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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1947
Page
2
Wingham Chronicle records a community fundraiser at the Wingham and District War Memorial Hospital. Donations, counts, and committee updates are noted with local names and helpers. Musical entertainment and side events accompanied the effort, with attendees including committee members and supporters across the Upper Manning area.
At a crowded track meeting in Yurry Seven Uloom, Oldest Harry Tattersall and Glimmer made history as the standout pair. The event featured rapid heats, weights, and a mix of veterans and newcomers, with Tattersall delivering a memorable victory and strong performances from Glimmer and Radiant Litt Sinkaier. County records, club honors, and promising young horses highlighted a day rich in competition and local pride.
Police report a string of robberies around Wingham Port Macquarie and Coopernook on Sunday. Items seized include a motor vehicle and other valuables from several properties. Detectives urge residents to report suspicious activity and name Wingate and Swan as persons of interest.
A garbled account describes a Kempney rally with a parade and display features. Mentions include a salute to Mrs Rebey Diacrey Cem, Windhans capata display, and various colorful uniforms, with unclear names and places.
An OCR split lists stock entries and bids at Our alley of Wlughamt fy Thwipias, Lue Jue There, noting large turnout and strong demand for quality cattle and beef stock. Items include steers, cows, heifers, and calves with varied lot numbers, prices, and consignors such as Cooper and Mickon, reflecting a bustling livestock sale with buyers attentive to quality and weight.
Fragmented text from a licensing court report references a Monday June 2 session with mentions of applicants, autos, and various officials. The readable portions suggest a chaotic record with names like Patrice Clarke and sporadic remarks about hearings and approvals amid garbled OCR.
Fragmentary local notice reads like a blurred report on city commerce and service workers. It mentions individuals with unclear roles and a string of garbled names, suggesting a court or business proceeding or meeting. The text remains too damaged to extract clear actions or outcomes.
Wingham Golf Club hosts a tense competition with Walshe finishing strongest. Notable names include Chapman Smith Gleeson Shelton Godwin Migsins Bayliss Rogers Baines McKeoush Burke Allan and Chambers among a large field. Final nine holes produced a dramatic score equal to par, while Walshe edged rivals with a 38 over the last nine.
Weights released for Saturday’s Flying Handicap first division covering a 6 furlong distance. Entrants include Guedegang and Farto, with weights listed as seven four and others yet to be confirmed. The race shapes as a key sprint event on the Krambach program.
A chaotic incident involved thievery and a penned yard fence. George Anearsay from Emporia reportedly led a burglary with George Dun assisting. Suspects used a wire fence, dug an escape hole, and removed poultry while authorities noted the loss and complicating factors. The event unfolded with searches and concerns about security.
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