Local births and returns as Christmas period begins
Community notices report births at Allanville private hospital and Conway family celebrations. Soldiers and students such as Jim Rhodes Ken Nowell and Ron Somerville return home from Bathurst St Stanislaus College for holidays. Military staff and relatives also visit or travel, with several family updates across Bourke Dubbo Wellington and Tamworth areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Rhodes
Ken Nowell
Ron Somerville
St. Stanislaus’ College
Bathurst
Pretty wedding at St Johns Wellington for Ashcroft Herbert couple
Edna Rita Ashcroft and Arthur Charles Herbert were married at St John s Church of England Wellington on 18th. The Rev G Thelwell officiated. Bride wore white satin crepe with pink and blue decorations, veil loaned by Mrs Parken, bouquet of November lilies fly vale and fern. Bridesmaid Miss Minette Herbert, best man A C L Wally Ashcroft. Reception at Bills Cafe, about 85 guests. Honeymoon in Sydney and on the coasts, future home in Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church of England
Wellington
G. Thelwell
Edna Rita
F W. Ashcroft
Mumbii
Arthur Charles
Minette Herbert
A.C.L. Wally Ashcroft
Oakey
Queensland
Bill
Mrs. Ashcroft
New High School Plans Being Prepared Wellington
The Wellington Parents and Citizens Association presses the Department of Education to fence the proposed secondary school site and plant trees. Education Minister Heffron writes to MLA Robertson noting fencing is requested and that the Government architect is drafting plans for construction once funding is provided. The exact timing and details remain undecided.
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Wellington
Lyon Ak
Iter
Seed Wheat 1945 Plan Outlined by Hon. E H Graham
Hon E H Graham announced completed seed wheat arrangements for the 1945 crop with 1,500,000 bushels set aside for varieties Boncubb in Ford Wareteh Gular and Duns. A premium of 5d per bushel will be paid to seed wheat growers plus normal compensation on No. wheat. The state will cover the premium cost, keeping seed costs low for farmers, with refunds on advances from No. 6 and No. 7 pools plus 10d per bushel for handling. Application forms for details are being prepared and farmers will be advised.
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Agricul
E H. Graham
Ford
Duns
Primary School Notes GA Class Seeks Parents Day and Exam Leaders
The notes report a return to class after a fortnight of scatter due to teacher shortages. Ted Cook led the annual exams, with Charlie Barton, Dorothy Longobar di, Walter Bryant, George Kehley, and Faith Cronin close behind. Beryl Fahey is praised for athletic and classroom contributions as she prepares to join the high school next year.
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Ted Cook
Charlie Barton
Dorothy Longobardi
Walter Bryant
George Kehley
Faith Cronin
Trix
Beryl Fahey
Beryl
Auction Sale By Dan V Roddy At Railway Stores
Auction sale by Dan V Roddy is set for Wednesday at the Railway Stores corner Maughan and Arthur Streets. Also notices the annual display by 1st Wellington Girls Brigade and Life Boy Team in December at the Methodist hall. A separate sale by Moser O T Milliem-ann Co Dunedio stock sale begins with 16000 enality venue store skeen and 700 fat cattle and sheep. cattle at 11 80 am and sheep at 2 pm.
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Dan V. Roddy
Maughan
Arthur Streets
1St
Wellington Girls Brigade
Life Boy Team
Baptist Church
At & Nmm
Methodist Hall
Moser, O. T. Milliem
Ann Co
Stock Saleamen
Dunedio
Dairy production plea urges farmer support and aid
A letter to the editor from J. W Dawson, Senior Dairy Instructor, Orange, appeals to Dubbo district dairymen to publicize advances for fodder conservation and dairy productivity. He urges farmers to contact Agricultural Officers for help with feed shortages, silos, pollard, and superphosphate, promising department staff assistance and urging written concerns to share burdens.
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Dubbo
Anil J
Gia
Department of Fentture
J. W Dawison
Box
P.O
Orange
Councillors Wykes and O'Brien Win C Riding Seat
A letter congratulates Councillors Wykes and O'Brien on their election success for C Riding in Macquarie Shire. The writer thanks supporters, notes disappointment at not being re elected, and expresses confidence in the new council facing post war reconstruction. He urges responsibility and public service in local government and hints at "Charge of Henri" dates.
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Bir
Wykes
O’brien
Macquarie Shire
Christmas Fair marks parish hall event with strong turnout
A Christmas fair at St John’s Parish Hall netted over 90 pounds, despite an evening downpour that cut attendance. A large committee led by Mrs F N Bell organized stalls and activities from cakes to woodwork, with many prizes awarded in cooking, baking, and craft competitions.
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St. John’s
F.N. Bell
Warden Grants Suspension for Macquarie River Dredging
In Stuart Town on September 28 the Warden My, W. and Brom head presided as Kirshells for ice cream and refreshments sought a suspension path for dredging on the Macquarie River. The application was approved for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirshell
Stuart Town
W. & Bromhead
Broken Hill
Macquarie, Tiver
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Gonner Joe Burke
W. T. Burke
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New Guinea
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Spring Vale
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Ide Williams
W.A
H. E Williams
Swifttreet
Vic James
Darwin
Ida
Col. James
Dorothy Williams
Swift Street
Sydney
L.A.C
Keith Williams
W. Me
Melbourne
T. Tully
Kinesgrove
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Campbella
Herbert—Ashcroft
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Pondence
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Church of England Effort
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E. Wall
Hiatt
Pickford
Moylan
T. Theobald
June
Mises D Wall
E. Petersen
Mylecharane
Musdames Hodgan
Foley
Miss Lovett
Heralds
Fileen Smith
Longobardi
Misses Tilbrook
Joyce Fulton
D. Longobardi
Joan Walker
Mesdames Davi Lean
Guinn
Chambers
Miss Boyden
Ladies’ Guild
Mrs. Such
Mrs. Lovett
Alice Ling
Mrs
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Haldane Pickfor
Peggy Guinn
Weh.c
Beverley Guinn
Woodwoork
Kevin Flagce
Quoits
Missy Lovett
Mr. Guinn
Charley Barton
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