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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1938
Page
3
A long list of fabric, rug, and clothing bargains offered with reduced prices. Includes flannelette, cretonne, silks, linens, sheeting, blankets, curtains, calico, towels, pajamas, coats, shirts, socks, and more with sale prices per yard or per piece and emphasis on “while they last” and bulk bale pricing. Footwear and soap offers also noted.
Great winter sale highlights strong work trousers kilts and pumps with reduced prices. Indiana and Dancing Pumps feature low sale prices while fleecy singlets and wool garments offer affordable options. Handkerchiefs and bordered items add value for boys and men with clear savings.
Advertises tailored suits with extra trousers free and a large men’s and boys clothing sale. Highlights include crepe sandals, flannel shirts, pyjamas, fleecy singlets, felt slippers, velour navy overcoats, and leather outerwear with discounted sale prices. Addresses sizing and price points for multiple items.
At Hirteto Memorial Hall on June 12 Messer Apr Hand spoke on a non sectarian Electoral Campaign urging unity across parties to defend democracy. He warned against dictatorship moves seen in Australia and Newfoundland and argued Parliament holds no higher power than the people.
The speaker urged voters to elect men who will represent them in Parliament first, and their party second, highlighting the aim of the electoral campaign to prioritize constituents over party.
Heifers from Wingham were sold by Winchcombe Carsen Ltd at Homerish last Monday. Prices ranged around 384 per 100 pounds for steers and higher rates for heifers and bullocks. Cows and bulls also traded, with prices noted as £7 via Ave and related quotes.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes only 1i pigs penned at Tuesday's Sydney salon. Valuca firm with extra prime and heavy sold to 1410 per head. Prices range from 44 to 120 shillings per hundredweight with various weights and classes listed.
Harold Puckivy 22 was fined ten pounds after admitting he falsely claimed to be 22 to obtain a Marriage celebrant and license for a Sydney ceremony. Constable Tupper reported Buckley age 22 and Norma Robison, 14, as involved. marriage held the same evening with Buckley living with a Breckinville wife for about nine months.
Community buzz surrounds the Lawson Home as Mudgee officials discuss honoring Henry Lannon. Plans involve federal aid and a commemorative display, plus broader attention to the town’s literary heritage and local history.
A sparkling alpine musical screenslides with gleaming costumes and frosty humor. Sonja Henie and Tyrone Power star in a dazzling production praised for charm and lavish spectacle.
H A Barraclough Ltd optometrists announce a patient viewing at the Wingham Hotel on Thursday July 14 from 2 10 am to 5 pm. Appointments via Mr A W Chapman chemist. The firm has served the town for over thirty years. Represented by Mr A Webster-Stevens M I O.
The society paid May wages of 119 per Vh for choice butter and 14 per th for second grade. Distribution of 1051 4/1 was shared among 420 suppliers. The Batery invited the President of the Housewives Association in Wingham to investigate and verify the average dairy farmer’s labor and capital invested.
The Shires Association of NSW discussed preference for mail cars on ferries with Dr Breckenridge opposing peak hour priority for mail carriers. The Red bus retained priority while other issues on weeds and regional division were addressed, with a departmental plan to visit districts before implementing the Bill.
At Manning Shire Council, Dr. Milligan reported after a three day Shires Conference. Mr. Newell and Mr. Spooner spoke on funding Nabiac Gloucester road and Candle-Lansdowne main road. Newell urged split funding. no money before November. A district visit by Mr. Spooner remained elusive.
Manning Shire Council discussed installing power on several ferries including Wingham, Oxley, Nedbank, Candle-Dumareveque and Dumar esque Island punts. Estimated £60 per ferry for gear and engine, which Hammond said the council cannot finance now. The Wingham punt facing partial funding by Wingham Municipal Council. motion to adjust tenders and funding rules carried.
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