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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
3
A wide scale drive launches new movement urging delegation to meet at the Federal Excutive Council. The call names Aldermen and local figures as delegates across districts, outlining roles, recruitment, and planned executive structure to push reform and a national conference.
A Friday report from The Teptalar claims the National Party is split over including Mr Prick in the party. The discussion centers on his suitability for leadership and potential roles in parliament. In Melbourne, Condon Bank sought leave to proceed to recover funds from Australian proprietary Ltd, indicating £136 and a quarterly instalment linked to a purchase. The bank asserts the company owed money after acquiring property from the bank in 1890, and seeks repayment as part of a broader claim.
The Wagga Comforts Fund records show donations from numerous supporters, including Coline and Mrs Yardwell, totaling substantial contributions. The campaign appeals for funds to support the committee's program and related activities, with several individuals noted for gifts and pledges.
A fragmentary wartime notice discusses airwarda and recruitment, naming individuals such as O'Haloran and various colleges. The text references a recruitment bureau, altered trajectories, and questions about evaluation and transportation paths, with unclear dates and places.
Sydney notes a Friday market with prime and aged stock prices in a cryptic OCR listing. Prices show small lots and varied bids like 4 to 5 shillings for some items and a range around 2 to 4 shillings for others while casual references to goods such as fowl and cattle appear.
The document appears garbled but references an auction with conditions and a sale, indicating a formal notice from a firm about a sale event and related terms. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the action is an auction with stated terms. The text implies official notice of bidding or sale by a company or agent.
An executive meeting discussed dismissals from public service and immediate actions after the proceedings. The group aims to address the situation, ensure proper procedures, and prepare for any ensuing notices or requirements arising from the event.
A fragmentary report from a Willimbourne court describes the trial of Maal for the murder at Five Dock. The case hinges on circumstantial evidence and the alleged suicide of the deceased. Proceedings continue as the judge weighs the evidence.
A fragmented clipping notes an odd collapse involving Odden and a party named Laepred, with references to medi and man amid a legal dispute. The readable text hints at a civil matter pending resolution, with no clear dates or outcomes provided.
The article reports officials discussing beverage content and fed by the Wheat Bran debate linked to public health and school children. It notes actions by the Educational Department and city council examining the issue, with proposed restrictions and potential attendance at a meeting to decide policy.
The Works Committee reported progress on reservoir projects and recommended council approval. Debates covered expansion plans and funding, with potential borrowings to cover two major undertakings including a bridge widening and river infrastructure. The message notes earlier payroll and deposit figures, and records a forthcoming decision on borrowing for the projects.
Fragmentary notice records licensing actions in a colonial era context. Mentions grant of booth or license to individuals including Meytte P Meltale A. Pout MW Coen and J. Mtewart, with associations to Royal Gegrew and Margaret Carmody. OCR text is garbled, but indicates licensing steps and names.
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