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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1926
Page
4
A scanned Wingham Chronicle summary reports Manning River area notices including memorials, cremation updates, and local incidents. It references Archibald Muctar, By car Fame, and memorials at Hampton and Ballarat, with brief mentions of the Grafton Cup programme and local church events.
A garbled OCR fragment describes chaotic events with names and actions but lacks coherent facts or a clear report. Readable elements mention people like Carey Leow and Charieg Lewin, with references to a chain, a wallet, and a coast area, but no definite narrative, dates, or outcomes.
A jumble of local notices references river gravel work near Winginu, tenders for loading equipment, a sale at Fire Patrick's News Agency Wingdom, and plans for a June 1 event at Madnead Mercery. Mentions Woodburs championship report, various names, dates, and places in a haphazard regional listing.
The obituary notes the death of W H Louis known as Hawkeye, a longtime resident with a life spanning from Dublin to Australia. It recounts his travels, marriages, and family, including children Mary, Fred, Sydney, Charlie, and William. It mentions his time in Coopernook and Melbourne and hints at the circumstances surrounding his later years and death on Lune 8 Me.
A genealogical notice outlines the death of Margaret Donkin of Camden and details her estate and family. It names her husband John Donkin and several relatives including children and in laws, tracing residence at Port Macey, Camden, and nearby locations while noting a forthcoming birthday and the distribution of provisions. The obituary emphasizes familial ties and property movements surrounding the Donkin family relics.
The Wingham School of Arts advocates growth for the town’s cultural life, urging residents to support a strengthened arts program. Leaders urge public backing, a local chamber of commerce, and coordinated efforts with regional councils to build facilities, expand membership, and promote lasting educational and social benefits.
Fragmented report outlines funeral arrangements for Mrs Noble of Hullingen and details on church events and parish circle in Port Macquarie district. Includes dates, locations, speakers and local officials referenced in community notices and obituary notes from Wingham area.
A chaotic night report details a drowning near Dinu Crank Lane and a near-miss at Holl aorone bridge. Rescue teams and medical staff responded as Thorby’s drowning incident prompted quick action from bystanders and authorities.
A New Zealand resident Healey of Wanganui long revered by family and local community. The funeral drew many relatives and mourners with a large turnout offering spiritual support and traditional rites in line with expected customs.
A railway wreck near Urtnbany Tr our last night left five people dead Miley Dalsel of Toowoomba Mr White of Juawrxland and Nurwe Bennett of ah dey. More than thirty were injured as survivors struggled to escape the wreckage. The scene showed battered carriages and timber scattered across the tracks, with hospitals overwhelmed by casualties and authorities racing to answer the emergency.
The readable fragments reference WG MARLEW and a baby related notice with prices and items. Details are unclear, but mentions babies, tokens, prices like 7/10, 13, and references to names or terms such as Ma sperte hay.
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