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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
4
A mixed page itemizes a municipal council vote on abolition of a conscription fund, rail timetable changes, and a call to support soldiers. It also previews the Great Southern theatre program with Chaplin and other acts, a cattle sale, a charity concert note, and local fire brigade activity with a sighting of a damaged trench mishap.
A garbled OCR fragment references metropolitan honorary magistrates and a deposit association. It lacks clear names, dates, places, or events to form a complete report.
A Melbourne Commonwealth Gazette notice confirms the appointment of an inquiry commission led by Senator Russell to investigate wartime grain storage and export issues in Australia. The panel will assess storage facilities, transport, and wheat avorage and include ministers and experts to report findings.
A rushed report notes a federal cabinet session in Melbourne with vague details about attendees and agenda. The text references individuals identified by garbled names and unclear roles, leaving the meeting's purpose and outcomes largely unspecified.
A memorial notice honors Deira Jemen Arnw arto of ywnalde killed in action. He served as an omigeane from Logland and is described as popular and well respected by colleagues Mr Malana and Mr Corerolt at Millwood. A final tribute notes his leadership and service, dated Tuesday, with references to his age and family.
A fragment describes a peppermint cure or conahe for colds and a mixture with Gough’s remedy and cash payments. It notes drinking with water and following directions on a tab, promising relief in past days. References to Dottie, Hernzo, and related products appear in scattered lines.
Fragmentary report shows council candidates including Aldermen Oates and T A Thompson seeking re election. Polling set for Saturday amid unclear party lines with mayoral race and nominations noted for twelve seats.
Fragmented speech references a land tax exemption issue and mentions opposition by the Labor Party to a proposed tax reform. It alludes to political positions, proposals, and a call for party unity on the matter without clear specifics or final outcomes.
An obituary notes the death of Munh Mov of Hrwiewn on May day. It states he founded the Moyal Ge eraphical Boelety and was connected with Australian exploration and early Indigenous studies. He was born in Camphelitons and was the youngest of six siblings in a family of Wheorn Anon.
Incoherent OCR fragment describes Aware increases and a case in arbitration court with multiple garbled names and actions. The readable bits mention a Friday event, a person named Kop WINDOW, and references to a council and absent plate details.
A Thursday night council meeting discussed meter refusals and the council’s decision to accept delivery of twelve meters. The chair noted no prejudices, and the council approved the motion to take delivery, with price considerations and timing to be finalized.
The Municipal Council reports six months of inspections totaling eighty notices for dairy and food safety issues. It notes improvements like underground water pipes, protected storage, and new wind sails. The document cites limited prosecutions under the Pure Food Act and lists officials involved.
Readable pieces describe sale examples, prices, and lots of merino and other wool sheep. Mentions buyers and vendors, with figures such as 85 to 1 shard, various shilling ranges, and notes on condition and age. The text appears as an OCR fragment from a 19th or early 20th century market listing.
A garbled OCR fragment records stock trucking references involving John Bridge and Co with scattered dates and quantities. The legibility is insufficient to extract concrete actions, names, places, or outcomes beyond vague mentions of wartime terms and an order sequence.
Tray prices and supply details from the Sydney market show fair availability for aledaw and various items. Auction results include prices around 6/7 and 4/0 with notes on grain, hay, and straw quality and implied demand in the region.
Fragmented report references a Hale area meeting, wartime labor, and local governance in Sydney with mentions of individuals such as Mr F Palkinet and Mr lichen. The text notes civic duties, patriotic activities, and community responses though many details are garbled.
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