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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1932
Page
1
Final election rallies erupted across Sydney's northern and western districts with large police contingents in industrial areas. Federal Labor candidate F J Murray faced egging and a whip-wielding woman on stage while a stink bomb disrupted a UAP meeting at Kinz Cross.
In Sydney on Saturday labor supporters attacked UAP organisers preparing polling booths at Sutherland. Police detained three. Large crowds waited outside booths before opening. The Premier and Mr Lang voted early. About 40,000 volunteers recruited. Electoral Commissioner Judge Edwards estimates election cost at £55,000, averaging a per vote cost.
A Narromine bound plane named Watile Bird vanished in fog after leaving Narromine for Junee. With four passengers aboard and only a small amount of fuel left, pilot F. Ashley attempted an emergency landing over methyl 20 miles from Coolamon. The craft crashed and burned. the pilot rescued a passenger with only a bruised head as injury.
The 58th State Lottery results list W. Eastman's syndicate at Burwood No. 651081 as winner and A. Taylor's syndicate at Waterloo No. 72265 as runner up. P. A. Richart's syndicate on George Street Sydney is third with 50241, and S. Bird of Roselle is fourth with 65900.
Chancellor Sir Neville Chamberlain spoke on the third reading of the Finance Bill, urging international cooperation as nations face shared difficulties. He said no country can prosper while global spirits remain low and voiced hope Lausanne could prove a turning point in history.
Dublin began consultations between representatives of the British and Irish Free State governments and finished in London. De Valera departed for Ireland as Ottawa conference negotiations collapsed. Whitehall and observers doubted Irish legislation could sever imperial ties. Some whispered De Valera would not yield on oath or annuity. Central News Agency saw continued diplomacy, while Morning Post called the talks a hoax and Daily Telegraph said no further agreements would be entered.
In Englewood New Jersey valet Sharpe a waitress at the Home of Mrs Dwight Morrow Lindberghs mother committed suicide yesterday by taking poison Colonel Schwartzkopf stated the death tends to confirm investigators suspicions about her knowledge of the kidnapping of Mrs Lindberghs baby
Readers are asked to mention Expres in replies to the paper's advertisare. The note invites participation and indicates a focus on a promotional exchange with readers.
Davis Cup actions across Europe and America produced several key results. The United States defeated Brazil, England beat Poland in the American zone final at Warsaw, Japan reached the semifinals by eliminating Denmark, and Ireland and Germany each won a singles match at Berlin.
The Wagga Municipal Council discussed rationing for Murray Street drain workers. The first batch will stay for a fortnight, with registrations open at the Town Hall Monday to Wednesday. About 800 to 900 unemployed exist, with roughly sixty already employed and an aim to provide work for about 200 more.
Kyeamba Shire council discussed unemployment relief funding after the Commonwealth Employment Council rejected their grant request. It proposed seeking a loan from the Unemployment Relief Fund due to limited funds and the Shire's weak revenue. Unemployed totals in Wagga and the Shire were reported around 450 to 500, with about half married. The council planned proportional distribution if a grant arrived.
Wentworth Falls nurse Jule Grace sought workers compensation from Loretto Private Hospital for pulmonary tuberculosis she alleged contracted attending a tubercular patient. The WCC denied claim but Judge Perdrau found infection source indeterminable yet favored Grace, awarding £2 6s 8d weekly.
Wagga Beach Life Saving Club held a dinner at the Gand Hotel with about 36 members. The president hailed 23 rescues last season and praised workers including F. Heid, A. Galloway, and L. Turner with several others. Awards were presented and the club won the Roth Shield. funds are sought to send a club representative to Sydney for the presentation.
The assistant treasurer Mr. Bruce said last night that Australian credit would gain tremendously if the Stevens Government were returned, noting damage caused by the repudiation policy of the Lang government.
Melbourne coroner investigating the Golden Square death of Jas Egan, 67, whose headless body was found. Evidence suggests decapitation with insufficient proof of personal safety cause. The coroner called the case suspicious while noting missing items including a gold watch, chain, and £151.
The United Kingdom led as the chief buyer of Australian wool in the first eleven months, with 1,142,044 bales exported worth £13,553,755. This compared with 1,180,302 bales worth £13,703,207 in the same period last year.
G St George defeated Goulburn by three yards at the wire in the New South Wales cross country championship run at Kensington. The result underscores St George’s narrow victory in a closely contested race.
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