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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
4
A public meeting at Wingham attracted few attendees, with notes of council and mayoral discussion. The minute mentions plans to erect a wall in the town and concerns over teacher separations, amid unclear motions and local official involvement.
Fragmentary report of a community event at Wheeral Fist with remarks by Mr TA Irvine of Tonies and W J Wamaley ward appreciation. notes on Mrs Walsh and future hopes, with memories of friendship and social ties in a local gathering.
The article traces the late Richard Atkinson Price, a Gloucester labor figure, focusing on his career and advocacy for workers. It notes Price’s role as Minister of Justice in the Beverins Government and outlines reactions to his ideas, including the push for free trade and labor support. The piece mentions family concerns and the public memory of Price within the Gloucester electorate.
Local learners and Rotary branch members gathered to honor Thomas H Kennedy at a Wingha club memorial service. The event featured a solemn graveyard bell toll and remarks by association leaders and attendees, reflecting on his community service.
The obituary notes the death of well known Wingham figure Mr R J Robinson at near ninety, praised for cattle work and community involvement. Survivors include widow Mrs Caroline Robinson and sons James, David, and Douglas, with the funeral departing from the Presbyterian Church in Wingham for the cemetery.
Mary Abrahame known as Old Mary. A pioneer in the Manning district, she arrived in early Australia and built a long life in the farming and hospitality scene. Friends remember her cheery optimism and service to the community as she aged, facing hardships with resilience. Local residents reflect on her framed memories and the impact of her presence in the early settlement.
The brief compiles fragmented items from public life and events including council discussions, labor costs, and local incidents. It references government decisions, factory reports, and a boxing anecdote, with many garbled names and places across multiple years.
The fragment describes the Semeva Canvas Annual Ball with perfunctory praise for organizers and participants. It credits the Ladies Committee, President Mrs Monck, and various helpers for arranging decorations, supper, and dancing. The piece highlights appreciation for officers, committees, and community support, noting the event honored the king and aimed for a successful, well-run gathering.
Fragmented OCR text lists players and notice about walkovers or injuries. Names include Skirted ewig Washo Hose Glane Peceira Abbots Jedamin Pereire Oftann Johnson Gummeryilie Wallace and others. Readers are asked to notify stewards if any player walks off or is unable to compete.
The note repeats the name Bullabdelah and asks for its meaning. It mentions phrasing such as the meeting of the wale and an old amma, suggesting linguistic or cultural context. The fragmentary text reads as a query about etymology and origins.
Unclear text lists coming events at Maalind table with names such as Mr Blenkin, Moonmand, and Whigham Digger secretary, noting an announced date. OCR fragments make precise details uncertain but indicate a schedule or notices for upcoming items and a meeting or event date.
Mrs. Nobt of Oxley Inland was transported to hospital after a roadside incident. Joe Wi attended to the scene, with emergency services arranging initial care and transfer.
Partial OCR text shows a note linked to Wingham Post Office with unclear place names and a time near 0.29 and closing at 10 2. Details are illegible and no complete event or instruction can be determined from the fragment.
Jane 39, aid Winatason 11 a Woouehde 230 pm Taree T p.m. Sars. Church services announced with timings and location details.
Market reports from Maitland indicate horse prices remain elevated despite mixed demand. Prices for various breeds show resilience with certain finer horses achieving notable figures, while buyers assess value and future outlook.
London reports show Jim Perrier’s mixed results at the Betis Goldasmpice event as crowds watch early rounds. In Hoylake, top players advance in a tight schedule with several matches decided by small margins, including 6-1 8-4 and 6-4 15-10 score lines. Marine discipline and stabe competition are noted, with regional crews posting modest scores and notable clashes shaping the early rounds.
Unclear OCR text mentions a football match involving Englishmen scheduled for tomorrow at a venue called Menexalr. Details are garbled with many misspellings making teams, location, and kickoff uncertain.
Fragmented note lists shooters from Cloucester Mount George Coshboyns Tare and Poet Mae. Mentions Pow Cup at Comboyne RL Calion Maatacer, Bakar and Price. Details are unclear but indicate a local rifle event next Monday with several participants.
Personal notices mention Mr and Mrs A kpore and a Hastings minister, with brief items on local church services, band appointments, and civic figures. References include Cowra district band leadership, Bank of NSW staff movements, constables overseeing manly districts, and a photo caption of Mr C Parker of Dyer Croming with dairy company notes.
Disjointed notes mention Mr Adler, A Mellon, Lovey, Marth and Go, and Western advert tonn a well known property. A marginal reference to a Brat and Previc society appears. Transportation line Wingam No 2 to Sydney is noted for Numiture.
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