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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1938
Page
1
Members of the Police Association protest promotion methods claiming inequality and favoritism toward relatives of superintendents and inspectors in the Detective Branch. Secretary Cosgrove urges separate promotion lists for detectives to avoid discontent and ensure fair advancement for uniformed members.
McCabe scored 252 in a variable innings for Australia at Nottingham. Despite six wickets for 14, he forged a rapid stand with lower-order batsmen as Barnett O Reilly McCormick and Fleetwood Smith added 38. The crowd hailed his performance as one of cricket’s finest displays.
Ulmarra Police at Deep Creek questioned Lyall Puller about a seasonally out of bounds duck shooting. He taunted officers and fled with his brother Joe joining a escape into a wild swamp. Puller later blew a raspberry at the sergeant and was fined five pounds.
A discussion on why country readers in cities keep buying local papers. It notes country readers buy city papers for city news and retain the local paper for countryside items, implying local papers sustain regional circulation and advertising reach.
In Tasmania around 20 men cut timber from Cluan Tiers to Deloraine for Burnie pulp mill. In South Burnie yard 2500 cords of wood await processing, enough for about two weeks. About 150 men and up to 70 girls may work in South Burnie mills, with machinery delays pushing production timelines and hundreds of tons of equipment still to arrive from England.
Hon L O Martin MLA received a letter from Acting Director of Education Mr B C Harkness noting consideration of Lorne Parents and Citizens Association concerns. The minister confirms approval for a shed at Lorne Public School with materials supplied by the Department and labor by the Parents and Citizens Association under supervision of the Painting and Repair staff.
A lively Upper Manning event saw local residents gathering Friday for a fundraiser supporting the Regiment. Guests praised the dancing, music by The Coolop Orchestra, and performances by MC Jack Muailland and performers like Miss Jhelmy Cross, Miss Moss Mo Basten, and Campbells Cafe donors. Proceeds went to the Regiment, with organizers including Mrs. Risson and Mr. Maurice Reeve noting strong crowd turnout and positive memories.
In Berdawey on a Tuesday a death tolls for J. Sweeney of Rowe Bay as his son Alexander dies at age 61. The bereaved widow and three sons Paul Edward and Robert A comfort a very active man noted as a well known athlete. The death follows the passing of the father several weeks earlier.
A large crowd attended the Military Bar event at Memorial Town Hall Wingham on Thursday night June 16 1938. The hall featured streamer decor greenery and poinsettias while a decorative machine gun flank added theatrical color. Hugh Allen of Wingham collected at the box office as funds poured in.
At a Taree Municipal Council gathering on Wednesday the question of road width in the suburb was discussed. The council debated designating a 60 foot road width as a safe standard and agreed to cooperate on the project with local authorities and residents.
At the Beekeepers Conference a deputation was formed to urge the Minister for Transport to cut freight on honey and farming materials. Affected by high charges from the North Coast to Sydney, producers called for substantial reductions and cited per ton rates on potatoes and honey.
Description of Ellenborough Falls with a 500 foot drop and surrounding scenery. Mentions vantage points, white rock area for views, and access by road or motor car.
Mr D I McDonald of Webster Jack and McDonald will attend at Walshe's Pharmacy Wingham on Wednesday and at Walker's Pharmacy Taree on Thursday for eye consultations. Appointments encouraged with limited hours noted as 4 am to pm unspecified due to damaged text.
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