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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
4
Soldiers abroad are urged to share Home News to their fellow service members at camps and with Joes. The message encourages posting the Wingman Chronicl to spread home news and keep troops connected.
The State Cabinet refused licenses for 49 towns in New South Wales to hold prey hound race meetings. The rejected towns include Wingham Taree and Coffs Harbour, among central and coastal centres across the state.
The RE and BL Levene of Aue invite ex servicemen to supply names for inclusion in new Instructional Refreshers Courses. Each two week course starts on the 5th July and will select nine captains eight lieutenants and thirteen warrant officers from eligible ex service personnel. Applications to Mr G B Hummoen! Wing fant.
Letter from Prime Minister Robert Menzies thanks Manning and Wallamba residents for their war fund drive. He agrees to sign a certificate for the top donor to the Bomber Fund for a4 bomber purchase. The Liberty Theatre Wingham will host a fundraiser on July 3 with free movie programme by Mr A L Butterworth. details to follow.
The War Cabinet discussed a scheme to bring British and war-area children to Australia for care. The interior minister said the first group of 5 to 16 year olds would arrive within weeks, with homes arranged and strict health checks planned.
Kempsey hosts United Country Party Electorate Council meeting with over sixty delegates. Council unanimously approves Sir Earle Page for Cowper. Page addresses crowd and receives a hearty vote of thanks.
A Wingham Chronicle notice details a meeting of the Wingham Aero Club to disband the organization. The club’s bank balance is to be handed to the Wingham and District Patriotic Association for distribution to soldiers from the region. The motion to disband and transfer funds was carried unanimously after minutes from a prior meeting were read.
A note states no letters will be inserted in the writer’s journal unless the proper name and address are included, emphasizing postal identification for publication.
Letter from R. R. Alley defends Jehovah's Witnesses against anti sectarian critique in Wingham Chronicle. He argues the group spreads subversive literature and accuses critics of fostering hatred toward Roman Catholic and Protestant clergy, citing biblical references and personal stakes with two sons in Palestine.
The State Cabinet on Wednesday postponed local government elections from the scheduled December date to a date not earlier than twelve months after the end of the war. Prime Minister Mr. Mair said the move would unite the people and conserve resources for the war effort. Legislation to authorize the postponement would be introduced when Parliament meets, with power to move the date earlier if necessary.
A well attended Wingham Junior Farmers Club function at the Assembly Hall on June 18 featured an Egypt and New Zealand program. Cups were presented to Jim Ballard for all round judging and John Lattimore won the State Championship pasture improvement cup for the Brushy Cutting property. Keith Coombes won the Junior Farmers growth competition with a crop yielding 140 bushes per acre on brush soil.
Wing ham football side travels to Taree to meet Railway with team members H Johnson B Bette H Stevens K Rownell BE Yarold F Cooke E Healey M Quinn D Potts HPerrin J Barwick J Reid J Greenaway Reserve W Wells Bryant's bun to leave at 2 Dam players must return club jerseys or from two pets purchased year only 12 remain
St Josephs Convent Wingham held its annual Convent Mothers Club picnic on the church grounds. Pleasant weather and strong turnout accompanied a day of races and games with results listing multiple age groups and champions including Joan Walshe Gordon McCarthy and Ruth Allan among others. Donations of food fruit and cash supported the event with Rev Father Mulcahy in attendance.
Messrs G. C. Hun and Henry Turner auctioneers in conjunction announce the Clearingpot Sale on Wednesday the 4th of June at 1 p.m. in the local sale rooms.
The Atreet Stall on la bella Street was run Thursday by 51 Matthew's Women's Guild members. A dinner prize went to Mr. George Broomfield of Bow Hill near Wingham. Total receipts amounted to £2 10s with thanks to all who aided the effort.
The Comboyne Branch of the Red Cross Society held its final monthly meeting on the 13th dune Loi. A parcel van was packed with items including 2 flannel undershirts 13 flanchette undershirts 17 pyjama cocs and various bedding and clothing. A decision was made to set up a wool and material purchase store for future uses.
A.LF. recruiting reports more than one hundred men have enlisted at Wingham since active recruiting began. Four are attempting to secure a full list from Captain W. Aldentom of Kempacy and others from Rock's Crossing, Bobin, Comboyne, and nearby localities.
Messrs G. C. Hil and Henry Turner report a well attended sale at Kimbrikk on June 12 1640. Cattle and farm paraphernalia sold at satisfactory prices with numerous lots including cows heifers calves draught gelding mares and foal plus farm implements and sundries.
June 13 1940 sale at Wingham shows overall market softness with steady attendance. Notable consignors include Hill Bro Smith, O Neill and Sommerville with listed cattle prices and averages such as steers to £9 13s , cows to £9 7s, and calves bringing £3 10s per head.
Advertisement by Mr A J Beblilag secretary notes Bomber face at Wingham on Saturday July 12 in old war fonds. Public notice for Wherral Final Faces to be run at Wingham Wicecourses with details for entry and timing.
Community notices list illness recoveries and health, including Abe Yarnold and Ted Lambert. Appointments and promotions noted for Manning Shire Council and Kempsey. Obituaries and marriages reported for Breckenridge Turner and Chandler Turner families. Military enlistment updates, training, and AIF or ALF badge plans discussed by officials.
Maree Patriotic Ball to be held on a July date with Mr. B A Stein listed as Hon Secretary. Reader notes indicate event's local civic and social significance and identify the organizing committee.
Miss M Cork Chiropodist has a notice. Hammonds Pty Ltd issues a change ad today. W Money advertises towels and sheetings. J Wilson Tailor and Mercer has a change ad. Mellicks ad on another page. T H Skinner Group Scout master has a thanks notice. A W Chapmans change advert mentions six ways to serve you. K McPherson to speak publicly at Marlee Hall tomorrow. Jim Penno seeks ALF membership and advertises his carrying business for sale. L J Giesson advertises details re care and fringe produce near Bomber Fund Market Day.
The Australian and New Zealand Expeditionary Force arrived safely at a British port after rounding the Cape. Troops, in high spirits, were given a spontaneous welcome and encamped in England for final training. Bertimani from Wingham led a cheery call as a recording aired from Sydney.
Wingham Rifle Club held a Saturday match at a 0 yard range with sixteen shots in two stages. H. V. Brewer won the Handicap Bacon Trophy and also a trophy donated by Mr. P. Byrnes for shooters over a certain handicap. Brewer's scores secured the two honors.
Residents gathered at the Wingham range on June 1 for a competition shoot aiding the Wingham and District Patrol Association. Shooting began about 11.99 am and continued into the afternoon with prime scores hotly contested and trophies donated by T Williamson W Plummer K Gawyer A J Lyndon C Lyndon. Proceeds of about £5 were handed to the Patriotic Association. A 10 shilling donation from Mr A V Brewer was added to the event.
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