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Newspaper
Corowa Free Press
Location
Corowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
5
The readable portion mentions a licensee or permit issue involving a truck and a walling along a road. It includes references to a board and a motel context but lacks coherent details or names. The fragment is too garbled to identify persons, places, or outcomes with confidence.
A solemn ceremony officiated by Tarrewongs Canon Beott joined Margie in marriage with W J Chesuresig and Canon Beott presiding. Attendants Hesold Harvie and Clas Sherveliog served as best man and groomsman while bridesmaids wore decaled frocks with velvet accents.
The article announces the Corse Mocn Club winter race meeting to be held Friday June 90 at the Corcra Race Club venue with low ticket prices and a revived custom. It notes a half yearly meeting at St Marys fish room this week with officers and committee members listed and a debate on the motion That tree chat evol ved a hereto effect wpe tie eam smelly.
Eyewitnesses report a chaotic scene as a pedestrian collision occurs near Canova causing injuries. Rodney Tom and others witness bystanders scrambling amid confusion as medics attend to the injured.
An evening event featured a wine menu and charity efforts with local figures attending. Mentions of Mr FW Prichard Marley mother and a charity group fundraiser are noted along with performances by community artists and local volunteers.
Reports from New Zealand describe a growing number of claimed sea serpent sightings. A fisherman described a creature with a long neck and a head bending at a sharp angle, while witnesses noted its approach near the shore as crowds gathered.
Percy Alfred Mertham, a well known Victorian journalist, died suddenly in his home week. He edited the Victorian Producer and worked for the Tongemith paper and other periodicals. Born in Mansfeld, he lived in Banaue and spent his early years on a power paper. Survived by his wife, his career included roles as manager editor and chief editor at various Victorian publications. He left a note for his wife before departing to war duties.
Reports from Tokio and Washington describe Japanese demands to end supportive measures for allied elements and discontinue currency moves, while the American secretary of state denies mediation requests in Tiantian and signals U S policy will be kept. London reports a looming blockade and economic retaliations as tensions rise with Japan and the Boxer Rebellion era.
In the House of Representatives the external affairs minister outlines negotiations for an Anglo Russian pact. He notes the Commonwealth governments view this pact as the best way to advance their policy in Europe and avoid extending any agreement beyond Europe. The aim is to avoid commitments affecting Asia, including Japan.
Police report a Croydon death in a kitchen where doors and windows were closed, gas stove and tape measure presence noted. Thomas Pearce, 12, among findings, with rooms described as dark and gas filling the space. Investigation ongoing into cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.
OCR text shows a garbled advertorial for cosmetic products including Charmosan Face Powder. The jumble mentions youth, skin, thrift, and beauty claims with unclear branding and illegible supplier names. The fragmentary copy reads like a marketing pitch for young, pretty skin without coherent details or dates.
A fragmented OCR text fragment mentions a mix of unclear terms and names, with no coherent event or identifiable organizations. The readable words include Ammernet and Clenem, but no date, place, or outcome is discernible.
The article notes a large gathering at a Methodist church on Monday with a parade of 140 talented children. Rev W J Whitten led the service, with musical renditions by Mice Tisbornnte and Fred Will, and the afternoon program at South Cones featured notable readings.
In a parliamentary exchange Mr Lethbridge questions the Minister for Transports about whether a new aviation bill is being impeded by the government and if certain statements by the Prime Minister are correct. Mr Stevens responds that a review is ongoing and outlines pilot training arrangements, costs, and subsidies, noting Royal Australian Air Force training levels and club tuition fees.
A long list of personal notices describes weddings engagements and social gatherings. It mentions Mrs J Mew erth and families from Melbourne Coreen Mingwieod and Parramatta, the marriage of Miss Mare Loveridgy to Mr Frederick Hichard Klinpten at St Mary's Church Coreen, and a reception with musical performances and speeches.
A garbled weather blurb mentions tropical conditions nearing Sydney with unclear terms and dates. It references meteorological figures and a forecast for warmth and rain, though specifics are unreadable. The snippet implies pending unsettled conditions and questions about the coming days.
Reported plan for the full Ath Light Horse Regiment to hold a camp in Gorowa in February. Expect 900 men with horses and equipment, the camp to last for a fort night.
A fragmented column reflects on shifting power, gloom, and public doubt in a London era. The speaker, Wilber, laments misread futures and the weight of fate as societal forces reshape the market and public life.
The listing outlines entertainment events across several locations with dates in September October. It mentions Waven Beality, ED Wager Anpeel, and Ganmain among others, with shows in Albury Corowa Laredo and Laredo on various days. The text remains partial and OCR damaged, but preserves names and tentative dates for scheduled performances.
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