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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1944
Page
2
A garbled local notice from Wingham Rural School outlines upcoming examinations and reflections on past efforts led by Mr D Crowle. Officials discuss building works, parental and citizen involvement, and the need to preserve safety and order amid funding and maintenance challenges.
Fragmentary news brief mentions notices for a mule sale and local events in Winkhat with names such as Lester Plumer and George Str. It references addresses and dates like Thursday and the 16th, notes about a meeting and a pallbearer, and hints at a public sale or arrangement involving Mr White and Syanr.
The passage honors Thelma Garland for passing an exam and lists mourners and survivors including Mr and Mrs Garland, Mrs Bear, and Mrs Srey. It notes a funeral service in Windham area, mentions connections to local families and a long-time craftsman, and references a recent death linked to Mr Dunes Mack, with tributes from neighbors and friends.
Fragmented text describes a soldier’s family life and home front events. Mentions a 37 year old widow and Mantox area, arrival of someone from a committee, hospital care, and a date in March. Details are incomplete, but the piece ties military matters to civilian life during wartime.
A disorderly inquest at Wingham explored the death of Victoria Bmoothes and others after a boating accident on the River Salton District. Witnesses described a storm driven incident causing fatal brain injuries and described the scene near West Bulinga with damaged walls, rolled boats, and men working to recover bodies. The coroner noted the accident occurred on the 24th of May 148 and linked it to a storm and lifting gear failure.
Fragmentary report from Wingham Bowling Club listing players Dunand Maier Linton Abbott and others with scores around 20 to 30. Text is garbled with names like Beli Perelta Badhran Gilwon Grant and mentions of Winehameres Bavarday. No clear outcomes or match structure can be determined from the readable lines.
In Gloucester the allocation of preferences gives a lead to candidate Young by 124 votes while further ballots remain to be counted. The contest hinges on exhausted ballots and transfers from lower ranked candidates as results continue to evolve.
A long fragment mentions the Burrell Creek area, Lords and local people attending meetings, commemorations, and notes about families and residents. It references private kin, the Mudkee area, and various local figures connected to Wingham, Cooke Bynes, and The Northern Champion. The tone mirrors a small-town column with social notices and reminiscences.
Obituary notes the death of Archibald Muir Biack at Wingham near Weirghaen on Sunday morning in 1944. He is described as a former resident of Wiruanain, married to Margaret McKinnon of Newtown, with children Duncan, John and a daughter. He worked on the concrete footpath in Wingham for the Wingham Municipal Council and was a Royal Prince Alfred Lodge member in Brisbane. The funeral took place at the Presbyterian Church in Wingham with cremation at Barenteld.
A local obituary details the death of Cecil Albert Henry Worthing of Leabell Blimpt Winxham after a sudden illness. It notes his son Albert and his late father, his long residence in Wingham, and mentions arrangements and individuals involved in the wake and funeral rites.
The town of Worthing is remembered as a hardworking, honest man and former mayor Albert Worthing. A large turnout at St Andrews Church and Wingham General Cemetery paid tribute to his decades of service to the town. Dignitaries from Taree and nearby districts attended, with praise for his leadership, community work, and trusted character.
Fragmentary brief notes mention a 1K second-hast motor for a new project and a planned event on Saturday. Names and locations are garbled, but references to running ferries and a director suggest transport updates and invitations.
At Wingham, Tattertall clinched five winning mounts in a lively program. Notable results included Grand Land and Orby sharing top honors in the Novice and Open events, with Crowds and bookmakers reporting a bustling day. Officials, including Mr. T. WW Gotan and Mr. HE Sallit, oversaw a smoothly run meet despite a few weathered entries.
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