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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
3
Readable fragments discuss a government inquiry into trawling policy and harvesting methods. Mentions: Quanelanmu, forestry, and a proposed measure by an official individual. Details are unclear due to corrupt text.
Fragmented notes detail a Wrana Golf Tournament with scores and participant names, including Cathy and Cullen, plus mentions of champions and contenders. The garbled OCR lists event items, players and scores across various rounds, naming individuals and clubs with sporadic figures and placements.
A fragmented ad like text touts GANDER'S EXTRACT as a remedy, claiming universal dependability and affordability. It mentions age related claims and vague cures, implying medical benefits with a sales focus and references to railway and tender preparations.
An urgent appeal invites applications for shares in Riverina Woollen Mills to fund a works erection at Wagga Wagga. Signatories Harry Hardy Jim Scott Ned Fitzgerald Hett Kelly Tom Spring W Hubtnwaite and H S Headley urge speedy subscriptions and call for the project to proceed forthwith.
The Poll of electors for the Monte N party opens at the Town Hall Baylis Street and other polling places including Huthwaite Produce Store corner Haylly and Morgan Rhy The Oddfellows Hall Pummarica Street and The Public School Junne and others list candidates Athanan Valentine Booth Donald Stewart Cameron Edward Easter Collins Isaac Cullen Robert Ja Cunningham Thomas Dobney Johnna Howat John Roward Kerfoot George James Mitchiril Bernard France Moss John Francis O Regan Jamba Kanol O Reilly Frederick Chas Stellway and Labour agents oversee the election notice.
Sydney witnesses changes in the New Shearers Award with wage adjustments and fringe payments. The notes mention a weekly rate near 1 pounds 4 shillings and irregularities in payments, plus a 4 shilling 8 pence adjustment and boundary allowances. The document records a schedule of rates and a potential reduction in working hours.
Police report a bank robbery at the Bank of Australia in Martin Place on Saturday. A suspect carried out the act and escaped with about 500 worth of goods, including a General Electric item. Investigators describe the incident as dangerous and are reviewing evidence from the scene.
A garbled report notes a charity official addressing the public about a saving scheme. The announcer mentions a national or public solicitation and a plan involving a sailing vessel or boat, with unclear dates and participants. The text preserves names and roles but the fragmentary wording limits specifics.
Fragmentary report describes a wager involved in a shooting event on July 4 promising prize money and a France Day Fund allocation. Mentions participants and conditions in muddled terms, with scattered names and places, including Boundary and Woods. The readable text hints at a festive but unclear outcome.
A damaged OCR fragment from a Lubangen area YMCA report notes rain hampering sowing and recalls various names and places amid storm effects. It references individuals and local work crews coping with fallout including garden and field disruptions and vacation plans.
In a frank discussion the writer argues labor governments should drive a steady program to aid milk and meat production, cut public works waste, and support returned soldiers. The piece stresses resilience of workers and the need for production-focused policies despite political shifts.
Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic stock trucking and market narrative with scattered dates, locations, and odd product mentions. It references markets of June and July, various codes like 160 and 30, plus unrelated terms such as Peagana and Roxas Soup. The piece contains garbled names and phrases, unclear actions, and no coherent event or outcome.
An unreadable OCR snippet mentions names such as Jerald and He oo ba and references locations and measurements. The readable text is sparse with unclear actions or dates, lacking a coherent event or outcome to summarize. This item appears as a damaged notice with partial words and fragmented phrases.
W R Eyles and Co the fair dealers in Baylis Street Newtown Wales advertise a freight payment offer on all rails and urge customers to remember the benefit.
An item listing W G Hathwaite and Co near the railway Wagga with contact telephone 64 and references to Livingston Centiot and associated names and addresses.
Government department announces labour exchange details and contact points. Includes names, roles, and instructions for workers seeking employment and communications with the Department of Labour and Industry. Mentions George and local refreshment options and hotel details for travellers.
A historical note highlights a money saving week at The State Stores Ltd in Wagga Wagga. It presents early demonstrations of economical cash trading principles and promotes thrifty shopping, emphasizing pioneer low prices. The piece frames thrift as a community initiative led by local merchants.
A 1916 retail appeal urges customers to rush to the State Storewards to save money. The note promises record-breaking low prices on quilts, sheetings, pillowcases, damask, linen, and clothing. It calls for wide participation, noting HUNDREDS of bargains and no freight charges, as profits are pressed for a single week. The message targets CMN customers and new shoppers to bolster sales.
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