Return of Henry F Brown prompts repatriation aid debate
The letter discusses Henry FSM Brown, a returned service member from Randwick and Wingham, wounded in the war, who faces health decline and unemployment. It describes efforts by the Repatriation Commission Australia to provide support, arguing for a pension and future care. It notes Brown’s case and requests from Macken for assistance, referencing the Manning River area and involvement of public officials.
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Cie
Carny
Ula Journal
Abel
Henry Preuerea
Ign Bureet Wingham
Browshaw
Randwick
Frank Brown
Crewn
Brown
Shrajenl
Beufich
Ne Brown
Henry Fsm
Mr Brown
Bareitt
Fang
Australia
Naga Bette
Hearst Bown
Omer
Manning River
Macken
Renry Fredrick Brown
Clrde Carey
Mackin Sy
Wingtonen
Reservition Commission
Homnry Preseicy Brown
The Right Note. The mionay Where It le Radoed!
An old Wellington fire and police meeting is described with strong objections to a policy. The narrative suggests financial and political influence on the town’s development, mentioning Mr Harry Taylor and a £3 payment, amid debates on industry and prosperity in New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ato
Wellington
Wovnean
Tabi
Wiley
Unibe
Woilinies
New Sein Wales
Treomand Ik
Ne Association
Tsa
Harry Taylor
South Wales
Mallway
Tourism rules debated in Manning district council
A disjointed report describes Manning District discussing tourist qualifications and local development. Witnesses mention Proepade and Ellenborough Fatie, with references to travel plans, scenery, and local transport, including Wingham and Port Macquary. The piece cites quotes about visitor access and district priorities for May activities.
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Lovetl
Cnet
Teale
Atutinn
Asl
Mar Haxold
Taree
Tadir
Ellenborough
Lovety
May Lavest
Maccary
Tuncay
Porter
Tees
Harriton
Bea
Emmy
Wingham
Wingham Bruch
Orange
Eland
Wingham Bowling Club Visit Recalled in Chaotic Report
A muddled OCR style account recalls a visit by Wingham Bowling Club members to a Kempury event. The text references cheering crowds, Mr Gable, and plans to extend hospitality, with mentions of lighting, repairs, and the community’s welcome, though many phrases are garbled.
Wingham letter and Argus heritage discussed in local notes
A long, fragmentary account recalls Wingham and Molong Argus figures, editors, and writers from past decades. It references Mr. Leary, Jupp Gardiner, and others, noting parliamentary shifts, local newspapers, and historical ties to The Molong Argus and related journals amid reminiscences of wartime and regional press culture.
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Jenn
Ignites
Memra
Wig
Dignam
Angus
Dewar
Molong Argus
Aye Shew
Moka
A. ‘Bamford
Wingham
Argus
Cir
Biome
Baker
Nome
Albert
Jupp) Gardiner
J. Aks
Gabelalay
B. Pinapatrick
Ihr
Iver
Worthumberland
Aylstee
Jupp Gardiner
Tom Brew
Catary
Cnly
Boca
Fenn Hartley
Whiuheim
Winease Chronicle
Wariley
Mars
Agr
Ardhur Stanford
Noos
Moma IV
Mar
Jarriter
G. V
Eenlig
Rom
Garnishee Bill Shows Unclear Legal Action In Brief Note
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a garnishee bill and related legal terms. Dense, unreadable text mentions base acetates and familial matters with scattered names. Readable facts are minimal. no clear outcome or dates emerge.
Fireworks in Earnest Defend King’s Mirthday Fight
fragmentary OCR describes a disorderly scene with youths, a combat involving Polley and Firecamn, and mentions defending a king’s event. references to bombs, knives, water, and anger toward foremen and firemen amid chaotic crowd actions.
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Aydney
Rydney
Polley
Trevor
Wren
Wingham Baby Health Centre Gift Event Notice
Wingham Baby Health Centre invites the public to attend a giftgiving at the Winant Haley Healey Centre. Rob Haver and colleagues will attend with the event set to occur next Thursday at 10:38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham Baby Health Centre
Motor Car Accident at Gunnedah and Wingham
A disrupted report describes a motor car collision near Gunnedah and Wingham. Wingham resident Mrs Speer and her daughter Frances are mentioned among injured parties, with discussions of the vehicle damage and the accident’s aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnedah
Mery Machin
Iyira
Machin
Manning Ambulance Attends Ailing Patients At Private Hospital
Ambulance crews attended numerous injuries and illnesses including a child and several adults. The patient transport involved private hospitals and a doctor’s surgery, with conveyance to medical facilities for treatment.
Narrow Escape Baby Tossed By Bull
A chaotic scene unfolds as a bull butts through a yard injuring a baby after a wild chase. Onlookers react as the animal charges, tossing the infant briefly, then the crowd assists, with authorities and bystanders tending to the child amid commotion.
News Topics of the Time and Local Notices in Melbourne Era
A scrambled OCR extract mentions Bria time topics, Melbourne events, church baptism notes, and public notices. It references Henry Lamoon’s child, Mr Jk Wilcox in Melbourne, football remarks about England, and local court and bank actions. The text narrates social events, deaths, and civic concerns with scattered names, places, and dates.
Balga Blocks. Napectign To Me Mads Balga Blocks
Fragmented letter text appears to reference Balga Blocks and a recipient named Mir Martin. The readable portions include a request to report to a commissioner forel at a future time and mention of a secondary arrangement.
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Balga
Auction Sale Notice From Wingham Auctioneers
Auctioneers Muetton atvarding a Chine ale st Cundhe Fist ym Tuweday 18th Him at 10 3 am. Austell Wool brokers and Produce Company act as conjunction. Sale at the Ehowsround fare, Wingham, om Tueelay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meaare
Parvraan
Raman Avi Coy
Muetton Atvarding
Mr. A
MIM
Austell Wool Brokers and Produce Company
Wingham
Upper Manning A. & HL' a No New Newsinations For Committes
Three members retire a pre nowt have received for an Uppy Manning A. ind ie Auwodiation's Johnsion and T. w. Gollan.
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Manning A. & HL
A. Indie
Auwodiation
Johnsion
T. W. Gollan
Finger Loss Not Deliberate
An injured road worker Selvin Vorkhardt claims his finger was accidentally cut off while cutting Angvee fn axes. He seeks compensation of about £10 for medical costs and loss of earnings. The claim details the accident date and the alleged acts leading to the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selvin Vorkhardt
Junge Tamend
Gottalualans
Ldamore
Tudaday
Vorkhardt
Folhardt
Knoxie
Coanett
WeMaybe's Great Knock Improves Team Score
A garbled cricket score item mentions a huge total for a weathered wicket with players Barnett McCormick and O Reilly contributing. Domina Kaglied is noted, while Cleetweed and others appear in the fragmentary text. The report implies a dominant innings with several bowlers referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omed
Kaglied
Barnett
McCormick
Tuan
Iow
Cleetweed
O'Rei
Teveh
Local NSW events mix church, wedding, and lodge notes
A long mixed notice from Wingham outlines social happenings across NSW including a Nabiac parlay with Rev Waller Eythum, a wedding at Taroo between Nila Chowen and Arthur Kavard King, and recent activity of the NSW Grand Lodge of Freemasons with Captain Manele Job Ray Mon among attendees. Also mentioned are travels of Mrs Bird from Mount George, parliamentary airtime in Canberra, and a farewell gathering at Vincques Gate, Wingham.
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Manele Job Ray Mon
Syaney
Wirthdoy Bonare
Eforor
Uriah Empire
DE FW
Bayldon
Terre ‘Rheination
Ray V Manington
Church of England
Parlay
Nabiac
Waller Eythum
Taree
Pares
Akrh Pranle Chesean
Nila
Aldea
Kira Chowen
Wes
Arthur Kavard King
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Wingham Chronicle
Toonday
Justice
Manning
Wingham Bowling
Kaanpery Bowlane
Spe
Tao Nuibers
Rt Song
Aly
Sao An
Errivel
Winghaag
Mr. Gable
Mkipper
Keeipthy
Winghamn
George
Pomeranian Wien Ore Slecooner
Vicker Cules Sr Brcoey Ae
Bruun
Brwumien
Belzrday
Mra
Awa
Ramis Ib
Geren Conelli-Cenarel
Snk
Winghass Dem
Sanderful Cine
Wenchope
Japan
Wietee
Leary
Ube
Arielle
Bill
Quilty Burkes
Rane
Bmimville
Hamana Duke of
Wingham Residenta
Njured
Janie
Ure Reusy
Combo
WM al. Comb
Chopeernohy
Bunora
Ambutiie Rik Am Heysone
Oleweyster
Newenalle Bletrey Ambulance
Prince Autrodaue
Torey
Fran
Hla Kid
Cubtal
Anna Babel
Tory
Nord
Bria
Ierexo
Henry Lamoon
Winget
Syiney
E. Mcbonnall
Merry LaWson
Aware
Jk. Wilcox
Melbourne
Wold
Gommerci Aplaris Association
Saan
Mts
Wilcox
Maryan
Spring Valley
Murogo
Wussop
London
AW P Winnington-Ingrym
Mn AE Maren
Abop
Mr. Gree Meu
Brdnay
England
Greg McChirr
New
Eo Wales
Cioalurd
Commercial Bank of Australia
Narara
Crighien
Goatard
Atala
Criehtort
Utes
Drago
Hia
Criphianis
Ich
Wraler
Coltaine
Rewttie
Teresa Waly Chan
Rmuliing
Bealtie
Taleo Jones
Apo
Etl
Pda
Hallman
Mae
Talgo Jeter
Clement
Mir
Martin
Uyelaan
Vie Wingham
Secomary
Loree Ee Mae
WeCabe
Doj
Labial
Grae Fom
Cyom
Gio
MRD
Ewan
Bar Ke
Brerylary
Masoiag Bacon Factory
Winhas
Tittle New Tng
John T Wallace
Ang
Ban Wallace
Tarte
Hue
Alun Brians
Naw
Ata
Kamprey
Winghten
Wan
Minghade
Dora
Nsw
United Grand Lodge of Preemasons
An & Gydner
Wey Autralia
Jona Kintesd
Carigle
Sewisa
Sydney
Bell Measpw
Hayman
Te ‘Trance Public Behoot
Fey
Turse
Ovorge Carter
Grilli
Weekes
William Street
Carley
Carter Wan
A MO Machin
Mach Parede
Nealthr
Machut
Bydiney
Sirmada
Mex
Wright
Wingtuum
Pleuard Ig Lenis
Alloa
Royal Prince Alfred Dial
Bire
Cauet
Ivoved
Néanh
Hoxiegal
Abe
Summons
Wiraien
Bald Plight
Gladstone
Rene Bold
JF. Hollluahied
Wingham Tor
Hailiushes
Mia Muncy Bir
WR Bird
Mount George
Manly
Bydiey
Wales
Mont
Canberra
Ayn
Dielenos
Thorby
Athans
Canberr
Howes
van Tmderse
Om Paul
Vincques Gate
Tro. Paul
Paul
Tammy Weston
Lambton
Iro
H. i
Beetle
Onembere
Grand United Orden
Cadhowmm
Winghwyy Tranch
Tanly Suiser
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