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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
2
A notice calls residents to a meeting of the Waser district School of Ara to discuss proposed street and drainage works. Convenor Ayliett Bros Nursery invites all interested to attend next Thursday June 7 at 1080 Oh Account of Monrn. The notice also promotes a forthcoming auction including furniture farm implements and assorted goods at Button, faye hen fuyen, with delivery terms and buyer instructions.
Fragmentary OCR lists Strand Theatre Wagga and names Walter Cumming and others. Unclear roles or context, but references to people connected with the venue appear.
The item reports a county movement toward a four pound rate affecting Albury residents and Wagarea towns in the Riverina. It notes a push to regulate or expand local industry, with references to weekly exhibitions and existing laws. The piece mentions applications for limited shares and potential swamp allotments, indicating broader economic concerns.
A fragmented notice outlines an annual potpourri patriotic concert to be held at Strand Theatre with the Boots, Minner Bovote, and Mine Prova among performers. It mentions a Comfort Fund drive and recruitment of volunteers, with arrangements for theatre seating and a schedule of acts, including a rare debut and various local names.
Obituary notes the death of Wayne Aitrink Hosifint aged 84 in Oak Tun Moniema. It highlights his renown as a geueniéter and farmer, respected in Wallen and nearby communities, and lists surviving family members and funeral arrangements. The service was held at Wasser ley Hoeplat with burial at a local cemetery, including a naval procession.
Nine nurses at a city hospital reportedly refuse duties amid a mounting internal inquiry. A formal statement notes staff concerns and possible resignations as a discharge list circulates. A committee plans further meetings to address the dispute and staffing, with officials preparing temporary coverage.
A garbled report details a heated meeting about an election and disciplinary actions. Names, dates, and places are unclear but mention of a president, committeemen, and a Sunday morning vote appear amid disjointed phrases.
An item reports on a matron’s adoption of new duties within a ward setting. The brief notes a change in oversight procedures and the involvement of local health staff to improve patient care. No further names or dates are clearly legible.
A damaged report details efforts to control a severe rabbit infestation near Wagga on the railway line. Inspectors and local authorities plan suppression using digging and poisoning to protect farmland and holdings.
Readable fragments outline nurse Powell and Matron Keenan dispute over conduct and duties. Key figures include district officials, the Nursing Board, and a hospital Matron, with mentions of a commission statement and retirement considerations. The text centers on a disciplinary inquiry, personnel actions, and possible resignation outcomes.
A fragmented account discusses Jandier’s Extract derived from eucalyptus. It claims benefits against sprains, colds, and rheumatic pains, stating it soothes the nose and provides relief, though details are unclear and claims resemble old medical advertising.
A fragmented notice touts a supposed remedy for illnesses and fever related to children. It advertises a product called New Biscay or similar, claiming to protect health and prevent colds, urging parents to seek the remedy for their children.
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