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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1941
Page
3
A garbled notice lists upcoming activities and a town hall gathering. Mentions include a Saturday event at Wingham and a showdown between teams at Lakes, with dates and venues obscured. Local residents should watch for clarified announcements and timetable updates.
News briefs note Lord Wakehurst completing an 11 year term as Governor of New South Wales in April 1977. Consideration of extending his term or naming a successor is to be discussed by the Premier and Whitehall officials. Wartime precedent favors extending terms rather than new appointments with the Governor-General.
The government pledges debt relief and a thorough review of farmer finance amid rising costs in New South Wales. A ministerial review cited crushing debt and interest burdens, prompting postponement of debts, broader interest-rate reviews, and new forms to assist soldiers’ advances. The government aims to limit delays, expand farmer support, and coordinate with Commonwealth and Federal plans to ease farm finance pressures.
Auction notices from Wingham and Gloucester list sales by Rasion and Co Advertertion, W.E. Boarke Pty Ltd, Tom Hicks, and Casson Ltd. Items include land and furniture on behalf of Mr EJ Heckes. Dates and precise locations are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A rough football match at Central Park, Wingham, drew few spectators while the Taree-Wingham team secured a 6 to 3 win. The Monday game at Taree saw Canal claim a decisive 43 point margin.
At Wingham net Saturday a Mixed Foursome event will be played at Wauchope in aid of the Red Cross. A draw will be made and will appear in Friday's issue. The entry lists several players including Mrs Loom, Allae Gibson, Miss Collan-Mre, MacPherson, Mrs Noble-Mra, and others.
Wingham Bowling Club singles final saw W. P. Paston defeat Angrew Abbott 31 to 2. Potheringham beat G. Grin 2 to 1. MacKenzie downed EW Mowry 31 to 10. A rink event was halted by rain with a Monday match ending McLeod Pereira Bell Hui Smart Dimond Grimin Maxey 73.
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