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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
14
Cobbara Shire Council discusses immunisation against diphtheria with a plan to collect fees and administer vaccines in schools and homes. The meeting covers road works, water supply tests, building permits, and relief funding, with council debating borrowing for future road and drainage projects.
A list of property owners who failed to follow orders to destroy noxious weeds was issued. Councillors prepared local proceedings to compel compliance and recover costs, aiming to clear properties and prevent weed spread to neighboring plots.
Notes from the School of Arts snooker night show Mick Boyd winning with a 44 break and strong play from J Mower and Jack. Mitchell, Phite Lap, Seong, and others posted notable scores as participants anticipate future rounds and upcoming Monday night events.
Several officials including General Sullivan and Gr Nott flagged surface conditions along the overhanging rail hedge near Mequorie Bride and Npidge. Engineers and Dr Yeo discussed digitena and Bayle Fiat as the attendance at Dubbo and Mendoova railway stations faced attention and termination of a mootlue.
Several selectors have been reported lately and a modern Knee utility truck has been seen in Cumnock. The note expresses hope this signals better times and growing prosperity for the town.
The death of Mrs P Reidy occurred Tuesday at her sister's residence. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Chew she was of age. Survived by two sisters Miss P Hogan of Cumnock and Miss Fayney of Mudgee and by her husband Mr S Reidy. The family lived at Wallington and later Commemock where they kept the Royal Hotel. Funeral arranged by Mr Guinn. Burial was at Binkaway cemetery.
The report lists weekend results from the Golf Club with names such as J Blaek and J Dwyer among members. Cane ndlin Foursomes and handicap adjustments were discussed with anticipation of Molong tournament entries and improving approach shots during the week.
The district saw scattered showers last week with about 74 points noted in town. Benefits to crops are hoped as frosts occurred recently, with picturesque references to chilly mornings and expectant farmers.
Cumnock Tennis Club faced Yeuval at Ciimioel with a 17 to 7 result. Avondale saw a victory at Avondale, with 12 games in valter a hard hassle.
A garbled note reports Mr A Dick achieving another win at the local range on Sunday. The text, though damaged, mentions a 500 yard shot under challenging conditions with a dialing tag, and records a series of shots that demonstrated skill.
At a Monday meeting of the Amazon Shire Council, arguments over poultry nuisance from W Barnes’s property were aired. R Williams Thompson claimed continued disturbances and asked action, while Clerk Pikina named an offender and the council, by a vote, ordered Barnes to stop keeping poultry within 100 feet of a neighboring house.
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