14 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1952
Page
1
A scrambled weather and local notes fragment references Weethialle, West Weihong, and nearby towns with chaotic wording. It hints at record-keeping, damp and windy conditions, and mentions official openings and dates but lacks clear, coherent facts or dates to anchor a true summary.
An arduous, fragmentary account describes an annual exhibition with praise for committee work, a luncheon, and compliments to hosts and attendees. The text mentions a president, Mr Cripaes, and various named individuals amid remarks on hospitality, display, and the social goals of the gathering.
The report details a Clydesdale horse show with multiple awards, naming stewards and exhibitors. It notes champions at Chandanmere and mentions Power We dyad and a four-bors group event. The text records a range of entries and outcomes across classes, led by a distinguished group including Mrs H Hirdieretlene.
Fragmentary report mentions buggy and sulky horses with unclear names and locations. The text references a person or handler and a possible event or race setup but lacks coherent details. Readers are left with scattered mentions of wheeled horse teams and general racing terms.
In a fragile dockside statement a man named Barber denies making admissions while claiming good character and limited education. The rambling text references poems, travel, and various names, with a court context and mentions of further awards on following pages.
Mrs. Lanes Hargreaves of Coparic wed Mr. Montague A. Hari of Wyalong were sworn as Justices of the Peace by Judge Le Gay Hrereton at the Wyalong Quarter Sessions. R. G. Stanley & Co. MAIN STREET.
A garbled 19th century jotting lists hackneys and miscellaneous horses with names such as MKEES Mr and Mirwanina Woes. It mentions pony breeds, hand measurements, mares, and ridden ponies for a local race or fair. Several entries refer to ponies, pony hikoey, and lady riders.
Farmers visit the Weethalle district exhibition to see stalls with Ford Consul and Major diesel tractors, Oliver and Muirfield gear, Zephyr Six display, and a wide range of farming equipment. Local dealers like Zirkler Bros and Cribhith Sales showcase tractors, shearing plants, and motor vehicles, attracting buyers and curious residents.
The council approved payment of fifteen hundred pounds to a contractor after reviewing the completed works. A dispute over contract quantities was noted with the count contending gravel amounts were not cartel or spread as required. The meeting proceeded despite questions about site work and invoicing.
Testimony shows Bland Shire workers including Reginald tread and Joseph Mortis tested gravel depth and width at a West Wyalong site. The case centers on a two day delay and whether Buckman supervised Broad's work as questioned by Judge Lererotom and Martin. Residents and farmers heard calls for adherence to contractual obligations amid safety and progress concerns.
An official inquiry questions why expanded gravel on a road near Buckwmin dock fails to meet required standards. The contractor Martin and inspector Pennell report no evidence that the gravel mix reached the necessary thickness, suggesting the work did not comply with contract specifications and warranted further review by the Public Works Department.
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