08 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1929
Page
1
Peering into Port Stephens history, this fragment recalls campfire concerts, boomerang play, and tribal songs. It notes tribal performances, interactions with white settlers, and details of daily child play and hunting skills amid shoreline scenes.
A historic listing shows Robinsons Furnisher introducing a wide range of home goods including wno and west base squ pricers, linoleum, oak wardrobes, bedroom suites, oak bedsteads, bedsides, mats, door slips, and bed ticking. Aluminum ware and enamel wares are advertised as cheaper than before, with asserts of value for money across the new line.
A fragmented reminiscence describes a family in a primitive camp with Mammy, Joey, and a roaming world where hunting, gathering, and discipline mix. The narrator recalls rituals, a threatened child, and a tense dynamic between parents and kin, hinting at infant death stories within a harsh traditional society.
Sam Hattersley appears in a transcription from a Wingham Chronicle printing dispute. The note references A Fite Patrick and the Wingham Chronicle publishing company, listing the registered office details of the firm in Winghast.
Fragmentary list includes pastry brands and shop mentions on Horbella Street in Wingham. A request to call and arrange service appears, with phrases emphasizing readiness to please and fulfill orders.
The passage recalls a vivid shoreline tableau with oyster beds and a diverse array of wildlife. Swarms of seabirds, waterfowl, and marine life populate a lavender bay as waves wash ashore. The scene blends sensory detail with recollections of a communal effort and natural abundance.
Column examines approval and delays in butter shipments from Australia to Britain and Europe. Notes investigations into delivery temperatures, unloading methods, rope and stowage practices, and hold cleanliness. Discusses freight rates, overseas shipping controls, and proposed three year contracts for butter exports under Australian government oversight.
A phrase filled fragment describes a man labeled as a squatter who was hosted and chauffeured around by city car agents for three days that week. He ultimately bought a car for £78 and trucks valued at around £1000. Police involvement followed.
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