Wellington Chamber backs rifle club in defence drive
At a Wellington School of Arts meeting the Chamber of Commerce unanimously supported enrolment in the Wellington Rifle Club to aid home defence. J. Donne urged training in marksmanship and army discipline, with calls for a military camp and co operation from the Amalgamated Trust to provide facilities.
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Wellington Chamber of Commerce
School of Arts
Wellington
Australis
J. Dune
Heland
Rifle Club
Australia
Donne
Prank Wil- Kine
Dunne
Bescome
Markemen
Cameron
Atrangery
Syrey
ALPE
Wellington War Effort Drives Local Fundraising and Aerodrome Talks
Wellington and district back wartime fundraising with steady donations since a large rally in Com ram Park, bank and business partners processing large sums. Citizens urge extended support for military training, proposed aerodrome site and anti-congestion measures, with officials planning a Department visit to confirm aerodrome plans in Wellington and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Matey
Comram Park
Early Enlistments in Australia stir debate at Cameron Park
Fragmentary notes show recruits for the A LE backing Wellington depot opening in RAK be listed alongside names such as Keith Collin and William Emeryss. A protest meeting in Cameron Park Wednesday afternoon aims to oppose Commonwealth Government approval of a motor car factory. Resolutions call for prioritizing armament manufacture and government spending to support domestic industry and recruitment.
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Diatrick Ion
A.le
Fleod Peltly
Wellington
Rak
Wathing
Pram Brand
Harry
Marsham Barton
James Buon
Jobart
Dylan
Te Murphy
T Abworth
Wihoume
Darcy A. Kelly
Goedén Jam Long
Major
Michael Lake
Cameron Park
Wednewlay
Commonwealth
Ayring
Chamber
Australia
Para
Mount Importanes
Asro
MC Caieran
Wilkina
Benefit Football Match at Bell Park Ends Close
A benefit football match at Bell Park finished with the Blues losing to the Reds by four points in a tight, hard fought game. Both sides featured many veterans and newcomers, with several near misses defining the final result.
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Powilly
Garages Football Team Mystery Report
A fragmented account describes the Garages football match ending with confusion over postgame actions. Unclear quotes hint at injuries or payment issues and lingering questions about player conduct and officials.
Wellington letter urges postwar widows and orphans homes
A Wellington correspondent submits a plea urging a postwar welfare scheme to fund homes for widows and orphans of soldiers. The writer proposes a local government levy and voluntary weekly contributions to sustain housing, education, and care, arguing long term benefits and national unity.
Community notices from Little River CW gathering
A local page records a community fundraising drive with donations and plans. Loyd Mayor’s patriotic event funded books and equipment, meetings set at Arthurville tennis courts, and a dance scheduled for Fonte after a large turnout. Donations from multiple individuals are listed with varied amounts, and organizers are elected to collect further contributions.
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Mumiere
Bydsney
Arthurville
Payne
Fonte
Mest R. Sparro
T. J
Giddings
H. Blackburn
M. A Wise
M. Martin
Puteek
All Marti
Mie
H. Martin
Miay Whitewich
Mr. Wine
Moura Hilark
My Kelly
Jatulfina
le Parker
Lt Birchall
C. Meers
K. Giddings
G. Dermody
B Veech
Mo Vuerhana W
Mearra
B. Wise
Ray Clarke
Cooke
Mr. G
Wise
Mision
KR. Payne
E. Martin
J, Ddings
A. Owens
Fairaxen Footbell Club Seeks Wednesday Challenge
The Fairaxen Football Club is prepared to accept a challenge for next Wednesday to be played on the Bell Fork ground. Talks of a team from the counter Jumpers and other clubs have circulated, but the condition remains that no repeated players from Langue or Union Club of Wellington be included. The match cup planned by the Garden Club will be used, and the white team will be challenged to play each Wednesday during the season.
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Tte
Wied
Thier
F.wan
B. Poole
N. Grunsten
Stuby Betfield
McComnell
Gavdell
A. Brown
Swan
Deeb Grand Hotel
Suttony Threequarters
J Cox
Wry
Hayton
Elghth
Shebrinsham
Hall
Dowton
Forwulla
Whiteman
O'Shea
Larvin
Mothier
A. Murphy
Leo Culkin
Durlag
Reg. McCormick
Blues
Rex Motor Mick
Ide
Rede
Hluw
Rome
Lark Cox
Blue
Larven
Fiaraxen
Bell Fork
Yqulll
Wellington Times appeals for support of national service
The Wellington Times urges strong public backing for national service and a broader enrollment by volunteers. It calls for broader recruitment, lists rally plans, and appeals to readers to contribute to the war effort and help families while stressing loyalty to the cause.
Tennis Notes Excellent Tournament Entries
Tennis notes outline strong entries for the tnky tournament with prominent figures such as Arthur Huxley and Lan Schwarte among the Austrian Sun representatives. The piece lists numerous players and officials, praising moral and athletic leadership while noting several absences and upcoming matches at the campus club events and the Thursday afternoon sessions.
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Ane Lan Schwarte
Hine Sun
Arthur Huxley
interStaty
Dee
Kuh AN Homwon
ALG Ental 1
Betehe
HK Pas
Etna Usteanine
Muhho
Monto
Ammetien
Monty
Allie shuGs
Epletion
Cate
Dan
Are Men Wanted For Australia War Effort
A damaged wartime notice appeals for skilled BMt ers, fatners, engineers and electricians to join the Fore. It laments applicants unable to enlist due to disability and urges placement in other technical branches or services as Australia accelerates its war mobilization. Similar inquiries reached Wellington.
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Betterien
Royal AueLatinn
Ak Qloniae
Amd
Muse
Snes
Air Force
Seevice
Australia
Wellington
NEXT SUNDAYS SERVICES IN WELLINGTON AREA CHURCHES
Church listings show services at ENULANT WELLINGTON VARIG WELLINGTON MAAN Trinity Presbyterian Wellington 115 Main Street plus Methodist and Baptist gatherings. Holy Communion and morning worship scheduled with varied times across denominations. An itemized weekly roundup notes family services and special prayers.
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Enulant
Wellington
Varig Wellingeon
Maan
Tuinntane
Ing Newrew
Sete
Kyvig ‘Thareday Everityr
Ninkees
Jan Aereien
Ad” Poate Fev Reh H Sonman
Wal
Koetar
Wellington wedding of Virtues and Durham couple
A reception followed the ceremony Tuesday night at Wellington Methodist Church for Miss Miroyeo Virtues and Mr. Larux Durham. The bride wore a crinkled sheer frock with four voluminous layers and a gold locket. matron of honor Mrs. H H Ryman wore mauve and carried a bouquet. The couple plan to reside in Wellington.
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Welington Methodist Church
Miroyeo
Arthur Street
Wellington
Larux
Durham
Jim) Walters
Leon
HH. Ryman
Bill Millen
Wall Ington
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Chamber OF Commerce
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a'Dorkell
Meo
Mia A
Robinston
Dutfield
Mire
Sheridan
Caser
Mee
Chie
Castor
Mea Stan
Mr Add
Gollan
Jay
Cater
Rex
Corin
Mra
Moneford
Whitlock
Lumet
a’Beckett
A. M
Thoysan
Mick Noisy
Fine
Fineh
Waterhouw
Ple
Mr. Watkingswene
Wright
Joseph
Kiteh
Beckett
Headford
Dean
Coser
Mms
Coster
Sydney
John
Jones
I. Mander
Nevilles
Thomas
Abury
Mes
Guy Spilsbury
Andeagan
Ain B Mecehmore
Amal + tamale Trust
Department of Ale
Athe
Wits
Mk Wow
Motor Car Manufacture
w'Beckett
Kett
Elwyn
Burton
Judish
Geaiwood
Una
Smith
Susanne Rodker
Dianna
Rodger
Golan
Keble
Mig Alison
Crowley
Patricia
Fc. F
Anonymous
Munro
Mirw
Hugh
Gordon
Francis
G.I
Hishop
Waterhouwe
PLM
Mook
J. Wis
ALF. Comforts Fund
Soumnan
Haidigan
Duifold
Bapad
Keith Collin M
Lob- Chaiflell
Chatield
Ly Binpeom
Netleas Willian Emeryss
Grand Hotel
Bell Park
Greg Hartman
Brand Hotel
de McKinnon
Hiona
Paui
Garages
Teta
Rhein
Botan
Gouhl
Sumie
Smut
le Street
Little River CW Aj
Comforts Fund
THE
Avetfalan
Tiron
Usbanis
Huton
Tnky
Leurdg Parisi
Trinity
Mary
Wonger Weyi
Presbyterian Church
Wellinevon
Wid
Gigi
Ues Pogtay Fun
Towen
Methodist Church
United Abor Bertie
Ata Ring Sulgiet
Christ Ft the Storm
Lus Shoom
W. BL
Haynein Missioner
Mda
Ines Mission Und
Jem
Ceara
Bing Crosby
Linda Ware
Ned Sparks
Dick Foran
Anita Louise
Hero
Walters
Virtue
Tarzan
London
Mayfair
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