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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1934
Page
11
The drought position in the United States worsens with red map marks marking extended dryness. Reduced grain and hay crops, widespread forage shortages across thirty states, and hundreds of livestock dying daily threaten shipments to distant pastures as conditions deteriorate.
The U S Department of Agriculture cut its host year yield forecast to around 600 million bushels due to drought conditions, a total not seen since 1898. Canada reports May 4 crop results at a 25 year low amid drought, per official statistics.
The funeral of A Hotman attracted broad community attendance with a service at St James Church led by Rev. Dr A Anekim. Sydney Mayor Dean Talbot lauded his wartime leadership, while cousins and colleagues remember his empathy and friendship. Several other obituaries follow including Mr. George W. Ball 73 a state employee, Mr. Butler aged 61 and hospital patient, and prominent locals from Grenfell to Old Junee with lengthy memorials and scattered family tributes.
A Geneva conference report notes a forthcoming vote by the Disarmament Commission General on a resolution re asserting the need for a universal general disarmament convention and an immediate program of work. British officials express cautious satisfaction at the apparent advance.
Police suspect murder in Blayney after Joan Ryan 79 is found shot at close range in her Garry house. Investigators say the body was discovered yesterday by a grandson, though police believe the killing occurred on Thursday. The body was propped in a chair in a natural pose.
The Temora District Council and the Farmers and Bottlers' Association discussed Sunday sport at a meeting. The association urged organizing Sunday sport and supporting a uniform bat-lotday.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and terms, unclear context. Readable items include Uke Hx and Suainy Mecaing with year-like notation and partial surnames, suggesting a sortable roster or index entry. No clear event, action, or outcome is established.
Whalltaptrs from AFL faced aBottom pad theses to mumtch al DOBNETE Wares in a brief clash. The fragmentary text sketches a sports result with unclear names and place, preserving only the core reference to an AFL related event and a struggling scoreline.
A wedding at St James Church Sydney links two pastoral NSW families as Miss Margaret Rothery and Mr Stanley Lockett formalize ties. In Lenton, Rev Sumuarera presides over Ming Wad Winfater. NSW civic notices announce electoral delays, council elections, and a reshuffle in Carrathool Shire following Councilor Cruckshank's death. A truck accident injures engineer Cleavey. he remains in Hay Hospital.
Readers praise Water color works by V Watt prominent Sydney artist. A Wagga display at Hulster Bros shows bush scenes and Australian landscapes in summer and autumn tones. From 2 to 7 30 pm daily except Wednesday, at the Wagga Literary Institute for June 10. Other works by well known artists also on view. enquiries through Mr Kond.
A garbled notice hints at housing listings or room rentals titled FICCEDS or Rooms To Let. The readable text mentions attempts to advertise rooms in a possibly English or French influenced market, but specifics, dates, or locations remain unclear.
A forthcoming diamond jubilee for the Convent at Mt Enh near Wagex is to be marked with multiple events. Bishop and clergy from several regions will attend, with a ball in Plane Theatre on Tuesday night and a high mass and school opening on Wednesday June 13. Street parking arrangements and an afternoon program include speeches, a tea, and a cultural display by St Eugene’s pupils.
Fortnightly sheep market announces a municipal sale next Thursday June 14 AML. Entries include 4600 store sheep and 2000 fat sheep and lambs from Dalgety and Co. plus 4000 store sheep from Young Husband Limited. Listed are crossbred wethers one year two mark, merino wethers one year, Berna ewes and wethers aged one to four, and 800 crossbred mixed sexes three years. consignment details show varied conditions and breeds.
Prospective buyers urged to submit early entries for the sale. Strong demand noted with top prices expected. Auctioneers Pig Salesmen of Wessa Wazes advertise clearance and shipment details for the upcoming sale at 7.00 UTD.
Mitchell Shire Council ratepayers are reminded that this year's rates are overdue and must be paid within seven days to avoid extra charges. The notice references the shire clerk James B. Sutaiertae h and local government notices about road pitches and land applications, with deadlines for objections and authority by IRISH U.B. for Lands.
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