In Memoriam for Sarah Paterson
In loving memory of my dear wife Sarah Paterson who departed this life on June 4th. Inserted by her husband and children. May she rest in peace.
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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
5
In loving memory of my dear wife Sarah Paterson who departed this life on June 4th. Inserted by her husband and children. May she rest in peace.
The Wellington society faced a turbulent debate over hosting the show with factions arguing for and against. Members emphasized community effort and the need for a representative committee to guide planning, while questions about funding and public support lingered.
Local notes describe fundraisers for Belgian relief at Ping Park, a large charity glass screen planned by residents, and various shop notices. Advertisements include clothing orders from Stan Dry and store openings on Mabghan Street, with public auctions, court updates, and upcoming events at Corry Crook and the Majestic Victoria cinema.
The piece argues that success hinges on farmers and landholders acting together with active cooperation. It stresses timely support and warns against factional hindrances, urging residents to unite to build a prosperous local institution and community effort.
A mortleg of the committee of the Med Crow Ball heir held at the School of Arts on Monday evening. Mr C. Feyinion chaired. attendees included Mip ooh Biulch Wynne MeoLeod and Messie Thomas Braine arbs. The balance sheet showed a net profit of £47 8d placed to the Hel Crow Fund with total takings £150 0s 0d. A vote of thanks was given to Misses Smith and Metcwlfe for organizing and to the chairman for presiding.
A Salvation Army gathering at the HA Shul on the 6th net opened with enthusiastic warmth. Captain Dielim and Lieutenant Ainsworth were praised in Wellington terms as attendees enjoyed a floral service with ivy and roses as Lily of the Valley led the songs. The Wingster Brigade performed vocally while the evening featured tributes to the Pub Hospital and the town’s sick poor.
A large church gathering last night bid farewell to Mr J McDonald for his long service and to Miss Magpie McGwe who is leaving Wellington. The minister spoke of their faithful work and both received gifts from church groups. Members and Fellowship Association offered best wishes as refreshments followed.
A New York mounted stage piece titled The Escape appears in Almira peripatetic shows. The plot follows a betrayed hero amid sorrow and moral trials with a hopeful tableau for the Monorel Metures, to be presented in Wellington on Saturday.
Last evening reports show poor attendance for a Baptist Foreign Missionary Society lecture at Hannimitis in East Bengal. The speaker discussed mission work and upcoming plans, with reference to women and local helpers assisting in the field and subsequent talks scheduled in Ashtonville and other nearby sites.
A local cinema lineup featured a capably varied schedule with a splendid drama and entertaining pieces. Management promises another strong circuit on Saturday night including Tron Swinesy, with an evening to please all ages and tastes.
Fragmentary OCR summary describes stock movements with references to large coverings, implausible phrases, and mentions a treaty probe and Wellington with initials and numbers, listing fifty three and fifty frocks. unclear events and locations.
A list of candidates for promotion from the lower to higher positions was presented to the public server in Holton by the Justice Department. Individuals named include H Vy Ty Allen Moser Che and Keoyen, with supervision by the committee under the office of the PY.
A meeting was called to award trophies from a hospital carnival but failed to proceed. Attendees included Messia, Price, Pepper, and Coupland. The secretary allegedly could not attend due to a county engagement, leaving prize winners unsettled as the fundraiser collapsed and money handling was unsettled.
Government statistician notes wheat yield around 57 0 00 bush per year with 65 000 tons produced, while 2 0 0 0 mils of wheat may be imported and price effects unclear, prompting questions on production and market expectations.
A garbled text fragment discusses efforts to exclude names from a publication or notice. It mentions requests, legal or civic action, and a goal of preserving anonymity, with references to authorities and procedures but lacks coherent details or clear outcomes. The piece centers on protecting individuals’ identities in official communications.
Unclear diary style text notes three stakes races including Maidien Stakes for WN with Nakler Sikes Pro and Ag aE Witehvs Chait not paid. Hitches and well steamed lines indicate Tuesday 22nd face at some location with plans for supplies and earnings.
The obituary notes the death of William Carplel a 40 year old resident of Juwhane from heart failure with a growth noted as contributing. It records five siblings and family, lists residence at the Marwhostee Coity Chidfedown, and mentions a funeral with services and interment at the local cemetery. It references relatives William Katghhoof Wellington and others, and describes community mourning and the hospital course preceding death.
James Mellugh visits for two days in Wellington and a brother’s family hosts a watch gift. Mrs Sinson of Gikrandra learns her son Alex Wellington was killed in action after being wounded at Dardanelles. Mr. Joome Smith, a mission speaker, is announced. Various local names, appointments, and wartime notices fill the page with family reunions, church events, and civic notices.
Correspondence from Australia extols wartime bravery and sacrifice of Australian troops. The writer honors fallen sailors and soldiers, pledges steadfast support to Britain and the Allied cause, and lauds national courage and unity amid global conflict. The missive celebrates patriotism and vows continued resistance and solidarity.
In the billiards column the records show players such as Hite desis and Herdom with the Shenk of Arts, along with Hilliards, Preston Pon, and Te Aram. The fragmentary list includes scores like 26 and references to Hunoker and Gaewer, suggesting a round of matches with mixed legible and garbled names.
War to-day wires describe Gallipoli trench fighting with Turkish counterattacks and British regiments advancing. Reports speak of heavy losses on both sides, German snipers killed, and bombardments as fleets attack rail stations while French and British forces repulse Turkish efforts and push toward Krithia.
The article fragment describes bombardment, negotiations, and troop movements across European lines with mentions of Austria Germany and various factions. It notes attempts to heat through routes, reinforcements, and ongoing military activity in the Danube region and frontier areas during a period of heightened conflict. The text references Nile and coastal dynamics alongside diplomatic outreach.
Fragmentary note records acknowledgment of Belgian distress collected by an unnamed factor. Mentions Chrystal Misa and Wyton AJ, Dolley tak as scattered identifiers. Details are insufficient to confirm event, date, or organization.
A garbled telegraph of August style dispatches covers cloudy statewide weather with mild winds and warnings. It mentions German forces, Australian defense notes, legislative debates, and ministerial appointments, with scattered names and places amid a chaotic string of projected events and official statements.
Yesterday at Lerba Whe Lerble estates in Fires Wellington a couple wed in a brief ceremony. The bride was divorced by her father and the maid, Ruth, provided support amid the crowd. Guests included Mr Laur and various names listed, with wine served and a reception to follow.
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