Wingham Memories: A Boyhood Ties to William Johnston
The writer recalls early life in Wingham detailing connections with William Johnston and neighbors. Vivid scenes include Campbell, Dorward, Small, McIntyre, and Gaelic preaching by Archi Macdonald, plus village kindness and boys learning manners. A nostalgic tribute to pioneer help and community spirit shaping the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingham
William Johnston
al Aakles
Davie
Bam John
Marwhall
Jonaton
Mme, Campbell
Bammer
Campbell
Andrew Dorward
Jamies McPheren
John Summer
Ville
Mr. Dorward
Cumminn
Jota Dorward
Summer Hin
Mr Small
Captain Newton
Daviq
David Small
Upper Crare River
Mr. Small
Dublin
Dave
Jor
Mynall
McIntyre
Archi Macdonald
John McDeramid
Wynter
Mr. T
Taree
OM Air
Bird
Taylor
Elite Pollock
Bilo
Jobn Taylor
Fiydney
Dingo Creek
Henry Lawson
Rick
William Johannson
PJ. Kirby
Bronte
Ayaney
Forster Agitation over Manning River road change
Stroud Shire Council considers a petition and department request to transfer land and road access from Manning St to Stroud Shire. Debate centers on road costs, river ferry viability, and impact on Forster residents, with officials citing substantial past expenditures and potential regional benefits.
Stroud Shire Council Minutes Summary
Stroud Shire Council discussed road repairs for a school area with Woodward supporting the request, seconded by Dr. Turner, and approved. Forster Shire Council objected to including Forster in the railway area, and the clerk reported an inquiry request had been forwarded to the LG Department. The Valuer General acknowledged the inquiry but stated other shire lands figures were not being used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Andrews
Breckenridge
Forater
Checkenridge
HC Wan
Forster
Waldf
Miu Wan
Creekouridge
Atrout
C.F Woodward
Wubbe
Enhool
Topi
O'Brien
Dr. Turner
Forster Uwhan
Etrowd
LG. Department
Barnes
Abbott Koowgha
Theatre functions reflect community effort at Taree
A Tuesday theatre event at Taree Theatre, Turex, drew fair attendance with many local officials and residents present. Mrs A Wallace and Mr & Srckeon performed as Santa helpers under bright decorations while committees and business people contributed to the evening and charity efforts for Melb hospital boxes and crockery sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toomer Um
Turex
Tunsday
Futon
Alghie
Ube M8
Wingham Orehontra
A Wallace
Mr. & Srckeon
Ncan. Co
Bunting
Com Taltten
Tei Hin
Doarnues
Tou Whyper
Andy
W. J Chesueaat
C. Junk
A. Kemmis
Man Robertson
MPA
W. Delwas
Fabio
May Pork Prices and Slaughter Totals Reported
A May 1028 agricultural note records bacon prices at 1.04 per pound and a pig kill total of 669. The report notes higher costs and supplier delays, with May output lagging behind last year. Details on methods and specific dates are limited due to the fragmentary OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baco
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Manning Hire Council
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Local Government Act
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Inter
Theioudshire Council
Vithe Tollowtoy
Connell
Ocean
Wally Lake
Tuncurry
Bunewaly
Wallix Lake
Itz
Meamer
Bydny
Intercat
Manning River
Manning Stes Counell
Counell
Stroud
Ita
Porntor
Anatiation Informatina Aacen
McKinnon
Fairfont
Almont
Continung
Yael
Tor Stroud Rhire
Forvier
Rome
Sia Saales
Gr McKinnge
Bertnees
Cr. McKinnon
Stroud Shire
Hie Alr
Che
Pany
Dent Bireet
Wigan
Bond
Stirling
MAR. Sebotron
Isadella Street
Ladies Outfitter
Blanne Blegel
Beller Hun
Wilson
Charles H. Blenkin
Edendale
Bent Street
Fel
Thrifty
Wenry
Wingham E
Metters
Grocerie Giasawant
Joey Prices
Jonsult
Tom Strickland
Abella Street
Cablimaty
Arie Exiere
ASU
Passimaty
Fyne
Abi Cassimaty
Isabella Street
P. B. Mantwires
Paton Burns & CO
King Street
Sydney
Nitrolyte
Broadway
RMLA
Aaton Madvank
1 Coop. Ltd
Byron Bay
Pearlans Wood
Eck Eclipse Motor Garage
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