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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
4
The document outlines proposed upgrades and links for the New Eagle Tableland corridor and Me sea Cm Comat area. It notes discussions on funding, marketing opportunities, and district development needs, with emphasis on timelines, local authority input, and economic impact.
The Wingham Chronicle reports a December meeting where business leader Mr. W. Maxey was named chair and A. Chapman and V. Bimmons drew attention to Christmas trade. The chair urged support for later shopping hours and a weekend opening plan to boost local commerce before Christmas.
Meare Paterson presents auction notices for cattle and prizes to be sold on December 2 at WingTAm desare, Euston 809. Henry Turser and BNE Auctioneers announce conjunction sales at Winwnayn Block Mine for Thursday December 18. public publication at the rode Lanbella Brivet Wingham Palarday Deverber 18M land top overdue rates.
Fragmented OCR notice outlines a planned event with a security focus and mentions a countermanded gathering. It notes a meeting at Calvert and 31, 4 in December, a December 9 to 4 sequence, and a pink Saturday the 98th, with tickets issued by the Wingham Branch. The document references expenses and patronage concerns around a concert.
A congregational meeting at the Lower Manning Charge Presbyterian Church in Paul Church Yard elected to call Reverend Haxton to the ministry. No candidates stood for the call this fall, ballots were cast, and the presbytery will decide on his reception or rejection at December meeting.
A local school gathering led by President Mr. W Cleaver drew a large crowd on Friday night. The event included a prize display by students, with a report of a student named Kevin and others, and a separate incident involving a Mrs. S J Arackmaen found unconscious near Creek Front, though she recovered. Family attendance noted with Abe Blackman and children among the attendees.
A Thursday gathering in Beau Wall Taree outlined the formation of an executive for the Patriot Association. President ByanesH Nest announced committee roles and plans to present to the General Conference for adoption, with M Woolcott and J Borrell leading the Administrative Committee and proposals for district development.
Local readers report holiday greetings and family updates from Wingham and district. Notables include the Rodd family from Duara, Mrs Edwards visiting Grandmother, and Constable Bond’s transfer within the district police. Shipments from Parramatta hospital and railway line milestones are noted among community items and travel mentions.
Winners announced at Market Day with prize items including Supper Cloth jackets and hats. Notable names cited include Lattimore Bax, Jar Weld Balt, and Mek 1b Lattimore in a list of participants and receipts for goods like Box Crocedialet YBeets and Afra teudan Ogke.
A report from Wingham describes koalas sighted near Winghan and the nearby KUlawaren road. Mrs Watson and Mr Harry Pine facilitated viewing by pupils and locals at the Dats Rural gehoial and other sites. Transportation to Biogleton and remarks from Sergeant Steno Solormeus add color to a curious rural newspaper moment.
The listing details cattle passes at the Wingham sale yard with prices and quantities for bullocks cows heifers steers and calves. Several buyers including Lyon, Donkin, Brownfield, Moore, and Gollan are noted with varied prices per head and totals.
Community notices announce a memorial town hall concert at Wingham and a carnival in Cundievown with large attendance and Merrymakers Orchestra supplying entertainment. Reports detail carp and produce shipments from Riverstone and a stock sale owned by Munro Bros, plus a brief note on local advertising runs and banners for upcoming auctions.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at planning and reconstruction issues in the West involving hoppers and landholdings. Mentions magnitude of areas affected and potential displacements. No clear date or organization is identifiable from the readable lines.
A Christmas fair organized by the Church of Christecreabloe Club took place at ddfellows Hall Witwan on a Thursday afternoon and evening in November 1938. The opening ceremony featured the Mayor of Wingham Alderman R Reveh and attendees enjoyed a lively program with all stalls reportedly well supported.
Mr Jobe Lyon of The Brush discusses early Barwon settlement and the first white child, noting a forthcoming pamphlet on Barwon history. He mentions retirement on Barwon and potential interviews for further details. He asserts the first white child arrived near the river and hints at future publications.
A kitchen tea event celebrated Miss Edna Fowler on Friday November 21, 1980 at Wingvost Hall. Relatives and friends gathered for speeches music and gifts as Miss Fowler prepares for her upcoming marriage to Mr Powell. Presentations and a song tribute highlighted the affectionate proceedings.
Obituary for Alfred William Randell notes his death and indicates a memorial or service with family and friends. The notice references his connections and positions, mentioning Sydney and associated affiliations in the local context.
The large funeral in Wingham honored Rex Darryl Johnatan at One Presbyterian Church WingNwn. Reverend W Merton led the service before burial at Wingham General Cemetery. The ceremony included members from local lodges and district representatives, with planning by MEHR.
A garbled report from a regional area mentions Presbyterian matters, clergy appointments, and church events. It references changes in local leadership, a cabinet appointment debate, health notes, and multiple obituaries and family notices across Wingham, Taree, and surrounding districts.
A muddled OCR fragment references Diggers canceling a planned journey to New Zealand and mentions various names, places, and altered terms. The text is garbled with several improper terms and appears to report a cancelled expedition or mission tied to New South Wales and Australia.
Fragmentary text references a 1946 movement, Adina, and individuals like Mayer. The garbled lines mention Hull MCN Mek e Preaawiny and Taner to Hume ASHI, with questions about Anmnichation and pay. No clear event details or outcomes are readable.
Postwar Canberra reports a government crisis over proposed reductions to military pay. Cabinet meetings extended past midnight as ministers pressed for higher salaries, while security of the Federal Government was described as threatened by the pay dispute.
Fragmentary report describes an attack on a German plane base near Borken, northeast of Corroony, with unclear details on units, responses, and outcomes. Mentions patrol boats and various garbled names, rendering the event specifics uncertain.
Fragmentary text describes a heated exchange between Russia and Finland over border suspensions and a potential settlement. Mentions Molotov, Minland, and statements from a government body about national security, with references to attacks and casualties.
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