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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1931
Page
3
An infant born on December 10 1090 died after only a few days. Dr Bry attended the child and removed the body on Tuesday morning. The brief notice provides minimal details about the death.
A fragmented report from Calcutta on Monday details an airliner voyage named Bourne Sta transporting Australians to London. The piece mentions Kingsford Smith and a midflight arrival left at Allubed with uncertain connections, conveying Christmas plans.
In Con teal South Western and Conatat Die weonaland, talley mad leur af tw already reported. Math Servicon ary diver wide area, Aeroplanea are gaged conveying provisions to Sood Bound settlers.
A bomb exploded near the doorway of a residence in Mt Kilda Victoria causing extensive damage and injuring about 90 people. Police had previously warned of threats linked to Abd and months of bomb plots. investigators pursue possible suspects and motives.
For years there has been need for a new bridge at Coopernook to replace the old drawbridge blocking the river passage. The planned site is 3 yards upriver, with the main road beside it. Two large piers will sit in the stream. one larger than the other will carry the hinge for shipping clearance. Work expected after Christmas with several men employed. survey work by K Piper and boring operations by a Main Rosa Board officer to determine depth and foundation.
Fragmented text lists church services, obituaries, and notices from Wingham and surrounding areas. Entries mention Presbyterian and Congregational churches, dates in December, times for services and events, names such as Rev. Mutuahy and Rev. Robbt, with scattered place references like Wingdown Cedar Party and Mount decree.
Fragmented OCR text references Wingham District Rural and related agricultural items. Details are unclear, but terms suggest farm supplies, poultry, and local services. No clear events, dates, or people can be confidently identified from the readable portions.
The readable segment lists multiple names and teams slated to play next Saturday. It mentions Duel Cryo y vivre Bh, Heonley, T Cox, Mind, Abbot R cox Fanton Kenney, Abbott eo eg Wedar darts to play Burven Crowe, and several others with placements like Buryell Creek second grade versus Covi Patak Bgreell Creek.
An obituary notice recalls Elizabeth Meldrum of Wickham born around 1867. It traces her life from Dancar Street, Wickham, through marriage to Laurence Meldrum in 1874, moves across regions, and her family of seven children. Her funeral plans, church ties, and long residence near the Mamita River are noted.
In memoriam notice from Katie and Kath and family, recalling a loved one. The fragmentary text mentions Australia and a December date, with references to a son or husband figure and expressions of enduring memory.
Fragmented OCR yields a social notice and advertisements detailing a farewell social for Mr and Mrs A Rob son, a high grade range of Spring and Summer frocks, a Sydney event at the Australian Hotel on December 21, and an offer of a free bottle for various ailments at 6H Michelson Street Burwood.
Nominations closed for the Division Cowper in New South Wales with candidates listed including CK, JON JOSEPH, PAGE, EARLE CHRISTM??, ROACH THOMAS WILLAM and TON? The returning officer Thomas Herbert Wall notes polling arrangements and polling places across various districts, with the election date set for December 1991.
In a mixed historical record, two named parties attend a case involving 2M Pat Wpeyed Cows and tellers amid court proceedings. The source provides fragmentary names and a note on cattle and financial instruments. Further details remain unclear from the OCR.
The notice lists a December 10 1931 sale in Varna Paterson and Easton Co with numerous prime fatty bulls fat cattle cows and store pigs plus dairy cattle at Wingham the next day December 11. Brands include Abbott Skinner Donkin and Cooper among others. Highlights note forward springers mixed dairy cattle and Jersey cows and a large varied stock lineup with prices and lot details.
Voters tallied in the Shire of Manning election show Daniel Edward Newton UNE William McLAUGH LIN Henry Hammond John Machin Joby Cameron Henry Martin Samuel Manning and Herbert Milligan among the elected councillors for Riding A and Riding B. The results certify the ballot totals and declare the winners for the four year term at the close of the voting period.
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