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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
7
A compact summary of technical specifications and component notes outlines a six cylinder overhead valve engine rated at 3 992 cc with torque and power figures, fuel and mounting details, a four speed transmission, Borg and Beck clutch, Lockheed brakes with vacuum servo, camshaft and roller setup, and related warnings.
Robert Porter of Gisborne Lane died June 6 at the District Hospital after a short illness. A Wellington native since 1873 he helped launch Wellington's first newspaper the Wellington Gazette and ran a barber shop for fifty years. He conducted shops near Veetus Buildings Lee Street and later near W Larums news agency. Survived by wife Elsie Rex and Leo with several Sydney relatives. five children and five brothers predeceased him. Funeral held at St John the Baptist Church with burial in Wellington cemetery.
Mrs Amy Lord wife of Henry Charles Lord of Wellington passed away peacefully in a private hospital after nine months ill health. Born Burrundulla Mudgee 78 years ago she married Lord and moved to Wellington in 1898 taking over the mill with Mr Leod. Survived by husband and daughters Amy Helen and Elsie Gladys with one brother George Barnes. Funeral held at St John’s Church of England with interment at the local cemetery.
Mrs Vida Rae Colreavy died at her Pleveest home on Tuesday June 6 at age 50 after a long heart ailment. She was a Baker's Swamp native, daughter of the late James and ? Cudden. Survived by husband Patrick B Colreavy and four children Mavis Grace Joan Marie, two grandchildren. one son John died young. Surviving siblings include Olive Kenneth Loyd Heather Dulcie Hazel Helen. Funeral from her residence to St Patrick's Church then Wellington Cemetery Catholic section. Rev Pather Healy officiated. Large attendance testified to esteem for her kindness. Murray Bros. handled arrangements.
Steady rain fell last Wednesday causing creeks to rise with flood danger. Euchareena footballers met Mumbil Stuart Town in the Storns Devenish Cup, a 7 nil win for the combined side. Families hosted guests in Sydney with several local movements and Mr Cleaver taking over the Warne Hotel.
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