Peeps Into The Past Died In 1901 Irishman Connolly Remembered
A Wingham Chronicle reminiscence recalls Patrick Connolly of Upper Manning who died on 19 September 1901 after a brief illness. Born in Monaghan 1812, he arrived in 1836 and built a hospitable life on Manning River, famed for wit and kindliness. The column shares anecdotes, photos, and memories from locals including daughter Mrs Sullivan and others, noting his influence and legacy.
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Mesdames Sullivan, Purell
Ferris
Monaghan
Ireland
A.A. Company
Gloucester
Upper
Manning
Tom
Remembering Paddy Connolly in Wingham's early days
An obituary recounts Paddy Connolly as a hospitable Upper Manning resident and devoted parishioner who loved Ireland. It recalls his humor, stories of a circus visit, and fond memories from old residents, ending with a farewell and well wishes for his ashes.
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Ellow
Henry Parkes
Paddy
Henry
Sir Henry
Parkes
Paddy Connolly
Manning
J. A. Winney
Wingham Showground
Wingham
Erin
Patric Connally
Pat
Ike
Abi
Aim
Hill
Bungay
An Old Time Humorist in Tarve to Wingham Travel
An Old Time Humorist by J A Winney recounts tales told aboard a Tarve to Wingham carriage. Patrons recall Paddy Connelly a river sellier famed for a booming voice and practical jokes, including a famed umbrella prod that unseated a trooper and a quarrel with a sergeant over summons. Paddy’s road journeys end with rum shared with a blackfellow, leading to further misadventure.
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J. A. Winney
Wingham
Manning
Tarve
Paddy Connelly
Buddy
Paddy
Anawares
Ao Blackfellow
Saddlery Price Reductions Advertised
Saddlery notice announces price reductions on saddles bridles and fittings from Best Park Saddles and Fit tysoo Kemp Buckjump Poly and Fittings Stock Saddle jin
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Best Park
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