Latest News• Add My News • Search Old News Gippsland › Latest news › Wellington Local NewsMrs Whitelaw’s WarEach person has a story to tell. The remarkable story of Mrs Whitelaw will be presented by Linda Barraclough and Jeremy Hales from Maffra Historical Society at the Maffra Library. Mrs Whitelaw, from Briagolong farewelled six sons to fight in World War I, three died in action, another died of wounds- only two returned. Later she had a seventh son who was enlisted for World War II How does a mother cope with seven sons all sent off to war? The presentation will be at the Maffra library at 1.30pm, Tuesday 4 April. The event is free and afternoon tea will be supplied. Bookings are preferred but not essential. For further information please contact or Amanda Bailey, Acting Library Support Coordinator on 03 5142 3368 or Carol Kitchenn at the Maffra Library 5147 1052. Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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