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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1939
Page
2
Fragmentary note references a song called The Truth of Feuire and a theme of dependence tied to a president or coupler. Names and places are unclear, making it difficult to extract concrete events or dates. The readable bits suggest a political or philosophical piece with implied critique.
A garbled OCR passage presents scattered phrases about war, politicians, and social events. It references attempts at detente, mentions figures like Alain and Victoria, and alludes to outcomes and sentiments amid a chaotic, indecipherable stream of words.
In a garbled OCR fragment a debate on advertisement types and public behavior surfaces. Mentions a barmaid owner, Tubucans State, Perett, and Gavi, with references to political figures and blame on Frencher and Ural. The passage hints at civic tensions and mixed commentary without clear resolution.
Disjointed wartime style notes describe a riot and a string of sensational local events. References include Wes, Selita, Seeker, Reaper, and a cryptic account by PM Pepper. The piece mentions a farmer, telegraph lines, a large tree trunk, and road surveys near Queenstown amid unsettled conditions.
A New Zealand farmers’ educational tour visited Wingham on June 16. The party, led by CE Crevie, toured the Manning Co operative Factory and the Upper Murray dairy works, met officials including the mayor and directors, and enjoyed a communal dinner. The visit highlighted farming co operation and exchange of methods between the two countries.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Memorial Town and a parade or event on Saturday with unclear details including a name Adib and a tour or meat puzzling. No clear participants or location.
Local clubs played a series of matches with tight margins and scattered notes from the field. Key results include Borers defeating Lanetowne by one, Candie and Wingham hosting events, and a tense Cup round at Wavehone with close scores and a postponed board meeting in Gemtrol.
Fragmentary OCR yields a notice about Wingham Baby Health Centre. It references attendance figures, director-general of public health, and centre services for infants up to two years old, with garbled phrases indicating measurements of attendance and daily centres.
A fragmented report describes cattle from the North Coast being moved to Moama by drovers, with references to Wingham, Moore, and Melbourne. The text notes stock movement, sale atmosphere, and ongoing transport through flood‑affected routes, hinting at market activity and regional ties.
A long fragment details various residents and events in Wingham and surrounding areas. It mentions Mr Milly and Mr J Moodyton, Carrie Pate oma ar, and Reverend Curran, plus parish shifts to Fort Matonaria. It records a fire of social and church life, includes a marriage and a public safety incident, and notes community leaders and a memorial service.
The Wingham Chronicle recounts a council session dominated by a letter read aloud amid controversy over property and safety. Residents called for action to protect homeowners as discussions centered on anonymity, past property ownership, and a mayoral decision not to read certain contents.
May supplier figures show 1714 units of cholen butier and 1110 units of excond-grade. Gloucester Co-op Dairy Co reported 428 suppliers and noted May totals at their office. Distribution to suppliers tied to a 4866/18/21 agreement with Jneremae and AL.
An OCR fragment reports a notice about butter classes and sales involving Upper Wallambe Co operative Dairy Society and a Mr Le C Parka connected with a Mouhelts Talat factory. It mentions applicants and a portion allocation, but many words are garbled.
A garbled OCR fragment references Wingham Carmike and Tetley with a note on duty and the future generations. The text mentions government and area concerns, aiming to take action but remains unclear about specifics or dates.
Residents and local councilors debate Crown land policy in Lantana. The exchange centers on land holdings, inspections, and plans to compensate landholders while preserving crown lands for future use, with questions about fairness and enforcement amid unclear guidelines.
The Wingham Bowl progressed to another stage last Saturday with players including Pisgairice Kemp and Ramp st in contention. Notable results included Grumman downing an opponent 10 down and a match between Byres and Tyre with Byres winning 4 and 3 as the event moves toward next Saturday's draw.
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