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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1948
Page
4
A damaged text fragment mentions a person named Kiar Ged alow and a sorrowful ending. It references a mother and sisters Thelma Got Marpe and a brother Earth, indicating a family bereavement context with unclear details.
For sale notice offers young ducks and poultry with contact and address details. An insurance or driving license wallet is mentioned as found in Wellington with a reward for return. A wheel cap claimed to belong to a 1936 Port V-1 model is offered for return to Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd.
Elisabeth Charlotte Harvey 62 died at home in Redfern on Thursday. Wife of Ernest Harvey of Maughan Street Wellington she lived here most of her life and leaves two sons and two daughters Marvel Spice Barbara Druce Ernest William Vincent. Surviving sisters Lily and Misa and brother John Bunt. Remains moved to Wellington Friday. service Saturday 11 am at West Linton Methodist cemetery with Rev. KO Doni bear officiating. Funeral by C J Shakespeare and Sons.
Mary Glen Wilson aged 61 dies after two years of declining health at 7 Warne Street Wellington. Survived by husband Arthur James Wilson, four daughters Dorothy Eileen Florence Marjorie, five sons Patrick Arthur Samuel Douglas Bert, brother Patrick Ryan and 27 grandchildren. Funeral held after service at St Patrick Church with burial in Wellington Cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a midnight to tomorrow event with unclear names and a possible title Blood on the Powell Johnny Octo. Readable details are sparse and names are uncertain.
Thomas W. Morley of Cobbora Road signs on December 13 for a local matter recorded in the notice. The brief entry notes the date and residence without additional context.
The marriage of Elizabeth Alioe and Max well Prank was celebrated at St John’s Church of England in Wellington on a Saturday in November. The Rev H. Graham conducted the ceremony with bridesmaids Ruth and Laur and groomsman Willem Swain. A reception at the Golden Key hosted about sixty guests, and the couple planned a honeymoon touring southern NSW and Victoria before moving to Eudora Mullengadgery.
The T and G Mutual Life Society reports for the year ended September 30, 1948, total income of £10,700,000 and New Policies in Ordinary Industrial departments at 134,897, with policies totaling £28,200,860. Accident Department policies reach 12,210 for £4,315,975, with accident benefits on 30,815 assurances for £1,460,774. In force total £178,009,000. assets held to meet liabilities £83,700,000. £4,028,000 paid to policyholders, over £37,960,000 in ten years. Life Department surplus £21,197,148 allows bonuses on participating policies same scale as last year.
Walt Disney's Make Mine Music schedule lists a family friendly screening next Wednesday. The event promises accessible fare for all ages with notable musical segments and classic animation.
An advertisement for Malvern Star cycles urges immediate orders for Christmas gifts. It mentions options including a Rick Order and a Baby Hermes 490 Perry Atrwel in Wellington with related insurance cues.
Wellington Municipal Council discusses next year’s plan to improve town water reticulation where peak pressure is weak. The Town Clerk notes improvements hinge on relief from pipe shortages while the Gas Manager reports on gas main work and system stocks. The Electrical Engineer and Park Gardener also present routine updates, with several readings, connections, and maintenance noted.
Supplies of sheep and lambs totalled 27 073 at Flamebush auctions last Thursday. Prices for high quality lines firm while demand was quiet for plain and medium grades. U R Bout Mumbi secured 35/4 average 30/1 for 19 crossbred wethers and hoggets, and up to 19/4 for 7 ewes sold by Winehoombe. Carson Lid
The meet featured a heated general handicap with 35 nominations and a dead heat for second as R Corcoran closed strong behind R Loa Sick. Ferrugis earned meritorious praise for a popular win, with juniors and teens contesting all heats and finals.
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