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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1929
Page
2
Fragmentary report details a magistrate court session with mentions of a driver incident and Christmas era surgical terms. Names and places are garbled, but reference to a judge, defendant, and fines appears amid inconsistent OCR text. The混 text contains scattered mentions of Velociraptor era and global locations, with unclear dates.
Report details a blaze at Bandook with a police inquiry into arson. Coroner notes fire damage across rooms, damag ing ceilings, and wooden structures while witnesses recount the scene and potential suspects. Authorities review ownership and safety lapses as investigators probe deliberate ignition and time of ignition.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe political turmoil and alleged betrayal connected to government actions. Names and places are garbled but point to a major inquiry, with references to trial timing, officials, and possible charges. The text signals a tense atmosphere as authorities face scrutiny and the public awaits developments.
An inquest details the December fatal crash involving John Marin near Wiruphar Thott, when a lorry struck and toppled, pinning him beneath the vehicle. Eyewitnesses describe the front of the lorry lifting and the wagon plunging, with medical examiner Dr Keel Francis attending and the coroner noting the deceased remained unresponsive.
Belford Dome Ltd. announces anticipated work on December 137 with cane rente details still unclear as parsing shows fragmented OCR.
The show promises a lively evening with a popular combination act led by Wingham tonight in the town. Local patrons are urged to attend and support the performers as a good crowds are anticipated and the event receives favorable notices in regional cinema circles.
The death occurred at Port Macquarie on Saturday of Mrs Joan Hin, wife of Mr Geo Hin of Hongay and mother of Mrs Turner of Wingham. She had not been well and recently underwent an operation. her husband predeceased her in June. Sincere sympathy is extended to the family from the North Comat community.
Obituary for Martin Gillogly of Dury Desdye Glouester district. Born Danko Ervak, lived near Manning Deubyece area. Died from a brain and heart condition at about age 40. Survived by a widow and one daughter. Funeral at the RC church in Shureh Wingham this afternoon at 4:20 toward Wingham Cemetery.
Readable items list church services across denominations in Wingham and surrounding areas with dates and times. Catholic, Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian Australia, URC, Congregational Mission and others show weekly Sunday and December services, special events, and ministerial contacts for December and January scheduling.
A detailed program for the Wingham Band is announced with new venues and a revised schedule. Notable attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Cardy and local officials. The article also notes funeral notices for local residents and updates on community events and funding discussions for unemployment relief.
The Wingham Chronicle outlines Christmas holiday arrangements with a schedule noting a closure on December 25, a posting on December 27, and a reopening on January 1. Manager FA Pittewtmck announces these changes and the toll duty for the period.
The Wincham district school held a super-primary picnic Saturday with Mr Clde McPherson’s transport lorry used for the trip. Officials and students enjoyed climbing rocks, examining exams, and listening to speeches by Breakwell the Superintendent of Agriculture.
At a special Wingham council session held last night Aldermen debated mayoral allowances and deputy mayor pay. Ald Garlick moved to set the mayoral allowance equal to the deputy’s. the motion carried as the council elected Ald Machin as mayor for a one year term 1899-1900 after open voting and nominations for mayor.
A fragmented local notice announces a Gow picture titled A Barn’s Mac featuring Jamin Cruse Haig and William Haines. The Town Ball shows the film Wednesday with a Mayer production tag and Foeen of Holly wood, promising a dramatic, movie-structured plot with idealized female roles.
Fragmentary OCR shows a mishmash of notices and ads including a March show date, factory sales, and real estate or service promos. Names and specifics are garbled but indicate a community brief of upcoming events and advertisements with schedules and location hints.
Fragmentary cricket notes list players such as L Johmaton Moore W and several others with scattered surnames and numbers. The text appears garbled, offering no coherent match details, dates, venues, scores, or outcomes. Further readable facts are not present in the supplied OCR snippet.
Fragmentary draft sports item listing participants and entries for a trial event. Names and pairs appear scrambled or misspelled, making exact affiliations unclear. Strong entities include Incheon and various oddly rendered team names and players, suggesting a local or club competition record.
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