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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
1
A public meeting at the Methodist Hall discussed the spastic child’s plight and the Mosman Spastic Centre. An acting secretary and committee were formed to organize a Wellington Spastic Centre Council and fundraise for a Frenchs Forest centre for country children. Films from the United States and Australia highlighted progress and donor generosity.
Unaminously agreed to form Wellington and District Spastic Centre Council but failed to elect an executive due to poor attendance. Acting secretary Farrugia and convening committee P Oraine H Graham and Powell chosen. A public meeting will be held at 2 Inter date to elect a full executive and council committee. Dr M AL Taylor pledged a substantial donation.
Mr Nicholas describes cerebral palsy as damage to brain areas governing movement. He criticizes public ignorance and stigma, noting most cases arise at birth and many parents feel shame. Spastic children suffer cramps and intense pain, with permanent deformities and social ostracism.
A devoted couple sought help for their daughter by visiting specialists in Australia, England and Europe. Failing to find a cure, they helped establish the Mosman Spastic Centre, supported by volunteers, donors, and staff to aid thousands of children. The centre trains speech and motor skills, provides therapy and education, and operates buses to bring children daily. Urgent funding backs a country hostel at Puench's Forest and country centres across New South Wales and Wellington.
An immediate response to the Wellington Red Cross branch appeal exceeded its £500 annual quota for headquarters after executive officers urged support following a Monday Times notice.
Dear Sir I urge support for Mrs Bruder Yin’s plea to aid the elderly in Wellington. I have practiced medicine in Lithgow and Parkes and never seen such hardship among the aged here. The nets Club members recognize the need and hope for permanent relief through general recognition and action.
The Shire Council approved the Tennis Club proposal to provide Court No. 18 for Bindawalla nurses at all times with maintained condition and good equipment. Nurses would pay 1 shilling weekly as a subscription, but full privileges could be withdrawn for those planning to leave. The club also plans a donation to nurses, potentially exceeding total fees collected.
A Geurie meeting heard Mr A W Allan Macarthur warn that a 10 percent cut in registration charges for primary producers is insufficient to persuade landholders to renew registrations. He cited costs for his lorry at £58 per annum and said many vehicles essential for the bush brigade may be kept off public roads or withdrawn from service. He urged council to seek permission for unregistered trucks to travel to fight fires, arguing the current regime risks worker resignations and unsafe fire response. Councillors agreed to write to the Chief Secretary for temporary exemption on bush-tres transport.
The Associated Agents report a generally softer market for cattle and sheep. Yardings included about 3000 sheep and 4 cattle lots with varied weights. prices show a slight decline across fat cattle, cows and calves, steers, and store sheep. Agents Maurice E Peagee and Willems & Co note recent sales with steers to 27 8s, hefers to 16s, cows to 38 6s, and store sheep showing mixed pricing across Corriedale and Merino lines.
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