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Newspaper
Maitland Mercury
Location
Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1939
Page
3
Local observers report irregular water conditions near the delta with several tributaries showing unexpected levels. Officials urge caution as drought patterns and rainfall variance affect pilings at several access points.
A partial OCR line mentions Tol and Covel with a note of two and a reference to Torey and poser. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear events, dates, or entities to form a complete news item.
The article reports ongoing setbacks for pheasants at Ute shows with some chicks dying due to late-stage illnesses and bantam interference. Advice emphasizes careful infancy care, specific feeds and supplements, proper housing, and gradual weaning to improve survival and future show quality across pheasants, budgerigars, and other finches.
Partially readable OCR shows garbled dialogue with stray phrases about faces and travel. Names, actions, and context are unclear, but hints of a domestic scene emerge in rough dialect.
A tribute filled farewell for Private Hewitt and Private Khan of Broke, NSW, held after a community evening starring songs, dances, and speeches. The event honored their service with "Bon voyage" wishes, donations, and a candle of memory for the First AIF, reflecting local pride in the soldiers heading to enlistment and training in Rutherford.
Country Week in Sydney next week will feature Singleton players in the B grade. The men include Messia, Fi. Price, A. Ryton, M. Andrews and KR Andrews. Ladies entries list Mrs. M. Loyd Jones, Miss J. McDonald, Mrs. B. Thomas, Miss May Duchtmano.
Singleton will play Dungog cricket at the Singleton Showground next Monday. The Singleton team, a strong selection from four months of players against ten men from other districts, is expected to be one of the strongest yet. There was no play in the association's competition today. matches will resume next Saturday.
Two challenge bouts are likely in the Singleton boxing tournament next Friday night. Stan Marney faces Auh Anderson and Gardiner meets Tioeth, with Anderson and Roeth the recent close winners issuing new challenges. The feature bout expected is Bill Clifford of Branxton versus D'avcy Med hurat of Singleton.
The Muswellbrook district wedding records a marriage at Obistchurch in New Zealand between Kathleen Jessie Hickey, daughter of Mrs. J. Hickey and the late Mrs. Hickey, and Alec Cunneen, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cunneen of Aghfeld. Miss Hickey previously served on Bronkwood Hospital staff. Mr. Cunneen is a noted local sportsman. The piece also lists various residents visiting or holidaying in Sydney, Maitland, Paddington, and other nearby towns, reflecting the social season.
At Inet meeting Port Stephens Shire Council discussed the Raymond Terrace show ground and sports ground finances. Nelsons Bay baths costs totalling £4644 with £800 balance, Raymond Terrace ground spend £3600/5/3, left over funds from Nelsons Bay totaling £18609 for sports ground. Proposals include improvements urged by Junior Farmers Club and a pavilion versus grandstand plan, cost estimates around £1500 to complete the ground, and a request for a detailed report on ground state next month.
A vintage beauty guide stresses that white even teeth enhance appearance and urges regular dentist visits, sealing teeth every six months, gum massage, and gentle care. It warns against tartar, promotes iodine or hydrogen peroxide rinses, and advises rinsing after meals to prevent decay. Hard foods strengthen teeth, while false teeth may age appearance. avoid strong medicines that stain teeth.
Wartime advice urges workers to protect hands with gloves and regular care. It stresses treating hands as in peacetime, dedicating five to ten minutes after work, and addressing cracks or splits promptly to prevent longer healing.
A caravan party of Mr and Mrs Bell and Franky from Tenamill travel the South Coast by carvan for a fortnight. They are joined by Mrs L A Treasuree of Mant Maliland. The group spent Minas Day at The Entrance as Miss F Mefae of Ruelonia Largs heads to spend New Year in Sydney for the weekend.
In Queensland a penny rise in bottled beer retail price is announced by the Licensed Victuallers Association. The Pricerating Commissioner will not allow arguments for draught beer or glass size reductions. The higher bottle rate reportedly stems from a decision by brewers to charge extra on a five gallon keg.
Proceeds aid the Single Town Band candidate in a local Krazy Mean competition. Funds bolster the campaign and community support, with organizers noting enthusiasm and attendance at the event.
Sydney society celebrated Christmas in traditional style with ornate decorations, family gatherings, and garden parties across Darling Point Mosman and Palm Beach. Notables hosted dinners and gifts while residents enjoyed ideal weather, with weddings and visits by Melbourne guests marking the festive period.
Prince Efterivdrteb, son of the ex-Masser, left Germany for a refore on Lake Genevi and feared to become a rallying point for ex-service men. Prince Mitel, a former First Potsdam Council officer, backed Hither early on but later supported the regime's converts to the swastika. Potsdam Time was raided by storm troopers. A coffee party at Warith raised £33 for the Warrah Subdivision Red Cross.
Queen Elizabeth carries a car mask while wartime life reshapes fashion. Prince Edward is out of babyhood as safety concerns drive new furniture and care tips. Women adopt vivid day wear with sequins and jewels by night, while uniforms proliferate from Air Force to Wrens and Red Cross. Glass polish and curtain care blend domestic tasks with morale. Designers forecast sober dresses, long sleeves, and dark tones for a restrained season.
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