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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1947
Page
4
In memory of dear husband and father George Williame who died at Mudgee on December 1 1942. Five years have passed since that sorrow, yet our hearts are still heavy. We miss his footsteps and voice, and a place remains vacant in our home. From his loving wife and children.
For sale Leghorn pullets from the Binnana strain, ready to lay. Gusts birds priced at 12 shillings each. Apply Orange 80 Thornton St Welchingtas. Lost navy blue leather wallet contains notes fuel license and car registration. Reward offered upon return to Times Office.
C W A Stall announces a charity kiosk this Saturday December 6 to aid the Baby Health Centre Funds. Donations of cash or kind gratefully received at the Baby Health Centre or Kiosk, U Elm a Beckett. Hon See Randsome notes balanced, with well known brands and starting prices from £10/18.
Over an inch of rain fell on November 23 causing all cricket matches to be postponed. Mrs. We 4 and family motorers to Sydney recently for a two day holiday. They stay at the Metropole Hotel. Guests of Mrs. J. Sloane over the weekend included Mrs. I. Hosking and Ronald from Wellington, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Sloane and family of Orange Miss. Costello and son Michael revisited her mother, Mrs. F. Sloane.
The Royal Wedding runs at Matinee Wer with screenings Wed Thu p m and nights at Macquarie and Sat night at the Mayfair on December 3 4 5. The engagement dominates local cinema listings with showtimes across venues.
Mayor Alderman W A Nelson praised a three year term as constructive despite shortages and restrictions. He thanked staff notably Town Clerk Alan Ryan and urged former aldermen to return. Tribute also given to Ald Savage for decade of service. full council report deemed unnecessary, salient features to be published.
Correspondence shows a letter from the secretary of the Country Women's Association urging cleaner and more congenial conditions at Wellington Station waiting rooms. Health Inspector Mr Kidd reported the room was uninviting with seating for only three. Council agreed to cooperate fully and request improvements from the Railway Department.
Rev A J Gumbley performed the ceremony at All Saints Church Wellington district on 1 November for Betty Adele George daughter of Mr and Mrs R George of Cessnons and Frederick Henry Webb son of Mr and Mrs A F Webb of Hunter's Hill Manildra. The bride wore off white Luxemburg crepe with heart neck line and coronet of roses lily of the valley. Bridesmaids were Misses value and Fey George wearing long white lace dresses. Groom's attendants were Chas Beddie and Geoff Dowling. After the ceremony the couple hosted a reception at 41 Bonnefin Road Summer Hill before departing for a south tour and their future home Ellengowan Manildia.
Wellington parish and Citizens Association sought donations for school prize funds and library purchases. Council approved gifts totaling 30 10s to multiple funds and accepted an offer of 23 for land on Lee Street. Government photos priced for sale were approved for Council use, with 2 pounds 4 shillings authorized for suitable images. A hospital carnival advertising permit with amplified sound was granted.
The final C.W.A. effort of the year will run a stall at the kiosk this Saturday to raise funds for the Beby Health Centre. Donations gratefully accepted. The Sullivan will reopen this Wednesday. On December the UPA will host a Xmas social at the Methodist Hall asking attendees to bring gifts for a Christmas hamper for Dubbo Girls Home.
The report records a busy Saturday stall event with takings of 260 from buttons and a dinner special, praised by organizers led by Gwen Stockwell. It also notes Mrs. Hobson's resignation as Wellington CWA organising secretary and introduces her successor Mrs. I T Neville. St Mary’s High School staged a strong exhibition with notable needlework, baby frocks, dressmaking, art, and model homes.
Sergeant dT. S Kenny, officer in charge of the Wellington Police, started a three weeks annual holiday this morning. He is being relieved by Sergeant J. H. Wilson of Dublin.
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