Wellings Newspaper Cuttings Books 1906 to 1954

In 1909, Leslie C Wellings commenced employment at the former Manly Municipal Council as a Junior Clerk, and became Assistant Town Clerk just prior to being granted leave of absence in 1915 for active service in World War I, being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in 1920. Wellings returned to his position as Assistant Town Clerk in 1919 and was appointed Town Clerk in 1921. He retired in 1957, a few years after the date of the final volume in this Collection. Wellings was a foundation member of the Manly, Warringah and Pittwater Historical Society, undertaking the duty of the Society’s archivist. He was not only custodian of documents, but also carried out research covering the beginnings of Manly and its progress over the years.