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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
7
Supplies of pigs at the final Sydney sales were 2600 with firm demand for prime buckfatter and porkers and a slight gain for baconers. Prices ranged from 12 to 14 shillings for various classes with assertions of heavy mold and regional variations. The next Sydney pig sale is scheduled for Tuesday January 10.
Prices for sheepskins, hides, calf skins, and tallow move with firm to mixed demand. Prime hides steady to higher. country calfskins strong. rabbit skins price declines. outgoings and damaged goods quoted. Next Sydney sales schedule listed for tallow and various skins in January.
Taree High School reports an exceptional year in sports with Hooke House top in the Peel Cup. Murray House second and Peel holders third. The football team narrowly lost to a Port Macquarie district side, and the first eleven placed third in Northern High School cricket. Taree secured multiple cups including the Seagull Centenary Cup and the PSAAA Challenge Cup at Newcastle, while athletics dominated with the Hooke Cup, Mennett Cup, and J M Hooke Memorial 440 yards.
Mothers regularly attending Health Centres learn the value of giving babies ample fresh air day and night. As weather warms, expose infants cautiously by clock, increase one minute daily, and avoid sunburn. Direct sunlight through glass offers no benefit, so outdoor play with minimal clothing is preferred for healthy development.
In the first round of the 189 B Pennant season on December 17 at Taree, Wingham and Taree combined teams met at Gloucester. Taree led early and won by a narrow margin with key results listed for each rink. President Dr Stokes extended season greetings and invited players to the final night bowls and Carnival at Port Macquarie during Xmas and New Year.
The London College of Music held a Friday examination at the Wye Belerore Hall in May 1938 with examiner Mr John Thornton ARCA and local secretary Miss McDiarmid. Results show clear passes and honors across Piano, Singing, Violin, and Theory grades for numerous students including Elaine Roblin, Mary Minett, Bruce Longworth, Norma Hammer, Joan Ruprecht, Melly Everingham, Melba Bennett, Alice Hille, Daphne Everingham, and Leila John among others.
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