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Dietil
Confort Fund
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