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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
6
Weather over the weekend brought 83 points of rainfall at Camnock delaying sowing operations further. Most farmers have finished seeding and are clearing out rabbits, which are fewer than last year, while a small area still lies unsown.
Mr and Mrs gd Simpson and daughter Gwen return to Sydney after a Cumnock holiday with Mrs Penaluna. They plan a trip to England. Mr R Penaluna attended the funeral of his brother in law W Simpson at Shoal Bay. George Durr, after a short holiday with his parents, returns to Brighton Le Sands. Mrs R Downey and children travel to Sydney for the wedding of JK Murray and Miss B Denison. George Downey and son John visit Crumnack.
William Simpson aged 62 died after health decline following farming life in Trundle and Shoal Bay Australia. Born in Newcastle England he leaves widow three sons Arthur John William and two daughters Macy and Rene plus brothers George Jack Albert Edward and four sisters. The funeral was held at Melson Bay Monday.
Empire night events included a bonfire and fireworks for local schoolchildren. Despite rain, attendance reached about seven hundred. Supper was prepared by ladies. Also noted: Mr Brian Barrett discharged from Lewisham Hospital with an expected return home. Visits and travel by Masters family and Barnett household. Weather rains caused 48 points of rainfall at the school.
William Silas Tremain, respected Suntop farmer and Wesley Church pillar, died May 26 at age 62. Funeral at Wesley Church drew large crowds. Rev. Conlbea r highlighted Tremain’s steadfast church work and community generosity. Also covered Crusade Sunday, officer elections, a film demonstration, political candidate invitations, and plans for a Grand Variety Concert including parts from The Mikado with male chorus rehearsals.
An invitation to reserve seats for this coming Saturday’s event featuring The Talanders and Julia Mic Behaves. The notice promotes an enjoyable concert program with emphasis on advance booking.
Wellington to Parkes return timetable with departures at 9 18 am and 1 30 pm and arrivals at 12 30 pm and 5 pm. Booking details list Blue Bird Cafe Wellington Davies and Deans Bakery Parkes and provided phones.
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