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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1929
Page
4
A rambling account from the Western sheep country follows roving stockmen, a wood chopping interruption by Mrs Henry, a boot camp hospitality tale, and a cocky who skirts a trick on a horse. It mixes dog loyalties, rough humor, and frontier characters with songs of Bullaroo and Paddy Murphy’s homestead.
The Upper Manning A H Association lists forty candidates for the 1920 30 committee with voting required by June 24. Outgoing members marked with an asterisk include John Abbott Jr William Abbott and many locals from Wingham Taree Comboyne and surrounding districts.
Mr James Grimshaw aged 44 died in Katoomba last Saturday. A well known North Coast figure, he lived in Gloucester earlier where he ran the Commercial hotel then Gloucester hotel. Born Bungwahl he was son of the late Sergeant Charles Grimshaw of Raymond Terrace. He served in the Great War and spent 24 years abroad before returning to Gloucester. He owned hounds and coursing winners at Wooty Hill. Survived by widow and two sons, four sisters Mrs Mennet, Mrs Eaton, Mrs Fwy, Mrs Deards. Interment at Church of England cemetery, Katoomba, Monday.
Lawrence Kidd aged five or six died in a private hospital at Taree on Thursday after illness. Funeral was held in Moorland Catholic cemetery on Friday with Rev Father Kehoe conducting the burial service for the son of Mr and Mrs Geo Kidd.
The death of Ethel Siley Griffis aged wiz years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Griffin, occurred at MLALD Hospital on Wednesday. The funeral was held at the Church of England section of Krambach cemetery in Thurning, with G. E. Willems conducting the service.
The 17 month old Owen John Munro of Mr. and Mrs. John Munro Wootton died Tuesday in M R D Hospital from bronchitis. Interment was in the Church of England section of Coolongolook cemetery on Wednesday.
British Motors Ltd touring two Karrier and Diamond T trucks drew keen interest in Wingham after stops in Gloucester. The 2 ton Karrier model, built for Australian conditions, is priced at £650, while the 1 ton Diamond T is advertised at £346. Local dealer Wingham Cash Motor Tractors invites inquiries for further models and details.
Harle's Baby Friend Teeth product and Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Cols are advertised. The notice urges readers to seek care of the eyes and fixes for defective sight. Lu and McDonald of Pitt Street Sydney offer repair services and watch for next visit details.
Realdent from Wingham Taree and nearby centres urges residents to spend locally to boost town prosperity. Patronising local businesses strengthens the district and helps the town forge ahead.
The K B Lager Cup competition draw shows rounds on June 20 and July 13 with Hastings, Macleay, Upper Manning, L Manning, Manning, Remp Hastings, Taree, Cooper wok, Wing ton, and Wan chope. Several byes noted across venues at Wauchope Toopernook Remp Taree Cooper wok Wing ton Wan chope.
A joint picture night at Wingham Public School combines with a Popular Girl Competition. Four candidates compete, tickets sold at the office are shared by the contestants and the school, with headmaster Mr Martin aiming to net 55 for the school fund to reach 100. The program features MGM Our Dancing Daughters and Plastered in Paris with Sammy Cohen.
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