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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1944
Page
3
A 400 strong attendance heard Premier J. W. McKell and officials open a new soil conservation station in Wellington NSW. The ceremony praised erosion control plans, noted station expansion to Gunnedah Wagza Inverell, and outlined two projects and a 10 year program costing about £65,000 with annual £37,500 upkeep.
Hon J M Baddeley lauded the Premier for funding soil erosion work and urged local men to visit the Wellington station when field days occur. He cited practical experience in Goulburn and Hunter River electorate erosion issues, linking national service to national progress. He noted busy figures McKell and Clayton studying erosion and urged public questions and Department contact.
Mr C G Robertson M L A praises the Wellington soil erosion station as a lesson in preventing decline. He warns of ill effects if corrective methods are not used, notes funding worries, and urges ongoing community cooperation to protect the land from erosion and loss. Continues on page 6.
Mr McKell announces the Wellington Soil Research Station to protect western districts including Wellington Dubbo Geurie Narrabine Trangie Gilgandra Peak Hill Trundle. He cites erosion, soil loss and the government plan to reclaim lands with stations at Cowra Wellington Wagea Gunnedah Inverell and more to cover tablelands and inland slopes.
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