04 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1948
Page
1
In King's Cross tenants face unexpected rent increases as the Commonwealth Department of Housing demands higher charges following an inspection. Landlords defend the changes noting improvements and fairness, while tenants protest the sudden rises amid varied landlord responses.
A sweeping referendum defeat shocks the Chifley government amid talk of socialism and civil rights. Critics blame bureaucratic overreach while opponents warn of price and subsidy consequences. The piece notes European soldiers seeking to migrate, the wheat board’s fortunes, and regional Australian developments.
Peter Boatt Newton died May 19 at 12 Shirley Road Resevie. He was the youngest of five sons of the late Contain Alexander Newton of Pelican Manning River. He served as shipwright surveyor for the New South Wales Navigation Department and was privately cremated on May 20.
Charles Headdy of Bellinger River origin died in Grafton Base Hospital at 88. Born near Wingham, he farmed on Upper Bellinger then lived in Coffs Harbour with son Archie before moving to Grafton. Survived by two sons and four daughters. one daughter predeceased him. Funeral held in Crafton Presbyterian cemetery.
A fragment notes Mr Frederick Chelmsford Relstor as a member of a respected Nablar district family.
Mit Arthur Thomas Keane aged 67 died after a period of poor health at his home in Cee pei nook. Survived by brothers and sisters including Frere tek of Taree Michael of Annandale and Miss Susannah Keane of Sydney. Three brothers and one sister predeceased him.
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