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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
18
National Emergency Services members are urged to attend Council Chambers Monday night for important business. On Monday 11th at 10 a.m. C L Milling and Co offer 200 horses at Duvedoo including six blood mares by imported sires, Pellicrees and performances at sale. A good opportunity for buyers. Macquarie show noted.
A children's roller skating event runs at the Indies May Fair Theatre on Friday and next Thursday afternoons. The rink opens at 3 pm with special instruction to teach beginners the art of skating. The activity promises thrilling fun for learners and spectators alike.
The secretary notes a poor turnout with only eight players yet promises a busy schedule ahead. The club plans mixed doubles and two divisions, with entry fees and times for tournaments on August 11 and August 18, plus a bumper American doubles event, continuing through the day with trophies and new balls.
The death of 80 year old Mr. Bel, a Wellington resident for three years and former railway engine driver, is noted along with family details. Also reported are local moves, military updates, hospital recoveries, and engagements including Pastor Brah’s return to Wellington, the POW status of Private Al Murphy, and the engagement of Miss Jean Bradford to William Roy.
Miss Mary Sloane attended the Convent ball in Wellington where the wedding of Thyme meavinge Nita Margaret and Harold Edward Newton was celebrated in Stuart Town. The ceremony, officiated by Canon Homfray, drew a large crowd, with a three deck wedding cake and extensive gifts, while guests danced at the School of Arts Hall into the night.
The annual general meeting of subscribers of the Wellington School of Arts will be held in the School of Arts on Monday August 25 1041 at 7 p.m. Full attendance is urged. Allen Ryan, son of Mr and Mrs E M Ryan, passed medical for the RAAF in Sydney and expects a call-up about the 15th. Father Scanlan moves to Dubbo parish and Father Smith is to fill Wellington vacancy.
A quiet marriage linked Marie Baird and Harold Morley at St John s Church of England Wellington. The bride wore ivory and silver brocade with a swallow tail train and orange blossom cap. bridesmaids in mist mauve lace. best man Darrel Burd and Tom Morley. organ solo during signing. reception at the bride’s parents home. couple left for a northern coast tour after a mauve wool bouclé ensemble reception outfit.
Sudden death report reaches manager M C Cameron that D N Macbeth died in Sydney today after a period of ill health. Macbeth, longtime head of the furniture department, had travelled to Sydney last week for medical care. His passing will be deeply felt by colleagues and friends in Wellington.
Light snow fell in Bathurst, sparking talk that the town is feeling the onset of a cold snap. Residents noted chilly winds and forecasts suggesting continued frosty conditions ahead.
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