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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
2
Mr Headley exits housekeeping and offers a nearly new furniture collection labeled Absolute and Unreserved Gale for sale. Items described as practically new and in good condition.
The Uranquinty Ploughing Carnival will be held Saturday afternoon next the 13th. The notice invites interested parties to attend and dispose of their premises in New Wagga Waggs, to Dr. and have opened up new premises in Criterion Hotel building, Fitzmaurice Street Wagge. John Crawford & Co. offer land and property services in Wagge, with sales arranged fortnightly.
Attractive Building Sites from Jeromy & Co to be sold by public auction at the Pastoral Hotel Wagga on Saturday June 20 1914 at 2 p.m. Listings include Vision allotments 9 10 11 12 fronting Edward Street with about 260 feet depth and 39 feet frontage to Edward Street plus other Robe Mont subdivision parcels with frontages from 21 to 33 feet and depths around 360 feet. Terms include 20 to 26 per cent cash with balance in 6 12 18 and 24 months at a low rate. The sale promotes Hosemont subdivision as a popular Wagga area for homes.
Local notices mention dental certificates from Haskell Pos Chicago and appointment hours from 10 pm to 6 pm Saturdays 1 pm by appointment. Willia Lockhart lists public holiday dates and Saturday 16th with Foot's Pharmacy promoting pure drugs and low prices.
Large meeting at the Betuley School of Arts with many members present. Minutes read and funds discussed. A delegate was chosen for the annual conference and 26 expenses approved. Lost coat noted at races, cloak room climb proposed. Southern trunk telephone upgrades cited for Riverina service extension.
A vintage offer promises a free pair of gloves to the first town resident who finds a grocer not stocking Good Shot Baking Powder and sends in a coupon by the June deadline. If the grocer cannot supply the product, gloves are mailed immediately. Coupon must arrive by June 20 at 159 Clarence Street, Gyday.
A brief ad for A J Watt and Co Chemists highlighting pharmacy services and pharmaceutical offerings. The fragmentary OCR text references the chemists and pharmacy presence, signaling a period advertisement for medicinal goods and related services.
A notice describes council discussions on electrification terms under section 10 of the Local Government Act with Mr Grimwood as advocate, project cost around £4600 borne by the company. Public holiday for Wednesday is gazetted, with varying opinions from the Wagga council and business sector regarding observance and shop closures.
A fragmented personal note mentions Mr Haber and a popular figure linked to a public arena. Details are incomplete but imply an informal discussion or greeting about a known person. Further readable context is needed to specify action or outcome.
In Melbourne a Liberal driven reform and dissolution of both Houses was announced after Governor General's approval. Sir Joseph Cook stated he had met with the Governor General who agreed to dissolve the Parliament, with supply arranged and the Houses to go to the country. The chamber erupted in cheers and then adjourned to Wednesday next.
A heated Senate and Lower House session opened amid calls for a rapid dissolution and an August election. Ministers refused to publish the memorandum backing double dissolution while the Electoral Department faces confusion over when the election can be held. The Liberal and Labor parties race to shore up rolls, seats, and strategy as ministers push toward a swift vote and constitutional reforms.
Fragmented OCR notes show NSW electoral slate for House of Representatives with names like Wentworth and W H Bryl MLA and scattered references to the Senate candidates. The text is garbled with missing letters and overlapping phrases, but indicates ongoing candidate selections and incomplete lists.
A long obituary passage honors several New South Wales figures: Trothowan, a Liberal supporter and former candidate for Denilige, and Pratten, prominent printer and industrialist, former mayor of Ashfield and president of the NSW Chamber of Manufactures. The text recounts their careers, public service, business leadership, and cultural contributions including sport and journalism.
Fyidhan Walter Hoya and Law Olberr faced deportation while a premier sought exile and attempted to bar women from appointment to the legislative assembly, signaling a political maneuver to restrict female participation in governance.
The defence minister commented on Sir Jan Hamiltons report noting minimal land loss and the defence budget appears well spent. The document urges continued presence of high quality generals, regular dominion visits, and uniform methods to improve communications and operations across forces.
The Wagga Club hosts a city wide tennis event with visitors from Sydney and local players. The center court will showcase top singles and doubles matches, drawing spectators from the district to the club today.
Fragmentary report notes an incident in Sydney involving a duel between two men over a defiant act. One participant reportedly suffered a severe injury to the head, with emergency attention sought and the other involved person identified in partial terms.
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