Me W Gapiner retires from racing after long service
The annual meeting at Orange on Friday saw Me W Gapiner, longtime starter and handicapper for the WOD.RA., step down due to health. Reg Wall of the RAAF and several locals feature in a broad Wellington region notices page with social and sporting notes.
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W. Gapiner
WOD
Orange
Gardner
Ie Wid.raa
Grange On
J. M. Whitley
J. P. Dowd
Welling Iton
Obituary: Henry Gidark of Bodangora Dies Suddenly
The death occurred suddenly at Bodangora on Thursday of Henry Gidark a well trusted resident of the Gilgandra district. He collapsed while riding his bicycle and died. He resided in Gilgandra for many years before moving to Bodangora and is survived by sons and a daughter Mrs A Habgood of Gilgandra and C E Widdroe also of Gilgandra. The remains were interred in the Church of England section of Wellington cemetery with service led by Rev H H Graham. Funeral conductors were C J Shakespeare and S F Sofs.
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Rodangora
Henry Gidark
Gilgandra
Bodangora
Raeis
A. Habgood
C. E. Widdroe
Ashfield
Wellington Cemetery
Graham
Jessrs
C. J. Shakespeare
Sofs
Top Man praised as entertaining comedy drama at Macquarie Theatre
Universal's Top Man stars Donald O'Connor Soannna Foster Lillian Fish Richard Dix and Peggy Ryan with Anne Gwynne Noah Berg Jr and musical contributions by Borish Minevitch Bobby Brooks Quartette and Count Basie India orchestra The film blends humor and drama with today’s family and wartime themes Also noted are twelve Stradivarius violins insured for about 45000 at MGM used in Great Waltz and shown with the Macquarie Theatre presentation
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Universal
Macquarie Theatre
Wed
Donald O'Connor
Soannna Foster
Lillian Fish
Richard Dix
Pegey Ryan
Anne Gwynne
Noah Berg
Jnr
Bobby Brooks
Count Basie India Orchestra
Martine
Stradivarius
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
al Ety Place
A Stranger in Town Promises Pie Tea at Parish Hall
The W.V.S. monthly meeting is set for 3 p.m. at St. John's Parish Hall on Friday. Al Wabelle advertises Austin 10 hp saloon cars through the Division of Import Procurement for official users, with application forms from the proprietor.
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W.V.S
St. John’s Parish Hall
al 'Wabelle
Arthur Street
Seidel Plays Da Vinci Stradivarius in Sequoia Feature
Toscha Seidel, a renowned violinist, performs on the Da Vinci Stradivarius valued at £15,000. The program includes Sequoia as the supporting feature, a picture expected to attract broad interest. Erich Lachmann, holder of a leading violin collection, is noted for context.
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Erich Lachmann
Toscha Seidel
Sequoia
Reid Byrne wedding at St Josephs Oranze
At St Josephs Church Oranze on Saturday July 29 a pretty auburn haired bride, Joan Byrne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byrne Presley Street, formerly of Wellington, married L A C John Reid, second son of Mrs. M Reid and the late Mr Reid of Lithgow. Rev Father Sheahan officiated. The ceremony featured stained glass light, Iceland poppies decor, and a heart shaped lace dress with veil loaned by Mrs Johnston. Bridesmaid Miss Jean Cowden and flower girl Joyce Daniels also attended. Jim Boyle was groomsman. A three decker heart cake and a Memorial Hall breakfast followed, with formal decor by Mrs Griffith.
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Dorothy
Marlene Bunyan
Bert Cowell
Alf
Bill
Ted Willock
R. Fowter
Tommy Lee
Denny ‘Houlihan
Evie Cowell
New Guinea
Sydney
St Joseph's Church
Oranze
Iceland
G. Johnston
McLachlan
Jean Cowden
Joyce Daniels
Jim Boyle
Lithgow
Bestwick
Wellington
Jon
Patsley
Memorial Hall
Griffith
Byrne
Eslick
Mayor urges postwar recognition and committees in Wellington
The Mayor proposed a broad postwar recognition drive with committees to gather historic war records, welcome returning servicemen, and honour those not returning with a memorial in the Council Chambers. He cited a Wellington Times letter and urged a prewar conference to shape the programme, seeking £100,000 for postwar works.
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Wellington
Victoria Barracks
Macquarie
Cobborn
Counil
Bath
Wellington electors list exhibition from Aug 15 to 30
The electors and ratepayers list for Wellington will be shown at the Council Chambers Court House and Police Station from August 15 to 30 inclusive. Any person meeting qualifications but not listed may apply to have their name included. The coming film event at the Neil Chamber will feature Cary Grant Ronald Colman and Jean Arthur in Chalk of the Town.
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Municipality of
Wellington
Court House
Milson Family Wedding Toasts and Gifts Highlight Wellington Guests
Decoration of cake and elegant attire marked the Milson family wedding. The bride’s mother Mrs Milson wore a black ensemble with matching accessories. groom’s mother wore a Carey Sagemang style dress with a bouquet. To the couple’s delight 80 toasts were given and many valued presents and substantial cheques were received. Guests included Miss Bestwick and Mrs Bestwick of Wellington.
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Benet
Milhaz
Milson
Smart
Cary Sagemgand
Mia
Miss Bestwick
Wellington
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Reg. Wall
RAAF
G. P. Wall
P. C. Wall
Res
P.'Whdc- Association
Armstrong
Moyki
G. Walker
Ro Lawa
Arthur Rolls
A.lf
Northern Battle Station
Arthur Inc
Reave
Mr. and
Mes
TH. R Simmons
Sergi
White
W. Johanson
Sergt
Neville Ryan
Do Whale
Goolma
Ken Rush
Glenwood
Cumnock
D. Whale
Xtuig
Allanville
Babe
Clive
Mick Botton
Goolmares
Mr. Freeman
Forestry Commission
Mears
A. P. Marehman
A. Wild
Chamber of Commerce
Mick Jones
Gar Pat, Mills
M. R. Mills
Boduldura
Stuart Town
Bella Weiner
Poland
Lee and
Warne Streets
Miss Weiner
Mayfair
A. A. Calwell
Warne and
Lee Streets
J. Breen
M-H-R
Red Cross Society
E. M. Ryan
K. D. Ferguson
Ryan
H. A. Taylor
Rodda
Ald. W. Everett
Merrilyn
Mervyn Apps
Percy Street
H. Apps
Kimbell
Gaithering
Witta
J. Ernest Henry Giddins
Cowell—Richardson
Reid—Byrne
V. W- Savase
Ini Ie
Wellington Comforts
Ken Howard
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