01 Feb 1946
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1946
Page
1
A fragmentary account outlines housing price trends, auctions, and tax issues with mentions of blocks valued under £2, residents facing price pressures, and a 1964 date shadow. The piece references civic actions, and local officials debating disposal methods and tenant protections amid market concerns.
A chaotic column blends tales of a wild chase and a police case with rural curiosities. Reports include a dramatic confrontation in a park, a court hold, a hospital record, and farming notes from Goulburn to Tamworth, with wagers and weather in between.
Pig values held firm across classes at the Sydney sale with 189 head crossing the bid. Prices ranged from high quality store and feeder types to heavier baconers and sows, with per head figures noted for various weight categories and cuts.
The Dungog Wiggers Rodeo festival will be held in Dunzo Friday and Saturday. North Coast Championship events include Dart Draft Bucking and Bullock riding. Woodchopping and sawing contests add to the programme with an exhibition of sheep doe trays. An interment night show by Jack Bur ees with stars from Calling the Stars. tickets from President J Ki Mackay and Secretary D J W Borthwick.
The Red Cross Society Wingham branch held a meeting in the CWA Rest Rooms on Friday January 28 1948 presided by M RUckerbon with members listed including Wan Wamsley gun oval Healey Lyon Lobben and Gollan Apologies were read for absence. Minutes approved and £80 allocated to bind quarters. The next meeting is planned for February 28 at Whistary Street.
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