12 May 1939
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Newspaper
Wingham Chronicle And Manning River Observer
Location
Wingham, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 12, 1939
Page
1
Reports say friction from an insurance policy and overdraft issues led to a call by the Lismore Branch of the Price Producers' Union for reviving the ban on wax matches. Members argue matches are essential in wet weather for workers, prompting a petition to authorities.
In Wingham Police Court, W H Spear C F Beesley J P Allan R Miller 24 William Jom Robert McLeod 26 Alex Trim 19 Pishard Davis 21 George King 21 Kevin Bowman 22 were charged with trespassing on property at Wingham on Thursday May. They were fined each or in default to labor after taking into account the incomplete OCR text.
The article argues that despite advertising challenges radio signals fade and the printed word remains a permanent record. Tasmanian Treasurer E Dwyer Gray in Wellington emphasizes faith in the press to express public opinion and maintain influence against competing media.
Betty Hill Norma Bakewell Fatty Robinson LZ Swan ie Skinner Beth Small Baye mith seeny Gamnerees 6 June Glenn Bruce McCullagh 10 Clift Lee Moat Improved Girl Pay Foerth Most Improved Boy Colin Murray Wika Rowe Dorothy Wamsley Elizabeth Duff 4 Margaret West 5 John Rouse 6 John Haggart Mary Harrison 7 Lucy Estell 8 Bob Graham Athol Cross Most Improved Girl Mary Bradies Athol Cross 1 Tan MacPherson 2 Una Bryant 3 Jim Duff Eric Shelton 4 Bob Everitt Colleen Haggerty 6 Barbara Phillips 7 Beth Biddle 8 Hugh Brown 9 David Niven Most Improved Girl Colleen Haggarty Most Improved Boy Don Lean 1 Tan Stewart 2 Abe Joseph 3 Nelta Kellehaar 4 Jonn Emith 3 Olive Ballard 6 Tony Donkin 7 Elaine Robinson A Max Waters Jewie Murray 10 Fo Skinner Most Improved Boys Jom Smith Albert Eriksson Most Iproved Girl Mary Fahey 1 Gretta Erby 2 Shirley Carey 4a Helen Machin 4 Dorothy Skinner Elvie Wright 6 Jean Chambers 7 Alwen Andrews 8 Doreen Cross 9 June Jenkins 10 Jean Laurie Most Improved Girl Gna Lattimore Most Improved Boy Bill Murphy Eunice Beattie 2 David Harrison 3 Gwen Crossendance 4 Shirley Bowen Ruth McCullagh 6 Beryl Lewis 7 Don Clinch Mary Moir 9 Tom Brown 10 Rachel Ballard Most Improved Girl Mary Irvine Most Improved Boy Norman Erik
The Forster Urban Committee reports attendance by Mesare of Burkle and others at the May meeting. Permits discussed include rent approvals on Seth Street and cardboard details for various road works, drainage and curb projects. The meeting granted permission for a structure at the mother’s wharf and referred other applications to council.
Printing and publishing notice from Predarich Arthur Fitzpatrick of William Street Wingham New South Wales identifies proprietor and editor at the registered Bent Street office, outlining the local newspaper operation and publication authority.
In a notice aimed at applicants without an account at the office, officials state that entry is allowed only if accompanied by the required cash payment. The rule emphasizes immediate access conditions and cautions readers about eligibility.
The Department of Main Hoods and Manali Shire Council approved surfacing of the Taree Tinomee road on Monday. The agreement was formally revolved in council.
Arson Ltd reports strong demand for sheepskins and hides with higher export prices in weekly Sydney sale results. Prices rose for prime and country hides while tallow and pelts showed varied gains and declines. Damaged and ivory-toned lots trimmed, with harekins returning to sale after adjustments.
The deferred matter regarding gates for 21 ger w town was discussed by the Man nus Shilve Council on Monday. Dr Molanctlin noted fees were passed, with Gate Jobber suggested as reasonable remuneration. The President moved the matter for review and possible action, seconded by Cp Wright.
The Tinonee ferry contractor reported an assault amid a Manning Shire Council matter on Monday. The president vowed protection of witnesses and urged cooperation as hearings proceed, with legal counsel reviewing the lay-off and passenger duties.
An old advertising pitch touts HEENZO or HEENZQ as a home remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis and sore throats offering a pint for two shillings. It claims internal use and nasal application with fast relief and money savings from self treatment.
The article reports April payment rates for butter supplies to factories under the Dairyings association in Linmere. It notes the April 1938 rate was lower than March and lower than April 1937, with a long table of historical comparisons since 1929. The text includes garbled figures and names, but indicates ongoing trend analysis of butter payments for supplying factories.
In April weather favored dairy stock across the district with cows in good to excellent condition and fodder crops in splendid order. Factory production surged to record levels for the month due to rich pastures, though a future decline is expected with approaching colder weather and a robust winter feed supply supports continued strong output.
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