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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
2
A town committee discusses fund raising and movements for a civilian effort. Officials plan local drives, allocate money, and appoint canvassers for support, with talks on racing events boxing and turkey drives to fund the cause. Several motions pass to organize planned meetings and responsibilities.
Winencombs Caress Ltd reports porkers trend higher with heavy porters advanced and lighter porkers steady. Prices listed for various weights show baconers at 190 lb to 140 lb ranges, with figures around 116 to 1300 total for the lot.
A fragmented notice from Lamba District A and H Association outlines committee work and plans. It mentions Wattamia DNA and BE Aswan in unclear, partially legible phrases. The readable text emphasizes organizational duties and upcoming actions by the group.
Advertise dances and social events with large gain and small cost. The Chronicle offers notices to reach households, promising broad reach and effective promotion for your social gatherings.
A garbled excerpt describes a public scene with a station confrontation. The dialogue includes a manager and bystanders reacting to trouble on a train platform. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR errors, but tension and confusion amid locals and officials emerge.
A historic Brisbane style call urges factory workers and management to back the war effort with full bellies and steady production. Leaders emphasize Australian meat dairy and bread for the troops, urging unity, discipline, and practical support to win.
Regional dairy societies and co operatives including Manning River, Macleay River, Bega, and Wingham, with notes on creamery divisions and grading. Mentions include Wyandotte Cup, cheese trading, and cream grading practices across several co op brands and locations.
A garbled report outlines a hospital contribution scheme connected to Kenorom and Walker Street, noting proposed leadership by Mr FD and a council nomination. It mentions headquarters at Keonifory, a lengthy-term plan, and local figures like Me Walker, with unclear figures and dates but references a 40 year span and a court involvement.
A fragmentary report recalls a dinner for Mr J Lipscombe during Min departure eve, with remarks by Dr J A Carlton and other dignitaries. It mentions Wallaronda, Dungog, and Comboyne roads and hints at a bridge project and anticipated arrival of Lipscombe’s party.
Abe Chairman of He Gration tells the public that hospitals face pressure to collect weekly payments from private and intermediate patients. He emphasizes that staff are not informed about the specifics or forms required and urges transparency in the payment process.
The discussion centers on whether the Supreme Court or Police Magistrates should hear a matter under the Liquor Act. Mr Jenkins, the only honorary magistrate at Gosford, faced questions about his qualifications as authorities debated jurisdiction and prior opinions. The matter was adjourned as the Supreme Court must decide.
A report on attendance at the Protestant Hall with District Master Beal and Deputy District Master Beal in attendance. Wingham Lodge presided by Ryan P.O. and others, noting a strong turnout and praise for Bro. Beal and Wing Har. The district extends from Gloucester to Kempsey, with competition for the Levey Witmal Unitd and remarks on past officers and future hopes for lodges.
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