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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1938
Page
2
A long-winded chronicle from the Manning River Observer dated Tuesday June 21 1898 recounts local tales and oddities. It mentions employers wages and spectrums from ta frory ie Emmphiytes and notes crime and medical curiosities around Coraki and Kyogle districts. The piece blends maritime mentions Richmond River Molong and Amaroo with odd spelling and fragmented phrases.
The Wingham Health Centre opening featured remarks by the mayor and local officials. Prominent figures from the Country Women's Association and visiting ministers attended, praising the clinic plan, maternal health aims, and community support for better access to care and child welfare.
The country women’s association held a gathering to discuss attendance and support for a proposed measure. Key attendees included notable members who spoke in favor, and the vote carried by acclamation with broad backing from participants.
The article recounts the late Doctor Rowling’s journey from Mudgee to Mudgee with a bullock driver contesting a road block. It notes Rowling’s vaccination work with Wing dever and Long Creek, mentioning the Wingreve inn and Mrs Wingreve.
An obituary records the death of Mrs HP Brewer and mentions her long devoted service and motherhood. It lists survivors including her husband Mr Willan Brewer, sons and daughters, and three brothers of the late Mr Green. The funeral proceeded from AF Blair’s shop in Wingham to the Church of England section of the Marlag Gmyhr cemetery with pallbearers and a funeral procession.
Wingham and Dyer's Crossing communities share church events and home moves. The article notes transfers to Walantt and local visits, plus hospital updates for residents, weddings, and a provincial ambulance conference in Sydney.
Fragmentary OCR reads names and roles like Bren J. Wand A and Brown as secretaries with a mention of a ball at Wheerol Plat on Turnday. Details, dates, and places are garbled.
Fragmented OCR text reports election results and political debates across Dublin Australia and other areas. Mentions De Valera, Fianna Fáil, independents, and various parliamentary contests with unclear details.
The article reports the death of famed explorer Jack Hides from pneumonia following an attack during a Papuan expedition. He is believed to have died after severe illness while retreating with his party.
A large crowd attended the Doucester Diggers Ball with Alayne as emcee and a ceremonial mood. Attendees enjoyed artistic decor, red white and blue streamers, and an upbeat reception as dignitaries performed the ceremonial duties for Mr. CytBladed.
The report calls for care at Wingham General Cemetery noting neglect and calls for a representative body for all denominations to oversee maintenance. Volunteers and district authorities are urged to improve the site after damage to the cemetery wall and sewer area, with residents demanding action and accountability.
News in Brief describes a coin service at the River Bank beside the Scouts in Hall Wingham scheduled for next Sunday afternoon at 3. The report lists many attendees and locals from nearby towns such as Maitland and Des Moines, with scattered garbled phrases about events and advertisements.
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