Wellington Council Overseer Report on Maintenance Work
The Wellington Municipal Council Overseer reports on maintenance operations including manpower, pavement work, weed control at Rygate Park, water and sewer improvements, and electrical and grading updates. Notes cover ordinance approvals, plant installations, pump and pipe work, and ongoing contracts while detailing public health impacts and forthcoming formal resolutions.
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Rygate Park
Percy
Commercial Bank
Bank of New South
Maughan
Percy Street
Maughan Suire
Arthur Street
Sheep Show Highlights at Sydney Exhibition
In the Sydney annual sheep show Nell showed well with local breeders succeeding in the Mordwr Leicester class. Mir Frecklington of Wool lands achieved first and third in swooping divisions. E Frerklington won the Avellon class for ewes aged two years and over. An exhibitor with no prior first prize at a major metropolitan show also earned recognition.
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Sydney
Mir Frecklington
Woollands
Waralho
E. Frerklington
Nsw
Howe
Correspondence on School, Dam, Streets and Planting Plans
City council notes detail complaints about public amenities including schoolyard issues, sewer noise near Raymond Street, and a request for an upstanding officer from the department. Actions include authorizing a refund, approving a sign over lane, and planning tree planting with 500 posts and five blocks. Links to local officials Ald. Dowd Walker and the Mayor are recorded.
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Raymond Street
Ald
Thomas
Righy
Tiwan
Dowd
Walker
F. Murry
Exid
Kwen
Dramatic romance and double bill at Macquarie Theatre
The Macquarie presents Walter Wangarin drama Blockade with Madeline Carroll and Henry Fonda tonight and tomorrow. Also shows Clark Gable Myrna Loy film Too Hot to Handle with Speed to Burn as support in a starry bill.
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Macquarie
Walter Wangur
Madeline Carroll
Henry Fonda
Macquarie Theatre
Anme
Newarely
Newarget
Newaressa
Macquarie Verein
Thorsday
Weather Forecast With Scattered Thunder Across Highlands
Forecast calls for scattered minimums and thunder with elevated activity mainly in highlands and southern districts. Milder overall except in southern border districts and southern highlands where colder with snow on tablelands. Strong gusty winds from the west with some inland dust.
Council debates on work relief and machinery procurement
The council discussed employing unemployed men to crush asphalt and lay top surfaces with a proposed motor purchase or second hand options. They considered guarding, storage, and potential theft risks, and debated selling an obsolete engine to fund new equipment while preserving town gasworks.
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Dowd
Ald
Longhurst
Rarcied
Walker
Adit
Thoms
Thomas
Wellington council probes free electricity for manager
At the Wellington Municipal Council meeting Alderman Thomas questioned claims that manager F Le Such receives free electricity. He argued the electricity should be paid, noting Such's long service and multiple roles. The council debated staffing and pay, with the mayor noting Such runs electricity, waterworks, and other duties, while some aldermen urged a single manager per undertaking.
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Wellington
Thavasay
W. W. ‘Sevage
FP. Thomas
J. F. Walker
T. Kelly
W. Reve
J.P. Dowd
J. Langherst
J. M. Whiteley
W. Gardeer
Thomas
Walker
Such
Nsw
Satworks
Thamnas
Richardson
Garworks
EHI/TIYer
Eloctricity Fund
Ale Thome
Sach
Aldo
Aldo Thomas
Hua
Shaw
Hne
Thoryas
Thoraaid
Wilmot
Nonawass
Kelly
Pounell
Whiteley
Sydney
Odd Engine Invention Promises Petrol Saving Gain
A fragmentary report describes a device tested in a Studebaker boosting efficiency and range. Claims include 30 mph comfort, compression plate use, and potential wartime petrol and transport benefits. Local council debates loan and electrical subsidy implications.
Labour Regional Conference at Darlinghurst demands plebiscite
A Sydney Labour Regional Conference chaired by CE Martin of Waverley urged NSW legislators to respect voter will and push a referendum on dumping and abolition questions. Delegates condemned government handling and called for improved school transport amid protests over dress code concerns.
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Sydney
CE Martin
Waverley
Helirae Labor
Darlinghurst
New South Wale
Bristol Beaufort plan for Australia aircraft factory
The Minister for Supply announced that two senior officers from Bristol Aircraft Company will arrive in Australia in July to begin work on a plan for building Bristol Beaufort military aircraft.
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Canberra
Mt. Iaseys
Bristol Aircraft Coy
Australia
Bristoh Beaufort
Fy Austlia
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Sherewith
Samoun
Council
Preminca
F. L. Such
HL Downey
Austin
Haneaford
Pickler
Gisborne Strest
Phone
Seymour
Orange
Abe
Cameron Park
Purvis
Summime
AL Walker
Fal
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Walker We Have An Infor[mation At A Rath Ald
Cherie
Theo al Weller
Sev Cmd
Bowk
Thomas Ken
Mal Dowel
Au. Welker
Spooney
Gauda
Eas
Hughes
Tor
Brant
How's
Cone
Burrendong
Murray Bros
Undertakers
Maughan St
Sassen
Cemah
AID
Austensia Yodlay
Ives
Boyd
le Rion
Molly
Changi
Charea
Studebaker
LABOR
C. E. Martin
Plan For
Dripstone
Dripstone Hall
Lyric Orchestra
Bodangora
Bodangor Hall
Lytle Orchestra
Arthurville
Arthur Vile Hall
Liric
Maryvale
Mr. Whiteley
Theobald Orchgatra
Georie
Grand Social
Geusia Mall
Ho dL Mahler
Runt
Berratary
Wellington District Hospital
Collerter Town
Maughan Strwatton
AW A Cosier
Yeoval
Breen
Australia Hotel
Stuart Town
P. Webater
Orent
Serratory
Omer
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