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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1941
Page
5
A large volunteer effort in Wellington raised funds for soldiers in prison camps. Swift Street hosted stalls, a merry go round, and concerts by the Wellington Public School Drum and Fife Band and Wellington Municipal Band. Receipts totaled £1049 19s 3d with hopes to surpass £1000 in final tallies as prizes and donations were distributed to various wartime sections.
Over 900 sites are booked across five camp areas in Warringah Shire with 300 inquiries to National Park authorities. A 20 acre addition at Ava Jon provides 200 more sites. NRMA expects at least 7,000 campers on the north side of the harbour and 2,000 more in National Park during the holidays. Booking also strong in Blue Mountains Bourteen Highlands South Coast and Erina Shire.
Road Safety Council of New South Wales notes October cycling injuries nearly rival pedestrian victims. Incremental rise stems from skidding at speed, wrong signals, racing downhill, night riding without lights, and inexperienced riders since petrol rationing. Parents and youth leaders urged to model care as holidays approach.
A promotional snippet praises Charmosan cosmetics as ideal Xmas gifts for women. It touts items like Creme Charmosan jars and face powder, hand lotion, and cold cream, claiming each will be loved and spark thanks. The ad notes prices include sales tax and lists chemists, drapers, and stores as retailers.
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