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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1930
Page
6
Students from St Joseph’s and Wagen Convent celebrated prize day with a ceremony led by Rev Father Dwyer. The event highlighted teacher Mrs Corlina and staff praise for pupils’ progress, with awards across religious knowledge, reading, arithmetic, sewing, and home economics.
An ad brief highlights oddities in a Wagga Express page with garbled text and misread headlines. It notes how sprung typography and bent paper alter readers’ impression of advertised items and local notices.
On Thursday at St Marys Consent Benoot Rev Father Barry presided as the annual report was read and prizes awarded. Students excelled in religious knowledge, sewing, music, and arithmetic with many earning certificates and bursaries for outstanding conduct and effort.
The Association reports a delay in transporting stock to Culesirm due to an officer at the Showgrounds error. The Department of Agriculture confirms vesture experiments on Mesure Aik, Mertin and B Reid properties. Field days will be held in January to inform dairy farmers and others, with Mr Martin offering his property for one day. The department and the association back the days and thank Mrs W Sant for dairy instructor efforts.
The Wages United Friendly Bowleree competition concluded with the Doctormani Chemicals winning the grand final by two points. Seven Lodges competed, P.A.F.S. claimed minor premiership, MU won the final, and rivalry fostered among lodges. Cricket fixtures follow with A.P.S. meeting MU tomorrow at 1.30.
Fire at Stanmore, owned by Mrs. Gvbris, delayed by quick extinguisher. Initial examination suggests possible deliberate attempt as authorities note suspicious conduct and ongoing investigation.
A fragment notes a sale featuring Bond’s Prestige Kavani Morley’s and other brands. The ad references a full crown of products and promotes Kelly & Comuchans Wagga as part of the listing.
Riverina Championships boxing notes a belt donation by Mr Lew Howard of Wagga and selects McGrath of Wagga as initial holder. Contenders include Ayman, Williams, Croft, O Farrel, and Lanaon as possible challengers with matchups discussed for future title. The belt chair condition to be published next issue.
A New South Wales Rugby League committee meeting is set to decide on state representation for representative matches. Controversy surrounds Venell’s availability and a Newcastle area club’s support, with calls to avoid embarrassment by excluding unpledged players. The proposal may require league endorsement from a player’s town league to qualify for all games played on any ground.
A municipal letter from the Director of Technical Education states little chance for a Wagga extension in the near future. The department cites financial inability and responsibility burdens, as Alderman Porcock suggests using Rural School space for tech classes. The Mayor agrees funding is limited and directs an interview with Mr Nangle.
A fragmented report describes an effort to protect a Parrarcat property, with decisive action and a plea for restraint. The item notes authorities moving to secure the scene and key individuals seeking to avert further risk to residents and premises.
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