River Improvement District proposed for Bell River
Landowners and growers at Wellington seek formation of a River Improvement District along the Bell River to share clearing costs. A committee will invite Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission and Soil Conservation and Molong Pastures Protection Board to survey urgent clearances. Rate would be perpetual, assessed on benefited land. preliminary survey suggests about 800 acres liable. Concerns raised that the town would not be equally cleared and warnings of floods if action delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Bell River
P. T. Hodgkinson
Uofeis
Dcluded
Water Conservation and Invigation Commission
Soil Conservation and Molong Pastures Protection Board
W.C_ and SC
A. P. Reddoch
Sydney
Trrngavion Com
Reddoch
Ifot
Neresyaty
Guzette
Dho Speater
Ri. Tyacke
Red
Tyacke
Hodgkinson
Tyneke
AMG
Kempsey
Modkinson
Aim
Western
Fulton's
Mr. Hodelinson
STE Presidents
W. L. Johanson
Mrr
Hodgkingon
Bell
Mac— Quette
Macquarie
Mr .Taylor
Urgent local plan formed to clear Bell River
Mr R Tyacke moved to form a committee to devise ways and means to carry out urgent Bell River work. The motion passed unanimously. A public meeting will be held next Wednesday to set plans and raise funds locally with a full committee to campaign for Sunds and outline the project. Ms Hodgkinson elected secretary pro tem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Tyacke
Bell River
Mic Taylor
Owl
Acts
Modgkinson
Hodgkinson
Johanson
Phially
River flood fears as Bell River rises near Wellington
Repeated rain across Central and Far Western regions sent the Bell River rising to 1s feet 1 inch at Wellington, lapping Glenrock properties. Minor flooding near the bridge, no flood warnings issued, 138 points of raft measured at the Wellington Post Office in 48 hours to 9 am. Light rain continued with 43 points Tuesday and 0 points yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Alam
English Match at Forbes Abandoned
The rugby league match between Western Districts and the English touring team was abandoned after the English players could not land at Parkes due to persistent rain. More than 3,000 spectators watched a scratch match in the afternoon, with Western Districts winning 16 to 2 as poor handling amid wet conditions marred play. Wellington half-back John George replaced Lithgow Hall and failed the medical test. a rescheduled match may occur later in the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Districts
Forbher
Pune
Parkes
Westen
Wellington
John George
Lithgow Hall
D. Hutchinson
Betting laws cast as archaic by Wellington solicitor
Wellington solicitor Mr Bede McCormack argued in court that betting laws are archaic after William Arthur Arrowsmith was fined £10 for using Duff's hairdressing rooms as a betting premises. Police seized 62 bets from 1d to £1 and £24 3d. Arrowsmith faced a second charge of false pretences and was remanded on bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Bede McCormack
Gergocunt
P. Fielding
McCormack
Rendwick
Palmer
Arrowsmith
All Time Record Entries Challenge Tournament Secre taries
All time record entries received for the tournament with over 100 visiting players, forcing more events to 19. Main event is the Men Open singles seedings led by Sydney players and John OBrien. Veterans doubles and numerous entries across grades noted, with club effort for court readiness and a possible working bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. F. Ring
Moore
A. Praser
Humbers
May
Sydney
N. Kirkby
G. Hannam
John O'Brien
Grossman
Orange
Ee Vinn
Neville
Wellington
J. May
Spirited Wellington Sale Records Higher Prices for Sheep and Cattle
The Wellington special sale saw 19 600 sheep and 900 cattle yarded, with cattle from New England and North Western districts and buyers from Orange to Tamworth. Prices advanced 3d to 5d on Western district averages, and crossbred lambs drew strong competition from a large statewide buyer group. Merino line offered mixed, with several lots of ewes and wethers, and numerous price quotes across steers, heifers, cows and calves, with values ranging from £15/ to £24/ for cattle and sheep figures from £6/ to £24/ for various classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Grisiren
George Paul
Goldsbrough Mort and Co
Orange
New England
North Western
Westen
South Western
Emiall
Mere Ewes
Sound Wmouths
Merina Ram
Mertig Ewes
Merino Ewes
Merino Ees
Webbers
Merino Wethers
Meting Wethers
Merina Wethers
Imonths
Border Leicester
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Shire Coun
A. Cottle
Oakleigh
Irain
Forbes
J. Moore
Holmes
Mouresali
R. Owens
B. Cooper
Gi Owens
W.taylor
Baker B. Hall
J.whiteley
Cox
Mr Buck
J. Hughes
G Honnain
Fletcher
H. Potts
H Bushell
Wishipp
Ria’shea
J, Besket
D. J Bowe
L. Straten
Stratham
Lang
Mesdanmes
Beehan
Draker
Godfrey
Whiteley
Topper
Roy
Fergusont
Murray
Gondon
Parkinson
Spisebury
Misses Cox
Herriue
Honeyman
Sears
McBurnie
Roberts
Pim
Hall
N. Simpson
J. Simpson
Durbrett
Gould
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