Wingham Chronicle June 11 1943 brief items
A fragment from the Wingham Chronicle dated Friday June 11 1943 summarizes local briefs and notices. Details are partial and unreadable in the supplied OCR but indicate typical small town items.
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1943
Page
2
A fragment from the Wingham Chronicle dated Friday June 11 1943 summarizes local briefs and notices. Details are partial and unreadable in the supplied OCR but indicate typical small town items.
A fragmented report discusses price fixers, politicians, and unions as it traces debates over subsidies and policy. It mentions PFU leadership, Professor Copland, and figures like Morris Hughes, with calls for unity across parties to combat economic pressure and defend workers.
A late 19th century style discussion on wage scales and working hours in Australia surfaces with references to the Commonwealth at Australia, labor standards, and a proposed minimum wage for men and women over 21. Notable figures include Professor opiate Drom, Judge Really, and industry advocates from Hinun and Bowthorme Butler Factory. The text outlines weekly hours, overtime, annual leave, and policy backing for a national award affecting farm labor, manufacturing, and related industries.
A scattered list of ads and notices mentions a Tan frier Stre event, ambulance and union ads, Gilson sales, Cypae Soett Thursday sale, Mr RV Burke and Candie Fist, RV McCullagh produce items, a Ports Carnival, a July 4 dance, and organizers Mr TC Blane H J Sealing Read.
A quiet wedding took place at Adalchew's Church in England with Rev Critien Coan officiating. The bride Mandaerehir Witcher, of Ding Street Wingham, married Rotman William tamoond nan, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. P Wood of Bia irvet. The ceremony featured a white Chandi Weer gown and hand-embroidered veil, with guests including family members and well-wishers. A reception followed with a modest banquet for attendees.
The clipping recounts a noisy period with ships and boats in turmoil near New England ports. It mentions a town meeting about safety and a March funeral for a local notable, Paddy Burke, known as a breeder and horseman. It notes damages from a nighttime marine attack and lists mourners and church figures tied to Newquaitle.
Personal notices from Wirsaguriay to Taree recount residents, promotions, births, weddings, and illnesses. Names include Jink Latimore, K Donkin, V P Pridls, Nurse Jean Worrall, Pastor J W Brookes, Rev W de Witt Balty, and many others with ties to Comboyne, Wingham, Taree, and Dubbo.
News notes that soldiers Lansdun, Qreemway, Jentina, Wilson and others are listed with service details. RAM lb spending with parents Mr and Mrs, and Tom, formerly a clerk at the Rural Bank in Tare, are mentioned in the same notice.
A garbled notice records the retirement of Miss Charlotte Nash. The readable portions mention farewell sentiments from friends, a token or card of thanks, and a hopeful message for happiness and good wishes from acquaintances at the time of her departure.
London reports Allied air forces continue heavy strikes on Pantelleria and Lamps, as Rome Radio acknowledges the island could be battered to exhaustion by extreme violence of the assault.
Australian Prime Minister Curtin announced after a Sydney talk with General MacArthur that a new stage of limited and major offensives was underway in the Pacific. He expressed optimism the enemy could not invade Australia and that pressure would be redirected onto Japan, reinforcing resolve at home.
London reports that Allied forces captured 291000 German and Italian prisoners in Tunisia. Churchill estimates about 50000 enemy killed, bringing the total impact of the Tunisian campaign to roughly 341000 casualties and prisoners.
Old-time dance event at St Matthew's in Wingham featured a lively crowd, with Mr Alber Williams providing music and Mrs Wiecharas Banul assisting. The hall hosted dances, supper, and a lighthearted night of socializing as members recall past traditions and celebrate community.
Readable text shows St Matthew's Wingham planning a weekend service schedule led by Rev. We Grist Cochrane. A special church service with Holy Communion is noted for Whit Sunday and extra parish activities and usher roles are mentioned.
Peeps Into The Past recalls early Mudgee District life with scattered memories of villagers, hotels, and a deadly murder case. The account centers on Zaglahana Musma and a hotel murder linked to a family, with other local figures named and places in the area cited as context.
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