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Mrs Ellen Downey : 12- August-2014
Mrs Ellen Downey : 12- August-2014

Photographs supplied by Sandra Brown
The plaque commemorates Mrs. Ellen Downey for her tireless work in the Wee Waa community. Mrs Downey died in 2004.

The plaque is located inside a shelter. 

Location

Address:Rose Street, Wee Waa, 2388
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -30.225279
Long: 149.443633
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Community

Dedication

Front Inscription

In memory of Mrs Ellen Downey

10 - 4 - 1924 to 28 - 5 - 2004

Ellen was a local identity and tireless worker for the Wee Waa community and was frequently seen in Rose Street raising funds for numerous district charities. Most notably raising over $90,000 for the Namoi Handicapped School.

Ellen was awarded :
Wee Waa Lions Senior Citizen of the Year 1985 (Premiers Award)
Narrabri Shire Council`s Australia Day Citizen of the year Award in 1998.
Rotary`s Paul Harris Fellowship Award

Ellen received certificates from :
St Vincent De Paul - 2001  United Hospital Auxiliary  
Challenge Foundation  N.S.W. Fire Brigade   Aged Hostel   
 Tamworth Legacy    Australian Red Cross     
Namoi Valley Electricity
 

Source: MA
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