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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1942
Page
2
A statement by Garfield urging journalists to defend loyal documents, criticize party members they oppose, and applaud opponents when truth requires it, asserting independence for a free country in 1942.
NSW farmers urge action as Hunter River boats are seized and left marooned after floods. Abbott criticizes red tape delaying return of boats and safety measures, while Fort promises to speed inquiry into the affair and prioritize Australian safety.
The article discusses ongoing industrial unrest in Australia during wartime with miners and other workers facing disputes. A new three-tier system is proposed: at each mine a consultative committee including the mine manager. if no agreement is reached, disputes go to the district executive of the Miners' Federation and the superintendent or employers’ secretary, then to a Reference Board if needed. The plan aims to prevent strikes and stabilize industry while supporting soldiers.
A rhymed tribute to John Coombes known as Uncle Johnny, celebrating his 98th birthday on May 28 at Forbes River Upper Hastings NSW. The poem cheers his longevity, pioneer work, and plans for a grand celebration with friends, music, and speeches before the imagined hundredth milestone.
Miss Betty Harker will speak at a Memorial Town Hall meeting in Wingham on Monday June 6 at 7 30 p m for National Unity for an Allied Vietor organized by the NEW Aid Russia Committee. She describes Chinese resolve against Japanese rule in Hong Kong and along the China coast and notes refugees and Canton Sea families joining British resistance. The event has no admission charge and aims to defray expenses with Rev D E Pickering and Mrs Jane Tabberer listed as organizers.
Readable snippets show a newborn girl at Sacred Heart Hospital weighing 7 lbs 10 oz, Canberra Forestry School trainees in Coopernook State Forest under W Baulman, and wartime reminiscences of British wars. The Macleay Chronicle notes local figures Jack Malone’s burial, a circus anecdote, a South African’s desert bomb scare, and a legal quip about a man named James Law who proclaims bachelorhood.
A stream of letters and visits highlights returning service members. Sergeant Martin Ashton and Private Jack O Connor are home on leave in Wingham. Lieutenant G B Hammond and Stag Sergeant W B Watson also back, with several others listed. A POW letter from "Jerry" in Germany and notes on Christmas dinner for troops in the Middle East are mentioned alongside updates from families in Mitchells Island, Taree Estate, Wingham, and Dumaresq Island.
Mr and Mrs B T O Neill of Port Macquarie were in Taree on Thursday. Mrs W Clinch of Taree died at her residence at 830 Thursday morning aged 71. Percy Dark of Wingham has recovered from influenza. McKay family of Killabakh have daughters Leone Elma and Beth in war work in Sydney. D M Newton appointed Gloucester district coroner. Engagement announced Leonie McKay to Gunner D J Kennedy. Poems and social notes from Wauchope to Taree describe locals and travels. A quiet wedding Canberra May 12 saw Valerie Lewis wed Lieutenant J A Wright at St Paul’s Canberra. Weather noted as cold in Canberra with social notes on residents and travel.
Tomorrow at 10 am the Upper Manning A and H Association and the Wingham and District Patriotic Association host sports at Wingham Showground. The notice urges public support for the day’s events and communal participation.
New South Wales butter quality reaches new peak with Dairying Division awards. Twenty four factories win certificates of merit for average grading above 97.0 percent, led by Nereo Ballina with Wingham and Dyers Crossing close behind.
Quiet family gathering commemorates Janet Christina Easton’s birthday at the William Easton residence. Gran Easton baked the cake and pudding. W P Easton played violin as Mire Easton danced, evoking memories of former days. Many friends send wishes for many more birthdays.
A social gathering was held at Marlee Hall on a Saturday night in May to honor a Soldier. Mr. George chaired the dancing music and Laurie Minns spoke, explaining the purpose of the function and the night’s events, in a formal presentation setting.
British commandos landed between Boulogne and Le Touquet at 9 am on the Dunkirk anniversary. They carried out reconnaissance, caused German defenses to reevaluate, and re-embarked under a smoke screen.
Twelve survivors arrived at an Australian port recounting the sinking of a vessel torpedoed off New South Wales. The wireless operator stayed at his post to send distress calls as the ship vanished within minutes. Twenty five crew members afloat were believed to be rescued. the master Captain Hetter sley and several officers perished.
The article reports the death of Reinhard Heydrich the Nazi Protector of Bohemia killed by Czech patriots. It notes his fatal wounding and characterizes his death as a fitting fate for a war crimes figure.
A Sunday schnapper trip ended with three men rescued after their 30ft cabin launch Arcadia wrecked on Tuncurry bar. Reg Yeark Arthur Chapman and A E Svendsen escaped, while 17 year old Dallis Bulmer aided the rescue with surf club members bringing Svendsen to shore. Dr H P Elliott treated Svendsen before Manning Ambulance transported him to hospital.
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