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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1942
Page
3
Messrs Winchcombe Carson Ltd report supplies of pigs at Tuesday's Sydney sales were 2 000. Backfatters were unchanged. Porkers and baconers held firm values. Prices included backfatters extra prime and heavy to 1808 per head good to 115s. baconers 140 to 160 Ib, 8 to 10 40s. 120 Ib to 140 Ib Adz to 6s 0d. 100 Ib to 120 Ib 668 to 80s. porkers 70 Ib to 90 Ib 53s to 61s. 50 Ib to 70 Ib 428 to 538. 30 Ib to 50 Ib df s to 42s.
A humorous Bulga Plateau tale recounts E Cooper and friends investigating a horn toot near older homes. They traced the sound to a shed where an old hen perched on a truck horn repeatedly sat and stood, creating the mystery and commotion of the night.
The piece explains the lay-by instalment approach adopted by the Curtin Government for the Second Liberty Loan. It outlines how the plan broadens participation by all economic groups, citing the first loan’s over-subscription and new 10 percent deposit with nine monthly payments to complete a 19 pound bond investment.
A quiet May wedding in Canberr a united Valerie Lewis of Canberra and Lieut J A Wright of Tuncurry. Archdeacon Robinson officiated at St Johns Church with Misses Marie Robinson and Frances Russell as bridesmaids. The couple were hosted at the Rectory by Mrs Robinson and friends.
Freda Ena Kennewell and Robert William Flemming were married at Moorland Union Church with Elder A A Gunning officiating. The ceremony featured a Bridal March recital by Mrs A Bignell and a solo during the signing of the register. The reception followed at the bride’s home with about forty families in attendance. The couple will live at Rosa Glen.
The article urges all sections of the community to support the Second Liberty Loan of 35 million pounds, arguing investment acts as insurance against national calamity and will be vital for victory. It stresses shared sacrifice across income levels and calls for prompt action to fund the war effort.
The piece argues continuing advertising sustains customer interest and goodwill. It warns that stopping ads weakens a store’s presence, inviting rivals to gain advantage as market conditions improve, making newspaper advertising a key survival tool.
Joyce Phillips and Ernest Wynter wed at St Joho's Church Taree with Rev Walter Latham officiating The bride wearing white satin and lace with a long train carried tuber roses and frangipanni The bridal party wore pink and blue gowns and carried bouquets as guests joined the reception at the bride’s home.
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