Tentative Plans for 1954 Festival Week Dates Set
The 1954 Festival Week Committee discussed date changes to avoid clashes with Presbyterian church fairs. Mesdames Lewton and Taylor noted shared volunteers and urged coordination. Chairman Ryan thanked them and the committee resolved to hold the festival from October 15 to 23 to secure broad community cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames R. C. Lewton
A .Taylor
Presbyterian Nly
Churchys
Oaeh
Races and pageant dates set for Festival Week events
The Wellington Rodeo Society proposed October 18 for rodeo and gymkhana. The meeting urged October 10 for the rodeo, and asked the Wellington Race Club to secure October 22 and 23 for racing. A subcommittee will study Miss Wellington Quest prizes and selection. Plans for entertainment include an outdoor stand and a mannequin parade, with golf tournament prospects discussed.
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Riveo Society
Rodeo Society
Wellington
Race 1 Club
Racing
Race Club
Geminutes
Tiwae
Clut
Witt
Miss Wellington Quest
Mesa
G. A. Scott
T. Byer- Ingham
Triman
Treas
Golf Club
Donation Opens Festival Funds With £60 Cheque
The Grand Mitel proprietor Mr Plasto sent a £60 cheque to Wellington Festival Week as the initial donation. Festival Week President Mr A Ryan thanked him for the generosity and noted the proceeds from two ars were part of the gift. Committee members praised the gesture and plans were discussed to approach organisations for sponsorship of candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plasto
Wellington
A. Ryan
Wees Rmanisations
Sponnat Eatil
Geurie Water Scheme Faces £2216 Annual Rates Burden
Council weighs a proposed Geurie water supply costing about £80,000 with a Government subsidy. A flat and minimum rating system would raise £2216 12s with 85 occupied and 89 unoccupied properties. Ratepayers would be circularized to decide who bears the annual cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geurie
Joan Snoneys
J. Harvey ‘Truman
Gelirle
Ever Valuations Council
Truman
Georie
Counel
Rainy spell boosts farmers in Wellington report
Heavy soaking rain began in Wellington as forecast by Wellt 10 press. Farmers and grazers feel optimistic that the lengthy drought will break with this heavy fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Wellington sees new woodworking factory opens
A group of local businessmen establish a new furniture factory in Wellington. The plant will produce various contemporary rivai ne and built in units for distribution across the Central West, using modern machinery to cut costs. It will also offer an up to date Joinery Works for Wellington and district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Central West
District
Lawson poll teeters as Bourke folly shapes fate
Counting shows R J B Bourke leading with 1 168 votes vs J Wailes 27 160 and Alan Manning far behind. Absentees remain, Bourke’s preferences could decide the race as limited counts hint Pailes must gain a large share to overturn the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Failes
Bourke
Pailex
Palles
Wagga Builds a Swimming Pool for Divers Training
In Wagga the council completed three indoor and outdoor pools in a park setting fed by the Murrumbidgee River. Work included excavation, backfilling, and leveling using cable scrapers and a 66 hp crawler, later replaced by an Oliver DDH. The pools serve local divers including Kevin Newell and provide facilities near the city’s growing population and sewerage upgrades for 25 000 residents.
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Australia
Chiuren
Wagga
Murrumbidgee
Council
Nsw
Viciv
Britetana Cauipment
Connell’s
Wagga City
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Ryan
Messrs
W. Potts
L Lay
A Ryan
J Moore
H. Baytom
Misé Margarer Waddell
Croce Srinches
Uy Sheehan
Yalgogrin North Branen
N.S.W. Branen
Ganterenas Hula
Lawson
My. Manafg
R. J.B. Bourke
Tim
Pailes
Manning
Muller Manning
Paises Sea
Seamer
British Standard Machinery Co
Seven Lane
Exaller Children’s Pool
British Standard Machinery Co. Ltd
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