Mr Francis Norman Wellford ROLFE
(1 November 2002,
aged 77 years)
Norm grew up in the Southern Highlands of NSW and began work with an accountancy
firm in Cooma. At 18 he enlisted in the RAAF and served in the Philippines
undertaking intelligence activities. In 1947 he joined the Provisional
Administration of TPNG as a clerk in the office of the Government Secretary. On
his first leave in 1949 he returned to Cooma and married Bette, his loved and
loving wife of 53 years. Norm moved to the office of the Public Service
Commissioner upon its formation and continued in public service administration
until his retirement and for a period afterwards as a consultant. His final
appointment was that of Member of the Public Service Board. He was awarded the
Imperial Service Order in 1976. After his successful career in PNG extending
over 30 years, Norm and Bette settled at Pomona in Queensland where for many
years they operated the newsagency. Norm is survived by his wife Bette, their
four children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Bruce Leslie (Una Voce - March 2003)
