United Service Ball Recalls VAD Aid and Mayfair Event
A United Service Ball raised funds for the VAD and Mayfair aid drive drawing a large attendance. Uniformed men and many women in fine dress enjoyed a program of music, ballroom dancing, novelty dances, and a grand cake. Organizers Miss Paton and Captain Fy Urinkes received praise, with support from the Mayor and Lieut-Col. Brown, as the evening extended into the early hours.
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Tosul
Paton
Capain Mt
Ae Sa
Mi Pawn
Pomecanda
SV Cameron Lasiuvil
Rey Ty
Prsson
Way
Mea
S. Patterson
Perger
Capt. Oakes
Hive
VW. Savage
Browning Lanvinge
Kev Guligg
Obituary: Mrs Isabella MacKenzie Ducsom Dies at 80
Mrs Isabella MacKenzie Ducsom died at a private hospital on Monday at age 80. Widowed since January 10, 19, she lived much of her life in the Panto district near Capertee and Blackman's Flat. Survived by a large family, she was active in charity and a longtime presbyterian church member. Services were held at Tuest Innt and interment followed at the church of Knalund portion.
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Jumee
Iaabella MacKenzie Duclsom
Wsband
Samuel Jackson
Jiucheon
OC Blackman
Capertee
Hein
Mt Panto
Pions Wera
Sone Anit
al Follnwa
John ('Dullab
Gaammuiny
William Samuel
Oleannd
Toabeth Agnew
Ponta
Mire
J Titua
Wagen
Mra Brie Gordon
Duby
Williaa Thomax
Randwick
Percy Alfred
Ponto
Presbyterian Church
Tuest Innt
E. C. Bowen
Ondowara
Chireh
Knalund
Wheat price boost for farmers sparks debate
The Prime Minister announced a government plan to pay farmers 2 5 per bushel at country sidings, up from the old rate. Payment will be in a single lump sum after delivery, with support from the wheat industry but concerns the total price may not cover production costs. The article notes prior efforts to set 11/4 and mentions potential area resettlement and diversification in farming amid ongoing war and industry pressures.
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Mensies
House of Representative
Queensland
Dubbo Wyld
Australia
Dabbo
Bowls B Pennant Match Wellington Dubbo Narrow Margin
The Art of the series of B Pennant matches was played yesterday afternoon between Wellington and Dubbo. The visitors won by a small margin as both teams showed close play. Afternoon tea and usual courtesies were exchanged.
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Wellington
Dubbo
Icky
API Wellington
A Code for Cyclists Urged by NS Road Safety Council
The Road Safety Council of NS urges cyclists to adopt a ten point code to reduce accidents. Youth riders aged 16 to 20 account for many fatalities. drivers complain of riders blocking roads and refusing to move aside. Emphasis is on courtesy, restraint, and safe riding practices to prevent further loss of life on both rural and urban roads.
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Australia
Towa
Gantry
Road Safety Council
Cyclista
Keep On Keepin On Cheerful Despite Gloom
The piece urges resilience when outlook is grim. It advises bristling up and grit your teeth, keep on smiling, and persevere rather than brood. It emphasizes that pessimism wastes effort and that music and cheer can sustain effort toward better times.
Bicycle Safety Rules From Road Use Guide
The text outlines proper bicycle conduct: ride on the left side near the curb, avoid clinging to other bikes, use lights at night and a rear reflector, ride single file, and do not ride in driveways or behind parked cars without checking for cross traffic. It emphasizes obeying traffic signs and authorities and staying safety minded.
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oMeera
Wouwing
Red Cross Wellington Meeting Reports Healthy Finances and Quota Plans
Last Friday afternoon the Wellington Red Cross Society held a meeting where the balance sheet showed a credit of £34 in the wartime account and £50 ready for forwarding to head offices. The society continues active work making garments, with next week’s quota parcel on its way and reserves enough for a second parcel. Officers and donors are noted, including Mr C Kennard securing a takeup press and several gifts for the press. A funeral service at the Wellington cemetery was also conducted by Rev. Bowen, with obsequies performed by Moore, Bhakeapenre and Sons.
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Wellingon
Red Cros Soviet
K. D. Salmon
Hin
Tresurer
Yewily Juda
Weilhinton Red Cross Society
E. Parish
C. Kennard
M. Mellick
W. Nelson
Timser
Mewars
Sutton
Tile Book
Kennard
M.S. Frazer
Frank Hill
Wellington
Rev. Bowen
Moers
Bhakeapenre
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Glenrock
N. H. Smitit
the Times
J. Dr. Brownhill & Sons
Wellington Times
Percy Street
F- W
Brownhill
Warne St
A. Shineberg
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Zed
ALF
Simy Chiefs
Wynyard
Leslie W. Ling
Warne Street
C. Box
Seth
Griffiths
Yardley
MORNY
Mischies
Paris
MIT
Harold Keible
M.P.S. Wellington
United Service Ball
H, Naylor
Daniel
Moliphant
Mark
Ryan
A. Brown
Smith
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Handic Sap
W. Willock
H. Finch
The
Road Safety Council of
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Christmas
Walst
Kim
Price
Mil Nights
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Flores Batuern
Tom Rass West
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Bloomers
Sips
Sepacstel
Western Stores & Edgleys Ltd
RED Cross
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