30 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1936
Page
1
In Currigunal a split between Mungindt and Moree over bore water rations sparks dispute as drought tightens. A Sydney era of politics follows a legislative fight in the Lewlerative Council over local government voting rights, with Honorary Minister Ryan leading opposition and a wave of support for town control and public parks reforms.
The piece extols painting to brighten the home and town with oil scents and ochre hues. It urges improved appearances and daily use of paints, suggesting a revival of aesthetic effort and household care.
The official opening on Sunday June 20 drew a good crowd. A 1 pm tournament began, with a 3 pm phase. Mr Weekes served as first ball, and A Weekes hit the opening shot. Notables included contractor M G Cgyreg and Mayoress Mrs Ry Keogh. Local youth helped by footing costs. Thirty four players entered a mixed doubles event with strong play. Mr I Waters won the gentleman’s prize. Mrs Mahony claimed the ladies prize. Afternoon tea was provided by club ladies.
Aunt Mary unveils a redesigned tin for her famed powder with a new upturned lever lid that opens with a thumb press. The parchment top preserves freshness and keeps the user tidy, promising better quality and safety in every use.
The article surveys Cunard's evolution from early Atlantic steamers to the colossal Queen Mary. It highlights advances in speed, safety, and capacity, noting ships like Lusitania Mauretania Umbria and Etruria, then details the Queen Mary’s unprecedented size, reinforced foundations, steel plates and concrete, and the vast engineering effort required. It cites Haldane on scale implications and underscores the shipyard’s adaptation to immense structure while maintaining progress in merchant service capability.
The text describes printing industry attrition and advertising, then shifts to a Cunard liner era account. It outlines the ship Queen Mary propulsion by four turbine sets, steam source, and performance figures. It also notes historical blue riband context and rival ships Mauretania Bremen and Normandy with times and speeds.
Various church services across Wingham and surrounding areas listed for July with times and locations including Tinonee Nabtao Taree Wingham Comboyne Nabiac Comboyne Marleston and Tugrabakh. Denominations include Anglican Catholic Methodist Congregational and LDS with multiple anniversaries and evangelistic meetings noted.
Fragmented notes describe Rev A P Camero delivering principal ceremonies at public celebrations at Cowper and Vimarra. A motor truck overturned on Dorrigo mountain road, causing a fatal crash and a shouted escape by several occupants. References to Medical Practitioners Amendment and Parliament appear, with muted mentions of exposé aims against medical men and ministers.
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