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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
3
Salvage sale style notice highlights discounts on blankets pillow cases sheets and bloomers. Readable items include grey blankets flannelette pillow cases sheeting and other linens offered at cleanup prices while supplies last. Contains multiple price mentions and quantities.
Mr. G. H. Cohen recalls early Mudgee policing with names like Sub-Inspector Daven Me and Inspector prank, detailing chiefs, sergeants, and officers who served across the district. He notes arrivals, promotions, and community roles, including notable figures such as Senior-Sergeant O’Donnell, Sergeant Latimer, and Constable Wright, painting a vivid portrait of old-time law and order and local ties.
A large crowd attended Empire Day at Mondreok as children performed songs and recited patriotic verses. Valerie Sawyer and W Wynter presided, with updates on future celebrations and community activities.
An old advertisement claims two shillings buys a pint of MEENZO a concentrated remedy for nose throat chest ailments. It touts internal use for colds coughs and bronchitis and suggests gargling for throat issues. The copy emphasizes home mixing with water and claims broad efficacy.
Bargain shoppers are invited to visit R Reid and Company at 98 Victoria Build Taros for sensational bargains. The store advertises low prices on Taros and related goods with contact via phone TA.
A crowded Empire Day event at Cedar Party features a long program with sports prizes, a luncheon, and children’s races. The piece lists participants including youths like Yarnold and Walsh, with community groups and local officials organizing the activities and noting a timetable for events.
Wynne of Gralal near Munger Nova Scotia proclaims home remedies for pink eye in sheep including honey applied to the eye or inserted under the lid with a wooden chip. The claim covers white eye ophthalmia and conjunctivitis and urges dairymen and others to note the remedy.
The Kempsey Road Bridge over the Machaiver was designed by the late Me. Torey Allen of the N.8.W. Department of Works. The project employed contractors Min 3. Ro Marmick and J.R. Marrack. Kempacy’s Mayoraan and the Minister for Landiis opened the bridge, built to withstand wartime stresses and prevent loss of life in flood or water-related hazards.
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