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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1933
Page
10
Australia shows improved economic prospects with higher exports and investment. Prime Minister Lyons notes substantial gains in exports and production, alongside rising imports and credit indicators, signaling stabilizing global conditions and domestic growth potential.
A list of candidates successful in the Nurses Registration Board examination held on November 1 and 15. The names include Albury district winners such as Footamundra Adette My, Catherine Russell, O'Connor, Mary Isabel Conroy, Kathleen Temeng El sobn, Mary McCormacks Wemnor, Hilda Mande Cameron, Louisa dilibeent, Sarah Judd, Mary Nation, Louisa Beryl McBain, Monica McCarthy, Elizabeth Ametth Rollas, and others from various districts.
The hospital board faced criticism over ward practices and a complaint that a medical officer overcharged patients in public wards. A board inspection praised management while promising to stop improper charges. Secretary C A M Richards reported that records show many of the last 800 admissions at Griffith Hospital involved patient payments.
Sydney wool selling brokers announce averages of £2 17s 4d per bale and 16s 7d per pound, marking notable records in the season. Strong demand supports high prices across bale and fiber categories, with buyers competing at the sale.
The Royal Commission on Wheat Industry was announced with Sir Herbert Gepp as chairman and Prof E. Wadham of Melbourne University among the members. Also named were J. Sheedy, an accountant, and other officials.
A minor earthquake struck Gunning causing property damage and widespread alarm. Several homes suffered cracked walls and fallen plaster while a sleeper narrowly escaped injury as a wall collapsed. Tremors have recurred over the past weeks, with yesterday's quake the strongest yet.
The Saturday letter in reply to representatives at a public meeting from Vic Minister for Labor Mr Duningham notes reports from all centres in the state indicating reduced unemployment. Favorable conditions are expected to improve in coming months and the government will consider requests for increased relief aid.
The Federal Cabinet approved sending a delegation to the East Indies and Japan. The group will be headed by Attorney General Mr Latham and depart in March. Lands visit planned with a trip including East Indies and Japan.
The record lists participants and placements from a historic lottery segment. Names such as Mr T Wylie of West Wallsend and Mr McCall of La Peroume appear, with others including Mini DMartin Dudley and Mr Cortett Kensington noted among the entries and positions.
The High Court of Australia dismissed the appeal by Price of Wagga against a £100 fine for operating a timber vehicle in contravention of the NSW Transport Co ordination Act. The decision, delivered by a full bench, considered interstate trade limits and Commonwealth powers under the Constitution.
NSW argued payments on imported Australian goods must align with other state rail commerce. The case questioned whether the act unduly vested interstate trade power, with NSW claiming NSAY duty on goods entering NSW and passing onward to Queensland. The dispute centers on carriage charges and equal payment rules across states.
Sydney merchants hail the High Court decision upholding the New South Wales Transport Co ordination Act. They say it preserves state control over licenses and charges, ensuring local motor drivers pay NSW fees on even footing with other states, and stops traffic from Riverina and beyond eroding NSW trade.
Leaders promote a bold Express campaign message in an effort to bolster support. The advert emphasizes key promises and calls for public engagement as organizers frame the issue for voters.
A four year old boy at Wweintree Gully quarry in Rock MELBOCANG was trapped under rock after a collapse. He suffered severe internal injuries and fractures and died in hospital after morphine was given to dull pain.
Dolores Young, pupil of the Convent of Mercy Contaminism, won a first prize in Grade two theory of music in an examination conducted by the Austemilon Marte Kae minhtoo Bound. Lorna Webster, daughter of Mr Franklin Thoms of Wakwa, was awarded the Logonilate doree.
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