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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
3
Simmon's Great Winter Sale opens with heavy discounts on a wide range of goods. The sale features colored flannelettes linen textiles, quilts, sheets, pillowcases, hosiery, nightwear, robes, blankets, and men’s and women's apparel at reduced winter prices. Many items list specific sale prices per yard or per piece with bold reductions.
Stor advertises winter sale on mens rubber boots at 11.4, mens dairy boots at 3.1, work boots at 3.1, berony boots trims at 2.11, school shirts at 2/1, men’s shoes designs at 11.6, and trousers to measure from 29/6. Featuring brand claims of quality and tailored options with uplifting offers and wide selection for men.
The Wing ham Municipal Council held a Friday June meeting in the Council Chambers with Mayor E L R Keech presiding. Aldermen Bet Kane Worthing Brisson Machin Allport Rowse and staff attended as notes cover previous minutes, vehicle inspections, insurance consolidation, street works, and requests for permits and restorations.
The text presents a garbled account involving Kennedy, social department officials, and a series of court or police references. It references a man’s medical certainties, a request for mutinous food, and an application dealing with health and travel. It mentions dates around 1940 and a clerk of petty sessions in Turon.
The article details a field day and federation gathering with notes on farm youth judging, outcomes of junior events, committee roles, and plans for school gardens and farm projects. It mentions leaders like Kathleen Roh and Wynter, and refers to Mondrooke and Hartung among participants, with acknowledgments for donations and arrangements.
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a visit by a figure named Trist and a reference to Friday August with unclear details. Also notes a person likely Sir McDonald and a Royal or civic event, but exact places, dates, and actions are unreadable.
In Detorw Me KR Salling court, Alphonse Kennedy testified about fruit sold and delivered for which payment was due. Poul Christensen stated his wife bought the goods from Kennedy and paid. verdict favored Christensen. Garnishee Newell had no appearance, and one party warned of nonappearance.
May livestock records show dairy and cattle data with figures for butter production, herd counts, and animal movements. The entry lists names, locations, and various measurements including yards, weights, and dates, reflecting farm activity, sales, and herd management across multiple properties.
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