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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
3
A fragmented reminiscence recounts the late Joseph Davis and a bygone era around Winghimm Chareniéle and Manly River regions. The text notes interviews and local figures, including names like Wynter, Wroxham, and Chad, with scattered memories of early settlers, timber work, and travel between Cheri and Chat- Dom.
Fragmented account recounts early Campbell and related figures in Cundietown circa 1438 with names such as John Craker Charton Orbe James Arkinaon and Captain Suwa Te. The text suggests a migration to Muvga Cronk and mentions planning sections of the Campbell family past Mariohyn and Sydney links, but many words are garbled.
The death occurred on Saturday night at Armidale of Mrs Moucatt wife of Mr Fred Mowatt of that district. The deceased left a husband and family and the funeral was held at Armidale on Monday.
The obituary notes the birth and death events surrounding Joseph Davie and Joseph Dayn, detailing ancestry from Mr and Mrs John Day, a move from Chatham to Tivinaryagie Tadand, property purchases at Lansdowne, a shop at Rotwan’s locale, and final settlement at the Chatham homestead. It mentions Davie’s marriage to Miss Mecay Newby and his long life ending after 24 years described, with references to locations and kin in a concise memorial record.
A draughty June Monday match at Wingham ark saw Wing ham edge Lower Manning 18 to 12 in a keenly contested rugby game. Mendel and McDermid stood out in defense while Gilmore and Towers impressed in kicking as Wingham led from the half with several tries credited to Wing ham amid injuries and tight tackling.
An interview recounts life in the early days with reflections on health, religion, and hardship. The speaker, elderly and frail, recalls a long era of farming, community ties, and devotion at Chatham and Wing ham, noting a life of resilience despite illness and limited reading.
An insurance notice informs the public that Manning Rales Oy and Asctivisers Wangham operate as agents for Mercantia with Buster entrusted to their care. Manager 0. MILL at Wingham department handles inquiries. Contact details include phone and local address and a list of goods such as Reckitt's Bureau items.
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