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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1935
Page
6
A fragment describes baseball play with a pitcher, catcher and fielding, noting the ball is not thrown to the nearest fielding area. It references a central area called the telanele and hints at equipment limits. The piece mentions padded headgear and standard batter uniforms but no modern protective gear.
The article notes sixpenny telegrams as part of Kinga Jubilee era postal reforms in England. From June 1 the Telegraph introduced new charges among paying customers, with a nine word day and Ad for cash additions mentioned. From June 15 a four penny rate replace the existing one, signaling a major change in postal tariff structure.
The article reports experiments on bees damaging grape clusters during fruit ripening, noting sparrows and wasps as participants while bees aided pollination. It describes measurements of berry loss under controlled exposure and wire restraints, and cites researchers measuring bee effects on yields.
Mr and Mrs Lyons completed a 169 mile tour starting at Ypres and finishing at Amiens in France. They visited more than 20 British Australian French and Canadian cemeteries and memorials, with special attention to Sergeant George Challis and Gunner Garnet Walau. They crossed the Franco Belgian border and paid respects at Villers-Bretonneux and Fromelles Australian cemeteries and wreaths were placed on monuments.
Coroner and judge discuss whether a partial or whole body is needed for an inquest into the shark arm affair. Mr Justice Halse Moges notes the coroner can hold an inquest without a full body, with the deadline for a decision set for the next day or Monday. Lloyd and the City Coroner seek a supplementary verdict stating James Smith is dead.
Mr Justice Halk Rogers at the Supreme Court in Sydney granted contempt applications by Patrick Hrady Drug Boo Newspapers Ltd and editors Frank Ashion and Thomas Dunbi in relation to a June 1 issue report. The court noted the Sun’s coverage of a murder case contained the sole contempt finding, while other passages were deemed minor.
The Mauretania famed as the Atlantic queen is being broken up and lies in Bishopwearmouth Cemetery Sunderland. Only one man, unrecognized genius, knew its speed secret, engineer Frank Awe of Sunderland. His grave near Bishopwearmouth holds the key to a past era of ship speed lore.
The government informs wheat growers in New South Wales about the Aid To Wheatgrowers relief scheme. Applications must be submitted to the Rural Tiduatrioe Branch, Cox 2708C Sydney, by the closing date. no extension granted. The Commonwealth provides up to £10,000 for grants to qualifying farmers who suffered drought and crop losses, with payment based on production and sale status.
Cropping and harvest operations in Australia yield a slump in wheat prices with prices volatile all season. Last year’s large on bond stocks and weak recovery raise concerns about future values, despite some demand from China and Japan. Farmers who sold in December fared better. those hoping for a rise since April faced losses.
A South Western Racing Circuit was formed at Huy on Sunday, assembling racing clubs Weeth ile, Lake Qargetlive, Rankin Springs, Hillston, Ivanhoa, Boolgalay, Carrathoo, Griffith, Whitson and Jeridere. The plan aims to coordinate meetings in the South West and avoid clashes. Narandem and Darlington Point clubs consider federation, A programme of rating dates for the next six months was drawn up and will be submitted to the executive. Mears A P Matthews and M Gow of Griffith were nominated for committees. Ay and club members are invited to attend the annual meeting.
Mornington Races feature Laity Dancer regaining favoritism in the Welter Handicap on Thursday but failing to secure victory. Race details include multiple divisions with riders and odds such as Pascoe, Maldon, and Gaylooth among others, alongside contenders like Sir Dalles and Bright Queen amid a crowded field.
Grand National candidates Waullace ran 217 for the last four furlongs up to 217 at Finnilngton on Thursday. Myntle Peak at Mpeom ran 6 in 28 Pactolus Task to 1.81. Full Charge in 186. Lady Dancer Inquiry held into Lady Dancer's run at Moraingion with no notation. Narendera Race Club to hold two day meeting August 18 and 14. Bhar tome suffers first defeat in England in a field of six after eleven prior wins.
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