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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
4
A fragment from a larger discussion on democracy and education. It argues that social and intellectual development depend on a well supplied library for poorer children and on a public culture that fosters informed voters. The text critiques neglect of patrimony and advocates library access as vital to national progress.
A fragmented report from a local council meeting discusses a planned reevaluation of the road between Wingham and Taree. Councillors warn the project could affect traffic patterns and require shared funding, while residents urge careful consideration of town and district routes and impacts on services and costs.
The readable bits show stray phrases about a councilor, weather, ages, and weapons. The text mentions Opden Ceska tag and a Walter-like figure, but specifics and context are unclear. Reads as damaged archival scribble from a municipal page with multiple incomplete phrases.
Fragmented report covers local figures and events from Wauchope including names such as Mr and Mrs Jot Bate and Mr. AJ Montgomary. Mentions Shire Council meeting absences, bank staff promotion, a drowning incident at Torte Wad, and a burglary at Arutianop DAM Cathedral.
Report of a Wingham meeting forming a local A J C Race Club under Aldermen C A Worthing and A A Wel. Key actions include election of officers, committee appointments, and approval to establish the club headquarters at Wingham. Also notes on applications to Northern River Racing Association and removal of disqualifications for prior meetings.
Local dispatches report a mix of hospital notes, social events, and community notices from Wingham and nearby districts. Mentions include Wingtam, Sydney connections, hotel guests, and various residents in Beak and Gowanda areas, with hospital admissions and a fatality.
A dense, garbled news in brief item mixes advertisements with notices about licensing, elections, and rebuilding. It mentions Mr NL Ateioo Kilinbakth and a court case in Extownesoriienden, plus changes to premises during a rebuilding program. The piece covers fines for neglect and references to sale parties, with names like Mr PR Bird and DiAnkee Mears and mentions parliamentary strength and licensing shifts in an Australian locale.
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Local bowling note outlines plans involving Wingham figures Beasley Pere and Barthany. The item mentions preference shifts toward a west event in Taree with modes and defis cited.
Auction notice in Raymond Terrace advertises public sale of the Meredith property. Sale set for Tuesday the 20th at 1 30 pm at J Pairight West Maitland. Auctioneers KUKI & Co Raymanet Torrine coordinate the sale for Dy Meredith.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a political meeting or debate with mentions of ministers, local government, slogans, and possible remarks about power and political actions. The readable portions reference a discussion on subjects and couple of warnings, with unclear speakers and outcomes.
Local sports notes recount Smale Me and other figures as they prepare for a Manning to play George at Taree Monday. Players Quintiyan Chow, Jonson Graves and McBiending lead Manning’s lineup while Ipswich hopes for a late push as Wingham seeks a strong home send off.
Listed are upcoming events with numerous names, dates, and venues. The notice emphasizes post entries and promoter notes for a summer gathering at the showground, including a gala ball with an orchestra and promised supper, plus annual church and community roles and the treasurer’s arrangements.
Atta and parting note describe a concurrent handicap event with multiple entrants including A. Taran Weber Unicom W Chapman Mall Murray and others. The fragment mentions contestants such as E Kevin C Gleeson M MisCormack Exmon and Rhettan and notes scores or weights listed beside several names.
In the Upper Manning Lawn Tennis Association draw, contestants include Mrpley with Bertin, Wh Monee A Stewart, own Boy Metcuthyn, and Witehard Town, indicating entries for the second competition draw.
Fragmented OCR notes from Wingham stock sale list numerous cattle entries with prices in pounds shillings and pence. Names such as Penanso Gaston Polhowing and Lyon Meiners appear among lots, with prices like 7 0 to 10 0 and various animal types implied.
Fragmentary OCR listing cattle entries and prices from a local market fair. Mentions various names and figures such as cows and bulls with prices including terms like medium supply and notable buyers. Details are incomplete and only readable elements are summarized.
The Wingham sale list shows multiple consignments including dairy and beef cattle with varied weights and prices. Names such as Terry, Love, Chapman, and Theiler appear among lots, with prices ranging around several pounds per head and numerous cattle descriptions noted throughout.
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