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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1916
Page
2
The statement from the Board Under Secretary notes BA Price MLA nn Dae as part of the early acceptance process for a school project. It mentions honoring the cost of a purchase and that a tender will be called for the work.
A muddled note describes Mr I A Price MLA replying to an April inquiry about a conveiation and an offered £50 sum to Manning Shire Council. The document mentions a district works officer and a staged embargo, with J Davis Director General noted as having pressed the offer.
The report outlines a heated NSW political scene with factional shifts around candidates McGirr and King O Malley, debates on federal Parliament sessions, and ongoing Labour selection battles. It notes large borrowing figures, the Upper Chamber question, and tensions affecting Canoblah and Coonamble campaigns.
At Bates races the same jockey rode all winners with High Peak winning a walking-over race. Miei took the second from Bol Bid and Vent won the third from Hopwood. High Peak again walked over in a Pourih race while Vent claimed the Alth race over Bold Bid and Peak. The meeting featured Billy McNabb, the Newcastly middleweight, preparing for Las or Brisbane bouts and a bout against Sol Jones on June 14. Kempsey Races list several events and entrants including Miss Vengus and Malplaque with Aveta and Valcar noted in early results.
Mr John McMeill of the Government on Board of Water died at his parent avenue Hurstville on Sunday. He represented Pyrmont in the Assembly for many years and did not contest the last general election. He was appointed to his position by the present Government.
Auction notices list sales at Camden Haven and Waukivery during the week. Items include dairy cattle and farming implements from Mr A Philippa as he leaves the district. Another sale at the farm near the beach on Wednesday starts at 1 o clock with luncheon provided.
A Sunday morning service at the Presbyterian Church gathered worshippers from many Protestant sects. Rev Lucas recounted Gallipoli wounds and preached about closing hotels and drink traffic. He praised Allied soldiers, urged support for a 6 pm closing, and urged believers to influence others, urging families to attend Thursday meeting.
Local items from Manning and Wingham region recounts: Mr W Hayward's Sunday landing. Redpaths move near Katabyndy. families receive letters from soldiers including Private Merv Machin en route to England. Tributes to Rev Dr Stretch and elderly residents. Sir Ernest Shackleton's rescue tale. railway service talks and local political hopes for Shire Council, plus wartime letters from Killabakh and Jack Smith in France.
A letter urges district electors to vote for Good over Evil at next Saturday’s ballot. It condemns liquor as harmful, condemns late hours denying life’s necessities, and calls voters to record their votes to end the drink curse amid national calamity.
A travel writer notes wide support for 6 oclock fight beyond the N. B. A. Alliance. He lists many names from business, labor, education, and medicine tied to a national, patriotic push for 6 oclock, including Heydon, Braddon, Winchcombe, Brooks, Atkinson, Franks, and Mackay among others, plus labor and women’s groups.
Local notes reflect tension over governance as Oxley Talend farm sale and public works debate loom. Reports of poultry experiments, wild dog incursions near Hedbank, fox activity, and timber conservation call for cautious leadership. Mentions Pampoolah school, J. F. Small, Victor Murray, and community figures.
A damaged but readable account describes the consecration of St Mark's Church in Tamts Iy and a Bishop's visit to St John’s Taree. The ceremony featured a choir, prayers, and an Evensong, followed by a concert to raise church funds. Bishop Slande-Wiggles delivered an address recalling native church dedications in Sew Guinea and urged moral guidance for the local community.
A trusted Comboyne resident reports Mr George Cook’s dairy herd of 35 cows sent a £65 cheque for April. He recalls starting dairying with three cows for one month for 27 11s 44d and butter at 1s 0d per pound. Informant is Mr G Brown, a director of the Comboyne Butter Factory.
A drought weary Richmond farmer with five acres of rich river flat discovered nut grass thrived under dry conditions. He fed pigs in the paddock, cutting two furrows to expose the roots. Pigs attacked the nuts, removed them, and within days the herd remained healthy, with forage saved and ready to finish in three weeks.
Eva Potts praises Manning River District's growth since dairying rose in prominence about 20 years ago. The piece notes the North Coast Railway opening in 1913, defining Upper and Lower Manning, with Taree and Wingham as key centers. Dominant industries include cattle raising and dairying, with three large butter factories and substantial monthly output. The district exports butter, cheese, honey, fruit, vegetables, eggs, and cattle, and hosts visitors to the Manning River. The piece also highlights war efforts with most available men serving and significant charitable support.
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