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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
2
A garbled excerpt reflects a community meeting discussing local development, public works, and political figures. It references Cowra railway enrollment, road and street improvements, and concerns about funding and administration, with mentions of named locals and a hospital context.
The document records Wingham Show Society proceedings with notes on show preparations, statutory declarations, accounts, showground arrangements, and committee nominations. It mentions secretary duties, money subscriptions, guarantees, and decisions on prize money, travel expenses, and insurance for events at the Showground.
Fragmented OCR records a Mooral Creek school event with names such as Yarnold Richards Ke Bord and Ham. lists participants in races and throws, including individuals like Mente AL and Pars Boyes Ak. The text is garbled but suggests a local sports day with various races and athletic activities.
A day crowd watched Wing ham and Cedar Party battle in a tense football match. Cedar Party dominated much of the second half but Wingham's defense and timely attacks secured a narrow win for the Cedar Party at the ground.
A woman accuses a man in New York of deceit and financial loss related to a private messdance matter. The case involves claims of forged or misused funds, with references to a $X sum and a demand for hundreds of pounds, as the Unsure witnesses and court figures weigh the evidence.
An obituary style notice details a birthday celebration and wedding acknowledgement for Miss Mary Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Williams of Waushops Tun Tunel area. The event featured music, dancing, a cake, and tributes from many locals, with invitations extended to relatives and notable townspeople.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a meeting between Gloucester and First of Tare Glowewater and a race or event involving Wingham Glewcaster Beene Grade Tesma. Mentions Cadet Party, Wrensoe at Ut oreo saline, and a planned date near Saturday June 1.
Local notes describe hospital care for a patient in Private Hospital Wingham with injuries and repairs. Mentioned are residents Miss Nettle Behnatme and Mrs Walter Vivinis arriving, plus reports on legal exams, a death in Melbourne and a convalescence path. The piece also covers army appointments, births, and town affairs with scattered names and places.
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