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Wagga Wagga Express

Location

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 08, 1936

Page

9

Wagga Show Entries Rise Across Events

The Waite Show secretary reports total entries near 490 across schoolwork needlework painting drawing and photography for the year, up from last year. Food cookery and needlework lodge slight declines while schoolwork and competitions show strong gains, with several sections closing Monday for Malt PTO dates and preparations to push total entries above prior years.

Wael Croaker Fovil Ise Big Seeton He Ern Garden Asa Tvs

Stand for Empire In Industry Support Meeting

An editorial calls for unity to defend the federation against Japanese imports and warns that without allied support from farmers and agencies, Australia would be exposed as a vulnerable ally to foreign powers. The text urges Australia to stand firm to avoid becoming an easy prey to any aggressor.

Innstuy Federt Polly Iq Sfr Gen. Mers Gui Insurance and Agency Co Japan Empire Aus- Walla

Seed shortage spreads drought across wide area

In a Canadian seed growers' report, secretary MW Wiener notes the drought area has never been this wide, spanning from Prince Albert to Kentucky as the seed supply remains acute amid ongoing weather hardship.

Ermonton Alberta North America United States Wiener Secntary Canadien Seed Growers’ Association Prince Albert Kentucky

Makeshift Car Lights Suggest Quick Fixes

A fragment describes jury rigging vehicle lighting by bypassing a faulty generator. It mentions removing the glass, disconnecting components, and wiring a long connected globe to run lights directly from the battery as a temporary expedient, noting the route and safety concerns.

AL Mznl Cenitiamaly Schlenbost

Wagga Eisteddfod Sees Record Entries and Vocal Rise

The Wagga Eisteddfod Society plans the J Iszu Theatre event from September 21 1936 with 1538 entries, the largest rise in vocal and dancing classes. Notable figures include E M Courtenay of Wirlington and Jom Geelons of Sydney, with support from New Zealand to fund travel. The Melbourne Choral Society jury and choirs from multiple regions compete, adding strong church and community involvement.

Seceusry Sweevey Wagga Eisteddfod Soviety J'Iszu Mise E. M. Courtenay Werlington Wither Atla New Zealand Sydney Newy Zealand Anawy Wae Wasea Jfm Geelons Mulvowene W9ee Atbury Ana Uralamundra Melauurze Carbeira Coowmyndes Jane Waser Melbourne Joonie Choral Society Chow Wil Vongiele Sea Hion Ladies En‘iles St. "John's St. Andrew's Warea St. Luke's Tomy Musigal Society

Car Falls Into Drain in Hawiow Accident

A car veered onto a driveway near Mertiguim yard and overturned. Leslie Wilana and others, including Mrs WilcoW, were injured as they attempted extrication. The driver Rex and the crew were traveling 60 Kyabrom to support a study when the vehicle struck a dangerous corner and crushed occupants, though one passenger escaped with minor injuries.

Mradt Afi Leslie Wilana Kismet Suilion Hawiow Arrow Jujry Mertiguim Lea C&f Lee Nhe Siu

Local Notices From Wag District Hospital and Sports Club

Wag District Hospital announces annual meeting at Uns Town Mulyn on Friday August 2 to receive nation report and elect officers. Wagoe Gun Club plans shooting events for August 19 and September 28 with handicap shoots. A valuable horse owned by Mr W J Morrow dies after a fall on Taveutia Street. horse destroyed following its injury.

Wag District Uns Town Mulyn Auer Nation Uicers Wagoe Wagra Gun Club W. J. Morrow Wagga R.5 St. League and Ranger Taveutia Street

Obituary Notice for Lillian W Hocking in Wages

Lillian W Hocking aged about sixty, died Wednesday in Wages. Widow of Alfred Hocking of Sydney, she leaves daughter of L A Lindner of Carinwva Quolawion and siblings. A school teacher in the Education Department, she resided in Rysewand Sydney and Coolamon Div ing Ler, with patient months in Wages District Hospital. Survived by husband and three children Evlyn Edward John, and one brother Eric Lindner of Trallmba. Interment held at Church of England section of Coolaman cemetery on Thursday.

Irs Lillian W Hocking Sue Weers Alfred Hockingy Sydney Wan L. A. Lindner Carinwva Education Rysewand Young Sydney Coolamon Messika Bey Parente Wages District Hospital Ey" Kuebend Evlyn Edward Fobn Hocking Eric Lindner Rall Church of Enghand Coolaman Cemetery

Wedding of King and McDonough at Al Al

The wedding of Merseley King and Kathleen Mary McDonough was held yesterday morning at Al Michaels Calledeal Wagga. The Very Rev Barry officiated. The bride wore a powder blue dress with matching accessories. The bridesmaid wore celery pink. The cream cake was served at Advance Australia hotel. The couple will honeymoon on a motor tour of the coast and Brisbane and will reside in Tamson Street Wagen.

al. Michael's Calledeal Wagga Mersley King T. H. King Bing Bale Win N. F Edwarde Advance Australia Coast Brisbane End Kine Wim Sndke Tampson Street Wagen

Lottery prizes awarded in yesterday's Kin City draw

The Ti Biate Lottery draw yesterday awarded top prizes to metropolitan residents with four prizes reaching the country. Winners included Sydney (won 20) and several others in Sydney and regional towns. First prize valued at £5000, second £100, third £50, and fourth £200, with names and addresses obscured by the damaged text.

Metropolitag Vosiderta Fourti TenNy Usllenek Norki Sydney Prikéic Praveter Syn Te Page Bordnn Cvercent Lianmare Ghee Onney Amin Synd D. Macdowall Boomerang Casewoeks

Juvenile Ball Celebrates Wonderland Day at Garwood Street School

A children's event at Garwood Street School in Wagga showcased colorful costumes and a grand march led by headmaster A. E. Cook. Mayor and Mayoress McDonough attended as prizes were awarded by judges, with committees crediting parents and staff for the evening’s success and decorations.

Wonderland Au Priday Aus Garwood Street Micky Wilson Yarlon Cook Ars Look King A. E. Cook P and¢, Association H. Oates Ald. H P. and Gillis Conk P. and Q. Association Gotlace Tidy Mr. Mclenzie Mes Wames Snodgress Hy Oates Ellis Elie C. Biaexstiield South Wagga Woods

Express Headline Muddled By Fragmentary Text

A brief and unclear excerpt from the Express appears with garbled words and missing context. The readable parts suggest a headline style but lack concrete names, dates, or events to establish a full summary.

Wheat Prices Rally Amid Volatile Overseas Market

Wheat moved back to higher levels as American declines Tuesday prompted a quick recovery. Australian markets paused with Melbourne seeing renewed gains and a new season high in futures, while October delivery prices were quoted around a bushel in late Thursday trading.

Dave America Melbourne

Sydney Market Flourishes Then Dips Across Week

The Sydney market showed a fluctuating week with prices rising from 4/8 to 4/19 by Tuesday, then easing on Wednesday and rebounding to 5/01 on Thursday. Country stations listed 4/8 while overall grain prices saw minor declines and a late drop in wheat.

Sydney

Wheat Prices Ease Amid Overseas Market Fluctuation

Wheat markets show small declines as overseas markers respond to global activity. Quoted prices are marginal with silo wheat offered at 4 percent and buyers at 4/8. Sydney reports nominal values for Wed wheat and other common grades with limited trading.

Sedner. Sahinday Sydney

Weather forecast for Sydney regional area

Readable forecast notes detail unsettled weather over Sydney with possible rain and thunder in the west and south. Winds may extend to nearby regions with cooler temperatures and increased cloud cover. Forecasters expect precipitation in sands areas and changeable conditions across the northwest fields.

Sydney

Comrades Loyalty Returns From Moats Failure at Wagga Inquiry

A report from the dnquest at Wagga Swart House on Wriday details Comrade’s loyalty and death linked to Percy exchange. Garland Cowpay and Artin Powell faced medical transport and treatment after a late breakfast pain incident. The coroner Hugh Oates noted Cowper lived with Powell and no illness contract. ambos conveyed to Wagga hospital where he died.

Wagga Swart House Wriday Dow Exch Percy Garland Cowpay Teweler Galore Hugh Oates Domwend Artin Alexander Powell Tunner Wagga Grideyer Cowper Powell Pendaha Wasst Misiniel Hospital

Ott Owlig Sets Fast Pace at Albury Coursing Meet

Ott Owlig is expected to tie for the lead at the Albury coursing meeting tonight as dogs compete. The event draws entrants seeking supremacy in the field with observers trackside amid the evening gloom.

Albury

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