Early Manning reminiscences reveal hardy settlers and police roots
Fitz recalls life on the Manning River through decades of farming and milling. He cites Wheat and Sugar industries, local mills at Tinonee and Taree, and hardships from rust, frosts, and market lows. He notes police arrivals, community endurance, ploughing matches, and long battles to make a living on river frontiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly Wolo Tater
Manni
Manching
Andrews
Denny Callins
Unis
Humphrey Richardson
J.B Richardson
Farquhar Street
Wing Yiwin
Tinonee
Morgan Poole
Sydney
Taree
Avery Brot
Harvee’ Dean
Manning
Intta
John Allan
Joseph Andrews
Uiel
Iso
Ettora
Bhire Council
William Whithread
Winis
Autary
the Macleay
Condhicteq
Ind
George
Mr Ward
Tinomen
Tak Hin Homme
Tran Thin
Whitbread
Renwick
Eve
Mondreok
Nme
Hamed
Parker
Conese
Lenis
Tareo
Remembering the Old Thoroughbred Days at Manning Fan
A reflective reminiscence recalls early race meetings near Wingham with mares and geldings at Maiden Plate events. The writer notes horses such as Wallaby ow and Tut of the what is known as Wallaby region while recounting riders, owners, and stations like CoophiSurespe and Coonlacurripa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Droney
Suen Yaeetings
Manning
Whatabundal
Wingham
Ewe Tenino
USA Horve
Wallaby
Dan Trims
Tigran
Optometrist Visit Draws Attention to Local Clinic
Fragmentary OCR notes mention an optometrist and a trainee at Walker's Pharmacy possibly in Wanwenone May. References include Walker's Pharmacy, a May appointment and a team of opticians. The legible items point to a local eye care visit or consultation activity with names and places obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Dle
McDonald
Fo.a
Palmeg
Landon
Robot
Optiaizns
Tio Walker's
Taree
An - Tay
Heute
Pion
Robs Church Poor Box Theft In Queanbeyan
Norman Henry Alayes, 37, and Lorraine worn were charged after stealing from the poor box at St Greatys Cathode Church. Eyewitness evidence placed the pair at two churches, with one man attempting to conceal items in a jacket. They were later detained after being followed to another church and charged in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alte of
BL Cygor
Guihette
Norman Henry Alayes
Ben
Erigeen Kenyer Am
Lorraine
Jaortaine
Kenyor
Prietta
Kenywe Ara Mney
Amething
Mr. Vinung
Otter
Hey
Butter production and errors in New South Wales grading
The NSW butter grading board reported 111,432 doses of butter for oral consumption and 3,629 boxes graded since March 1, with 945 marked as choice. Exports included 2,407 salted, 251 unsalted, and 2201 salted and salted for Newcastle. 101 boxes exported in months. The piece also references dog cruelty prosecutions, racial stereotypes, and social observations on Sydney’s youth and country migrants seeking work amid scarce jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Newcastle
New South Wales
Wome
Counry
al- Moot
Tac
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Tyler
Una
General Hardware
J. Herres
Bent Street
Mac's
Toa
Wingha
E. McElwain
Tor
Fitz
Tom Miler
Alv
S4uler
Liberty
Miriam Hopkins
Rex Harrison
Men Are Not Gods
Marsha Hunt
Johnny Downs
Virginia
Judy Garland
Mickey Rooney
Prea
Polly
Foran
Skipworth
Dick Powell
Tr Lane
Cowl
Brooklyn
Edward G. Robinson
Claire Trevor
Amazing DR. Clitterhouse
Joe White
Suez
Taree Wimebar
Gallia
Victoria Street
Optometrist
Mate
Mr Martin
Chie
Mrcellan
Uch
Nsw
NSW National Coursing Association
RSPCA
NeWeaatle
Gutletoenes
Tih Hs
Howse
Charts Cohen
Colyte Cohen
Jadue Cohen
Tarve Bebstone
Australie
Almont
Jalaliam
Kovernine
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