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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
3
A fragmented reflection on beauty and character contrasts a plain woman and a girl, noting how beauty fades with time while inner goodness remains. The speaker laments loss of outward color and youth, arguing character leaves a lasting trace on the face and life.
Sunday services for multiple churches including Church of England at Wingham Kilabakh and Cedar Party 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Rev Laure Musgrove. Catholic Ghurgh with services in Wingham Laurieton Taree and Wherroy Plat. Presbyterian Hew with Krambech and Ashlen. Methodist Taree and Tinonee. Free Presbyterian Australia at Wingham Toree. Church of Chi with Wing!.
The text discusses changes to the Marketing Act concerning butter prices for dairy farmers in Australia. It notes farmers’ support for a levy and criticism of refund payouts to suppliers while weighing price stabilization across local and export markets. The piece questions distribution of advantages and responsibilities among factories in New South Wales and Victoria and stresses production costs and quality standards.
Notes by Hawrete recount Mrs F Quinlivan and family in Cundle Memorial Hall. The piece mentions husband Boy Quinlivan now trainer in Young and describes football culture, local convent matches, and farming life. It references Clem Cundie Convent games, Kendall match, and community sentiment about ploughing and harvest.
A historical note highlights Wood's Peppermint Cure claimed to ease children's hacking coughs. Advertisements describe it as a remedy for young sufferers, emphasizing peppermint flavors and domestic use. The item reflects era marketing of patent medicines for childhood ailments.
Town Hall screens The Mod Raiders a tall Western drama about pre civil war hostilities between the Army and Indians. Ken Maynard stars as Lieutenant Boot supported by George O’Hara with direction by Al Blogell for First National. Adapted from The White Horse Teoop, scenes shot near Lodge Grass Montana with no reservations. Large advance ticket sales reported.
Report from Wingham notes thinning stock sales ahead of Tuesday bidding. Advertisements for Paterson Easton and others appear with names like Mr G OrEe and F Cross, Gayby Mearis, Richardson and Bird, Belford. Usual Fortnightly Dan linked to Minbeken School events for Saturday night Kennedy promotions noted.
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