23 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
1
West Wyalong faces sharply falling water in the southern tower reserve. Council urges residents to conserve water for weeks as pressure risks prompt possible restrictions and temporary supply cuts. Authorities warn sprinklers and nonessential use may be curtailed.
Lawyers reach terms on a mining point as Warden Finlay approves. The agreement details a transfer of land that will be used for crop production, with a specified start date and covenants. The document notes future payment and performance obligations under the settlement.
Fragments convey seasonal wishes and greetings for Christmas and New Year. Includes phrases about peace, health, and happiness addressed to a general readership with festive sentiment and community goodwill.
UN Security Council pressed by the United States and allies to order an immediate ceasefire in Indonesia. The message, tied to a Paris briefing, cites military action and ongoing conflicts, with mentions of various nations and planned meetings and games.
A chaotic wartime bombing era report recounts seven Japanese war criminals executed in rapid succession within 90 seconds across two districts. The account names officials, witnesses, and victims while detailing court proceedings, the hangings, and subsequent funeral rites, including victims from West Wyalong and Sydney connections.
In a Sydney incident a man died after a lorry struck a jack and toppled in a street near Wentworthville. A second worker was injured and taken to hospital as police investigated the crash. The driver remained at the scene and balance was restored. The accident occurred near Beckom as the crew worked on a project, with chaos described at Stockinbingal and nearby junctions.
Medical officers and nurses at Wyalong District Hospital struggle to save James Herbert Selems aged four after a motor car struck him. Witnesses recall the accident near the Royal Vee and the arrival of emergency staff who rushed the child to hospital for treatment.
A damaged OCR item notes a miner named Pilow in Yaavain is ill and cannot work. Wards and officials, including Took Hovey Mede and Todd Uw Court, are involved in a claim or court action. A document regarding a court date and related details is referenced, with health issues delaying labor.
A garbled message seeks a man named Mide to Tamera on Sunday. It mentions Pony 360, Chromo, and a back tracing or measurement as part of the appeal. The notice directs readers to return to the SAEVOEATE OFFICE for contact.
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Butter coupons will be extended to late in the month due to Christmas holidays. Coupon numbers 410 and similar are to be valid through the current period, allowing continued purchases with no interruption during the holiday season.
Three defendants in the timber lease case, John Smith Garden, his son Harcourt, and Raymond Parer, were acquitted on conspiracy charges at the Quarter Sessions. The verdict concluded a long legal battle with a Royal Commission inquiry mentioned in the surrounding discussion.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a rural fair with animals and produce at Tygaloria area. Entries mention ducks, eggs, and sheep, with names like Max Ridley, Arthur Dovlgaon, and Peacock. Sports-like counts appear for players and teams, but the text is garbled, listing scores and items in a jumble. The document also references a market on Monday and local traders such as Lamon and Co Ltd, though specifics are unclear.
Ungarie at Humabos hosts the Sel Ing Co event where lamb exhibitor Bhorrossbred Yumha thom Gy Hutter achieves a score of 97 out of 10 in the judged class, marking a notable finish for Ungarie stock.
A rural resident challenges Wyat Warden's authority to enter land for mining. The dispute centers on cattle farming rights and accusations of trespass as the case proceeds in the local court. The fragmentary report notes signatures and a warning about authorized access, with agricultural impacts on nearby villages.
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