22 Apr 1938
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1938
Page
1
During a meeting of the Parkes To Plat Hoard last week the group deferred the X-ray plant project until more information is received from the Home State. Dissatisfaction with progress prompted the commission to review the grant and renew the application for a 250 grant.
A roaming snake sparked excitement at the Roanoke Gone Show as exhibitors and attendees fled to view the farm exhibit. Demonstrators and onlookers reacted with surprise while officials worked to secure the animal.
Parkes Council plans to compel owners to muzzle large dogs after two children were attacked by a pair of dogs that harmed the youngsters and their pet. The move targets dangerous dogs to protect the community.
Engineers from the Water Conservation and Preliminary Commission are engaged on a site survey of the scheme to bring water from the Mie quarie River at Waiten to Nyngan. The goal is to evaluate a proposed scheme for supplying Nyngan stock water and assess feasibility and constraints.
A Karachi cable reports actor Jim Broadbent flew over Basra at midnight local time continuing his journey toward London. The update notes his ongoing effort linked to the combat against the war.
Fragmentary report notes sheep replacing cattle at Mongallula Station in ee Mie area. Text mentions diverted assets and property conversion with a long out of context area reference and unclear figures.
Wild pigs roam in several districts causing alarm as they destroy crops and property. Authorities consider a joint response by two councils and refer the matter to the Grazier’s Association for guidance on handling the drive of destruction.
A charity dance fundraiser at Lake Lesage was postponed due to weather. The event, advertised to occur Saturday, will now be held by the OW A Jin on Saturday night with 30 percent of proceeds to go to the Lebsirlet Hospital.
Total attendance for the Sydney Show reached 877,283 with a daily count of 44,487 for yesterday. The running total climbs to 7,728?
Three men robbed Frederick Darley of Compele aged 26 in Canterbury on Sharp Street. They produced a revolver, forced Darley to leave the driver’s seat, then drove to a lonely allotment where he was bound and robbed before the car was abandoned and left unrecovered.
A cable from Argora reports sixteen villages destroyed and over 250 deaths in central Anatolia as aftershocks shook the region hourly on Tuesday. Officials fear the toll may rise as details emerge.
In Sydney on Thursday, the sixth anniversary angling contest produced new records. My Tin Pell of Mellon weight a tiger shark weighing 151 pounds, while CW Firth caught a kingfish. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate top catches and a world relevance claim.
The usual ANZAC Day service will be held at the Tivali Theatre Wet Wyalong on Monday near Anzac Day at 11 am. Rev Wesley J Douglass Methodist minister will deliver the address.
Harry Percy Wilcox aged 55 was found dead in his yard at his North Fagkatown home. A doubly barreled gun lay beside the body as wife and police described his last movements yesterday. A report notes a payment of $159.00 observed in the scene.
Mrs Mera FE Lindsay of Girral donated the minister’s vestry to the Presbyterian Pioneer Memorial Church of the Arabs in Cherehowas, and Mrs Lindaay Mra Undeay provided accommodation for the final Presbyterian minister who arrived in West Wyalong, reflecting strong church ties.
Thieves broke into Dewn’a Pra tributing Company on Sus Sek Street Sydney early yesterday morning and removed 670 time value of salmon from the store, the haul described as 5700 tins. Police report they attacked the roller and carried away the goods before opening hours.
Darwin report quotes Judge Wella criticising Gaql law for hindering punishment of aboriginal men who assaulted white women with intent to commit a further offence. The judge says tougher penalties should deter rising offences amid government- adopted policies.
Condobolin residents report live stock losses amid drought with P J Moon ey maintaining only two horses on extensive holdings while 7000 sheep are kept elsewhere. The P P Bourt seeks Soil Erosion Commission aid to curb erosion with windbreaks and shade tree planting proposed for stock yards.
A blast at a Lyon military zone killed five people and injured several others. French authorities launched an investigation into the attack claimed as retaliation by unknown groups.
Neville Cardus writing in the Manchester Guardian asserts Bradman and McCabe are among the world's greatest batsmen with O'Reilly noted as a great bowler in a Sydney report from Thursday.
A cable from London reports the Australian cricket team received an enthusiastic welcome on arrival at Southampton. Players McCabe and Trent were quickly surrounded by well wishers and offered reception on the sports deck at the Hay.
An armed attack in Belson left a Belgian police officer dead. Reports say five attackers were killed, with authorities pursuing further action after the raid.
A public appeal was launched for 290000 pounds at Sydney Town Hall for a new Lewisham Hospital wing. Subscriptions total 109000 pounds with no special grant from Hospital Distillations. Sir Mark Shelley and Lady Shelley donated 1000 guineas.
Hardy Flood Bennett aged a years, an accountant at the head office of the Commonwealth Bank in Sydney, was found hanged in the garage of his home at Rosevale. He had been employed for about two years and his death is under investigation.
The Reverend Teetor Rumble spoke Thursday about placing Rutherford’s literature on the distillation of literature by Rutherford supporters. He warned that introducing Rutherford's works into Australia would be a calamity and undermine obligation. He criticized Jehovah's Witness tactics as causing disagreement and trouble.
A newly formed Catholic Young Men's Club will hold a meeting in the School Hall at 7 p.m on Friday in April. The agenda includes discussion of an institution for the government of the club and a confident, entertaining social program is promised.
Wheat was quoted locally this afternoon at 2 shillings 4 pence per bushel, per Hershel, with price listed for the market trade.
An obituary notes the passing of a resident from Mirkin Street and announces a funeral service held this morning. The notice provides scant readable detail and acknowledges family and local connections.
George Charles Martin a 26 year old Melbourne man died when his car struck a culvert post on the Hume Highway near Kyeamba. The vehicle somersaulted three times and ended in a gutter after impact. Emergency services attended but Mr Martin, alone in the car, was killed.
A referendum is likely to be proposed to decide if Biaytey Showground should be leased to permit greyhound racing at the venue. The proposal aims to define the use of the center and address local support and regulatory steps.
The Turremine Municipal Council recorded twenty five applications for the post of assistant Town Clerk. Two applicants were noted as former soldiers. Under the Preference Act the council evaluated candidates and proceeded to a written selection process.
The Wool Classes at Sydney's Technical College faced feeble turnout from Coonambles Times readers. Officials blamed poor publicity and distance as centers struggled with attendance and scheduling.
Fragmented notice lists items such as poodies new and chelf and hay for sale at Chaff Mills Temora. Includes a name John Toliven and a phone number for inquiries. Details are unreadable and not fully present in the legible text.
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