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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1934
Page
9
The Wagen Musical Society’s annual meeting, led by President E Kerfoot and chair Kastion, reviewed reports on a busy season. Plans for performances including The Messiah and local competitions were discussed, with election of officers and a vote on continuing support for external events.
All copy for changes of contract advertisement must be sent in by 4 AM on Tuesday for Thursday run and by 12 PM on Friday for Saturday issue.
In Navmelosa and nearby towns, families faced anxiety over a serious private hospital operation, with hopes for Christmas. Miss Clare Puizhall left Wagga after a ten year stay, receiving a substantial cheque and cut glass in Maplen Wcior. Grand Hotel owner Mr J M Madden and Mrs Madden were surprised by Werga Experiment Club students who honored them with a memento and thanks for hospitality.
The Wasga fhstriee Ambul ancy chief Mr M and Loth urges householders to take action after reports of grasshopper threats and water pollution. Officials note Mayoral comparisons across Waren Weeks election and warn of local risks. The city’s leaders, including Mayors of Waren Grenfell and Orange, respond with cautious measures amid uncertain future outcomes.
A street news Voys report describes a buyer who purchased multiple copies of an issue containing horse and farm stock results. The buyer toured rural homes dropping copies, while other buyers including Joseph E. Jelbart of Blot York East and Tamman Most from Mr. Setbart’s Marya were noted. Negotiations involved Arch stud belonging to My A He Genco of Woodlands and Mr. Grace’s colt Sirdar, champion at the Isat Sydney show, with delivery arrangements underway.
Mayor presided over the opening of the style envelopes for the Red Cross drive to aid returning soldiers. Total donations reached £48 with more envelopes expected to arrive, aiming to top £50. Mr Murdock and Mr Murdock’s club hosted guests at the city house. Rev Father Desmond and Br Murdock received thanks and a travelling ring. Tea followed with remarks praising the volunteers and future plans for new courts.
Tenders call for Grewodd supply to government bodies while Christmas party at the South Wagga Tennis Club invites all, Dennis and a Auoung entertain, grammar school exhibition proceeds aid local charities, a touring plan by Whitehouse covers a world bicycle journey, and First Communion rites at St. Michael's Cathedral feature seventy-two children in navy and white attire.
A report notes the Murrumbidgee bridge decision was referred back to public bodies for proper site assessment. Discussion on whether the meeting should be public or delegates only is noted. In Church of England news, a tennis centre is planned on Church property in Peter Street and lenders are being sought for three courts.
The annual meeting of the Church of England Churchwomen's Union was held yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Mitchelmore presided as president. The secretary Mrs. Shaw reported and the following officers were elected: President Mrs. Joyce, Vice President Mrs. Mitchelmore, Treasurer Mrs. Hunter, Secretary Mr. Chapman. The retiring president and secretary did not seek re election. The Union will recess until March 1885.
Poultry farming in the Millvale district shows profits with winter shipments of 100 turkeys to Burney markets. For the past four months the weekly average price rose about 3 percent.
The Row land Australia Royal mail air service begins with inaugurations and promises faster despatches. Mails will be delivered to Australia in about half the time previously required by the existing route, improving speed of transcontinental correspondence.
Cootamundra faces a clash over shifting mail service to terminate there despite government attempts to route mail through Sydney or Brisbane. Officials say the plan would cut a key link, while authorities push to keep the existing inland route.
The day train on the southern line will be extended to Wagga from December 17 and run express between Sydney and Goulburn. It will stop briefly at intermediate stations and complete the outward trip in about four hours, with a return journey around four and a half hours. Goulburn will act as an express sweeper, and the Griffith schedule aims to cut the Temora Griffith trip by about 90 minutes.
In Melbourne on a Saturday Clar ence Smith of East Kew fought off two men who attacked him for a bag containing £48. Despite being battered, he retained the bag while his assistants fled. Smith, manager of Cott's grocery store in Northcote, was attacked near his home as the robbers demanded the money.
Results show Civic reformers 19 and State Labor 8 with Independents 2 under the preferential system. Election of Mayor on Tuesday hinges on Labor support, paving the way for Alderman Parker to seek reelection with Copnett’s backing for an open ticket.
Fragmentary report notes large movements near Szeged on the frontier between Jugoulavg and Hungary. It mentions withdrawals, expulsions, and a great exodus affecting local populations, with references to Balkens, Budapest, and Deo.
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