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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 03, 1944

Page

2

War Memorial Hall lands appeal and fund drive plans

An appeal to raise funds for War Memorial Hall construction was launched by Mr. C. Bowhay. A ball of subscriptions circulates, with an entertainments committee and local residents, hospital and association reps, invited to assist the Mistry Committee. An architect will prepare plans and estimates, while donors from numerous local firms and residents pledge varying amounts to the fund.

C. Bowhay Country Women's Asseiation Yeoval Hospital Auxily Yeoval Pla H. Paal Dist

Mentioned in Despatches J C Simcoe Honored

A letter from the Australian Military Forces confirms L Cpl J C Simcoe of the 16th Australian Infantry Brigade was mentioned in despatches for gallant and distinguished service in the Middle East. The Commonwealth Gazette dated 1 June 1944 records the approval of his name for this honour.

L Cpl. J. C. Simcoe Middle East Commonwealth Australian Gazette J.C. Simcoe H.Q Aust. Inf J. Tennur

C W A Younger Set Monthly Meeting Notes

At the C W A Younger Set monthly gathering in the C W A rooms on Tuesday night 25th ult Misses M Merriman N Barber D and M Longmore W Stanbrook L Agnew J Cooper and L King attended Mesdames Telford and Cramping acted as Advisory Board in Mrs Ellis and Mrs Hume absence The treasurer reported a credit balance from the Yeoval Hospital euchre party and dance Funds planned from a street stall this month for the Australian Women's Service Club Trophies for adult and child evoking competitions were noted Mesdames Stanbrook and Shaw elected to the Advisory Board for September The meeting then closed.

C.W.A. Younger C.W.A M. Merriman N. Barber D. and M. Longmore W. Stanbrook L. Agnew J. Cooper L. King Mesdames Telford Cramp Tgzin Ellis Hume Yort Yeoval Hospital Australian Women's Service Club Mesdames Stanbrook Shaw

Country Women's Association July Meeting Report

The July meeting of the Country Women's Association lists members present led by Mrs R. Pickford with apologies from Mrs Housier. International Day will be celebrated next Saturday with Great Britain honored. Members are urged to bring items from the old country and all nets and twine have been forwarded to head office.

Local Personalities and Community Updates

Flight Sgt. L Vaughan enjoying four weeks leave with his mother. Miss R Reeve spent a recent weekend at Hornsby with her parents. Bruce Wykes has returned to RAAF duties. Mr and Mrs R Johnson of Grenfell visiting relatives in the district. Pata Howarth organised a successful cake stall for the Union Church fete.

Sgt. L. Vaughan R.A.A. F R. Reeve Hornsby Pek Corp Bruce Wykes RAAF Howarth Union Church La.c

Navigator Darius Northmore Killed in Plane Crash Scotland

Navigator Northmore, RA AF, was killed in an aircraft accident over Scotland on 21 June and is buried at Stoneykirk Scotland. In 1942 he led Walmer Public School. Also notes include local social items: Miss E Lowe broke her collar bone, families on holiday, relatives visiting Molong and Bathurst, a quiet wedding at Gumnock between Florence Petrie and Kevin Newell, and health and travel updates for several residents.

Bede Darius Northmore Scotland Stoneykirk Walmer Gumnock Florence Petrie Kevin Newell Yeoval. Sears

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promise Quick Relief

Many sufferers believe backache stems from the kidneys and find relief with Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The ad claims 15 miles of kidney tubes filter waste, urging readers to consult a chemist for this remedy used worldwide to flush waste and ease symptoms like backache, swelling, and fatigue.

Doan

Expert Says A Look You Can't Go Wrong In Mums

An expert explains that wearing mums creates a versatile look from casual to polished. The emphasis is on choosing colors that complement skin tone and balancing accessories for day to night wear.

Street Stall Raises Funds For Yeoval Hospital

Mesdames S J Munro R Pickford and C Howarth organised a stall on Saturday afternoon July 29. Grand proceeds totalled £12 16s. The sponge sandwich competition was won by Miss Joyce Higgins and the diner disposed of was won by Mrs Bede Donnelly.

Mesdames S. J. Munro R. Pickford C. Howarth Yeoval Hospital Joyce Higgins Bede Donnelly

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I Dalton Hruchhauser Iure Moser WH. Stajibrook A. Shaw Harold Wykes Buchinbah Black Bros W. H. Kook Lloyd Bros Kerin Johnson W. Hughes W. Straher C. Kerin J. Arm. Armstrong R. J. Heaton Messrs R. Ball B. S. Bruchhauser FE Tremain W. McKay Jack Whittaker W. H. J. Tremain K Campbell C.W.A. Younger Set Stall For Country Women’s Association The Mesdames R. Pickford Wykes W. Job Saxby H. Job Telford Ormsby L. Munro Munro Chown G. Stevenson Hunt Owens C. Tremain Leslie Cramp Johns—Stevenson Motor & General Engineer Yeoval International Harvester Coy J. Stevenson Forbes St Miss E. Lowe Mrs. E. Wilkin Burwood Mrs. F. Wilkin Cpl N.C Wily Molong Reg Neville Betty Norma Howarth Bathurst Mrs. A. Douglas Me. W. Armstrong Carl Howarth Richmond Jones Manly M Munro Stirling Grramt Tom Miller Sydney Joe Healey Zaid Newcastle Mes D.L Hamilton N.S.W
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