Missing RAF officer Fred Kirkwood and local notices
Friends learn Flying Officer Fred Kirkwood is posted missing in air operations over Tregnier France after serving in Wellington units and transferring to Halifaxes. The Wellington Municipal Council sends sympathy to Bluett family. local wedding announcements, engagements, and arrivals follow with profiles of residents and visiting dignitaries.
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Fred Kirkwood
Onslow Street
Canterbury
W.lh.s
R.A.A.F
Tregnier
France
Wellington
Bluett
Ground Improvements: Wellington Sports Ground
A Wellington deputation asked Premier McKell for financial help to improve the town’s sports ground. They cited £4971 debt to a bank, wartime revenue losses, and high taxes, seeking a grant to liquidate the debt and enable electric lighting and better sanitation. The Premier offered careful consideration and no immediate grant.
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Wellington
W. J. McKell
Royal Hotel
Messrs
A. E. Fuller
J. M. Whiteley
A. J. Bayly
McKell
Red tape and delays hit Manpower Department visit
Wellington Council Clerk cites rampant red tape in the Manpower Department during a visit by Mr. Truman to Sydney over the release of Mr. Sanderson to manage Wellington gas works. Truman reports long waits, repeated promises of five minutes, and lack of replies to letters as he sought access to Mr. McNeil and the case details.
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Wellington
Truman
Sydney
Sanderson
Richardson
Mr. Truman
Department
Sanderon
Oxley leads after last Friday school sports results
Oxley holds an eight point lead after last Friday's matches. In cricket Sturt 35 fell to Oxley 8-52 with top scores from Charlie Cullen 18 and Clarry Williams 16 while Evans beat Mitchell with P Stanley 5-8 and Bruce Collins 3-3. Evans, Mitchell, Sturt, and Oxley dominated basketball and other events with final tallies: Oxley 51, Sturt 43, Mitchell 41, Evans 39.
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Sturt
Malcolm Williams
R. Collins
Oxley
Charlie Cullen
Clarry Williams
Barry Hoskins
Evans
P. Stanley
Bruce Collins
Mitchell
Ron Martin
Inclding
Barry Hoskings
J. Collins
Codner
Oxley Oxley
Softiball
Mitchell Mitchell
Mitch
Owvie
Commonwealth aircraft industry spend surpasses sixty million
Expenditure incurred by the Commonwealth Government in developing Australia’s aircraft industry now exceeds £60,000,000. The figure reflects advancing government funding and industry growth across multiple programs and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
White Rushby Wedding at Sacred Heart Randwick
Miriam Pez Rushby and Pte. John White were married at Sacred Heart Church Randwick by Rev. Father Power. The bride wore maccolia satin with veil and orange blossom crown, attended by Irene Todd. The couple left for a honeymoon in the north west after a reception at Alpha Bondi Junction.
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Sacred Heart Church
Randwick
Father Power
Miriam
Pez
Sid Rushby
Wellington
Dubbo
John White
A.sf
H. White
Armidale
Pat White
A.lf
Bondi Junction
Quiet wedding at St James Church Newcastle
Gloria Powell daughter of W R Powell and Mrs Powell married Second Officer Herbert Ramsay MacDonald of the United States Navy on Saturday April 15. Attending was First Officer of his boat with Mrs Haines as matron of honour. The bride wore a dusty pink romaine dress with floral hat and blue accessories. The groom, decorated for bravery at sea, has served four years. They honeymooned in Orange then returned to Sydney. Mrs MacDonald will join her husband aboard his boat.
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St. John's Church of England
Wellington
Avice Beryl
Brian Mostyn
L.A.C. Cpl
Sid Hubbard
Ra.a.f
L Uck
Mr. Hubbard
Kainga
Maryvaie
St. James’ Church
Newcastle
Gloria Powell
W. R. Powell
Orange
Powell
Herbert Ramsay MacDonald
United States Navy
Haines
Sydney
Wellington Council Seeks Debt Write Off From Premier
The Wellington Municipal Council urged Premier McKell to cancel or cut in half a debt exceeding £9000 dating to 1928 tied to Main Roads Board work. The council cited reduced crown land revenue and mounting arrears, warning staff cuts may follow if relief is not granted. McKell promised to review the matter on his return to Sydney.
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Wellington
W. J. McKell
Main Roads Board
Spooner
McKell
Sydney
Obituary: Archibald Charles Fletcher 67 in Wellington
Archibald Charles Fletcher died at his residence 1Lee Street Wellington aged 67. He was a lifelong labourer and bachelor with no known relatives in the area. The funeral "Church of England" section of Wellington cemetery was held yesterday afternoon with Rev H. Graham officiating. C J Shakespeare and Sons handled arrangements.
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C. J. Shakespeare
Family in wartime moves shadows of evacuation
The text notes a family living at home with parents until they move to California. It mentions Mrs Powell and her husband, plus another daughter whose husband serves in the Army Medical Corps and is a prisoner of war in Tokyo, reflecting wartime separations and concerns.
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California
Mrs. Powell
Army Medical Corps
Tokyo
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Coughs, Influenza
An 19th century notice touts Woods peppermint remedy as a cure for coughs colds and influenza. It claims quick relief and broad use for winter ailments, urging readers to obtain the product from local shops and apothecaries.
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Woods
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J. Habler
Jim
Ryan
Max
C. J. Salter
Constance Miriam Ross
Commonwealth Bank
Scond
W. C. Ross
Gollan
Robert John Bennie
M.C
Bennie
Nowra
R. Bennie
Jack Edwards
A.I.F
New Guinea
Wilfred Edwards
Mt. Pleasant
Store Creek
T. Masterson
W. Leach
Hornsby
5. Rudkin
W. Payne
Montefiore Street
R. MceCormick
McComick
Bob Brazier
Leary
Euchareena
Carol
W. l. G. Peaty
Cumnockh
Lindeman
K. D. Norman
Parkes
E. R. Moulton
Wellington Times
Cowra
Soil Conservation Research Station
J. P. Breen
M.H.R
Breen
Manpower Dept
Keble’s Camphol
Hubbard—Howe
White—Rushby
Maccdonald—Powell
Council
Mr. Spooner
Archibald Charles Fletcher
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