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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1933
Page
9
A passage describes the Western Riverina timber region under new life from reforestation and water channeling. It notes drought, grazing pressure, and the prospect of revived forests as channels bring moisture, boosting young growth and prospects for timber and shelter for farms.
Fragmentary report lists lottery numbers 10658 70673 78882 98984 with holders Junk and Jo William-Hodge Essendon Victoria Try Again B Care Empr y Theatre Sydney Rod Mrawae Nowe cantle Pha 1T9th Lottery, next Friday unclear details and sequence.
The newly elected Wagga Blen ddd Society council met at the Town Hall last night. Subcommittees were appointed for musk, business, and other duties. Mrs Haf Collis the Mayoress attended and several members resigned amid applause as the President praised long service. A visit to Cootamundra was noted with praise for the livat festival and warm welcome.
A man named Decateur Patterson was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death for killing a white person. A Broadway Mining Company operation in Willigobung, Tirobarun, reported seven weeks of work and cleaned up a notable amount of wool.
Wagga and western districts endured heavy rain with up to 4 inches recorded in places. Total November rainfall reached 2.88 inches, boosting annual rainfall to about 16 inches. Flooding washaways disrupted lines to Broken Hill and along the Adelaide to Sydney route.
Storms drenched large parts of the state with heavy rainfall yesterday while northern river levels remained volatile. Officials warned of rising flood risks as weather systems moved through the region and communities prepared for possible evacuations.
The State Governor Sir Philip Game and Lady Game visit Rum Barumba and Tumbarimba, touring the Bush Nurely Home and district hospital, inspecting a Returned Soldiers League, and opening a new industrial hall. They meet shire councilors, presented with an illuminated address, and are hosted by the Country Women's Association.
Police confirm to Wagga that prisoner Raymond Beilee aged 25 escaped custody from the Coolamon lock up while on remand for breaking entering and stealing. He wore grey clothing a khaki shirt tan shoes and had a tattoo on one arm. He was carrying a swag. Police seek information leading to his recapture.
Saturday reports from Murrumbidgee indicate flour prices rose by one shilling and five pence to thirteen shillings and five pence per tom as federal tax hikes push costs higher. Outlook for canned fruit remains poor with potential limits on supply if conditions do not improve. The cause cited is competition from Denmark and Carolina markets affecting Britain.
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