20 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
1
Obituary notes F T Berman as a staunch preservationist and educator. Comment on press photography ethics cites a Sydney court summing up limits on intrusion into private life. A mix of rural topics follows, including Beagle hounds, agriculture, place-name debates, and local film on pig breeding.
The piece recounts a chaotic stage moment with a boar joke and giggling patrons while Andy Gray defends the scene as a new type of sow. It notes the obit of Thomas Buckland once active in charity and patriotism, later reclusive, ending his city presence after wealth gained from early banking work.
In an appeal for stricter penalties on possessing unlicensed pistols Premier Mr McGirr said police believe many citizens still possess illegal arms. He urged reputable citizens to surrender licensed pistols to police stations before Dist July next to avoid prosecution.
Leonard Towney pleaded guilty to behaving offensively in Manning Street Taree on June 14. Constable A L Howls said Towney was slightly under the influence and fighting with another man. He was admonished and discharged.
Applications extended to 23 June for a pig raising course at Hawkesbury Agricultural College Richmond running July 11. Open to 16 year olds engaged in pig raising with no prior attendance. Fee £1 5s covers tuition and board lodging. forms from the Department of Agriculture Sydney.
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