Notable Guests and Local Updates From Wellington District
Mr and Mrs Spencer Maddrell host at Katella Mumbil while Mrs K Leary recovers from quinuny. Wellington Court sees G W Brown as Police Magistrate succeeding R Donaldson. Taree farewell noted. Cargo gains Patrick Garey after 58 years in district. Tom Schones held as prisoner of war in Malaya. Arthur Glen serving in R A F on leave. Newcastle tech high deputy head F H Beard appointed superintendent of Far West Children's Health Scheme. Joe Ellery on leave in Cowray with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sway
Racecourse Farm
Patrick Garey
Wellington
Ting
Ausatla
Queensland
New Zealand
Tom Schones
Woollahra
Malaya
M. P. Kelly
Wuuluman
F. H. Beard
Newcastle Technical High School
Stanley Drummond
Far West
Barron
Beard
Newcastle
Sydney
Bathurst High School
Marriages and engagements featured in Wellington district
The list notes the Sydney wedding of Allan O'Brien and Kath McAtamney on June 16. It also announces Thelma Dunlop’s engagement to John Maitland Hullick, details on Private M Court’s service and travels with family, and birth and military news including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Baun. Local clergy activity and hospital updates accompany the social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan O’brien
Kath McAtamney
Sydney
Thelma Dorothy
P. Dunlop
Clovernook
Middle Tarwin
South Gippsland
Victoria
John Maitland Hullick
R.A.A.F
H. J. Hullick
Manly
Wellington
Bill) Baun
Bindawalla
New Guinea
Red Cross raises funds via stall and seals drive
The Red Cross Society Wellington branch gathered £59 2s 8d from a street stall and badge sale to boost Baby Evans competition funds. A £1 trophy, donated by Mrs. Dave Rich, was won by N. Grey of Wuuluman and is collectible from the honorary treasurer or secretary. A card party added £5 17s. The closing date for the baby competition is Friday the 18th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Wellington
Baby Evans
Dave Rich
N. Grey
Wuuluman
R. A. B. Davidson
G. Fuller
V.a.’S
Scouts
Cubs
Bryant
Red Cross
Crushed to Death in Shunting Accident at Spring Hill
Donald Vincent McMillen 21 married, of East Orange, died in a shunting mishap at Spring Hill Wheat siding at 8 15 Thursday night. Seventeen trucks were moved when nine separated, trapping him between buffers as the couplings locked. He was pronounced dead on scene by Dr. Thom. The coroner will hold a inquiry. McMillen, a Wellington native, is survived by his widow and parents. The remains were interred in Orange Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Vincent McMillen
McLachlan Street
East Orange
Spring Hill
Wellington
Sergeant Swift
Porter McMillen
No. 3
Wheat Siding
G. H. Makin
P. F. Phelan
McMillen
Makin
Betwen
Thom
Millthorpe
Orange
Dave McMillen
Maxwell Street
New Post Office Arrangements for Wellington
From Monday 27 June the Wellington Post Office closes at 5 30 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. Outward mails to Sydney and other areas close at 5 30 p.m. Registered mails close at 4 30 p.m. with late fee registers accepted up to 6 15 p.m. Money order office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and 9 a.m. to 11 30 a.m. on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
G. H. Dicker
Sydney
Deadline Looms After Friday for Competition
The note stresses urgency to participate, warning that after Friday it will be too late for the competition. It emphasizes prompt action to avoid missing the event, urging timely response and preparation.
Current Revolution in Government
Professor Bland discusses a changing method of government and the shift toward a totalitarian style during wartime, warning that liberties may erode after the war. He contrasts British parliamentary norms with Australia’s evolving cabinet system, noting pressure from groups and the weakened role of elected representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Acton
Australia
Bland
Great Britain
Smuts
Stafford Cripps
Labour Party
Ime
Canberra
Obtain Freedom from Coughs, Woods Peppermint Cure
An old advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a quick remedy for coughs and related throat irritations. It presents the product as a trusted old remedy with claims of soothing relief. The ad emphasizes peppermint flavor and medicinal properties.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Spencer Maddrell
Katella
Mumbil
Canobolas
K. Leary
Bob Brazier
Euchareena
G. W. Brown
Wellington Court
R. Donaldson
Taree
P.M
Presbyterian Church
Manning River
Brown
Withal
A. J. Davis
Bega
A. R. Greening
Arthur Glen
R.a.af
William, Fowler
J. E. Fowler
Curra Creek
W.I.H.S
Pi Joe Ellery
Cowray
Joe
Reds
Bie
M. Court
A.I.F
Darwin
Daphne
Gollan
Reg Edols
Shire Council
Emmett Hickey
Champion
St. John’s Church of England
Canon Homfray
Stuart Town
R. Barry Brown
Gwen Lawton
W.A.A. A.F
Rev
R. C
Mrs. Lawton
Arthur Street
Yersil
Seret. F. Barker
Pd A.C.W
Enid Crawley
Brisbane
F. A. Bland
Rotary Club
R. M. Glasson
Methodist
Glasson
Workers’ Educational Association
Russia
John Anderson
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