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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1933
Page
10
Bradford Times quotes London Times on shrinking good wool stocks. World decline in the wool clip could push 1993 prices higher as top makers quote 89d per lb for 64's and expect brisk sales with good clearances likely to curb gains in Australia.
A Venetian Carnival at the North Wagga Beach festival will run from opening Tuesday to New Year’s with a large stage over water. Attractions include a Beach Belle competition with a week’s Sydney holiday as top prize, nightly previews, tug of war, draws, semifinals and a final on Friday night. Teams from North Wagga, Magpies, Newtown, and Savers will compete, with ambulance auxiliaries and luminescent launches adding to the program.
Government to abolish the judge vote in Sydney and restrict municipal voting to ratepayers and occupiers. The reform would exclude those not contributing to revenue and apply to next triennial elections on December 1. Comprehensive bill likely early in the next session.
A Wagga branch Christmas party at Ooi Hall entertained about forty children of returned soldiers and their families. Santa Claus distributed lemonade, cake, ice cream and lollies while entertainers Bunny Sharp Winifred Sharp and Mr Erie Diver performed. The event brought joy to the Legion members and guests, with the National Anthem closing the evening.
Senator Hardy said the New States Commissioner Nicholas will list about eight Riverina centres in February and the Riverina inquiry will finalize soon. He expects a favorable Commission report though some experts note little opposition evidence to New States. G A Sutcliffe of Albury Textiles Ltd will testify on national income as the originator of the system. Hardy plans a final Riverina tour around January 2nd or 3rd.
The Albury Council approved building plans with a cost of £4,550. About 29,009 bales of wool were sold at three Albury wool sales this season, yielding a return to growers of around £750,000.
In a cheery interview, Postmaster McCrossin praised staff cooperation and systematized work that helped Wagga Post Office clear its biggest Christmas trade in years. He noted heavy inward and outward mail flows, swift handling, and positive public reception despite congestion.
The Pitich iuseum, with British approval, agrees to pay the Soviet Government £2 100,300 for one of the oldest Bible manuscripts. The tome was rescued from destruction at the Monastery of St Catherine in the middle of the 19th century.
Wally Hancock of Sydney defeated Keith Lawson of Wagga by a close margin at Wonderland Stadium last night. Lawson, who filled in 48 hours before due to Royce McGrath’s illness, fought bravely with a cut over Hancock’s eye and robust pressure. Referee F Wild’s decision drew applause. Hancock’s cleaner, heavier punches in late rounds secured the win as Lawson tired. Postponed retirement news for Royce McGrath followed, with health cited as priority.
A pair of mobile dental teams will visit island centers in the new year. A skilled dentist and an accompanying mechanic will provide urgent treatment only to those without work and vouched for by local police authorities.
Lord Fleming obtained a divorce from his wife a former actress after alleging misconduct with Matthew Paanakker a Dutch national naturalised in Audre Ta. The judge noted Paanakker’s absence due to poverty and cited an expensive Paris home and a marriage to a wealthy American. Paaneakker must pay Lord Inverclyde’s costs and reimburse payments made to the wife as the action stemmed from the affair.
London reports a Soviet sale of the Codex Sinaiticus for £100,000 to Britain. A special courier will bring the manuscript from Russia and it is due in London by Christmas Eve for display at the British Museum.
Belgrade police received a warning as King Alexander and Queen danced on his 45th birthday. Detectives rounded up three men who shot one detective fatally and wounded another. Nine men were arrested.
Wagga records show December rainfall average 2.1 inches with 14. points in the month. The annual total for the year reaches 59.18 inches despite variable precipitation.
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