06 Jan 1948
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1948
Page
1
A chaotic, garbled chronicle from the city recounts flashpoint political squabbles, wartime rumors, and a vivid Homebush to Granville scene. It mixes political critique with a march through public notices and a detailed, sprawling Christmas parade at a local cemetery with family grief and festive excess. The piece also notes a Brisbane style spending surge and a push to rebuild amidst political tension.
The Wingham Chronicle notes the annual Proms event curated by local organizers and covered for readers. Details highlight performances, orchestral selections, and community attendance at the venue.
A fragmentary report discusses Henry Lawson and a memorial to Granny with references to political figures and the demolition of a house. The piece mentions Evatt, Crosson, and the Prime Minister in a contentious public discourse over preservation versus removal, citing dates and reactions from officials.
A fragmented notice contains unclear text about schedule timing with Monday and Thursday references, but readable portions suggest an advertisement snippet from an old newspaper page. The legible bits mention days and generic timing without concrete actions or entities.
Assist in locating a residential site for tourists in Forster. Includes contact details and a proposed arrangement with a promoter. Provides a boxed telephone contact and a single listing implying a real estate or rental service. No clear dates or events, but indicates availability and location.
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