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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1940
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note describes Market Day and High Carnival events with references to Wingham and Distt Weil Val Une. Mentions planning for wartime support and a game between Wingham District and Unis theirs, with festive roll up and tumble up phrases.
A garbled text fragment references debates over conscription, public notices, and claims about a man earning S510 with various political and social figures noted. It mentions Apple publicity, a competition, and discussions of government or labor policies, with scattered names and places indicating a broad, unsettled public discourse.
Wingham residents attend to family events, medical news, and social happenings. The text mentions Mir Norman Wallay and family ties to New South Wales, hospital visits, bank officials, and local ceremonies. It records obituaries and interments, school and church activities, and community acknowledgments amid a flurry of names and places.
The Wingham Golf Club hosted a misty Saturday stroke qualifying round in tees with a 8 com function. AW Chamure Met scored 6 14 with AW Chapman and others close behind including A Cooper 8 1 Main and G McKeough 98-20. Final scores list Kevin bed and J Muspatrick with 2017 entries, Pook and Gibeom among notable scores.
Fragmented OCR reads odd names and phrases about a bet on Beturaay near 9 Meiyed Curadiant Founome and a draw involving many participants. The text lists pairs and individuals such as Mia Hinchey and Mim Abbott with undefined roles, plus numerous stray names and numbers, outlining a charitable event with a contest and race details.
A damaged text fragment lists competitors including Dean ter tmeemareee Fweemeter Miat and Cameron Mie Compt along with names like Shawn Adee, Bley, Peakin, Allon y Mie Carver. It mentions Marc Aion and a March event at Warchmennay.
In June 1940 at Wingham Police Court Reginald Wallis faced charges over cattle valued at Edward Andrews property. Testimony detailed branding and ownership disputes, with Andrews and Butterworth present. Wallis claimed cattle were misappropriated and later restored. case adjourned with further proceedings to determine rightful ownership and sale rights.
Fragmentary text indicates a PM defendant faced charges related to delivering or returning something to Mr Andrews. No clear names, dates, or full actions are legible.
In Wingham Industrial Magistrate Court on Friday June 21 1940 presided by Bir and Salting the case against J Donaldson is examined. John Evers alleges misconduct involving a waste matter and overtime while employed with a motor company. The defense requested the bill be rejected and a further report due.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a quirky note about a pumpkin on a stem found in an office space linked to a publication name The Wislgham Chraneta. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing context.
Reports say French forces under de Gaulle aim to rally and halt German advances as London notes a possible cease fire by 68 pm MT Monday. Observers believe leadership could hold if Paris strengthens resistance against encroaching German divisions.
Unclear auction notice references Mensa and partners with bidding ads and bonem concerns. The readable fragments mention best time, place, and items for sale but lack complete details or participants.
Community schedule lists meetings and notices for Wingham area events. Officials, clubs, and town groups announce gatherings and patriotic allocations with dates, locations, and entry details.
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