Electrical Engineer's Report on Shire power progress and needs
The Shire Council heard a report from Electrical Engineer A H Wright noting staff shortages hinder the department. The Underground cables are laid to the switch gear but not yet jointed. Three new consumers connected in town plus one at North Yeoval and a rural property, with the Technical School at Wellington Public School block also linked. Major apparatus include stoves, a domestic commercial boiler, a storage water heater, a motor, and a 20 hp aggregate. Street lighting is active but eight bulbs were broken. police cooperation is sought. Meter readings completed to 31/05/1954. The Trudged Project's first section finished, with new poles received for continuing work. Mrs H M da Fonte seeks rural supply costing about £490, offering £130 capital plus £490 ratepayer’s advance under Section 176A to be repaid over ten years without interest. Recommendation supports accepting the offer and authorising sealing of documents.
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Les Ok Deen
A. H. Wright
We Shire Council
Wright
Bulle
Electricity Commission
Yeoval
Wellington
Warne
Jean
H M. da Fonte
Storereek
Gavel
Irwin
Beneft
G. R. Irwin
Wellmeton
Mr. Irwin
Wellington Band Seeks Land and Praise for Progress
Wellington citizens rally at a council meeting to approve a land grant for a new band hall. The Bandmaster, Mr. G Te Irwin, calls for inspection before transfer while urging members to attend practices and prepare for a touring plan to advertise Wellington and its band.
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Wellington
G. Te. Irwin
Obituary of William Archibald Dewar Geurie resident
William Archibald Dewar, 84, longtime Geurie resident and former head stockman, died at Wellington District Hospital on June 20. Born in Minore of a nine sibling family, he lived in Geurie for about 55 years, worked as a carrier until retirement, and married Minnie Elizabeth Hobb. Survived by wife, sons Herbert and Harold, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Grave service at Geurie Presbyterian Cemetery.
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Cobh
Geurie
Carrier
Georie
Minnie Elizabeth Hobb
Bathurst
Herbert
Sydney
Harold
Geurle
Geurle Cemetery
Wellington Times Office Notice in New South Wales
Printed and published by the proprietor Ernest Rowland Moulton at the Wellington Times Office located at 16 Percy Street Wellington NSW.
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Ernest _ Rowland Moulton
Wellington
Percy Stee
Nsw
Dubbo Band Needs New Instruments Says Mayor
Nearly 12 months of efforts raised about £1106 for the Dubbo Band, praised as a vital asset to the town. The Mayor noted new instruments would cost £2000 to £3000, highlighting community support from the Travellers Club, Rotary, and local figures like Mr Hickey and Mr Burnett. The Bandmaster laughed at high prices, while Traeger credited the group’s work for the project. A double bass and cornet costs cited, with Rotary contributing £200 toward the goal.
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Dubbo
Dubbo “Dispatch
Dubbo Travellers’ Club
Talbragar
Macquarie
Bruce Johmson
Newland
Council
V. Traeger
Pean
Brian Johnson
Banas
Hickey
Burnett
Traeger
Trespass Notice At Murrumbong Warns Of Prosecution
A notice posted at Murrumbong warns that any person trespassing on the property will be prosecuted without respect to person. The statement is signed by G Baltteun.
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Murrumbong
G.baltteun
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Loretta Young
Davey
Son
Kent Smith
Alexander Knox
Vera Ralston
Charles Windinger
Scott Brady
David Brinn
Suly
Marilyn Monroe
Joseph Cotton
Jean Peters
M.S.C
Red Skelto
Dean Hagen
Polly Bergen
Wunderlich
Baptist Street
Bedfam
Wunderlich Limited
M. McLeod Pty. Ltd
Australian Wheat Board
Royal Exchange Assurance
C.J. Shakespeare & Sons
Monumental Masons
Gersbach
Parramatta
Wollongong
William Archibald Dewar
Fultons
Stallop
Roeal
Whybrow
Brown
Wallaby
Oxford
Martin
Tan Cale
Genuine West
Eaf Ulton
Ve Mayerad
Rotary
Wimbleford Stud
W. Harris
Moloty Road
Furney Bros
North Street
West Dubbo
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