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Newspaper
Wagga Wagga Express
Location
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
7
Lord Mersey summed up the inquiry reporting mixed verdicts on the ship’s collision crew oversight and navigation. He noted evidence suggesting possible missteps but said many crew members acted with discipline and bravery under pressure.
The article notes an Australian exhibit in England to encourage school children to support Empire trade. It calls for suggestions and outlines a nationwide vote on methods to boost trade and improve displays at the feast with emphasis on practical demonstrations and cross colonial links.
A fragment describes an experimental aerial mail flight from Lam to Harmture with a return to Wilhelmatawed within vin. The text mentions a London origin and a Friday activity involving a caped pilot and a single voyage.
A London report on a vessel beached near Toklo with salvage efforts described as unlikely. The brief notes the ship Monina involved and indicates salvage prospects are poor amid uncertain conditions.
In a chalked fragment, workers at several collieries face uncertain times and rising tensions as a figure named among the workers navigates strikes and safety concerns.
Third test at Lord's ends in a drawn match as rain interrupted play and limited action. Macartney and Kelleway starred for England with a long standing partnership, while Australia posted 282. Bates, Rhodes and Powter delivered the best bowling for England, with Lim delivering a bold counterattack before rain halted further play.
The second meeting between Australia and Essex began yesterday on a good wicket. Essex posted 911 for the loss of two wickets at close, with Russell Emery and others contributing. Storer did not bat, and details show heavy scoring despite a few noted dismissals.
At Sydney railway market 20 trucks offered with three sold. Market quiet and values steady. Prices listed for wheaten chaff lucerne hay and other feeds with several consignments noted from McNickle Horefield Cameron and Mitcheil Ganmaln Lucas Landgren and others.
A fragmentary Sydney report notes milling wheat sales at market prices and lists varied prices for farm produce. The document cites quotes around £6 15s per ton and 14s per cwt for wheat, with other items including bacon, hams, chickens, ducks, and fowls priced per pound, pair, or palr, reflecting a busy late market.
A Murrrimburrah divorce case ended with the jury ruling in favor of the petitioner. The husband and wife were named, with £450 damages awarded to the petitioner and a final decree made returnable in six months.
Proceedings before the High Court in the coal vend matter saw the eatery owners not represented at the appeal. Crown prosecutor Mr Boil Wine KOC led the prosecution. Federal Crown inquiries yielded no official position on the appeal. Solicitors for many respondents had no comment. Chipping companies plan to pursue the appeal, with one preparing at heavy cost.
The State Governor opened the sheep show today with Lord Chelmsford praising loyal sentiments and noting Britain’s sovereigns support stock breeders. Attendees deplored drought losses but hailed rains easing drought dangers and hoped for compensation for the afflicted.
Ministers in the city held a cabinet meeting this morning. They considered bills for the Governor's speech and discussed a new project to empower Railway Commissioners to sell surplus electric power during off peak hours to metropolitan municipalities and to authorize loans for electric storage plants.
Commonwealth Statistician Kaibba reports lower weekly living costs for a four person family in Australia compared with other nations. The analysis estimates expenditures on food clothing and fuel, outlining a lower overall average in the cost of living.
The report notes the deaths of Mrs Margaret Jowett at Cottee near Wagga and Mrs Edith Ann Byrne of Tumut. Jowett died after childbirth at Belmore private hospital aged 25. the infant also died. Byrne, 22, died after a throat illness in a Tumut institution. Funeral arrangements and family details are listed for both cases.
The Wagga Golf Club hosts mixed foursomes this afternoon with numerous pairings listed. Notable entries include Miss Sullivan paired with Wale, Mrs. Stoker with Windridge, Mr. Portus with Booty, and Miss Meurant with Giles among others.
Mr J Moloney solicitor of O’Connell Street remains in private hospital care at Darlinghurst with Drs Scott Skirving Muller and Chford predicting eventual recovery but weeks of convalescence ahead. Sheldon’s New Discovery promoted for quick relief. Also notices about choir wages, open shop invitations, and LAX-TONIC PILLS offering quick toning and laxative effects.
The store promotes hot water bags and a selection of water bags with or without covers at reasonable prices. It also urges trying Williams cough syrup for children and Williams pectoral syrup for adults. Available from J Williams & Son The Established Pharmacy in Wagga Wagga with additional suppliers listed.
A damaged notice advertises a Liberal Party public event with speeches by two members. It invites attendees for a gala featuring new novelties from the world’s far end and mentions prices as usual.
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