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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
2
Fragments describe baby health centres and quarters with garbled lines about people, places, and activities. The text mentions women, cases of relocation, and unclear references to names and events surrounding health workers.
Fragmentary notes indicate a NSW discussion on compulsory local government voting and related political questions. The garbled text references a Saturday event, possible party involvement, and questions posed to participants.
A sprawling OCR fragment touches on personalities, public notices, and local happenings from a broad period. Mentions include various names, places, and institutions alongside scattered references to governance, education, and social events. The legible portions sketch a mosaic of community life with evolving concerns and celebratory notes.
The Wingham course card lists race weights and entries for Saturdays meeting. Notable runners include Penrod Fost and Glenarm with recent form cited. bookmakers and trainers are noted for likely bets and expected pace.
Fragmentary racing notes show a Flying Handicap First Division with horses listed such as Leslie Howard, Bachelor Boy, Snow Foam, and others. The text is incomplete and names and outcomes are unclear.
Race notes show a 18 pms flying handicap second division with handlers Breen Hoete and CA THite. Jumbled names Diane Dagworit Goon Faby Vener appear in race card text alongside numbers and positions.
Raceday card details list several handicaps and entries. Mentions Bee Ot sie pecan mame thiol and Persian Silk among entries, plus Flying Handicap third division and other named horses and jockeys.
A garbled local item describes plans and discussions around beautification and road works in Wingham. It references Magician and various street names, delays, proposals for planting and contaminant concerns, and community questions about timing and responsibility.
Fragmented listing shows Wingham teams set for Saturday games with players including J Soyer and Moore in a local sports brief. Readable names point to likely multiple matchups and roster notes for the day.
Cape Hawke won a dramatic holiday game against Wingham at Forster with a late surge. The contest featured strong drives by Hawke forwards, decisive interceptions, and key scores that swung the outcome. The match set the tone for the season with Cape Hawke gaining momentum for upcoming fixtures.
Fragmentary auction notice lists names and items including meats and armour pieces. Mentions Malt Tant and Bardrulels with scattered phrases about sale location and timing. Lacks clear dates or full participant details.
Wingham Golf Club lists duties for upcoming day with names including Hardy A Irvine Walonig J Wala Lunnon Balto Rovin Godwin Abbott Grime Rogers Mekpown H Bhotton Mylan Towler Meldrum Pibepatrich Laurence Stokes Allan Chambers and staff roles for Sunday duties at the Club House.
The Diocese of Newcantie marks a centennial with consecration ceremony at Wentiuliy ter Abbey near St Peters Day. Bishop of Armidale Rev moves and Rector John Ropes lead a program featuring Archbishop C B Robertgen, with services at Tinoner Winghaw Cedar Party and a public gathering at St John Church Hall Tarre.
The page blends community announcements and advertisements from Aley Moore to Mr. McCullards Produce Store and others. It cites events such as dances with musicians, housing commission plans for Winipher cottages, an ambulance driver recruitment, and a boxing ball with schedules and local business notes.
Report from New Zealand notes the deaths of three ponies from the Wirths Circus after a fall during a performance. Police opened inquiries as the circus sought to determine causes and whether any trainers or staff were responsible. Two ponies died shortly after the incident and one died later, with no public appearances by the animals since.
Fragmentary memorial note honors Wilson and townspeople with distant names and dates. The text salutes a loved one and references family ties, faith, and remembrance in a sentimental tribute.
Fragmentary text references a local industry push and a community paper named The Winghem Chronicle. It mentions personnel, a project described as dating back centuries, staff activity, and financial concerns, suggesting a press effort to back regional production.
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