Wingham Birthday Honor for Mr Easton at 63
A large gathering of friends and family met at William Street Wingham on Friday night June 13 1947 to celebrate Mr W Eastons 63rd birthday. Speakers including W S Murray praised his character and lasting friendships while music and dancing continued throughout the evening with Mr Easton himself providing violin music and Mrs Jock Witchard on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Murray
W. Easton
Easton
Manning
Wallamby
H. Laurie
Nowendoc
Mr Easton
D. White
Dingo Creek
Laurie
E. Wamsley
Mr. Easton
P. N. Dark
Wingham
R. Irvine
John Witchard
Basten
Cyril Bird
Exaton
K. MacKnab
I. McPherson
Eddie Summerville
Don Davies
George Faston
Pf.a. Pitepatrick
Mr .Easton
William Street
Robert Easton
Robert. Easton
George Easton
James Herkes
Fiat
K. MacKenzis
W. P. Easton
Jock Witchard
George Enston
Evening Social Beneath Dances and Songs
The event featured songs crediting Mr K MacKenzie with contributions and a supper provided later in the evening. Mr Cyril Bird moved a vote of thanks to the ladies for their resistance, carried by acclamation. Mr W Murray was Master of Ceremonies during the dancing and programme including the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. MacKenzie
Cyril Bird
W. & Murray
Pig values ease at Sydney sales with irregular competition
Messrs Winchcombe Carson Ltd report mixed bidding at Tuesday Sydney pig sales with overall prices easing. Backfatters and heavy classes reach around £12 10s per head, good to £8 65, lighter grades from £5 6s 8d, loafers to £7 10s, porkers prime heavy £5 and lighter £3 10s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messra Winchcombe Carson Ltd
Sydney
Shellsapoppin at Wingham Town Hall Tonight
Pierpont Productions presents a wartime entertainment gala in Wingham with Teddy Clevere Ronnie Eliot and a cast from the armed services. The show features comedy magic dance singing and impressions with prices 4s 3s 1s and half price for children plus tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierpont
Petite
Narrow Escape At Forster In Car And Truck Collision
A Forster incident reports a head on crash between a Mosman couple’s car and a truck driven by Mr. Goverley from Hoot Beat. Mrs. Heath sustained arm abrasions and shock. both drivers escaped serious injury. Constable Rose assisted at the scene until Dr Day-Lewis advised rest for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forster
William Heath
Mosman
Goverley
Hoot Beat
Rose
Newmarket Sale Yields Strong Return Across Cattle Classes
The Newmarket sale on Thursday June 12 saw solid demand across all cattle classes with prices from 5s to 26s per pound. Notable entries include Schilling Bros cow and calf at £24 18s sold to T H Stone, and multiple lots from G Hood, Fahey Bros, Heagney, J W Cross, and others with varied prices and averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. G
Iil
Newmarket
Earer
Schilling Bros
T. H. Stone
W. Hood
J. W. Cross
Fahey Bros
Heagney
G Hood
Maize Competition Awarded To Northam In Local Fete
Mr. J. Northam formerly of Pompoolah won the fete maize competition run by the Bellinger River Agricultural Association with 101 points. Judge W. H. Darragh praised high yields and freedom from weevil and grub damage but noted excessive mould and cob rot due to recent heavy rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Northam
Pompoolah
Bellinger River Agricultural Ameoriation
W. H. Darragh
Northan
Smoke Social Brings Wingham Ex-Servicemen Toasts
The Wingham Sub-Branch of the Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women held a smoke event in the Town Hall supper room on Monday night. President D Metcor chaired with Patron H M Machin, toasts to The King and Fallen Comrades were proposed, and speakers urged unity between Legion and RSL while praising Legacy Club for widows and children of servicemen. Musical entertainment followed, with the evening ending after refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham
Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen
van Dol
D. Metcor
H. M. Machin
Machin
Palben
Legacy
McLeod
Legion
W Muggins
RSL
Im Wingham
Secon
Cay
Eric Poole
Poole
Wincham
Modernaires
Messrs
P. Molyneux
H. Dimond
C. Stace
Ron Heath
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Allis Chalmers
Eglipse
Consult
Hodgeman
Tyree
Manning Street
Avery’s Shoe Store
Taree
Vauxhall
Wyvern
England
Fie
Lockheed
Sapeed
West
Idensial
GM AC
Savings
Mr. W. P. Easton
Stock Sales Report
R. Martin
J. Fletcher
McPherson
F_ Thompson
Blanch
A. Fowler
Fowler
W. Kennedy
J. Murray
E. C. Cooper
Cooper
Chester
A. Green
Smoke Social
Town Hall
T. A. Biddle
NGHAM
Allport & Poole
Hale
Hammonds
Maitland
Mellick
Poe
A Scouts
P.R. Bird
Bird Co
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