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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
4
A Wellington discussion centered on a Mons Vale plan to hire unemployed for municipal work at various wage rates. Council and Unemployed Committee debated financing, supervision, and rostering while emphasizing training and market wages.
A largely attended meeting of unemployed was held Tuesday evening at Bodangora. many traveled long distances, with several eight months out of work and low funds. The convener Mr W Tonkin spoke on proposed steps to be taken and future actions.
A large enthusiastic meeting at Ponto attended by F C Wall president of the central committee and Dr R Glasson among others. They urged district committees to cooperate, praised ambulance workers, and formed a new committee with plans for ongoing support and funding. Tea provided by the ladies’ auxiliary ended the event on a high note.
Workless residents push for aid as Bodengora forms an unemployed relief committee. Officials elect a secretary and committee, set funding goals of 400 pounds, allocate 200 pounds for road work, and 200 for local crossings. Employed residents within two and a half miles receive priority. horses and carts may be used as a grant condition. Thirty eight men register for work.
The annual Church of England ball, held to aid the choir and fund, drew a large attendance with over 160 people present. Music by the band kept dancers on the floor from start to finish, while tables, decorations, and diligent waitstaff impressed guests. Special thanks were given to committee members and volunteers for their tireless efforts, with plans for future comforts for younger guests and children.
Unclear easterly to southerly winds with rain and fog in parts of the eastern half. unsettled weather developing in the west. Temperatures near 67 degrees. An important Red Cross meeting is planned for Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the evening, with Pryke Brothers in attendance.
The Wellington Light Horse team, set to face Dunne at Montefiores for the Montehares Chelongs Cup, will play Sunday at 2 30 pm. Lineups include Back C Kay Interquarters 8 Navena, H Hughes, Coxhall G. forwards D Lahey, B Navona, K Cabs al, J Ward, J Crowe, W Chante ett. emergency Re Slude Evans ALT. Smith has adjusted the suits but not the quality. All work on the promtun.
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