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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1952
Page
2
After inspection of a canal project in Winghisur district the Public Works Department tested a planned approach for April, noting previous measures should improve water and soil conditions and lead to better treatment outcomes.
Fragmentary obituary notes Mr William Beattie and relatives with scattered names and places. Mentions Alfred Morpilal, Henry Beale, Catherine Dentlic, Bartha, Ge feyan, Anatlle Fal, and a musical conductor linked to a Gen femuy orchestra, with unclear dates or events.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Richard Watson Churchill and Richard Walon of Narrabeen with unclear ties to an event at a Royal Motel. Portions hint at meetings or dinners with Mr Fre Ragieroo and a Royal Motel in Marretwet area, but details are garbled and unreadable.
Local column covers council actions and awards, mentions Shire President and Councillor Moore, Mr Murray’s visiting stint as interim Shire official, and community events in Wingham. Reports praise of emergency services, poultry show results, and regional social notes with ties to Manning River district.
Alderman W T Kecch reports on a council session about a proposed cottage site adjacent to public offices and courts. The discussion covers property ownership, possible objections, and the plan's impact on riverfront development and nearby land titles.
The ceremony for Rev. R. Nbr Fught Rey Fm and colleagues marked a crowded service led by the archdeacon. Speakers urged the new rector to uphold high character, pastoral duty, and steadfast ministry while acknowledging the financial sacrifice of accepting the parish post in a time of broader church challenges.
The mayor notes ongoing drainage work along the Can get to William Streets on the Western side. Funds are scarce, delaying gutter and street repairs. Authorities pledge to push priority drainage tasks and expedite work as soon as feasible to improve the area.
The column recalls local cricket results with Wingham and surrounding teams and quotes parish figures about unity and support for constructing a new church. It urges parishioners to value community needs and to contribute to the church project while reflecting on faith and duty.
A reminiscence of Wingham life recounts early village days on the Manning River with references to local figures Mr. Biss Mr. George Hie and Mr. Paddy Connolly. It recalls dog racing in the town, pony events in the main street, hotel life, and social gatherings, highlighting Aboriginal presence and community activities around Tinonee and neighboring areas.
A community ball event featured a mixed program with works by Clealand and Durie Abe, drawing a large audience. The evening highlighted performances by dancers, a band led by Thad mmerasity, and a high level of audience engagement, marking a successful showing for the group.
The Sunday morning shooting event at Bundy faced weather disruption as only a few participants, including Fulldolk Knowles delvirt and Witcherd, attended. Fred Richards led with 99 and Pred scored 98 in a partial meet, with plans for a decisive weekend competition facing low turnout and uncertainty.
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