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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
4
Readable fragments describe a 1924 hospital committee, notably Randy and Mr Handy, discussing funding and support for the Wingham hospital. The text mentions cheques, a 48 fee, and concerns about district capital aiding upkeep, with varied opinions on the matter.
MP De Batis writes to Manning River Council about a bridge over the Manning River at Tiones seeking government funding. He notes the North Coast road would benefit from the bridge and urges approval of federal and state cost sharing under roads and flood relief programs.
Dr McKinnon was authorized to move a war memorial and related trust funds to the Wallamis District under wartime legacy arrangements. The motion, passed at the Manning Shire Council meeting, sets a disposition date and outlines duties for trustees and a follow up at the next meeting.
The article details village life with injuries, legal cases, and community notices. It mentions residents linked to a scheme, a train arrival of 36 men, and a battle near Terran with later captures. Local officials discuss council proceedings, public meetings, and memorials amid wartime reporting and social updates.
Readable portions describe a football game with scorers and participants, plus scattered lines about communication, authorities, and protests. The text is garbled with many illegible phrases but hints at game details and crowd reactions.
The notice chronicles the life of Willi Lyndon a former wall non rankdeot of the OU at Wingham Granville and his extended family in Wingham Tara and Dublin. It notes his death on a Wednesday night and long public service including time with the metropolitan police and an appointment as a director of the Macleay Co-operative. The obituary honors his wife children and many kin and mentions the funeral arrangements and local tributes.
The obituary notes the death of Albert J Thwars of Teubally and lists mourners including Mrs Eat Wright and Mr Ellaa. A requiem and funeral were held at Wingham Presbyterian Church with spine of family and friends in attendance.
Fragments recall the death of a Black Creek resident near Kendall with tributes from family and friends. The late Alex MeLcom McLaod was described as a quiet, loyal neighbor whose life touched many in the community at Kendall and Black Creek. The Kendall Presbyterian service and funeral details are briefly noted with mentions of surviving relatives and local mourners.
Presbyterian Church of WW schedules Sunday services at Oddfellows Hall in Burnes night with readings and hymns including Krumbach and Wibkhar selections. June 24 service details listed for parishioners.
Fragmented OCR text details an Elands Flower and Produce Show. It mentions a show following a draft or notice and references local individuals and tasks, but facts are unclear. The readable items hint at participants or organizers but lack concrete names or dates.
A May ceremony at the Antony of Mercy church united Rinaman Wakege and Alot Mallice in a richly decorated wedding. The bride wore a pink frock with orange accents while guests and family celebrated with a post ceremony tour through Western districts.
A garbled OCR snippet lists place names including Cymnasion Ball and Memorial Town near Mi MePhermon ve Hoa, indicating a damaged historical locality reference. No clear event or person identified in the readable text.
The event at Mamichal Town Hall in Wingham was well attended and well managed with visitors from several areas. Citizens of Lov Usoay Mawal Yoly reported positively on the function and its outcomes.
A damaged notice describes a picture benefit in aid of Wingham Public Hall held at the Memorial Town Hall on a Wednesday. Local organizers and patrons supported the event with assistance from notable figures including Mids M. B. Curtin and El Parco, who served as hosts and organizers.
Tomorrow Saturday schedule lists matches at Winetlen Courts including Wing ham and Wingham games. Thursday June 2 features additional pairings, with Mesdames Munerovo and Master among indicated participants and prices or venues unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Fragmented notes describe a Wingham Town Band gathering and preparations for an event. The report mentions a muting of ombers and supporters and hints at election planning related to band officers. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a local civic music scene activity.
The record describes a February meeting of the Fore ver Progress Association discussing franchise expansion and its democratic implications. It notes adult franchise debates, concerns about working-class influence in municipal affairs, and tensions with government actions including late amendments to acts.
A lively Grand United Ball session under the Maring Branch of the Grand United. Murray Hall hosted a vibrant evening with the Mall and Marlee bands, talents from the Union, and a crowd enjoying music, dancing, and festivities amid a festive atmosphere.
Fragmented text describes middling cattle prices and market tone with references to parka and quality notes. Mentions of quotes, average values, and general market conditions appear scattered, with unclear entities and inconsistent phrasing throughout.
A scrambled report notes dairy suppliers paid 1/24 for Whoteaat Rultor and 1/1) for sweainl Clank with a power of £26,008/12. It shows a drawdown of 28 per annum on the prior month while 26 are unseen. BowFS Moods lat would apply to all grand, the supply is falling and a very low supply is expected in the near two months.
The co op notes May output of 1067 pounds of boy material, with supplier payments at rate 1 3 per pound. Output fell from April but remained higher than May 1937. Weather may slow growth. clover and pasture show better winter vigor and a smoother spring.
Fragmented OCR notes describe wind damage, property losses, and ongoing inspections. Mentions fences, a blown shelter, and scattered debris near various locales with uncertain dates and names. Includes references to a flower show and local events amid turbulent conditions and damaged structures.
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