13 Apr 1934
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1934
Page
1
Farmers in the western Dubbo area cut wheat sowing due to low prices and uncertain outlook. Grasshoppers and bee danger slow planting with many sharefarmers exiting shortly after grazing. Seeding may push into April or May as conditions threaten further hopper hatchings and crop losses.
A state government program aims to employ about 4000 men in an afforestation project. The scheme focuses on planting and tending trees to boost green cover and environmental health across districts.
The Cabinet approves a 100000 pound scheme to employ single men in NSW state forests for regeneration thinning road work and pest control. Preparatory work begins immediately with localities chosen for crews from Sydney and Newcastle plus tents blankets and cooking gear. The Premier cites long term timber market benefits and US and eastern Australian experience supporting the plan.
The report notes opportunities should not be missed and announces special arrangement by Reuter's World Service for overseas intelligence compilation. It mentions rights reserved in Australia and New Zealand.
The article reports Albert Witton Cintes dying in a prison camp blaze at Maraibrn night. Other inmates were injured and several men were trapped in the vicinity. Fire officials and witnesses describe panic and efforts to rescue, with unclear details about causes or exact locations.
Mr A. Willie former Agent General has been elected to the Executive of the Federal Labor Party in New South Wales. He will also be one of six New South Wales delegates at the International Labor Conference. His selection signals Boullin followers aim to mobilize delegates to block Lang control of the party machine.
Mrs. Appeon and her two sons Arthus and Jock were acquitted at Cobar Quarter Sessions on a charge of stealing and receiving 274 sheep owned by J. J. Arnold of Norwood. Mrs. Simpson stated she did not know the sheep were on the property or how they arrived.
James Benjamin Jones, 66, was seriously injured while working in a sewer on Suarry Street. An explosion and flying debris occurred after miscounted detonations, leaving Jones in critical condition. Several shots were fired prior to the incident.
Sydney reports heavy rain overnight across many parts of the state with torrential downpours causing local floods. Mr Marés warned this morning that the situation may worsen as the rain extends from the coast to White Clits.
The Thornlay The Faith in Australia left Sydney at 6.6 p.m. yesterday and landed in New Plymouth, New Zealand, at 3:45 a.m. Sydney time this morning. Ulm reported heavy weather most of the voyage, with a main tank rivet bursting but quickly repaired.
The Coroner at the court addressed the death of a firefighter, Henry Kelward Prouseele, noting the incident occurred while responding to a serious blaze. The inquest explored the circumstances, with the coroner indicating necessary actions and conclusions will follow after further proceedings.
For 36 hours search by sea and air failed to locate the large Sir Kosky amphibian craft that disappeared early yesterday morning with mail from Shanghai to Canton. Hope of locating the craft is fading as the search continues.
Moscow cable reports three Soviet planes reached part of the crew stranded on an ice floe from the icebreaker Cheluskin. Twenty eight still remain marooned on the floe as rescue efforts continue.
Minister for Wir Mr Hayashi resigns after his brother and family face harsh punishment for corruption while in office. The incident involves the Tokyo government and a ten to nineteen year prison term reflecting official misconduct.
A damaged OCR item reports a yacht named Pathfinder valued around £8000 near Urk Bay and Terrigal area. J Bath appears as an occupant or witness, with unclear details about the transaction or incident described as occurring Monday morning.
Belief in vigilante justice follows Vandyverst murder case. Albert Vanderverst, imprisoned in 1925 for his daughter’s death, had his sentence reduced on appeal to ten years. The bereaved father tracked him to Paris after release and fired five shots, declaring justice had been served.
Several South Coast firms were named at the Southern Miners Federation Delegate Board meeting in Bulls for paying less than award rates. They were given a last opportunity to reform or face being declared black and picketed.
The weekly old-time dance is set for the Masonic Hall this Thursday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 12:39 a.m. Mr P H Curry's motor bus will shuttle passengers from Wyalong at 6:20 p.m. free of charge, admission price is 1 shilling.
A notice from Hardy's Limited of Wagga requests inquiries for full particulars about an own home under government procedures. The brief directs readers to obtain complete information on the sale or ownership terms and contact details for further steps.
Worshipful Master and officers installed at Large Lake Cacgelli ko ceremony attended by many brethren. Banquet followed at Oldfellowe Hall with a carved stein centerpiece by a ladies' committee. Officers named include Master War, T. HL Sell waned Senior Warden, L. Schule Junior Warden, V. A. Elphick Treasurer, AL PL Elwin Secretary, and W. Lander Inner Guard among others.
The article reports that the full federal wheat bounty may soon be granted to NSW farmers. It notes government hesitation and cabinet discussions led by Minister for Lands Mr Boos Huttenhow, aiming to limit the bounty to those not aided by state relief, with potential changes to relief provisions and eligibility.
Reported in Geneva the disarmament drive grows as the conference outlines new arms limits. Officials like Mr Arthur Hetlersong and Mr Henderson navigate public opinion amid momentum toward broader controls and possible alliance pressure.
A military trainee Corporal A. E. Lord of Weal Maitland is in critical condition after a mount threw him during the final exercise of the 1th Light Horse at Munwell brook. He sustained a fractured skull broken jaw and scalp wound.
The chairman of Commonwealth Bank announced new rate cuts effective Thursday April 12. Overdraft rates drop to 4 percent per annum and fixed deposit rates for six twelve and twenty four month terms are reduced. The three month deposit rate remains unchanged.
H Lowrie a soot repairer notifies removal of business to the Tivoli Theatre buildings and outlines a rural employment plan. The report notes many boys engaged in land work under government schemes and a shift in workshop location.
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