District News Burrrendong frosts and fogs
For the past week there have been heavy frosts and thick fogs with clouds that suggested rain but only a sprinkle occurred. Mrs Bettith and daughter Norma of Marrickville visited Mr and Mrs A Smith. Smith health steady. Lamb markings near completion with good percentages despite drought and foxes. A Smith installs a spray system to aid vegetable growing. Weekend message to Mrs W B Seppi from son Corporal Austin Seppings reporting he is OK along with Wellington friends Colonel Oakes Frank Moore Herb Leonard Sid Brent.
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A. Smith
W. B. Seppi
Austin Seppings
O.K
Wellington
Colonel Oakes
Frank Moore
Herb Leonard
Sid Brent
Harrigan's Kid and Flying Tiger Programme Set for Soon
A weathered note flags dates for Harrigan's Kid and Flying Tiger programmes that are expected to draw strong crowds and stand out in the coming schedule. Details remain scant but excitement runs high about rapid-fire performances and potential records.
Westella Coming of Age for Marjorie Mawbey
A large crowd gathered at Westella hall last Friday night for Marjorie Mawbey’s coming of age. She received a bouquet and a large key as guests entered with her father. Visitors from Won garobon Geurie and Dubbo attended. A 190-guest supper followed the cake cutting and gift presentation. Mary Mawbey spoke thank you to her parents. dance games and jazz caps added festivity as Auld Lang Syne closed the evening. Several local residents attended over the weekend, with friends visiting and staying nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westella Hall
Marjorie
Geo. Mawbey
Truelay
Ena Whitlock
Little O'Brien
Miss N. Gor
Wongarobon
Geurie
Dubbo
Enehre
F. South
J. Bruce
A Radburn
A. Mawbey
R. Bird
Ley Woodey
H. Woodley
Mary
F. Carolan
Girl Guides Association Holds First Executive Meeting
The Girl Guides Local Association held its first executive meeting at the Church of England Rectory on Tuesday with District Commissioner Mrs H Graham presiding. Reports showed £8 18s 6d in hand since formation, donations accepted, and funds to be banked with two signatures required. A rally to farewell Lady Gowrie is planned for the 24th with 11 guides traveling from Wellington under Miss W Gunning. A dance was proposed for the first available night with Miss L Baird in charge of arrangements.
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F. N. Bell
Mesdames K. Bleechmore
L. Kew
Longobardi
Kew
Commonwealh Bank
Medames Kew
Bleechmore
Walker
Bell
K. J. McLean
Ear
Lady Gowrie
Wellington
W. Gunning
McLean
F. Davidson
Miss Guntion
Mystery of the Great Peppermint Cure Revealed
Fragmentary verse lines discuss a mysterious remedy named Great Peppermint Cure and compare it to birds colors metals and governance. The passage hints at search for a truth beyond appearance, with a whimsical tone and puzzling phrasing.
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M. Mawbey
Jean Chaffers-Welsh
Rawsonville
Joyce Seiflect
Mawhey
Kantara
Tpr
Roy
D. Bird
Girl Guides
Mesdames D. Walker
C. C. McMahon
H. Graham
Girl Guide Company
Sydney
Tope
Dixie
Ann Rutherford
George Bancroft
Guy Kibbee
Diana Lewis
Peter Whitney
Hillriourly
Macquesie
Preston
Service
J.a.preston
Nanima Crescent
Eighth Air Force
Germany
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