01 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1948
Page
1
Wellington Council outlines modern Olympic pool with led walls and bottom, underwater lighting, and a modernization plant. Construction includes dressing rooms, club rooms, grand stand, and potential Bell Park play area. site remains under evaluation to prevent flood risk from the Sequire River and Bell River.
The Returned Soldiers League runs the Swift Street library, preserving old volumes and adding hundreds of new books. The newly lit, well arranged room showcases grouped titles, with 34 new books added in February and more monthly. Public support could establish a top class lending library for the district.
John Mowse MP for Calare asked Prime Minister Chifley for a larger grant from petrol taxation to fund Shire Council needs. Howse cited current allocations as insufficient for maintenance and construction. He awaits a reply and recently returned to Orange from Canberra after Parliament's opening session.
Wellington police, Sergeant J. F. Kenny, stated officers will issue warnings during a grace period then prosecute offenders after March 15. Parallel parking will be required on most streets unless signs indicate angled parking or kerb changes.
A draft notice outlines pool access rules for a park pool with northern and southern gates, spectator areas, and non swimming season closures. It mentions disabling entry from the southern side and providing a gate system with divided fencing to guide visitors toward the pool and shaded picnic areas.
Brisbane reports trains back in service with no incidents as workers return to duty. Railway Commissioner Maloney notes many men have rejoined the workforce, though Ipswich trains carry only a third of normal passengers. Waterside workers continue 24-hour stoppage and Seamen's Union pledges to halt all shipping to and from Queensland. Support from Tasmanian and Victorian unions is sought to back the fight against the Hong Kong government.
Adelaide reports three storms with heavy rain breaking the long dry spell in the far north. Large areas of cattle country flooded with water levels rivaling floods nine years ago and transport disrupted as the north-south passenger train stalls sixty miles south of Oodnadatta. Stormy conditions sweep Adelaide with winds 60 to 70 mph and seas washing ashore small craft.
Heavy rainfall began before daybreak and persisted through the day, with Wellington Pest Office noting 188 points of rain. The year to date totals reach 302 points, while temperatures spiked with highs over 90 degrees on several days and nightly lows around 50 to 57 degrees.
The golf club chair notes a successful year with strong finances, increased membership, and many events including the Open Meeting and Diggers Tournament. Key figures include Mr Cameron and Mr C G Robertson for securing finance and support, plus praise for Slades Davies and Kevin Jonson. Attendance at meetings totaled over a dozen directors and members.
CANBERRA says no clothing shortage will occur in Australia after the Federal Government lifts export restrictions on woollen goods to dollar countries. Manufacturers may export unlimited blankets, woollen fabrics, undergarments, and outerwear, as prevention of shortages has risen.
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