27 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1940
Page
1
Advert in the Maluna Show Society program announces the Wynham 39th Annual Show from February 28 to March 1 featuring a wide range of displays. A magnificent Aveworks display will light the opening night while travel notes discuss caravan routes and road quality affecting visitors driving to the event.
Wallace Beery and Mickey Rooney star in Stablemates a melodrama paired with 4 Girls in White at Labvety Theatre. Beery returns to a role echoing The Champ while Rooney provides strong foil. The program also highlights a behind the scenes racing sequence with Wild Wood director casting.
An inquest at Nabiac Court into the Minimibah shooting death of John Shelton reveals a fatal rifle discharge. Witnesses including Constable Piguron and Byron Hall describe the boy's injuries, the bullet’s path, and the shooter’s movements before and after the incident. Local figures, teachers, and residents testify about events surrounding the death.
Fragmentary OCR notes a coroner inquest on a death with references to witnesses, a boy, a nephew, a father named Clarence, and a wallet found on the body. Details are garbled but suggest accidental cause linked to a binge.
The Gloucester Dairy Company reports harvests of 2 tons of first grade butter and 3260 pounds of second grade for January. Suppliers were paid at rates of 11 and 11 respectively, with a total amount of £15,108 16s. The ongoing dairy calendar has reduced the tat.
The Killabalch Red Cross branch held several social events at Mrs Charles Betts residence to support the branch. Guests enjoyed dancing and songs with euchre tournaments won by Mrs Yarnold and Mr Welle. A corn bag prize donated by Mr Barton and other small gifts were prizes. The branch thanks Mrs Chas Betts and Mrs Bello for parcels and contributions. A meeting planned for March 10 is noted.
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