08 Jan 1937
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1937
Page
1
The Weareralong Police Court will hold its monthly sitting next Wednesday with Mr. F. Grangeon presiding. Proceedings begin at 1 am sharp at Weet Wyoles.
The government extends the £70 reward for information leading to the apprehension and identification of the murdered unknown woman near Albury on September 10. The three month extension prolongs the effort to solve the case as church notices from West Weaving parish indicate service changes and local announcements.
Prime Minister Lyons announced the two ministers who will accompany him to London for the Coronation. Archdale Parkhill, Minister for Defence, and CMY Casey, Treasurer, will travel to England. Casey will review the work of the British National Insurance scheme.
The monthly gathering of the Weal Wrulong Precens Association is planned for Tea Day at the local shop. Members are advised to attend as the discussion will cover ongoing community issues and upcoming events.
The late Mrs A J McDonell of Milly Milly West Wyalong was honored at a large funeral in the Presbyterian Church. Rev M McAlpine gave the tribute, with burial in the local cemetery. Mortuary arrangements were at 3 Stephenson Street, where many tributes from public bodies arrived.
A London cable reports Turkey accuses General Franco of inflexible policy over Antioch and Alexandretta under French mandate. Turks threaten possible war and quit the League. a high level meeting among Turkish leaders is planned as Germany and Italy may back Ankara to reclaim Syria.
An official report notes government factories and military supplies amid wartime strain. It records production levels, distribution controls, and manpower issues impacting munitions and clothing output.
Bradman anchors Australia with 270, part of a 346-run sixth wicket stand with Fingherton 136, supported by Reivers Reilly Fleetwood-Smith and Ward. Australia declare 9 for 120 in first innings, England follow on, and Australia win the fourth test by 365 runs.
A Geneva cable reports Spain’s protest to the League of Nations over German and Italian actions in the Spanish conflict. The note condemns interference as the Spanish government demands restraint and compliance with international norms.
A London table reports aerial bombardments of Madrid with artillery support and says three bites on the Postal Department building. Franco cites up to one thousand killed and 600 foreigners injured, but Professor Balianse questions the figures in a Madrid letter noting civilians' fate may harden Fascist support.
West Wyalong hosts the Masterson Shield match next Sunday between Soldiers Club and Bellard with teams announced. Soldiers Club list H B Webater as captain and D Loftus M Quiky L Cooper J Henson W Bannon ul Tutler J Ward W Riley N Maiterson J Smith. Bellard lineup includes Templeman Bros Stan forth Bros Jem Dorl and Stan Cooper as the visiting side prepares for a strong showing.
London minister Thomas Ickstep denied rumors that the government planned peacetime conscription. The statement came during a Glasgow address addressing defence coordination and policy.
Canberra reports Secretary J A Corrodus would refuse the appointment as Administrator of the Northern Territory. Darwin has urged his selection, but accepting would cripple his role within the Interior Department and reduce his pay.
A report describes a violent explosion aboard a tugboat causing the vessel to shear in half. The incident prompt includes examination notes and scattered details from a Sydney newspaper page with unclear transcription.
His Lordship monsignor John Jarry will bless the new FOC Church and Presbytery Hall at Weethalle on Sunday. A banquet will follow at 1 pm and the ceremonial procession begins at 2 00 pm with clergy and invited visitors.
A misread OCR fragment suggests Australia’s cam for the fourth Test with England at Adelaide on January 26, with unclear phrasing and misplaced names. The readable bits indicate a Melbourne reference and an export/broadcast context, but essential details remain garbled.
Ship building activity faces a shortage of skilled shipwrights and related workers. Shipping unions appeal for more qualified men to meet demand.
Classified style notices from West Wyalong report retirements and job moves including Mr F P Richardson leaving the Bank of New South Wales after 46 years, Mr Buck Hell awaiting a post, and village engagements such as Jean Moy to Maxwell Brown. Also mentions holiday travel to Tasmania and a forthcoming marriage between Jean Moy and Maxwell Brown.
A consle from Furnie Tasmania reports that Prime Minister J A Lyons said he would represent Australia at the Coronation in May and attend the Urigenis Conference in London. He hopes Mrs Lyons will accompany him. Australia may travel in March.
An OCR fragment reports a wheat price rally with unclear terms and figures. It mentions a quoted value and dates but lacks readable specifics, leaving the exact price and unit uncertain.
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