Monday, August 2, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
War Years at Weja
Walter was silo Manager at Weja from the time they were built, until the early 1950's. During the war years when engine drivers were unavailable, his responsibilities included the receival of the wheat, and he drove the engine and trucked out, without, it is recorded, any extra pay. Also during the wars years, Walter & Eileen had fostered a young girl from Sydney. Owing to the scare of possible attack on Sydney, many parents sent their children to the comparative safety of the Country.
The young girl was Joyce Coates born in Sydney on 2nd march, 1936. She arrived by train at Weja in 1941 at the tender age of 5, and was welcomed into the family. After 2 years Eileen and Walter wished to adopt Joyce as she had become part of this happy family. It was not to be as her Mother understandably wished to keep her. However, Joyce was allowed back for school holidays and she continued to visit the family and still does to this day.
Walter & Eileen's home was destroyed by fire on 29th January, 1956, burning all their possessions. Walter started to build again, then in April, 1958 Eileen died in Temora hospital aged 55 years. They had in the years spent at Weja raised a family of 3 daughters, Marie, Valerie & Beverley.
The young girl was Joyce Coates born in Sydney on 2nd march, 1936. She arrived by train at Weja in 1941 at the tender age of 5, and was welcomed into the family. After 2 years Eileen and Walter wished to adopt Joyce as she had become part of this happy family. It was not to be as her Mother understandably wished to keep her. However, Joyce was allowed back for school holidays and she continued to visit the family and still does to this day.
Walter & Eileen's home was destroyed by fire on 29th January, 1956, burning all their possessions. Walter started to build again, then in April, 1958 Eileen died in Temora hospital aged 55 years. They had in the years spent at Weja raised a family of 3 daughters, Marie, Valerie & Beverley.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Walter & Eillen LEMON's life at Weja
Walter had a carrier business he had five trucks spread over many districts carting grain and wool. He held the position of Post Master at Weja until his death. He was Entertained by the Weja district residents as a tribute to his 50 years of loyal and friendly service in 1976.
Eileen & Walter were both popular figures in Weja and Ungarie, and took an active interest in the community. Eileen was one of those responsible for founding many of the organisations which have kept Weja a thriving centre. Eileen was Secretary of the Weja Tennis Club for many years and an active supporter of the cricket Club. Walter took a very active role in the sporting field, playing Rugby League, Cricket -(representing the District in O'Farrell Cup), Tennis and in later years Bowls. Wal was President of the Ungarie Bowling Club for many years being Vice President at the time of his death.
Eileen & Walter were both popular figures in Weja and Ungarie, and took an active interest in the community. Eileen was one of those responsible for founding many of the organisations which have kept Weja a thriving centre. Eileen was Secretary of the Weja Tennis Club for many years and an active supporter of the cricket Club. Walter took a very active role in the sporting field, playing Rugby League, Cricket -(representing the District in O'Farrell Cup), Tennis and in later years Bowls. Wal was President of the Ungarie Bowling Club for many years being Vice President at the time of his death.
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