Wellington Municipal Council adjourned meeting notes
The Wellington Municipal Council held its adjourned fortnightly meeting in the Council Chambers with Aldermen Rose Wall Kennard Cameron and Bassett present. Items covered resignations and appointments, land lane closure consent, sign board permission, job applications, rate disputes, 140 yards of small mixed, road enclosure, and staff changes. The gas department reported a record 198,500 cubic feet of gas and meter turns were discussed alongside water turn on procedures and a committee was set to probe water turn on.
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Wellington
Asset Conside
Cameron
Macquarie Shire Council
Warnestreet
Kennard Bros
Joseph Drew
Samuel Street
Kennard
J. Matheson
Geo. Hapgood
Wall
Sepp Hapgood
Manacen
Reronr
Railway Department
Usavrnowiaen
Oy Waren
Bassett
Council debates town repairs and arrears inquiry
The council decided to continue repair work across the town and request bids for 50 cubic yards of crushed stone for asphalting. Aldermen Bassett Wall and Cameron pressed for faster water rate arrears information. officials warned of office delays and a full inquiry if unresolved. Officers planned audits for 1908 and urged action on dangerous bridge holes used by telegraph poles.
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Maughan Street
Bassett
Mera. Waren
Alderman Bassett
J. Collins
Collins
Wall
Cameron
Mining update on Mount Morgan Mine's new life
A reader notes Mount Morgan Mine Queensland reached a peak in 1902 as oxidised ore declined. Directors used a reserve fund to invest in three diamond drilling machines and bores from 1905 to 1905 revealing a vast rich ore body. The writer urges a boring machine for further prospecting to unlock more copper gold potential.
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Bountop
Mount Morgan
Queensland
Eponus
Wellington Optician Mr Basser to Visit August 7th
Local patrons learn that renowned Vienna and London ophthalmic maker Mr Basser will visit Wellington every few months during a world tour. He claims credentials from London New York Vienna Berlin and Dresden and offers free consultations with the newest instrument. No traveling agents. Agent for So Easy rimless glosses.
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A. Bansar
Viennes
London
Wellington
Basser
New York
Vienna
Berlin
Cresden
British Optical Association
Baseer
Yeoval Progress Association Eyes Shire Road Fixes
Yeoval Progress Association held a well attended meeting in Banwell's Hall and urged Macquarie Talbragar and Amsaroo Shire Councils to address poor roads. Amaroo Shire accepted a tender to build a new bridge over Sandy Creek at Yeoval.
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Yeoval Pro Association
Banwell's
Macquarie, Talbragar
Amsaroo
Baires
Amaroo
Yooval
Progress Association
Rervanep
A. E. Bennett
Lightning Ridge
Ces
Obley
Yeaval
Local Club Delays Teppis Match Amid Weather Shuffle
Our correspondent reports a change from windy days to pleasant Saturday conditions. Lambing Hall failed to arrive for the teppis match, while the Debatia Society notes a victory for capital punishment opponents in last Wednesday’s debate. A debate on extending the franchise to women is planned for next week. Empire Day picnic plans and a reformed tennis club meeting are scheduled, and Mr. J Rindfeish is recovering from a broken collarbone. Debatia Society to meet Goolma on June 6 to choose a debate topic.
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Lambing Hall
Lambing Hill
J. Rindfeish
Debatia Society
Goolma
Local Tennis Fever Grips Stuart Town Amid Player Growth
The Stuart Town club embraces tennis with three teams and private courts as Muckerawa defeats Stuart Town by ten games. A new team The Thera forms while a rising young female player eyes a match with a London rival. A private match on St Magna's court, preparations and sunrise games are noted. The piece also covers community farewells for Bhrewdies, local industry rise with Portable Bacon Packing Co., and a minor mining accident with praise for local first aid.
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Stuart Town
Muckerawa
Hughie
London
St. Magna’s Court
Bhrewdies
Btuart
Btuart Town
Portable Bacon Packing Co
Blayney
Big Gun
Althoug Pulstel
Orange Hospital
Cobbora Shire Council Meeting Notes and Decisions
The Cobbora Shire Council met at Cobbora on Saturday and reviewed extensive correspondence. It set actions on timber felling, appointed a poundkeeper, planned attendance at council gatherings, and discussed road, land, and water issues including cooperation with neighboring shires and proposed acts and ordinances.
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Cobbora
Ocobbora
Mig Hotel
Whiteley Ee Ae Ne Ros
Patrick Nacre Sai Shine
Clark
Department of Works
Taylor
Mundooran
Dalete
Sydney
Johnson
Sire
Wi Ee
Goobang
Aey
Ilway
Manusa
Patrick
J. W. ‘Jennings
Mundooran-Coonabarabran
W. C. Brennan
Montofiores
Paymenton Council
Shire Council Reviews Valuation and Rate Notices
The Shire Clerk was told to correct valuation and rate books with Lands Department inputs and issue rate notices at once. The next meeting date was set, reconciliation statements and cheque and pass books were tabled, arrears amounting to about £59 were noted, and the council meeting closed at 10 p.m.
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Lands Department
Eee Pet
Wellington Caves and Sibbald’s Craving for Care
The writer reflects on Wellington Caves and the old guide Sibbald, praising his knowledge and urging a committee to develop new caves. He argues Sibbald’s proven stewardship makes him best suited to manage the caves, calls for support, funding, and a review of caretaking in the district. The piece emphasizes the caves’ beauty and potential discoveries.
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Sibbald
Falein
Han
Wellington
Shire Council
David
Wellin
Ibbald
Develt
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Wellington Caves
Attox Dawson
Miss Scott
Nurse Hutton
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Percy St
Schute
Bridge St
É&C
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H. Society
Nyngao
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Co-Operative Stores, Ltd
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Wellington and District
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