Local news snippet from Macleay region highlights community events
A local resident battles cancer while coastal life persists with beach scenes near Allen's Jetty. The piece notes housing shortages and a forthcoming planning discussion in Casino and Wingham, mentions weddings in Cranite Hills and Needhs, a farewell to Sergeant Capp at Maclean Bowling Club, and reflections on historical Free Trade versus Protection in Lower Portland. It also records the death of Robert James Stuart Roberton, MILA, and profiles water police and rowing clubs amid regional activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Capp
Maclean
Cantra
Craton
Martyn
Sergeant Capp
Tynedale
Windsor
Rachmond Gaselle
Lower Portland
Whity
Bartle Turnbull
Wituama Jones
Failure to Vote Referendum Notice Clarified
A garbled notice explains that failure to vote may require penalties under the referendum. It states forms were returned to the recorder and references Connor Agriculture Byne. A fine is provided for not voting, with missing address details.
Monash the War Winner in German War History
The article credits Sir John Monash as the conqueror of German defenses at Peronne, with a 19 mile breach described as decisive in WWI. It notes German leaders and historians marking August as a turning point, amid lines near Mindenburg and Ludendorff memoranda. Monash is praised as the author of Germany's "Black Day" in retrospective accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maman
Mindenburg
Ludendorff
Reichal
Germany
Jobo
Peronne
John Monash
Melbourne
Australia faces postwar debt and recovery drive
Franke A. Russell surveys Australia’s wartime fiscal legacy. A national bill of billions looms, with 2100 debt per person, high production of wheat and wool, and bold hopes to avert default. The piece notes taxation, export strength, and the looming London payments as the country navigates an era of shock and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franke A. Russell
Medcouroe “Sierai
Australia
United States
London
Seana Ntti
Bandra
Guy
Eden
End of the Trail The Pilgrim’s Final Journey
Fragmentary verse hints at a journey toward the West and death. It speaks of brothers traveling together seeking mercy and aid for a pilgrim. The speaker vows to carry on with compassion until the end of the trail.
Wingham Axemen's Championship at Richmond Meet
A fragmented report from Richmond describes the Axemen’s Association event with participants including Abbott, R. L, Karnak Flat and Archie Crom. The program featured standing block, underhand, and cross-cut competitions with Walla Green and Ned Higginson among notable entrants. Croll and Wilson won the fal time event in 21 18 seconds, while the overall meet highlighted Australia’s top axemen and local figures in a high stakes display of skill and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Crom
Richmond
Dra
Fen
Toll
Chungoy
Wungwan
Wort
O'Keaffe
Ube Imperial Hotel
Way
Axemen
T. Pettitt
Seward
Thare
C. Croain
Bigbop
A. Richardson
N. Bascher
T. Blah Fat J. Fur
Walla
Lea Appo Istion
Haw
Manny Macarthy
Boot
Ras
Sydney
Gore
Axenign
Ned Higgton
Austra
Thora
Tlig H. Langford
A. Rodguin
Croll
Witoon
Cat
Wilson
Int
W. Green
N. Higgins
A. Langtond
A. Nae
John Wilson
Bungwaht
Croll Tlere
Alex, Croll
Byrnney
Fuoues Croll
Archie
Ater
Bill Hingers
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Sers
J. H. Maoind
Ander Noo
Queensland
Walsh Weisted
Wes
Allen
Ten Sagres
South Coast
PS -A Sars
Hove St
Femand
Mont A
Sundial
Yan
Larwood
Becante
Winghalm
Queensload
Jamon Thompe
Twerty
Cranite Hills
Warwick
Wan Phyllis ‘Thompson
Robert Porter
Bria Tare
Macleay
Thompson
Bligx Thurgood
West Kempary High
Yolsey
Teachers’ College
University
Cotten
Br. Voley
Vausey
St. George's Hostal Kempsy
Wingham
Robert James Stuart Roberton
Mila
Stanmore
Camperdown
Balmain
Une Sents
Jordan
Snd Ulaide
Harbor Bridge
Bie
Arma
Burney Police Rowing Club
Monash
Amony
USA
Wise
Uae
X.U.S
Os, W
S.W
Mellick
Isabella Street
U.mla, & H. Association
Committe
Abbott
Barry, Wingham
Abbott, R. L
Karnak Flat
Bird
John T, Wingham
Bird, Cyril L
Killayarcs
Brown, George
Whervol
Butterworth
Toameron
Alecarte
Cameron, John H., Mount, George
Campbell, A. A
Campling, Dr. 0. R
Cross, C. W. Wingham
Cox, Muart L, Kimbriki
Dowein, Edward N, Karak Pat
Easton, William
Anton, W. Rex, Wingham
Wstell
Joseph
Strathoedur
Flemming
Herbert
Bungay
Gardiner, Blephen W
Comboyne
Hol, William, Winghas
Bulga
Glerron, Leo J, Wingham
Gollan, ‘Thomas W, Wingham
Herices
Jamey
Dingo Creek
Johnston, Dougise W
Jonneton, Mew J, Adilea
Kane, Joseph, Wingham
Lyon, Heil J, Wingham
Lyon, Roy H
Belbors
LATIMORE, Jota T_ Burrell Creek
Mantin
Cyril H. Burrell Creek
Moore, Alex
Muldoon
Williams
Dolly
Munray
Alec ML
Killaworvs
Parker, George A, Wingham
Platt, Reg
Riqwardaon, Joseph
Memmons, Mik, Wingham
Karwat
Merville, Willings, Ashlin
Nowling
Lesie
Kareab
Wallace
William
Pamelay, Wiliam J, Wherrol Platt
Waddell
Doping A
Whayhamn
Membar
Allel
Jim Wcrutineers
Jane
Wester
Sere
Church Services
Church OF England
U Trinity Dunday
Klas
Taree
Upper Lansdowne
Comsayte
Wednewday
Marive
Wherrot Wat
Winehia
Pam
W. Harrison
WRS Presbyterian Church OF Australia
Vane
Wingham Run
Woodolde
Carson
Bembopes Coe
Rumen
Chmurt. Ime
Wingham 11 Fm
Redman
Mundy
Yeuhan
Jin
Unday
Tarwer Rarwanna Uemau
Craven Creek
Upper Barrinaton
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