04 Feb 1949
Page 1
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1949
Page
1
An echoing reminiscence recounts a bank clerk, a preliminary hearing, and a satirical flare about figures like Briar Maggraith and a cartoonist Kerwin. It touches on sensationalities, political hints, and odd anecdotes about crimes, people, and rumors, with references to public figures and a hazy timeline spanning decades.
A garbled report details a drunken driving incident involving Artur Mandiey and Jon Bellinger, with legal actions listed including license issues. It also discusses wage and industry tensions, 40 hour week debates, and political commentary surrounding Premier Megirry and government policy. The piece shifts through various local names, events, and opinions, ending with scattered notes on public figures and community concerns.
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