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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
2
Fragmented report notes Beckwith placed third while Sky Brightener led with an apparent second place finish. The text is garbled and provides no clear names or locations beyond these two runners.
Wingham No. 1 beat Gloucester by ten in the opening Pennant match at Wingham on a day when several members were absent due to counter attractions. Wingham No. 2 and Taree No. 1 also posted results as the season began.
At Wingham on Saturday the Picnic Races drew a smaller crowd, but racing was good with betting active. Officials and stewards organized securely with C L Tyler present a Radiola radio for wagering updates and local vendors reporting steady business despite the lighter turnout. The Meekman’s Flatter won the Meekman event, Mystery took the Wingham Handicap, and PK led the Pony Handicap to a 6/4 on result, with local owner receiving a cup donated by J Everitt of Wingham.
A sprawling sampler notes Mrs Ambrose Longworth visiting Maitland and relatives in the Manning district, jokes about teachers and alphabets in Orange, Sydney police wire updates on stolen cars, a Wellington dinner tale, a snake episode in Wingham, European diplomacy praise for Eden, a Papal Legate dinner in Melbourne, and local banter about bread tax and politics in NSW. The item mix includes humorous vignettes, obituaries, and public notices.
The inquest into the death of Margaret Sewell wife of Constable Sewell of Wingham opened at Wingham Court House. She died at Carlyle Private Hospital after severe burns suffered at her Moon Street home on December 14 1934.Witnesses described the fire and a note found in the kitchen and benzine tin. The coroner recorded death from burns while temporarily insane and expressed sympathy to Constable Sewell and his son.
Delegates of the United Australia Party met at the Memorial Town Hall Wingham on December 15 1934 to plan nominations for Oxley Electorate candidates for the next State Elections. They elected a secretary and set January 8 1935 as close of nominations. A general meeting was fixed for January 12 1935 to address nominations.
Mr. Sam Moy of Cedar Party drops half a hundredweight of spuds on the Wingham Chronicle desk. The fine sample proves careful culture and decent oil produce merit and serve as a strong advertisement for Bam Moy. The note hints at Christmas readiness and subscriber wishes amid local chatter.
Examinations in oboe held December 10 with examiner Mr John Thornton ARCO. Diploma Pianoforte Accompaniment Marion Ford pupil of Miss L Rully. Diploma LLCM Ribeth Waddell pupil of Mrs Weddill. Heather Paterson pupil of Moer. J Deer Associate Beiyt P martin pupil of Miss D J Lee. Advanced Intermediate BE M Palley. Honors George Bradhey pupil of Miss D J Leer. Elementary Norman Palley Honors pupil of Miss BD J Leer. Intermediate Singing Ruth Moore pupil of Miss Elsie Abbott Wingham.
The town of Wingham was shocked by the tragic death of Mrs. Sewell. The cortege left St Matthew's Church at 1 pm on Saturday under the direction of Mr. HL Brewer with pallbearers including Sergeant Griffith and police from Taree and Tinonee. Mrs. Sewell’s sister Mrs. Wheeler attended, with relatives living distant towns. The notice extends sympathy to Constable Sewell and his young son Douglas.
Mr W J Parsons longtime Wingham resident dies after a seizure beside Isabella Street on December 14. Survived by wife Ellen Froude and eight children, funeral in The Bight Church of England section with Rev P de Loure Musgrove officiating. Parsons known for honesty and strong convictions, family ties and home farm cited as his monument.
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