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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1930
Page
2
Council heard Mayor report a railway photography project and requested broad public views. Financials showed prior year totals and rates, with petty crime and school examinations noted. Community notices included charity fundraising, postal holiday closures, Christmas events, and plans for a sheep sale in early January.
Mr Alt Clark, a well known Melbourne sharebroker, resided toorak on Tuesday. The death of Thos Rees, 27, occurred in Junnn Hospital on Thursday after a two year illness following an explosion, death.
In Wagga district despite hard work year, 256 people will receive a Christmas dinner thanks to Mr F F Copland of D Copland and Co. Mrs Copland leads the kitchen effort with the Oxford Theatre Trustees donating the venue. Mr Copland invites all guests as personal friends, with Daddy Christm and toys for each attendee. Catering will be by RP Croudace of Ellenboth Cafe.
Four candidates Monara OParrell L John fro and L Lenehan were sworn in to run for the Scots at the ralme under the tune It s Way to Tippar ary. They spoke humorously to the audience as deputies, pledging party loyalty. Dancing followed, Boy Scouts provided entertainment, and committees of candidates organized stalls and business. The Kenpral commit gathered in Lewislam where competition among stands was reported as hearty despite weather delays.
Rural readers gain a country edition featuring Saturday morning on sale notices and sporting patter. Windbag TM offers light entertainments and facing programmes for country subscribers seeking local sports and community notices.
The Municipal Council debated a 12 percent general rate reduction tied to the 1940 budget. They considered lowering charges across utilities, with a 44d rate proposed to raise about £17,082 against projected expenditures of £23,785. Outstanding rates and revenue sources were discussed, alongside allocations for water, sewerage, and other services, as Alderman Middlement urged cautious cuts while ensuring essential works continued.
A garbled Friday edition from Adelaide presents an advisory committee's note on potential tax and revenue measures. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the fragment suggests ongoing evaluation of civic funding and related duties.
Sydney reports two fatal mining incidents near Newcastle and Burwood collieries. John Meo, 60, fatally injured, Albert Hastiai seriously hurt at Tall of co. Donald Grant, 61, killed by stone at Burwood. Duster Weeded and driver—fatally burned—after a truck collision at Judy Darllog colliery.
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