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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1951
Page
2
The notice informs subscribers and advertisers that subscription and advertising prices will rise this year to align with other district newspapers. It requests advance payment before the rate change and warns of added charges for ongoing or delayed accounts.
A garbled report warns roads will worsen without more funding. Officials cite an ambitious but costly rampart project and heavy tonnage demands that exceed current financing capacity, signaling broader transport strain and increased road decay risk.
A birthday party for a former Wingham resident held in Tuncurry featured a cake and songs as the Fire Services and Community came together. Friends and family gathered amid celebratory mood, with the event marking a cheerful surprise and shared memories of the guest of honor. The occasion included a rendition of Happy Birthday to You and well wishes from attendees.
Fragmented OCR style notice notes items in Homebush sales ads. Mentions example goods with prices and conditions. Indicates sales event with various yard products and unclear details. May reference quality yard items and pricing, typical in local sale notices.
A Sydney council session on June 1094 examined milk production and pricing. Officials debated costs, producer profits, and government influence on dairy supply, with emphasis on summer and winter pricing and farm profitability amid rising costs.
Local clubs announce AV trim to play Taree for the Moxey Cup with Wingham set to stage the event on Saturday. Player names and team mentions appear in fragmentary form, indicating a roster and schedule for the Pennant competition in the region.
An obituary records the death of a well known resident of Wineli, aged about 60s, at Carkyie Private Hospital. It notes surviving family members and a funeral held Saturday at St Suthwinw Church of England Winghar with service by the Rev. Cochrine. Burial followed at the local cemetery with arrangements by Mr HY Berwet of Wingham.
Fragmented OCR outlines a biographical sketch mentioning John William Snape, various names, places, and dates with garbled phrases. The readable pieces reference individuals such as Mr Howe and Colleen, and vague events tied to property and a river area, but details are largely obscured.
A laborer named McCullagh faced a quarter sessions trial with the jury after a fatal incident. The proceedings centered on alleged involvement as the defendant, with witnesses and local figures named as the case unfolded in the Wigwam area. The court returned a verdict of not guilty on manslaughter charges.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an indecent assault involving a 14 year old and a suspect identified as John Jeyer. The text references a judge and jury, with unclear details about dates, locations, and legal actions. The legibility prevents full reconstruction of names and outcomes.
Fragmentary text mentions Lambs Francic and Omer ees boy after reunion at Guenter Cemetery, with timing around Tuesday morning and last week. Names and details are garbled and unreadable.
Saturday fixtures list games at Maree Brown Cres and Taree Old Bar with Glouceter, Winciven and Aramberg referees. Provisional results show Winwaam 2 against V Gueester yy. Moy Wingham hosts Mouse Wilompnniey WB versus Wena Varée Brown at Creek Poi Ledboutien.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Mr and Mrs, a Winghias place, a lost man or person, a battery marked Press Reward, and a Saturday time. It is highly garbled with names and places unreadable, offering a reward for information. No clear action or reliable facts emerge.
A fragmented OCR note seeks an applicant described as capable with straight grasping tasks. The terse ad mentions rutubte and wing elements, but the readable facts are limited to a generic request for help and an unclear position.
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