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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1944
Page
4
In loving memory notices for Pte E A Graham of the 22nd Garr a Bit who died 17 December 1941 and Caroline Graham who died 17 December 1943. The wife and children and family publish their memories with lines of devotion and remembrance.
In loving memory of a dear mother who departed this life on December 17. 1143. A cherished picture in our house represents her memory. Inserted by her loving sons and daughters. WANTED PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER Apply C/o Times Office. HALLSTROM FOX TYPE KERO SENE REFRIGHRATOR good working order Apply H. M. Os borne Geurie. FOR SALE Two Turkey Gobblers for Xmas Mrs Gold Geurie N S W.
Classified note seeks immediate lodging with FDB use of kitchen and linens. Request includes own blankets and bedding. Applicants asked to apply at the Times Office in a central location.
W Gould offers piano and organ tuning with many years experience at Paling and Coy. Write to W Gould care of Wellington Post Office for guaranteed service.
By general consent the business houses of Wellington will observe Wednesday 27 December 1944 as a Public Holiday and will therefore be closed for business on 24 26 and 27 December reopening on 28 December A P Marshman President Wellington District Chamber of Commerce
Applications invited for five probationer nurses at Wellington District Hospital. Requirements include age 18 or older and Intermediate or Nurses' Registration Board certificate. Unqualified applicants may apply as ward cadets with training support. interviews with Matron or Hospital Secretary at Maughan Street.
A letter from F/O Fred Kirkwood, once at Wellington Intermediate High School, recounts his RAF mission over France. He narrowly survived a downed aircraft, helped three fellow cadets return to safety, and describes barber visits, uniforms, and the shock of friendly losses, all told from wartime front lines.
Kimbels offers ice cream drinks and refreshments in a display of desserts and beverages. The small shop presents a variety of treats and beverages for customers seeking a quick casual refreshment break.
Weekend bowling at Wellington featured competitive competition and social play with close finishes. In the championship first round G Collins and N Bruderlin beat E Trimble and F Howland 25 to 23 though opponents pushed hard. Novice events saw R Brown lose to Frank Howlat 21 to 9 then H Nicholas defeated Brown 22 to 7. George McGill beat J Patterson 21 to 19 with a late rally by Patterson. Semi finals had McGill and Roy Murray at 21 to 14. Social games saw Everett Finch Young beat Esilman Job Brown 27 to 21 and Jewell May Evans beat Worboys Cawthorne Keile 23 to 21.
The Wellington Swimming Club restarted the weekly point score races for juniors after four years. Enthusiastic entries competed in a 50 yd event with heats and a close final. Results show N Bennison, X Somerville, D Roddy, J Johnson, B Newell, K Ryan, M Bennison, P Brown, R Bray, R Somerville among top finishers.
A brief item notes upcoming Macavaricts Xnvis and a New Year programme. Details are unclear in this fragment but indicate planned events with local or organizational involvement. More complete text would identify dates venues and participating groups.
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