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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
2
Students and staff joined Empire Day events at Mount Decree school celebrating patriotism. Volunteers and families attended races, games, and prize distribution with Sime Kenney and A Andrews guiding the activities and speeches.
Mrs John Edwards of Port Macquarie, aged 13 years married to Ascon Edwards, died after months of illness. She was daughter of late Mr. and Mrs. W Plummy, formerly a teacher at Port Macquarie Public School. Buried at The Dawson Cemetery with Anglican rites conducted by Rev. Waller Vaughan. Deep sympathy offered to the bereaved family from local Magnificat and community members. Printed by Picapniet News Agents, Taree, price 21d.
The text describes a public action on May 20 and June at a school in Me wary, with a ceremony hosted by the Fatentiun A department. It mentions prizes for parents and children, a programme of events, and a ceremony where Mr. Derpit announced prizes and a supper. Tennis and a gift display are referenced amid unclear narration.
A scanned list shows multiple church services across Catholic and Protestant congregations in Taree, Wingwara, and surrounding areas. Times and minister names appear for Catholic, Presbyterian, and Congregational churches with dates noted in June and Sundays recurring weekly.
Appellant Manning ward appeals a valuation ruling affecting Browitn Creek area property sales. Master McDonell and Me Martin argued the valuation used cheaper nearby plots to depress value while hospital land and street block values were scrutinized. Court considered whether the valuation method favored the appellant and whether the sale price accurately reflected market value.
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