Building Scenic Roads Debate At Cowra
Cowra farmers and Rettlers Association push for directing funds from regional road development to scenic routes for tourism. They argue money should back development roads that open country and boost prosperity rather than scenic tourist projects. A Cowra Association meeting discussed prioritizing statewide scenic builds and potential misallocation of funds.
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Department of Works
Vari Nu Partn
Divinit Ag
Bavarian Scientists Tour Wellington Caves For Research
Two Bavarian geologists from Munich University visit Wallington Caves for nine days to study formations and fossils not seen elsewhere. Macquarie Shire Council supported their stay with government approval. The researchers, Dr Disha and Dr Schroider, report strong scientific interest and expect to submit findings to local authorities.
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Disha
Schroider
Munich University
Wallington
Macquarie Shire
Commonwealth
Ally Ih
Wellington
Hn. Pichm
Dy. Schroeder
Bows Cave
Indignation Over Closing of Gasworks
Sir I commend the Times on its straight exposure of the Wellington gasworks closure. The council kept the public in darkness, risking idle machinery and lost ratepayer value. The piece urges reorganization or sale, or handing the works to private hands better suited to manage the undertaking.
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Times
Wellington”pany
Alex Cinlunt
Wm Twily
Why the rush decision on the Wellington gas works
A Wellington reader questions the council’s hurried move to close the gas works without public input. They compare gas companies’ profits and government limits, arguing a private firm like Dubbo Gas prospers while the council risks ending a public service. They ask the council to reconsider and seek public views on whether to close the works.
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Counell
Audhem
Jean
Pricher
Teinslation
Goehich
Wellington
Dubbo’ Gas Company
Ite
Council
WHY NOT GIVE THEM AWAY TO THE EDITARY SIN
A reader criticizes the Municipal Council for plans to close the gasworks from December 1 and hand them to government endorsement. The writer argues private bidders could have run the works cheaper and asks what the council will do to retain or privatize the gasworks without burdening ratepayers further. He questions the council’s neglect and urges action to avoid loss of service and higher costs.
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Ead
Jower Rnten
Otto
Grose
Greater powers for local government urged in Sydney
In a Shieve Association conference address, Minister for Works and Local Government Hom B. Sumer urged councils to shed parochial views and prepare for bigger responsibilities. The Wellington Municipal Council should heed Spooner’s call for broader country development and a larger future outlook.
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Shieve Association
Sydney
Sumer
Wellington
Spooner
Wellington District Gas Debate Sparks Council Watchfulness
In a letter to the editor, concerns are raised about gas supply for current and future development in the Wellington district. The writer urges the Municipal Council to adopt a broader view and supply sufficient gas now, citing past needs and anticipated growth, and asks aldermen to heed the opinions of Mr Spooner.
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Wellington
Spooner
Petition Urges Council to Oppose Wellington Gasworks Shutdown
Citizens urge immediate petition against Aldermen proposal to close gasworks and pay higher electric costs. Ratepayers claim loss of service harms business and burdens households, noting gasworks operates profitably in other towns and should remain in Wellington.
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Wellington
Gnnsovks
Sas
Bineftien
Wool Prices and Trade in 1930s Scare Across Nations
The article reviews global wool markets and import trends through 1939, noting heavy UK imports but shrinking Yorkshire exports, adequate English mill stocks, and uncertain future prices. It highlights Japan and America as past buyers, warns against false optimism, and cites Australian stock, upcoming spring clips, and limited carryover into June.
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Yorkshire
Germany
Italy
Japan
America
Wellington set for public meeting on Chamber of Commerce
A public meeting is planned in Wellington at Council Chambers to discuss forming a Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Dr. W W Savage has received a petition and A Dubbo Chamber leader Mr. McGee is invited to advise. The move aims to unite business and public interests for regional benefits.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wellington
W. W. Savage
McGee
Dubbo
Ax Guide
Association of Country Chambers of Commerce
Chinber
Authody
Chamber of Commarca
Country Association of Chambers of Commerce
Wellbngton
St, Ince
Therm
The Tale of a Dog
An owner entered a dog at an up country meeting and hacked it, raising the price as bets grew. A puzzled spectator circled the course to learn why the dog lagged. He found a hole in the box behind the starting line and the dog being pulled by its tail from outside.
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Simic
Glover’s Pharmacy
Mebiades
Poarnarasta
Anderson & Ashford
Waten Waren
Maunghan Srteet
Holbrook
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Tineer
Ami Ananaaee Way
Hse Perm
Priew
Handi Works Pty., Ltd
Ge St TI
Sanleg
Uth
Brisbane
Cornell
United Kingdom
Wan UN
Britain
France
Possibilition
Rastroad
Spalding
Greenwood
Vantace
Slazenger
Renshaw
Fred Perry
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Sess
Boley
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