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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1934
Page
8
Ambiguous notes report football scores from Narundy and Leeton this afternoon with odd spellings. Narundy and Cooqnon tied or traded points at Narwndera while Leeton defeated Mu'ong Ti 7 points. One bye noted.
Wales triumphs in a one sided interstate rugby match, dominating opponents with a runaway score. The report notes strong home attack and mentions players and teams from the Victorian and Australian scenes, including Queensland and Sydney, with weather and field conditions affecting play.
In Melbourne on a weekend, Bieda 228 defeated Bootscray N18 while South Melbourne 2a/12 crushed Maw borne 12 14 and Fiveway 16 14 edged Carlton 121. Remaining home matches will be played on Monday as Melbourne 19/11 beat Cane Derwell 120M and Northcote 4/15 defeated Sandringham ti.
Tom English of Albury and former Wagga player has been appointed secretary of the RUCBY League with duties to start immediately. Over 200 applicants sought the position, and Mrs F. Cannill resigned Sunday to become publicity manager at the Newcastle Tourist fair on June 1. English began as a rugby league winger with Wagga, later worked for Tiardys Lidam, and represented Riverina against Englishmen before an injury curtailed his playing career. The appointment is welcomed in the southern district where he is well regarded.
Australia declared for 629 with McCabe and Grimmett contributing strong scores as Woodfull and Oldfield led a resilient chase by Surrey. Squires and Gregory added a steady start for Surrey before a late burst by Grimmett and O Reilly, producing a final draw with 162 on the board and two wickets remaining for Surrey.
Rumor without foundation claims Will Woodfull may be absent from the Point Test while knee trouble is cited. Poustard will test at Minneapolis tomorrow with Brown and Woolwood Smith set to return after recent omissions. Oldfield and Fraditian rest. Ebeling leaves trial.
In a county match at Surrey, J. D. Wobbs of Hobbs set a striking career milestone by reaching the 1919 century mark, marking a notable personal achievement in this historic district contest.
The document lists a calendar of England cricket fixtures with venues including Lord's the Oval and Leeds. It notes Fifth Test at the Oval and matches against Derbyshire Yorkshire Gloucestershire Surrey and Scotland with dates from June to September and special mentions of transfers and cancellations affecting the schedule. It also mentions a change in bread pricing following the federal flour tax cancellation impacting master bakers at Vega and the public counter.
The Waka Australian Rules Football League announces Monday travel and team selections for League v Nunwalora. It lists players including Robertson Ledwidge Laws and several others. Upcoming matches feature Wagga Newtown at Hollow Park with favorable ground conditions and rain benefiting the surface.
Arrangements for a public holiday mean Wagen Post Office opens from 9 am to 10 am for all classes of business except money orders. Outgoing mails close at 10 am, letter receivers only, one delivery by postmen. Telegrams accepted after 10 am at the Telegraph Office side entrance. South Wauge Post will be closed. All May.
Golf report from Country Gib shows W P Riordan posting a splendid 63, while competitors Fitzgerald and Wexgerald carded 78 and 76 respectively. Fraser, Riordan, and Madden posted other notable scores amid a crowded field. multiple associates and ladies’ names appear in the results.
The Coolamon Golf Tournament at the Coolamon Club will begin Monday June 4. Officials praise the club’s greens as top in the association and say play will start promptly with singles and divisions.
The Henty Tournament began with associate events yesterday and the main day set for Monday featuring men’s competitions. Leading scores included Miss Jobson, Mrs Hold, Mrs Thoruber, and Miss Thornber among others in various divisions, with rain improving conditions on the links and a championship over 38 holes showing Mrs Robrich and Mrs Hutchings among top finishers.
Printed and published by Mharins Wilmot Denatan for the Daily Express Newspaper Company Limited at the Company's Registered Printing Works Johnaten Gtrest Wagan Wages.
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