Killed in England Chaplain Gordon Wood
Wellington mourns Chaplain Gordon Wood of the RAAF who was killed in the south of England by a German air weapon. He led Methodist work at Wellington since 1940 and helped found the local church. Survived by his wife and two daughters, Grainne and Navelle.
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Wellington
Gordon Wood
R.a-A-F
England
Chaplain Wood
Allo
Torlan Wood
R A.A.F
R.A.A.F
B.B.C
Ireland
Scotland
Evan
Grainne
Navelle
M Wood
Fey
Bandon Screening Patrol Yield Mixed Results
Local screening operation on August date produced mixed outcomes as authorities reported partial success and noted ongoing assessments. Citizens observed delays and officials emphasized safety protocols amid unclear details.
Library Concert Aims for Record Fundraiser Success
Wellington Rotary Club plans a Theatre on eel 7th concert for the LHS ty Fund with big surprises in entertainment. The Orange Male Choir of twenty voices is set to perform, with the Musical Society and Boys' Band preparing new numbers. Local artists and novelty entertainers back the event, and Macquarie Theatre offers the venue free, inspiring support for a worthy cause.
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Rotary Club of Wellington
LHS. Ty Fund
Macquarie Theatre Management
Churches Calendar June 25 Crossed Parish Schedule
The entry lists church service times across multiple parishes including Trinity, Holy Communion at 8.1 a.m. and 10 a.m., Kindergarten and Sunday School at 7:30 p.m., Evensong and Address at Curra Creek, Walmer 2:15 p.m., Evensong on the 4th Sunday, Gen 10:30 a.m., Elong 11 a.m., Matins 3 p.m., Evensong Baltimore, Rev John McAuley Rector Swart Town, Holy Eucharist Burrendong 1 a.m., Mumbii 2:30 p.m., Stuart Town Evensong and Sermon 1:30 p.m., Rev G de Crespigny Thelwall Rector.
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Trinity Iil Jam
Curra Creek
Walmer
H.C
Elong
Baltimore
John McAuley
Swart Town
Burrendong
Mumbii
Stuart Town
G. de Crespigny Thelwall
Wellington Baptist Church Services and Association Meet
The Wellington Baptist Church announces services at 3 p.m. led by Rev Lane and 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. gatherings at Bournewood. Rev J B Wilson presides over the Western District Association meeting. An evening sub feature titled Glimpse of the Life After is planned.
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Wellington
Amy Mr. Longhurst
Yallundry
Bournewood
J. B. Wilson
Western District Association
Methodist Services and Meetings Announced
Wellington services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Memorial service for Chaplain Gordon Wood at Bodangora 3 p.m. Lay meetings at 4 p.m. Rays 7.44 p.m. The Rays Choir and Christian Endeavour meet Sundays. Rev. gy ihredianiek L.Th., Minister.
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Wellington
Bodangora
Gordon Wood
Pany Choir
Christian Endeavou
Presbyterian Fellowship Schedule and Minister
Gollan Windoran and Wellington announce weekly gatherings at 7.30 p.m. every Friday for Fellowship. Sunday School runs at 10 3 a.m. Each session led by C Lawton, Minister.
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Presbyterian Gollan
Windoran
Wellington
Salvation Meeting Schedule and Open Airs Bulletin
The notice lists Holiness and Prayer meetings with times 2.30 pm and 6.15 pm, Open Airs at Salvation Meeting venues, a Sunday schedule with Finger Post at 3 pm. Names include Kneedrilly HWam and Captrio TW, with roles such as Commanding Officer noted.
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Huta Salvation Meeting
George
Far West Bowls Members Meet and Honor Pigeon
Wellington Bowling Club sent Meeera Trimble and J A Preston to the Far Western District Bowling Association meeting at the Dubbo Club Room. Delegates from Dubbo Narromine Trangie and others elected officers, chose Dubbo greens for 1944 45 championships, and paid tribute to retiring NSW bowling chief P W Pigeon for eight years of service. Condolences were sent to families of local servicemen and to Trangie and WBA members who lost sons in service.
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Meeera
E. Trimble
J. A. Preston
Wellington
Far Western District Bowling Association
Dubbo
Dra
Narromine
Trang
P. Gordon
J. H. Walke
J.H. Truman
R. Barlow
ES. MacTaggart
MacTaggart
W. R. Payton
L. Cameron
J. M. McLean
Trangie
T. McGee
P. W. Pigeon
N.S.W. Bowling Association
Pigeon
Obituary for Margaret McNamara of Amaroo District
Margaret McNamara aged 79, born at Whinbournedale Creek in Bathuret, died after a day’s illness at her daughter’s home in Campsie. She moved to Yullundry at seven, left a widow, and is survived by three sons and six daughters including Alfi, Evvey, Florence, Sarah, Rita, Linnie, Annie, and Philomena, along with 23 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Brothers John Ryan and Dana Ryan survive. Edward and James Alfred Ryan predeceased her.
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Whinbournedale Creek
Bathuret
Margaret McNamara
James McNamara
Amaroo
MacSlane
Campsie
John
Sarah Ryan
McNamara
Yullundry
Amaroos
Sydney
Alfi
Sutherland
Evvey
Five Dock
Florence
J. Dwyer
Camperdown
Sarah
P. Renshaw
Redfern
Rita
Edwards
Five Deck
Linnie
Curtain
Annie
Ferguson
Haberfield
Philomena
Mac
Shane
Draw For Week End At Caves Course Golf Club
An 18 holes stroke competition will be held on the 25th inst at the Caves course. The draw lists matchups including O Heinke versus B Monk and K Bleechmore versus R Astill with several other pairings. On July 2 a mixed foursome will be played over nine holes followed by a talk on the rules and etiquette of golf by club captain Mr Collins.
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Caves
O. Heinke
Monk
K. Bleechmore
R Astill
H. Kehle
Ky McLean
E. Brennan
O. Butler
G. Collins
M. Cameron
Capt. Rodgie
T. Ranken
A. Kelly
D. M. Jones
FP. McGahen
R. Kennedy
G. Wilkins
W. Y
Stokes
Paul Kelly
N. Bruderlin
Helaney
Percy Kelly
E. Wall
N. Keble
T. Ayling
N. Stockwell
L. Ward
P. Douglas
Collins
Sisters Bexley taken to Moong for interment
Two sisters Miss Annie Bexley and Bruton The remain were taken to Molong for interment with the funeral yesterday. The remains were laid beside her late husband in the Catholic section of Molong cemetery. Rev Father Eviston officiated at the graveside.
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Annie Bexley
Bruton
Molong
Father Eviston
Market Report from Homebush Sales June 19
Country Producers Selling Co reports 18 460 sheep and 13 691 lambs yarded from 31 800 offered. Demand fairly strong with rates about 1 shilling below the previous day for general stock and prime lambs in light supply yet meeting good demand. Yarding lighter with absence of bullocks, light to medium cattle mainly, demand stronger and declines recovered.
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Selling Co. Ltd
Homebush
Whistlire in Dixie After Midnight Nightfall Event
A frail fragment notes a whistlire event in the Dixie area. References to Boston and Bleckie appear cryptic, with timing indicating after midnight and tomorrow. Content is sparse and lacks clear names or places.
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Dixie
Boston
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Chaplain Gordon Wood
Church OF England
Canon E. A
Homfray Locum-tenens Georie Parish
ST. Michael's
Trinity IS
Methodist
C. Lawton
Frecklington’s
FAR West Bowls
Mrs
Preston
J.a.preston
Nanima Crescent
Market Report
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