08 Feb 1921
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1921
Page
1
A garbled note warns of a nonprescription cough mixture described as poisonous and harmful. It mentions morphia and drugs, urges revocation of the preparation, and cites a dubious remedy from a source named WENO. The fragmentary text alludes to danger, family impact, and financial relief tied to a questionable treatment.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a tour guide between Yort Marguarie and Cape Mawr with places like Woluihy Mansion Cane Howbe and Caindlers Teen. Mentions holiday news and a concise dangerite Hing. Includes garbled references to a news agency and Wingham copy.
Reader letters urge keeping money local to boost town vitality. Emphasizing support for nearby shops, workshops, and services, the piece argues against sending funds to distant cities and promotes community control of funds and promotions to strengthen local economy.
Letters discuss inserted brief about advertising, timber exports, and proposed schemes. References to Mr Hill, Bulga, Wingham, Manning River Bridge, and potential litigation. Critics urge unity to boost local timber industry and prevent waste near Sydney, highlighting economic stakes and national interest.
A reader in the Wingham Walcha region argues the railway proposal is crucial for the area, claiming that the economic benefits, dairy growth, and land use would justify the £89,000 per year and £2,000,000 cost estimates cited. The letter recalls past promises, references Oxley, Benne in Beatland, and Borcal land claims, and calls for public action to advance the line.
Travelling Block Statements advertised for sale at the Chronicle Office. The notice is printed as a fragment and reminds readers of an upcoming auction.
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