Christmas at Wagga Brims With Quiet Festivities
Wagga celebrated a peaceful Christmas with record wartime shopping demand and busy streets. Stores reported strong sales despite wartime restrictions while the Post Office and telegraph department hit new highs. churches held special services and Salvation Army members paraded on Christmas Day.
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Chelacmas Bay
St Andrew's
Methodist
Ue Sitivation Army
Wagka
Drantic Acton
Hospital Christmas Cheer At Wagga District Hospital
Christmas morning at Wagga District Hospital saw board members and city leaders join patients and staff in celebrating with gifts from royal and charitable residents. A large Noahs Ark centerpiece drew attention among toys and models, while the Queen's Band played carols and hospital officials thanked donors, noting progress and plans for new wards and improved premises.
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Meny Beth
Wagga Distiel Hospital
Roval
Ciatriet
Chiluren'a Ward In Particnla
Aly
Meat Exports Policy Changes and Britain Trade Leaks
The report discusses proposed restrictions on Australian beef and veal exports to Great Britain, tied to guarantees and general government altitude constraints. Britain holds a potential advantage by restricting imports if its own producers are harmed, signaling a broader power balance in meat trade negotiations.
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Beneral
Britain
Wedding notes mix with unrelated events at Chatswood church
A wedding at Chatswood Methodist Church celebrates Blackie Coates union with Amra G. C Blackte of Chatswood and Wag Ku. Guests include Mira Gillan Blackie and Erle Coates. Local Society items, politics chatter, and an update on Archbishop Kelly’s health follow in a stream of brief notices.
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Chatswood Methodist Church
Athleen
Gordon Blackie
Chainwood Town Halls
T. O'Connell
Melbourne
Tady
Marl Milasml
Betchetes
Suatoxony
Misa
Neppuw
Tony Younger
Moreessa
Wagea
Country Party
Wetiviry
Ile
Risa
Wal Jr
Judee
Anti
Lila
Sydney
Dortora
Hin
Wil
Kelly
Weaith
Heeasta
Japan Warns Motorists Under New York Police Directive
A historical Yokosperma police notice outlines driving cautions for motorists warning against passing when a passenger is nearby. It advises giving space to pedestrians and dogs, avoiding sudden maneuvers, and easing brakes around corners to prevent accidents. The text reflects archaic phrasing and fragmented instructions but emphasizes cautious driving and pedestrian safety.
Obituary for George Commins and Local Figures
The obituary records the death on Christmas morning of Mr George Beat from Springfield Nori Wagga, aged years, and notes his long residence and family roles. It highlights his prominence in horse breeding, farming, and involvement with the M P and A Association and the Country Women’s Association branch. The piece mentions his marriage to Elle M Manuals and two sons, plus surviving relatives across several towns and communities. The notice also references a service at St John’s Church and a tribute by Rev Pither Peter Mulligan, with additional deaths of Thomas Welliate McMucking and Margaret Wilson noted in Melbourne and Lockhart regions.
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Furm
Shane Ko
Bain
Lake Short
Waega
Ofice
Tneir Telegraphic Department
George
George Beat
Gemmuns
Springield
Nori Wagga
Come Wing
George W
Lilverdale
M. P. and
A. Association
Warren Watrisf
Elle M. Manuals
Camne
Wbble
Pin
Colinina
Wileys
Country Women's Association
Alen Sure Yor
George T
Ar Mivaly
Quede Tind
Amd Red
Af Tonbey
Surhidera
Savren
St. Jatin's Church of Weld
Noha
Wagga Ansi Hoavital
Silay
Sha Markiia
Wien
Pither
Peter Mulligan
Westmead Bors
Goulburn
Wace
Sarda Avra
Vass
Pootamunden
Ry S Drummond
Nap Prine
Circular Flats Hetil Mave SIAM bum Use ex emR MNLL stow
Translation of a dense urban planning note describes circular flats and block layouts. It mentions Liverpool block design, courtyard access, and housing densities with rooms and family plans. The text notes costs and types of modern flats for a town planning welcome.
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Hetil
Wiliid
Nga
Gove Paul
Hyer
Yhese Lindinge
Liverpool
Giedler Comfort
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Wagga
Noah
Waxes
Ciieen
Christina
Trant
Moard
O. A. P. Rabiwnem
Conree
Ald
Jy TL Skudier
Mayo
Qsay
Inet Itieluu
Hy FE Giant
Wagen Misirier
Expreesel
Hucus Ambulance
Mutrou
Slat
eBid Thin Waa
Wargd and
Aluthet
M. P. Lobb
Aimbulente
Bern
Werece
Inigus
Dad
Christ
Hugh Utes
Nurkea
Mie
T. W. Quon
Messrs
J Lew
H. Carpenter
Troth
Mra
G. Baxon
Hospital
Younget
Childrne
Anil
Loys
Ais Comforte
Dain Moe
Rentoul
Muekmas Alka
A. Sadtolr
J. B. Rentoul
M. B. Hardy
Yathelin
Owa H
Robinson
Parish
W. J
Stinson
Coolamon
Turkey
Hamil Khan
Horee Creek
Mrs. Keyes
My. F. A. Heywood
D. Copland & Co
T. Edmondson & Co
W. G. Huthwaite & Co
Waxgn Bacon Factory
Mrn
Py Frazer
Peter's Cp
Murrum Bikes Dairy Co
Maloney
Studd
J. Shoemark
T. Ay Milla
Paley
Messumen Mawkins Gent
J Wawking
Wiehart
Gutter
Peek Anderson
Moore, Murray
MaxWor
Vell
Glanson
Measte
Mack
Nil Tomar
Rowown
Anonymous
Noah's Ark
U'S
Trengove’s
Emmel
Thos
J. Trenuve
Fiaringrice
Steet
Victor
Vay Fox
Emey
Tih
Geonge Street
POR Bainty Local Belling
Japan
Yokosperma
Peel
Lisa
Sullivan
Fitzmaurice
Street
Buntay
Andevon & Co
Gurveet
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