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Newspaper

Wellington Times

Location

Wellington, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1941

Page

7

Christmas tree celebrations at public school prize giving

On Wednesday December 17 the Public School held its annual Christmas tree celebrations. A large crowd heard a year 1941 activity report by headmaster A G Norman before prize distribution. Prizes went to Ruth Wirth, Bill Tremain, Lorna King and others with certificates of merit earned in multiple subjects. Special prizes were awarded to Lorna King Merle Tremain Max Howarth Thelma Price and Judith Tremain for various achievements.

A. G. Norman C. Howarth Ruth Wirth Bill Tremain Lorna King Colleen Stanbrook Allan Little Merle Tremain Ian Stevenson Jack Cooper Bob Bray Howarth Max Howarth Hazel Tremain Thelma Price Judith ‘Tremain

Dust Storm Visits Yeoval Amid Heavy Rainfall Drops

Parts of the district recorded falls of fifty points or more, while Yeoval logged only five points of rain. The town was briefly visited Saturday afternoon by an unpleasant dust storm.

Yeoval

Air Force Queen Leads Queen Camp Vote Totals

Official barometer shows Air Force Queen Miss M Lynch with 9280 votes, Navy Saber Miss V Syker 9000, Army Queen Miss M Stra with about 8000 votes, indicating the Air Force leading in the campaign contest.

Ion Air Force Army M. Lynch V. Syker Bane Army Ass M. Stra- Opm

Tea Afternoon Celebrates Prize Winners

The gathering honored prize recipients with small gifts for each participant. After the prize distribution, guests enjoyed a dainty afternoon tea provided by parents and friends.

Plumber W A Urquhart Advertises Services

W A Urquhart, plumber, lists Park Street Wellington address and phone 454 for plumbing services and repairs.

W. A. Urquhart Park Street Wellington

Red Cross Society discusses tickets and donations

The Red Cross monthly meeting reports efforts to dispose of art union tickets for a Dream House prize valued at £5000. The branch seeks donations of goods for hospital or home use, with a goods list to be displayed in the shop windows. Wool, garments, and machine sewing are encouraged to support war relief and an Australian POW adoption fund. Hostesses for the next tea are Mesdames Shaw and Stanbrook.

Red Cross Art Union Yeoval Mesdames Shaw Stanbrook

Notable Yeoval Residents Migrate for Holidays and Visits

Local personalities depart Yeoval for holidays in Sydney and to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs A G Norman travel with their son Barry for the Christmas break. Miss E Taverner leaves for vacation. Mrs Woodbridge, a Sydney transplant, arrives with her daughter to stay with relatives. other guests include Mrs Watts and Miss Aphne Agnew visiting from Dubbo. Mr Ellems and Mrs Ellems visit Narromine connections. Mr and Mrs Trefle host Master Raven from Linmore. Mrs Cramp and son Brian journey to Sydney for an extended stay. Mrs A Wilkin recovering in Yeoval Hospital plans to return home. Captain W Tremain of the Far A? visits. Miss L Smith listed among attendees.

A. G. Norman Barry Sydney Aphne Agnew Dubbo Ellems Narre" Mine Ellema M. Ryan

Air Force Queen Ron ERe Dance at Hotel

Patrons attended a midweek event at the hotel with a Queen Ron ERe dance. A euchre contest ran in another room, Mr. F. Cooper winning the competition and Mrs. Jno. Farr taking the ladies division.

Ron F. Cooper Jno. Farr

Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Promote Quick Digestion

Wise folk keep a sharp eye on health signs and use Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills to aid digestion. They claim the pills help nature over obstruction from overindulgence or inactivity and recommend keeping a bottle handy for first signs of trouble.

Dr. Morse Nature

Navy Queen of Mia? Dance Draws Large Crowd

A local newspaper notes a highly attended event titled Navy Queen of Mia, with voter following mentioned after a late Friday night on the 20th of January.

Mia V. Waker

Euchre prizes awarded at local hall event

Winners were Mr. W. Gooper and Mrs. H. R. Sutton in a hall gathering with attendees including Agnew, C. Lloyd, and Carlo. The report notes a lengthy, lively evening of dancing and socializing.

Mr. W. Gooper Mra H. R. Sutton

Street Pall Auction Sells Land to Air Force Queen's Camie

Land sold at street pall auction on Saturday with proceeds reported. A. Bowhay and L. Muare listed among participants as buyers. details of location and exact amounts not fully readable.

Mes A. Bowhay L. Muare

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bruchhauser John ‘Stevenson Motor & General Engineer International ‘Harvester COY J. Stevenson, M A.M. Forbes RED Cross Society The Mesdames S. Munro A. Shaw W. Stambrook R. Hinton H. J. Wykes A Bowhay E. G. Ormsby R. Job J. Saxby S. Hunt J. Kelly J. Leslie B. Job Mia E. Taverner Woodbridge J. Watts Mrs. J. Trefle Raven Linmore E Camp W. Tremain Far Wae Mr. Ilkin Kin NAVY QUEEN
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