15 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1939
Page
1
A devastating express wreck near Nevada Mountain leaves thirty dead and many injured as carriages plunge into the river. Rescue teams and police mobilize, with officials investigating the rock strike and structural failure.
Britain faced criticism as reports suggested authorities handed over a Chinese individual, prompting debates over sovereignty and fairness. The piece notes public discontent and calls for stronger government clarity on asylum and extradition decisions.
Fragmentary lines describe youths and an air force setting with references to officers, a station, and a court proceeding. The text is garbled with many misspellings and unclear names, making concrete facts difficult to extract.
Loy Sharrock won the ALF Cup and Associates Championship at West Wyalong. The event drew many competitors across divisions including nine hole, morning and afternoon handicaps, with notable placings by G Rabey and J W Bloore among others.
A distorted report from London notes Foreign Minister Geum Glanta and Foreign Minister Hart von Rib entrap meeting with Adolf Hitler in Samburg. The hour long session reportedly included remarks on a forthcoming agreement and a possible armistice or policy shift.
A damaged extract describes a robbery at a presbytery during priestly devotions at a church location. It mentions the Lariat Payment and official notices dated the 14th of an unknown month, with references to lawn, monument, and Torney House.
Fragmentary text notes a recommended boycott by a party led by Heffron and mentions a Sydney event. Several indecipherable lines reference minors, a TAS, Jane Hwange, and local processes, with unclear context and dates.
The fragment describes a scheduled dance event for the coming Thursday night with unclear details. Names and locations are unreadable, but the piece implies a social gathering featuring music and dancing hosted by a local group.
Unclear text reports a fatal incident during a practice session involving a child named Robert Georat aged 10. The fragment mentions gunfire from military personnel near Dubbo and references a police response and a body found. details are jumbled and names appear distorted.
Sydney Monday reports Adelaide area resident William Barrie aged 103 died yesterday in his ninetieth year era. The obituary notes his lifelong service and mentions safety and medical concerns.
A hospital board meeting is scheduled this week to discuss upcoming plans and committee actions. The note hints at committee work and potential agenda items without detailing specifics.
A fragment notes a card party raising funds for P and O with mentions of attendees and evening activities. Names and places are garbled, but it indicates social fundraising through a community event. No clear dates or amounts are readable.
In a vote the town council decided to remove street lighting along several avenues. Residents worry about safety while officials cite cost savings and reduced light pollution as reasons for the change.
Garbled text shows a manager at a busineses or site speaking about payment and an event. It mentions a private matter, a date, and an implied decision or action, with scattered names and places unreadable. The overall meaning remains unclear due to corruption.
A chaotic report notes Mr. Spooner’s promise to cut water charges is dropped after he leaves office. The story hints a council push for lower rates may stall under new leadership while officials promise ongoing financial relief discussions.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a rugby league match with teams and players, mentioning Captain and several proper nouns. The text is garbled, but indicates a game in progress or summary with unclear timings and lineups. No clear score or date is recoverable from the readable portion.
R N T Ridley and Co advertise as stock and finance agents with general commission services. Addressed to main street West Wyalom and London and Lancashire, listing insurance and machinery offerings and a fortnightly wyatongs weather column. Office phone 207 and P O Box 14. Wires Risley Ce.
A fragmentary notice lists cattle and stock sales with references to brokers and offices. It mentions property sales and various firms including common agents for grain and equipment. The readable text hints at a monthly sale event and multiple names, but details are incomplete.
An agent listing appears for A J Abbott of the late 2 Fe Megan and Go operation with a deputy or operative role. address given at 805 West Wyalone. The fragment notes a telephonic contact and location, indicating a business or agent inquiry connected to farming or grain operations.
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