14 Jun 1938
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1938
Page
1
The article notes several winners and commendations at a poultry show, including unnamed Welichope tanders and a Belt referenced figure, with praise for pullet quality and related exhibits. It highlights judges’ commendations and mentions families or individuals connected to poultry entries in a period newspaper voice.
A chaotic film note describes Crash Donovan and Jack Holt in a thrilling showing. It mentions a comedy with Joanie Mae Bonen and Ke tauren up Hea, with Henry King representing London viewers.
A wedding took place Saturday at Blethodixt Church in Harlats tark between Miss Margaret O'Connor and Rev. Leslie J. Saniel. The bride, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs A P O'Connor, wore a gown of lace and tulle with a full veil, and carried a bouquet. The ceremony featured old world touches and was witnessed by family and friends as plans for future life together were set.
Fragmentary note recalls Henry Lawson a celebrated Bush Poet and writer. It mentions a memorial in Lawson Park Grenfell to be unveiled with improvements and a June commemoration. Reference to Mudgee and Mildura places and lines about soldier birds evokes Lawson’s local legacy and ties to Australian towns.
The readable lines show scattered tennis results and player names such as Yarrington, Metarthy, McFarlane, Gideon, and Stewart, with references to Wing and Ball. The text is fragmented but indicates multiple match outcomes and standings from a June event, noting wins, losses, and partial scores amid garbled OCR.
The Candle Town and Wingham teams clashed at Wingham with Carley Bruton Birrell among winners in mixed doubles. Birrell praised as best lady, while Bruton and Busor delivered strong defense in a tight final. Other results show Lantz, Woodward, Longworth and Read competing in near evenly matched sets.
Fragmentary report notes Messe Dangar Gedye Malloch Lad provided advice for a competition titled Lista Work Advertise ment. Mentions NaLW Rectiat Of and Zeta Burgess. unclear details. Ends with references to England and a war context.
A garbled inspection note from Sydney mentions hearing aid services at 38 Caste Yengh Street. The text references price questions, service terms, and local providers with unclear names and details.
A collection of confusions and garbled phrases recounts a royal birthday honors list. It notes individuals connected to shipping, governance, and public service, including a figure becoming KBE and mentions various names and places distorted by OCR.
The obituary notes Katherine Evenden of Metimen died at age 64 on a recent date. She was the widow of a Me Fuew Teatwre vend o and daughter of Ni Nutsiy wi Mey oman Thad. Survived by Sylvester Gerald Evenden, Percy Meveym Even Jey, HYuwewey, Robert Wit ane venden, and others. The family mourns her loss with funeral arrangements pending.
Mr Joseph Cork died in Sage Hospital Ate after illness suspected from borax. A brother of the deceased and other relatives were present on the Saturday before his death. Funeral arrangements and further details are not fully clear due to damaged text.
Obituary notes the death of Mr Isaac Davy aged 74 in Newpttal Kempney area. A son of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Davy of Waradon born at Buroks he married Miss Mary Avery of Mub berhiung Hunters River about 17 years ago. He farmed at Deadingale 58 years ago and supported the show society. Survived by widow and one daughter Mrs BM Parish of Dondingaions with brothers Mr William Davy of Port Macquarie and Mr J Gabriel of Manly and Mr Ramsey of Taylor's Arm. Brother of the deceased was Mr John Day of Tarve.
A concise notice records a feath occurrence at about a plock on Monday at the home of Mrs Esther Drury. Details remain limited in the damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mr Churiva Wis and public utilities with questions about land well being. A reference to a morning event at Hanes and a battery incident appears, but details are unclear and partially corrupted.
Wholemeal brown and malt options advertised with prompt country delivery. The fragment shows a phone number style contact "PHONE 10" and oblique misspellings. The readable text emphasizes timely handling of country orders and bakery products.
Mrs Ladd of Glenthorne weds at Glontharme with Major sH4dldn officiating. The ceremony blends family ties from Armidale to Taree amid tributes to the late Meas Ladd and a long list of bereaved relatives. Surviving kin include Linton Burky Adelaide and Sydney connections, with the service at Dasari Cemetery and a funeral fee noted.
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