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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1949
Page
2
The council heard a detailed Gasworks report by General Manager J A Wagner who said only major repairs needed in the next ten to twelve years are retort replacement and inner tar washer screens. He projected the retorts, if properly maintained, lasting ten to twelve years with other components showing longer life.
The article lists church denominations in Wellington with their service times and ministers. It includes Church of England options, Presbyterian Wellington, Baptist, Metodist, Salvation Army, and local congregations, noting communion times, Sunday school, and fellowship schedules. Names mentioned include Rev. Graham, Rev. Lawton, Rev. Walsham, and Capt. Holley.
Heaviest frosts this winter affect crops and stock while winds of change hit the town. Pollack loses a drilling bit and digs anew. Weekend tennis saw a Dripstone win over Neates. Wheat stacks close for a strike, and electricity wiring raises council questions. Rabbits are being controlled but straying horses threaten roads and fences.
Montefiores Recreation Trust met Thursday to discuss rainwater tanks for the hall and insuring the building, plus passing accounts and spending methods for an 80 pound government grant. No final decisions. next month’s meeting to reconvene. The Cobbora Shire grader worked Montefiores Road last week as the first step in road improvement. There was a well attended fortnightly dance with electric lighting and borrowed lamps, raising funds to pay debentures. Matches postponed due to rain, a club afternoon enjoyed, and a forthcoming match with Mumbil. The local football team has players named Walker Bates Brennan Keyes Essick and Brennan, with one more to be selected. Personal notes mention several residents returning from holidays, illnesses, and new residents Mr. W Mead and family arriving. Sympathy extended to Mrs Hunt on the loss of her father-in-law.
Alderman Thomas criticizes street conditions while Alderman Hardwick demands fixes without new money. The mayor says need to secure men and funds and adopt a prepared plan. Engineer W J Ross cites limited road work, a persistent road gang need, and transport bottlenecks as key obstacles.
Tennis results from Neurea show Tonmla and Buntley winning at Mary Vale while losing at Mumbi. Local figures Mr. B Holmes of Sydney and guests at Baker's Swamp feature in social notes. Other entries include visits from Mrs. and Mr. A Hales and Mr. Doty Trvine holidaying with George Pullers and Bell Brothers hunting with local residents.
Frosts linger as Stuart Town footballers visited Sunday for the Errol Sloane cup. Stuart Town won 4 to 3. Mrs. L. Zell visits Orange. Mrs. C. Clayton ill. Les Smit travels home from the city awaiting a strike’s end.
An incomplete OCR fragment mentions fever croup and the aim to save life. It references mothers and a welfare or health context with a vague public health admonition. Names, dates, and places are unreadable in the text.
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