Wellington events include hospital updates and visits
Noe Bh Legge of Carri ngton underwent an eye operation and is recovering. Mrs J Black and her two children stay in Wellington as guests at the Central Hotel. Mr Don Taylor and wife welcome a son at Bindawalla hospital. privates Murray Hood and Bullman on leave from Narellan and selected for Darwin. V Finucane returns home to Montefiore Street for convalescence. Rotarian Sam Jones visits Wellington and speaks of his trip to America. Parkes twins celebrate 21st birthday at Arthurville. VAD officials Cameron Preston Stockwell named in new appointments.
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Don Taylor
Montefiore Street
Bindawalla
Oldwihd
Barney Murray
J. Hood
H. Bullman
Narellan
Wellington
Darwin
V. Finucane
Wellington District Hospital
Important meeting on civilian evacuation in Wellington
A public meeting at 8:15 tonight in the Church of England Parish Hall will discuss evacuation of civilians from coastal areas and the accommodation of evacuees in Wellington. Women’s patriotic groups NES and men’s organizations and the general public are urged to attend to map available town accommodations and cooperate with state and municipal plans for emergency readiness.
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Church of England
Wellington
N.E.S
Obituary for Charles Down in Wellington District Hospital
Charles Down aged 63 died at Wellington District Hospital on Friday. He lived in the district for years, sharefarmed with J M Whitele at Maryvale for 37 years, and was highly regarded. Survived by wife, three children Owen Down Amy Dirken and Lorreto. brothers William John Joseph. five sisters. buried at Curra Creek after service at St Patrick’s Church. Funeral arranged by C J Shakespeare and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington District Hospital
Charles Down
J. M. Whitele
Maryvale
Owen Down
Amy
Dirken
Westmead
Lorreto
William
John
Joseph
Phillips
Thompson
Stewart
George
Priest
St. Patrick's Church
Mrs Rosina Miller Dies After Illness at 65 in Wellington
Mrs Rosina Miller widow of the late Charles Miller died at a private hospital on Friday aged 65. A Molong native who spent most of her life in the Wellington district she is survived by sons Joseph Frank Samuel Fred Harold and Henry James and daughters Bert White Clarrie Marchant and Mrs Tom Norton. Sisters and brothers named residents of Wellington Woodstock and Dubbo. Funeral at St John’s Church of England and Wellington cemetery with Ven Archdeacon K D Norman officiating. Funeral arrangements by Sons.
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Rosina Miller
Charles Miller
Molong
Wellington
Joseph Miller
Suntop
Frank
Samuel
Gilgandra
Fred
Sydney
Harold
Henry James
Bert White
Clarrie Marchant
Tom Norton
Fred Blackhall
Dennison
N.Z
J. Parkes
Mrs Eileen Shakespeare Dies After Long Illness in Gisborne Street
Mrs Eileen Shakespeare aged 64 died yesterday at her Gisborne Street residence after a 40 year illness. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Welton, she helped build Shakespeare and Sons with charity for war efforts, including a 500 donation for Prisoners of War Day. She was deeply loved, and her loss is mourned across the town and district.
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Gisborne Street
Eileen Shakespeare
Wellington
Fe . T. A. Welton
Bell River
Ace
Ene
Population back in Wellington as Pacific war expands
Wellington is rapidly regaining much of the population lost over the past year due to Pacific war expansion. Women and children have booked accommodation as inquiries for vacant houses surge. Hotel, boarding house, and private-home shelter is filling, with many evacuees from coastal areas seeking water, schools, and height above sea level details. A public meeting tonight to organize evacuee accommodation is deemed vital.
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Wellington
Pacific
Accomomdation
Lony
Sydney
J. H. Truman
Xmas Pension Payments From Wellington Post Office
The Wellington Post Office announces early pension payments for the holiday period. War pensions due December 18 may be paid December 15 and 16, military and air force allotments due December 18 may be paid December 16, and invalid and old age pensions due December 25 may be paid December 17 and 18. Pensions due January 1 may be paid December 30.
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Wellington
Wellington Woman Laid To Rest In Family Vault
Daughters survive including Mrs. Ken McLeod Windora and Miss Mollie Shakespeare Wells. Surviving sons Thomas K Parkes and Christopher M Dubbo. Surviving sisters Mrs. J Barane Wellington Mrs Beale Newtown and Miss L Welton Wellington. After service at St John the remains interred in family vault at Wellington cemetery. Funeral cortege large and representative. Services at church conducted by Ven Archdeacon E K Norman.
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Thomas K
Parkes
Christopher M
Dubbo
Ken McLeod
Windora
J. McNally
Cremorne
Geor Love-Hill
Wellington
Mollie Shakespeare
Wells
J. Barane
Beale
Newtown
L. Welton
St. John’s Church of England
Church of England
Church
Eside
EK. D. Norman
Xmas Dinner Held by Apex Club in Wellington
The annual Apex Club Xmas dinner occurred Wednesday night December 10 at Caves House Wellington with many guests including District Governor Geoff Murray and Mrs Murray. Highlights included speeches by District Governor Murray and Frank Wilkins, a presentation to Mrs M Bernasconi by secretary Harry Ling, and gifts to two RAAF Reserve members Dick Wood and Syd Mulcahy. Dancing and communal singing followed supper, with dancing continuing until 1 am and the National Anthem closing the event.
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Caves House
Wellington
Geoff Murray
Murray
Bathurst
Eric Sargeant
Bathurst Apex and Rotary Clubs
Sargeant
Bob Bruderlin
Dubbo Apex Club
Central Hotel
Elsworth Wall
Apex Movement
Frank Wilkins
Bob Fruderlin
M. Bernasconi
Harry Ling
Bernasconi
R.A.A.F. Reserve
Preparations for Possible Emergency in Wellington
Authorities move to prepare for mass evacuation and disruption. A census of vacant houses is done and private homes will be used if needed. Emergency transport, vehicle rosters, and food stocks are being planned, with six months supply and no extra shipments to Sydney. Red Cross advised and local defence groups increasing readiness. Public calm and cooperation urged.
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Wellington
Red Cross Society
Sydney
Dairy Herd Sale For A. Wilkins & Co Auction
Messrs. A Wilkins and Co have instructions from D J Salmon to sell by public auction on Saturday next 20 December at 2 p m the entire dairy herd and plant. Six cows are in milk yielding up to five gallons daily with the remainder expected to come in within about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. A. Wilkins & Co
D. J. Salmon
Mawarracas & Cross
International
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Legge
Carrington
Sam Jones
Rotary International
Rotary Club of
America
Denver
Hollywood
Lester
Bliss Gladys Parkes
Robert Parkes
Arthurville
C. Cameron
B. Preston
G. Stockwell
Wellington V.A.D
MR. Charles Down
Mrs. Rosina Miller
Apex Club
Molong Road
A. Wilkins & CO
Dunedeo N Next
O. L. Milling & CO
Dunedoo
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