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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
3
The fragmentary notes describe abnormally warm weather with day highs near 97 degrees and a projected cool spell, interwoven with community updates. It mentions local residents traveling, holiday activities, and several personal notices including illnesses recoveries and social events, all set against a backdrop of wartime and Australia related references.
The text cites a chaotic betting scene tied to an unnamed campaign with mentions of a New York figure, a clown, and disputed parking rules. It describes confusion over penalties, timed events, and a person named Hughes facing pay and legal implications amid the volatile situation.
A list of candidates for the PLL election slate is announced including Boyle Power Tinkely and others. The slate covers Federal State and Municipal contests with several individuals named as nominees.
Fragmented text describes a 2004 season with mentions of players Davo Wang Watwon and others. It references milling effects on players, competition, and various unnamed matches and dates. The piece is heavily garbled with misread words and inconsistent names, offering limited clear facts.
Fragmented OCR text shows market terms and prices for produce with scattered names and regions. The garbled lines mention onions, vintages, and locations such as Victorian and Northern Rivers, creating an unclear trading note without coherent details.
The London wheat market notes a drop in prices and a round of activity. A visiting team lineup includes Bleoh Hosa Rad Lavgedla Pidler Pike Loewe and others for a match at Boliga Mark on New Year’s Day with practice at the ticket ground.
A fragmented notice explains a January 11 ruling on entertainment taxes for ticket sales. It outlines who pays the tax, pricing, penalties for nonpayment, and how the levy applies to theatre, music, and similar events. The document references administration by a tax official and notes penalties for noncompliance and underpayment.
A jumble of play and film announcements. The piece describes Southam drama company offerings with references to The Court of Father Xmas, a pantomime by Toosiay, and Strand Pictures features The Tears of the Loneayoe Pine and Neptune's Daughter. Also notes Kellerman vaudeville in "Nap Vune's Daughter."
A Victorian report details precious stones found near Beechworth and Hectworth with several carat diamonds. The district catalogs numerous finds across New South Wales and Western Australia, noting the large Mount Weronk gem and substantial overall production valued at tens of thousands sterling.
Report of looting in Bucharest and London with raids on Roye Plage and nearby museums by groups described as Bulgars and Tigers. No further details available.
A printer offers quotes for memos receipts delivery forms labels circulars time sheets envelopes and related items. The firm touts broad city area coverage and growing business ties with local firms for this class of work.
The Express offers reliable war news from Sydney Melbourne and international cables published up to 3 a.m. with rapid distribution across Riverina. Subscriptions 13s per year in advance or single copies 4d. Includes local district social and sporting items and all metropolitan and country news.
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