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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
7
Pig prices and market notes from Sydney indicate varied values with prime porkers and baconers showing shifts. Several categories, including mutton and lamb, traded irregularly with prices fluctuating and some lines showing limited data.
A Kimbriki gathering on Wednesday night June 11 at Vine ATUL hosted by Mr and Mrs W Z Rich arison showcased a lively Howe Party. Local residents from Mount George to Burrell Creek joined musical performances, dances, and competitions with prizes and a late supper, while James Murray praised the Association's work.
The sixth annual Manning River District Maize Competition saw varied yields with Giant White and Pride of Hawkerbury among top varieties. GWAL White, entered by Stonibroak, won honors for a second time, while J B Mooney’s strain and E M L McLend’s were also notable for high yields amid wet conditions and lodging challenges.
A fragmented historical note lists musicians and supporters linked to Hawkeebury Pride, including J. Wakefeld, J.P. Mooney, and G. Hammond. References to McLeod Giant Whitey and EBLAC INC suggest a community event or celebration with local figures, bands, and attendees in the Hawkeebury region.
A letter emphasizes starting concentrate feeding early to sustain dairy stock through winter. Veteran dairy farmer recommends Mowat Linseed meal with pigs and praise for a published feeding book by Meggitt Limited. It notes delayed feeding reduces milk yield and urges immediate action to maintain production.
Tourists sought for a waterfront residential building in Forster offering double and single bedrooms with water views. Modern dining, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms, laundry, extensive verandahs, and meals provided by resident servants. convenient location five minutes from Ocean Beach.
Fragmentary OCR lists names Photyloide JK Hammond 1181 J Michardeon 2183 WHF Drury 1004 14 J Moonen 101A. No clear event or context provided.
A late royal scheme links Alderman Viscount Wakefield to a planned grounds near Wingsor Castle. Plans for a memorial to King George were to feature a central statue, but delays and deaths halted completion. King Edward’s memorial committee recently visited and discussed evolving designs.
The Tarer Municipal Council faces a Monday appeal led by George T. Mevlin against land assessments near Cornwall Street in Taree. Martin for the council and Mr Hooke for the appellant argue the Supreme Court decision should govern this case, with figures confirming appeals at 100, 400, and 78 pounds.
Mr J Neville aged TH years died at Mortona Creek Wednesday. He was married to Mla Ghinol of Manning River and previously from Hastings River. The remains were interred in Church of England, section of Leech Wood Cemetery on Thursday.
Obituary for Nathaniel John William Strickland who died in Sydney on a Monday morning aged about 74. He was born to Mr and Mrs River Ballacoe near Taree and lived most of his life in the Manning region. He married Miss Hart Penfold and later Mrs Baveh Avery. He worked on farms and at a mill, and resided in Taree before moving to Sydney with his sister. He is survived by relatives and remembered as a pioneer by many in the community.
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