Hall of Fame Recognition Awarded
BY DI SNEDDON
Four new additions, all in the community service category have been made to the Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame.
Three generations of NSW SES (State Emergency Service) volunteers saw the Fellowes Family inducted as a meritorious family, recognising a combined total of 272 years of community service also to the Christian Israelite Church.
Singleton Lioness carried on the community service theme 37 years after it was established, in recognition of a long list of fundraising efforts including 30 years of providing canteen facilities at annual Singleton Amateur Theatre Society musicals to support the local community.
John McAleer was inducted posthumously for his work through the St Vincent de Paul Society and personally to make sure people had a roof over their heads, and Bruce Merrick for decades of service as the longest serving volunteer with Uniting Care, providing entertainment at local nursing homes.
Run in a partnership between Singleton Council and Peabody Wambo Coal since 2009, the Hall of Fame recognises and honours those people who were born in or have a strong association with Singleton and who have attained prominence at a State, national or international level in their field of endeavour.
Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame chair Cr Godfrey Adamthwaite said it was a wonderful occasion to celebrate Singleton’s outstanding citizens.
“This is one of my favourite events of the year because we pay tribute to individuals, families and community organisations who have given their time and energy for our community, or who have excelled on the state, national or global stage,” he said.
“I’m very proud of how the Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame has grown over the past 13 years, and to add four more pavers including a Meritorious Family for the first time in many years.
“I sincerely congratulate all of our new inductees, their families, members and supporters, and thank Wambo Coal Peabody Energy for their ongoing support.”