WELCOME BAY NEWS
FAREWELL TO SEAMAN TELEGRAPHIST R. DUNTON (From Our Own Correspondent) The home of Mr and Mrs George Dunton, at Welcome Bay, was recently the scene of a large gathering of friends to bid farewell to their younger son, Telegraphist Roy Dunton. Telegraphist Dunton was born at Welcome Bay, and before joining the Navy two years ago., spent five years in the Tauranga telephone exchange. The evening, was spent in games and cards. By request, Mrs C. F. Johnston rendered a solo, and Mrs F. W. Keam recited ' two poems. Great interest was shown during the evening in some handiwork, including a sheath knife made from a Japanese bayonet, sent home by Mr and Mrs Dunton's elder son. who is serving overseas with the R.N.Z.A.F.
After supper, Mr F. W. Keam presented the guest of honour with a wallet as an expression of the best wishes of the people of Welcome Bay.
Telegraphist Dunton, in reply, thanked Mr Keam and those present for the kind sentiments expressed. The evening came to a close with musical honours to Telegraphist Dunton and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." Personal Mr P. J. Hammond has returned to Auckland after a short holiday with his daughter, Mrs F. D. Lauder.
Mrs G. H. V. Smith is at present visiting her niece, Mrs F. Wilson, in Auckland.
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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXXII, Issue 13429, 17 April 1944, Page 2
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