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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1939
Page
4
Local page notes include court proceedings with names such as Gordon Juonert AMUSKY and Albert le of Drombner, plus obituaries and funerals. Mentioned events cover weddings, community notices, and a hospital stay at Conanock Memorial. The weekly digest names residents, churches, schools, and local officials amid a flurry of brief items.
Hastings Pioneer notes a birthday celebration for Uncle Johny marked by the Ninety Sith event tied to local figures Kentan and Fas Wengham. The item preserves a celebratory tone with references to community names and dates.
A garbled reminiscence recalls an event where Uncle Johnny Combes, leader of a London club, spoke to a crowded gathering. Attendees, including Mr Pountney and others, drank, toasted, and listened as the speaker’s appetite and sturdy words were noted, while memories of old comrades and a king-like reception lingered in the room.
Public meeting at Wing ham Town Hall discusses the new civil defense setup under the National Emergency Services. Turner outlines wardens and sections for William Street to Parquhar Street, with appointments and training plans amid wartime emergency readiness.
A local fair features a wide array of items from a 4 ton Maple Leaf vehicle to a Seaton map display and a touring hunters exhibit. Officials note a strong turnout with a deputy and a federal agent in attendance as vendors showcase prices and ranges amid a busy day in town.
Fragmented OCR describes a late era trial of Mammitis treatments with infusion and various virus or plant trials. Mention of district oversight, attempts to cure, and concerns about preventing harm to stock. Specific terms are unclear due to damage.
The text notes rising costs and spending cuts affecting detenes and concessions in the federal budget. It references ministers demanding provincial concessions, growth figures for the Post Office budget, and year over year comparisons showing substantial shifts since 1920. The document cites percentages and figures like 13.336.005 and 21028 as part of the financial overview.
A wedding ceremony at the Gadholie Church in Ormeoe joined Graze Mar and Barham of River Shannon on a date in late spring. The bride wore white lace with a tulle veil and orange blossoms. bridesmaid Mey Arena wore pink and cream. The reception featured a two-decker wedding cake and dances in Wares Hall with music and toasts.
Local notices announce a May to July sequence of events in Belmore Hall Taree including a May concert The Mighty in Jonosy theatrical piece and boxing tournament July 1 Also listed are the annual Caryese Mel taboos play and a town ball with dinner supper and dancing Proceeds benefit MIC Hoon Aventour Boxing and Provident organizations Tickets priced 6/5 and 4 shillings with openings and arrangements by various organizers from Mant and Ber FW Bohnwldoy scheduled activities and large audience anticipated
Personal notices recount Australasian born baritone Peter Bawner arriving in Sydney last week, with greetings from Mrs Dawei and connections to several local figures. The column notes Mayo hospital stay for a friend, a private operation, and mentions Memorial Town events at Wingham, upcoming engagements, and celebratory birthdays. It also reports a forest accident killing John McPherson and family reactions, plus community updates on students and plans for university study.
Four people die in a road crash near Ceodyn Creek on the mistsoner Ipswich Find. Witnesses report a car collision involving a motor vehicle with names resembling George Ouraki and Joseph Willa Broke among the injured or deceased.
A fragmented ad describes P R Bird hosting a charity ball at The Mocowuores with Mert Yovottia and eight players supplying music and entertainment. It lists performers Tom, Wehstersan, Groarion, Barnie Lernards, and notes proceeds or dinner likely for a district fund. The text is garbled but conveys a community fundraiser event with a musical program.
Wingham stock sales feature a big yarding of good quality cattle with varied entries. The catalog notes cows, bullocks, and heifers with names and recent buyers or vendors listed, reflecting a brisk market and healthy demand for beef stock.
Racing card fragment lists horses and odds for a four furlong event. Entries include Fire Wa led Cup donated by De POLL Becond gf Mia J Dains AUMC LARK Ballmorper 112 Brown's MEME CHIE 112 with uncertain details and misread names.
A fragmented card lists several horse races and entries with distances from 1 mile to 4 furlongs. Names include Hogan, Bruce Boy, Royal Raider, and many others with uncertain spellings. The page shows start times around 18:00 and 21:18, plus multiple handicaps and participants.
A fragmented racing notice shows the Farewell Handicap for 41 he. with entries including A Mitchell FL Jahamntis L. Wilawm and Petey AL Verrin among others. Names such as M Brown and A. Grivel appear with connections to the board and event organizers.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a wool and produce company notice involving European names and a date in June. Readable pieces mention Australian Wool Brokers and Produce Co and references to shipments or transactions with a buyer or agent, plus a date line and names. The text is garbled but centers on a commercial notice regarding wool and related goods.
Ambutan matters handled with attention as officials processed cases. Fragmentary notes mention individuals and procedures, with limited readable names and dates. The text appears as scrambled OCR, yet indicates ongoing administrative actions within a local context.
Readers were urged to attend a Camp Fire Ball and Mack 1 Club meeting as part of a district event schedule. The notice referenced changes in campaign advertising and a forthcoming local page feature, naming organizers and venues.
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