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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
8
The Wellington Municipal Council’s plan to shut the gasworks at year’s end prompts debate over whether incompetence or a hurried decision drove the move. Critics urge reopening to study other options, noting profitable gas companies and seeking public input before any final action.
P and C Federation Wellington branch calls a meeting at the School Library on Thursday 15th at 8 pm. Delegates from Goolma Spicer s Creek Bodangarra Geurie Comba Povo Maryvale Suntop Arthurville Cupra Creek Euchareena Stuart Town Farnham Mambil Dripstone Apsley Sac urged to attend. anticipated to be well represented.
The June meeting of the Country Women’s Association branch was well attended at the Rest Rooms on Saturday. Mrs H Taylor presided. discussion covered the monthly paper and subscriptions to Mrs Bernasconi for eight shillings a year. An official organ was proposed, with wide support from members and kindred women’s groups, and several activities and auctions were announced to fund Health Centre funds. The Younger Set reported strong ongoing activity, with afternoon tea and a street stall planned for June 17 to raise patronage. A Duch afternoon on the first Saturday in July will feature a talk by Mr Garten on his impressions from a visit to Holland, as branches aim to broaden international interest.
Fragmentary text notes the public’s interest and that it falls to the Council to decide whether the proposal will proceed. The incomplete passage hints at a governance decision, with no clear names, dates, or locations readable in the snippet.
Sincere farewell to Mr. J C Knight, Wellington Bandmaster for ten years, as committee and townspeople praise his service. President Mr Chan Ellivan presides while tributes from E Haycock J Whitehouse C Hunt and L Sexton recall Knight's guidance, patience, and role in keeping the band united ahead of his move to Cowra.
Wellington Band bids farewell to Mr Knight after a decade of leadership in which the group broke records, won state titles, and impressed at Sydney contests. Speakers praise his steady administration, wish him success in Cowra, and urge continued unity among players and town supporters.
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