Pensions Bill for Returned Soldiers Debated
An assembly at Memorial Hall on Westnesday evening heard Senator Hardy explain amendments to the Returned Soldiers Pensions Bill. He argued the changes reflect government understanding of WWI veterans needs and will extend pensions to those who cannot prove direct injuries but are permanently unemployable due to war service.
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Farliament
Tepatrialion Commission
Hardy Wall
Wagga Council Sends Sympathy to Ald Collins in Hospital
The Wagga Council on Tuesday night decided to send a letter of sympathy to Ald. E. G. Collins LG who entered hospital for a minor operation then was admitted again at Prince Alfred Hospital in serious heart condition. Temora cricketers farewelled Clayton Matteson bound for Sydney, after a social in his honour. Engagments announced for Olive Frew and Margery Pretty with Norman Garner. Sister Daptlata farewell to depart for missionary work. Former Wagga High School teacher Lir Mr Hyde tours Europe and returns via England with a car. studies European educational work.
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Olive
J. Mcponnixh
Stephen
Frew
Asbury
Margery Dery Pretty
M. Pretty
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Tack
Norman Garner
Dy Garner
Cheadle Heath
Eigen
Daptlata
Jas Mary Butter
Dingy
Stramtoii
Buptiota
Prysonus
Mitael
Ryss Wulverson
Falters
Ardock
Jackaon Shert Wilson
Éerienm Beh
Éerienm Beh.” Hinrwilet
George
Aocund Soro
D. Peteroti
Hive Duck
Sydney
Albury Smuaielpar Counes
Wrett
Gtbaon
Toya Merk Oi
Nore
Teronny
Yates
Roy Collages
Waggx
Yeneker Lir
Vi Hyde
Flyde
Liat
Italy
Shere Be
Rwitaerlandl
France
England
Belgium
Berlin
Oher
Germany
Moscow
Russia
Hungaria
Czechoslovakia
Romania
Switzerland
Hyde
Wagga Expreaw Loom Axle At Local Agencies
A fragmentary notice notes a scheduled event at multiple agencies on a Saturday night at 7:40 and every Monday morning. Details are incomplete, but timing and locations imply a recurring service window for public access or transportation.
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DHS
Wagga
Wangs
Ambivalent Provisions In Soldier's Pension Amendments
Senator Hardy heralds amendments to pension provisions for service members and families. The bill boosts fortnightly payments to wives of members and to children, while promising special diet and treatment for tuberculosis cases plus pensions. He urges veterans to claim eligible provisions under the act.
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Hardy
Expre No Thursday Edition. The Girl Friend Gaily Plays
Local note states no newspaper on Thursday with a Saturday edition as usual. Capitol shows tonight and Monday and Tuesday a lively musical comedy The Girl Friend with Ann Southern and Jack Waly. Alice Brady will star in Lady Tubbs as previous feature.
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the Capitol
Ann Southern
Jack Waly
Aliee Brady
Lady Tubbs
Fitzmaurice Street Valuations at Wagga Council Meeting
Wagga Wagga council discussed Fitzmaurice Street valuations at a Thursday session. The committee was formed to handle issues related to property valuations and related inquiries amid storm damage affecting several districts and school notices.
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Fitzmaurice
Wagga
Mayo
Train excursion to Sydney from Wagen via special Xmas trip
Residents near Junee and Wagga are helping gardens after a notable charity effort. A special Xmas railway excursion from Wagen is announced with fares and sleeping car included. The Wagga branch of Lewisian Hospital reports £44 8s raised by a charity drive led by the Women’s Hospital Committee and hosted by the Rev Mother and community members.
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Women's Hospital
Cary
Wagga
Lewisham Hospital
McDonouge
Mel
Town Clerk Reports Rates Figures For 1935 1936
Mr C R Macdonald reports outstanding rates at January 1 1935 total 19 721 17 11 with 6 816 11 10 collected to December 14 leaving 12 906 6 2 outstanding. For 1936 total 34 000 10 4 with 28 021 4 8 or 82 9 percent collected to December 14 leaving 0 08 14 1 outstanding. Total collections for the year 35 490 18 8 to December 14 leaving 18 065 1 10 outstanding, an improvement of 760 18 11 on the year with more than a fortnight to go.
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Ung
C. R. Macdonald
Air pageant success nets substantial cheque
The Air Pageant Committee led by President Dr Waver handed a cheque for 248 to the Tunee Annulance Committee, reporting a clear profit of 297 pounds 9 shillings 1 pence. An inquest opened into the death of Herbert Johnston, killed near the railway between Wagga and Wrargelnns while boarding a train, but adjourned due to lack of identifiable evidence.
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Sunes
Dunee
Dr. Waver
Alr
Ke McDowell
J. A. Marry
P.M
Ian
Herbert Johnston
Tildge
Wagga
Wrargelnns
Woman Rider Killed In Tyrin Gloomy Road Incident
A woman rider named Mary Peters died after a riding accident on a country road near Tumut. The rider was on a horse when the fall occurred, and she sustained fatal injuries. Local authorities and medical staff attended the scene. the investigation continues to determine the cause and circumstances of the crash.
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Mary Peters
Adaminiby
Tumut
Pligray Sree
Meuney Arr Pays Visit to Farmers Aid Scheme
Mr Gillings and Pall observe a visit to Florida yesterday where farmers who managed to claim advance payments under a former scheme discuss disbursement of funds. The Commonwealth Government is urged to pursue restitution and clarify the total paid to date.
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Meuney
Culling
Golling
Commonwealth
Calewiim
Railways Xmas Rush Weakened by Wheat Harvest Delays
A Temora district report notes heavy wheat tonnage, high cartage, and overtime wages driving a large rail payroll. Over 3000 pounds distributed to commuters and workers as goods traffic surged. Readouts show 109 record points and 40 001 dustels in excess of the prior year as wheat harvest shipments push rail activity.
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Byndle
Albury Etalon
Lassenger Aumie
Teuorn
Temora
Bratn
S H. Pyke
Obituary for Herbert F. Ferris Former Waxga Headmaster
The death was reported from Sydney of Herbert Franklin Ferris previously headmaster of Gurwood Street School Waxga. He retired years ago and later worked with a city real estate firm. He leaves a wife a son and a daughter.
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Sydney
Herbert Franklin Ferris
Gurwood Street School
Waxga
Australian singer triumphs in New York debut at Met Opera
Marjorie Lawrence, acclaimed Australian dramatic soprano, opened as Brünnhilde in Die Walküre at the Metropolitan Opera New York to an enthusiastic audience on Wednesday night marking her American debut.
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Marjorie Lawrence
Soprang
Brunnbride
Metropolitan Opera
Non ‘York
British Government proposes Settlement Board to study migration schemes
Debates in the House of Commons reveal aims to resume migration with a new Empire Settlement Board. Ministers describe outward emigration plans to Australia and other destinations while concerns arise about foreign entrants and the impact on native workers.
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Thurtay
Activpie Settlement Board
Mymiss
Australia
Henry Mage Crate
Australien
Dia Cullen
Rene Mull
Alan Madirson
Nile Paorte
Lord Apelay
Maattery
Betand
Tent Bedien
AvaLratin
Cabala Weil
Pony
Frank
Holiday Arrangements For Christmas And New Year
Holiday arrangements outline limited post office hours and closures. Christmas Eve sees early closures. Christmas Day is observed as a Sunday with telegraph access via wide entrance. Post Office opens 9 to 12 for money orders only. telegrams may be delivered anytime. Boxing Day has limited service. New Year arrangements mirror Boxing Day with money orders not transacted.
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Amy
Money Ordear
Sitet Intier
Onteoine Malta
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