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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1934
Page
6
Assorted agent of Warea reports a sheep sale at Wake millnvpil paddocks yesterday. About 1108 sheep penned, 641 Tira and 467 totes. Fat sheep scarce, high prices in all sections. Inns showed best demand. Attendance moderate with many buyers from surrounding areas. price quotes noted amid weather and market chatter.
A scrambled market report from Homebush notes Meads Taldety and Co and associates running the sale with early demand easing into lighter sessions. Prices for choice yearlings to vealers hold firm while prime beef lines range roughly from 25 to 27 shillings per hundredweight. A single ante day is planned for next week on Thursday the 27th with no market on the interim day.
A distorted historic note on motorist safety urges drivers to regulate speed to conditions, exercise extra caution, keep left when appropriate, signal correctly, avoid hindering others, park considerately, maintain vehicles, and obey traffic laws while valuing courtesy on the road. The fragment emphasizes safety over haste and calls for physical readiness to drive.
The Mayor of Albury plans to give Christina a treat for the town’s poor using a £260 cheque handed to him by a Dutch delegation. The donation signals aid to Albury’s needy and is linked to the Dutch gift of £200.
Australia's wool market closes half the season with fair results despite Germany’s withdrawal from active buyers and import restrictions. Competition from agile mills and Japan as a steady buyer provide some vigor, while France and Italy absorb fewer quantities. National sales to end last month reached 976 822 bales valued at £12,448,283 with turnover at main centers £9,046,506, down from the prior season. Market outlook remains cautious with potential strength delays in the new year.
Proposals from the Commonwealth and Baton conference on forestry aim to provide work for about 6000 people including many youths aged 12 to 21. The conference, with Commonwealth and State experts, discussed general work questions and will forward schemes to governments for recommendations to the Commonwealth. State proposals are due in January with a goal to launch projects as soon as possible. The Prime Minister desires maximum youth employment.
The royal couple completes their honeymoon period and will remain at Buckingham Palace while the King and Queen travel to Birmingham for Christmas activities.
Fragmented OCR reads a discussion on meat quotas and imperial policy, noting opposition to restrictions. It references a federal government plan and fears that any agreement could set a precedent for broader limits as Britain considers a long-range fleet policy.
Mr Bruce warned that any restriction on meat exports to Great Britain could hinder Australian producers’ interests. A federal cabinet meeting is planned in Melbourne next week to discuss a long term policy for Britain's meat market, with officials considering options for 1988.
Tensions rise in the Cabinet as Mr Brice Bas report sparks grave anxiety and Minister Therby criticizes British policy on agriculture. Ministers confront allegations of influence from the War Bureau and debate commodity restrictions amid doubts about Australian conditions and imported goods. The dispute echoes prior remarks by Sir Page.
The Daily Herald reports Bruce May Resa London sent a cable to the Government criticizing opposition to a British megaproject. He demands acceptance of the plan or faces consequences. He has issued strong cables and departed for the Riviera.
A hastily convened meeting of the Water Shire Council was held on Tuesday to discuss Griffith's inclusion in the Government water and sewerage scheme. The council had previously rejected sewerage proposals as unaffordable, but with a grant potential in view, the president will arrange talks with the author regarding the proposal though details are unclear.
The Dowlera of Wagen and district unveil a Christmas Jamival at Waren and Bolton Park green. Draws set for tomorrow evening. Championship singles and handicap events list numerous competitors including N. Benjamin W. G. Hushwaite J. Belair and J. Thbolson with many more names in both singles and handicap pairs events.
The first prize of 235th Lottery yesterday went to number 98804 bet by Louvain Conway a typist of Bt Melbourne who shared the prize with her Mace Mr A Newstead Armadale Betond Want to Bectte Bhock Mr T Burn Weutas and others. The winner is linked to GOGH 10 Lucky Horse noted by Mr J Ward Moore Pare and Mr E O Ulm Cremorne, father of the fast airman, four share the £300 prize.
After two decades of silence the Elisabeth Street Melbourne post office clock will ring again at midnight on New Year’s Eve and chime every quarter hour. The event includes a drum display with seven tones and a ceremonial opening by local officials.
Population figures from the Commonwealth Statistician place Australia’s total on September 1 at 6,897,419, with 4,394,497 men and 3,295,622 women. State totals show mixed male female counts and a nationwide slowing natural increase. The year’s early months saw a net rise of 22,807, driven mainly by higher arrivals, while natural increase declined versus last year, with Victoria’s gains notably subdued.
The case before the Debrable Court in Sydney concerned Emily Wisurhe Kouvehs as widow of the testator and Joseph Cummins with heirs Benjamin Connina and Mary Gammins. The judge considered propounding the will with changes or denying probate as the testator’s knowledge and approval were in doubt. Proceedings focused on formalities and the consent of parties amid opposition to probate.
A fragmentary London newspaper text comments on an Australian High Court judgment and a case named Klach. It invokes Highlanders and Gael language, urging vengeance and pride, with references to Heather and a Dul dialect. The piece reflects heated nationalist sentiment and calls for Australia to respond.
Elusive reports describe public alarm as authorities impose precautions across Melbourne. Gardens, parks, bowling greens, and cricket grounds receive special measures to guard against a spreading pest. No injuries reported, but officials urge vigilance and compliance with directives.
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