06 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1940
Page
1
A long mixed-up report from Brisbane mentions a police court hearing and various local notes. It includes medical details, education achievements at Marist College Woolwich, and a horse or cattle sale scene with a river rescue, plus family events and a missing person inquiry.
Local notes describe a community gathering with wedding presents for Mrs Porter and Mr Cooper, a lively social scene including horse racing and shooting rabbits, and plans for recreation area improvements funded by a grant. The report highlights pleasant weather, a village social sequence, and upcoming events at Martin Recreation.
A detailed Bathrmay ceremony notes the wedding of Mrs Moblin’s daughter to Mr Moblin of Orance, a Presbyterian service conducted by Rev Torrance. The bride Janet Cochrane wore a pale pink silk gown with white tulle, walking with her father to the organ’s music. Guests, presents, and a three-decker bridal cake accompanied a reception at Grim Gate, followed by a honeymoon along the West Coast before settling in Taree.
An apparent wedding narrative from Irangi- Pann features a lone bridesmaid Minga Buaphenaan and odd ceremonial details. The text is garbled but hints at a post ceremony reception and various attendees, with many misread names and fragmented phrases.
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