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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
1
A desultory report describes the Bulahdelah Taree road project with unclear timings and disputed progress. Residents expect a new alignment though the text is garbled, noting work near Mullahdelah three miles up Nablae edge and anticipated travel impacts from Sydney.
A rainy evening did not deter a Methodist Church fundraiser concert at Burrell Creek. Local performers Cyril Marin, Marie Johnson, Kumbeidt, and Hina Ni Furey entertained as the audience filled the venue, with Cross Newon and Rev. KW Hy guiding the program and providing musical sketches.
Government Medical Officer Dr Stokes reported seeing a body in the river on May 17 at Connell Wharf. Witness Margant Harris described finding a partially submerged body tied near Thames Province Townsench, with clothing and a list. The record notes the deceased’s identity and the suspected date of death as May 17.
The coroner reported that Thomas Fraser Brownlea died by asphyxia from drowning after being found in the river near the wharf. Witnesses described a late night scene with a laborer named Joh Hyay and the missing man’s disappearance on May 17, with no marks of violence observed on the body.
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A fragmented account notes a singles championship with Demory delivering a strong 22 to 0 run against Ponts and Murray defeating Boyer 1 to 12 in a walk. It mentions a white feast on Creek Day the 26th and erosion fears, with adults and children in attendance and various names such as Mr Verel Npsnundly Maware KV and Geo. Brown appearing amid unclear chatter about events and weather.
A fragmented note suggests a marshes watch on Lane 47 near Recomh and Tart. The garbled text mentions Mery cart and omeuramr yore, indicating a possible local feature or event, but details are unclear.
The Taree and District Patriotic and War Fund reports multiple branch formations and officer elections. Attendance exceeded 100 at a Wed night meeting with plans for further visits and upcoming events across branches, aiming to strengthen union and support among workers and volunteers.
A fragmented account recalls the Moorland orange tree once famed as the world’s greatest orange producer. The story traces its origin with Granny Creeiingbaas and connections to the early citrus boom, noting the tree’s immense barrel-like trunk and vast crown. It discusses the tree’s decline, its probable Joppa origin, and Moorland’s shift from orange to other crops, with local families, land parcels, and a legacy of citrus production in the district.
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