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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.
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The plaque is located inside a shelter.
Location
| Address: | Rose Street, Wee Waa, 2388 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.225279 Long: 149.443633 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAIn 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
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
