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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1944
Page
1
The Wellington Show and Sports Ground Trust reports paying £2251/3/6 in interest since 1935, averaging £225 per year, hindering improvements and principal reduction. Audited assets total £10,086 with over £5,000 still owing. income for the year was £1,215/17/10 from donations, rent, and fees. If interest burden is lifted, capital could fund a premier showground and race course in the west.
The Combined Racing Club aims to provide a debt free Wellington heritage with ongoing monthly meetings. Since raising funds from £6500 debt to £5000, about £1100 donated plus £400 from the P.A. and H. Society helped cut the debt. improvements at the racecourse include £80 for works under Shire Engineer Prendergast, new inner track, regrading and barriers, and grassing to cover the track. Water is available.
Melbourne report quotes Senator Fraser explaining that wounded soldiers in military hospitals are discharged after medical board assessment and then taken over by the repatriation commission. They will receive a pension rather than continued army pay in the weeks ahead.
Official headquarters message states arrangements are in hand for the gradual return of RAAF ground staff who have served long overseas in British and Australian squadrons outside the south west Pacific area. An endeavour will be made to bring the men home as early as possible.
Premier McKell informs MLA Robertson that councils may discretionaryly write off overdue rates and charges for persons on war service or war-time employment. The policy allows rebates proportional to war disability and considers each case on its merits to avoid hardship.
Admiral Halsey, commander in chief of the South West Pacific Naval Forces, is named Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services in the South West Pacific area. The Governor General announced the King’s approval.
The Wellington Racing Club plans to fund a Show and Sports Ground area for future generations. President Geo Wilkins notes the Trust has paid over two thousand pounds in interest in ten years, easing principal, as improvements and water supply would create evergreen lawns, tracks, and gardens for a premier rural NSW playground.
The event at Arthurville hall promises a big success with the Ambulance hall slated for Wednesday June 14. Kimbell's will offer afternoon tea coffee and hot pies to attendees as part of the event timetable and sales.
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