12 Jan 1934
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1934
Page
1
A chaotic OCR fragment references Fred Kalms and Jock Crawford amid a field of sprinters and victors. Mentions Olympic committee context and various athletes, with unclear specifics and several garbled names.
An arrest has been made in the Wagga murder case involving a 28 year old male named Kal Will Shaity Aberey. The suspect was charged with murder on or about December 16 and appeared in court alongside officers from the local police department.
A fragmented Sydney market bulletin notes wool sales with foreign and domestic demand varying. It records totals of 7,008 bales sold including TV and stores, mentions major buyers and estates, and cites price trends, with anticipation of February adjustments and crossbred fleece outcomes. The telegram signals general market stability amid uneven demand from Britain, Germany, and Jawan, alongside persistent price guidance.
The Werte family and others announce their return from holidays on January 26 and farewell gatherings at Tallimba Buddigow and Brennan’s Tank. Final service arrangements will honor the Rector’s return with details in the Church Mothers column of the Advocate.
An oddly phrased notice seeks a man with experiences to share farting services. It directs contact to an office named ATVOCATE and promises faithful service for 60 years and full satisfaction in dealings with PALING'S. Written for Narimva brokerage.
Report from Tumut details the find of Mrs. Florence Eliza Martin and her 13 month old baby found in the river tied with cords and stones. Police theorize the mother took her own life and killed the child, with the bodies in water for several days.
A group of Australian footballers secured a decisive 38 to 5 victory in a hard fought overseas match. The visitors dominated early and maintained pressure throughout, with key plays sealing the win against a stubborn home side.
A Tokio telegram says an influenza epidemic is spreading through the city with deaths exceeding 150 daily. The dispatch underscores the grave impact and rapid spread of the illness across the capital.
A royal wedding ceremony in Munich drew a European royal gathering including Princess Flignbeih of Creer and Count Theodore. Observers noted a formal religious service with members of various royal families in attendance and a nephew of the Belgian queen also present.
Sydney business leaders including AL Roeheer Watts president of the Sydney Chamber of Commerce and F W Tout vice president of the Graziers' Association expressed approval of appointment A E Heath to represent New South Wales in London.
Captain and Mrs. G. Br. Wooolland said farewell to Salvation Army leadership Tuesday evening as they were transferred to Earlwood. A full report of the farewell proceedings will appear in the next issue.
A Thursday report describes four hundred Sydney metropolitan children under treatment for whooping cough, with few deaths so far as federal vaccine supplies arrive. Hospitals and homes host patients while authorities distribute injections to curb the outbreak.
Two men sustained injuries in a daytime incident in Sydney described in unclear police notes. Details on the circumstances, victims, and authorities involved are not fully legible in the surviving text.
A fatality occurred near Gundigai involving a miner named Mrs Allgin of Massachusetts. Investigators noted a collision with a footpath incident and referenced tools and dates, while a close associate named Lynne was present.
An unclear excerpt discusses a delegation to Russia with references to employees and a pledge. It mentions a potential address to a parliament and a ceremonial or official context. The readable names and places are fragmentary, hindering precise identification of people or events.
The sale featured fine merino and crossbred wools from New England to Gundagai districts, with Germany showing strong demand and buoyant competition. Top lots included HPC/Parsons Creek lot from H P Carberry, achieving a new record with a pen price of 29 and a tote price of 24d. Overall market activity was lively and prices edged higher amid robust demand.
Advertises furnished rooms with kitchen access and easy terms. Mentions Paling’s Player Pianos as highly musical and pleasant company, inviting readers to apply at this office.
The Strand Magazine advertises new tales featuring fairies and distant realms. It hints at forthcoming installments including characters like Vent Fim and Petiby Manel, with a focus on adventurous journeys and mythical settings.
Fragmented OCR text with garbled phrases and missing context. Reads like a Sunday cricket item with unnamed players and teams, but essential names, places, and outcomes are unreadable. Contains multiple broken words and random capitalizations, offering no verifiable facts or coherent event details.
A dramatic incident with four men rescued after a perilous situation near Eyde sey. Reports indicate emergency crews intervened as volunteers and police coordinated the effort amid high winds and rough seas. Strong bodies of water and unclear weather complicated the rescue until dawn. Authorities are reviewing the sequence of events and no fatalities are reported at this time.
West Wyalang Ungarie Callean Girral and all district plants will close on Saturday with no reopening until next season. A quantity of wheat remains to be stored, and officials stated the closure is definite for morrow.
A farewell service marked by the parish at Parkes and the presentation to Rev. AJ Weston. Mr Conran will succeed his brother as Rector of Parkes, with the new Archdeacon of Bathurst honored for wartime service and gallantry in France. Contributions requested to Mrs Stewart, Mr Butler, and Mr Single.
An oblique page from Weldons Ladies Journal presents fragmented text with scattered names and phrases. The readable bits reference bylines, items, and fashion notes, but concrete events or clear dates are absent. The legible content lacks coherent narrative or identifiable individuals.
A fragmented item from a historical page references the Farmers Relief Act and related entities in a terse note. It mentions attention to relief measures, a legislative context, and named groups or offices in a period press style. The readable fragments indicate policy focus and organizational involvement without clear dates or outcomes.
A wedding notice outlines the marriage of Jessop and Caldwell with details of the ceremony at an urban venue. Readings include a bridal party procession, bridesmaids in gowns, and family attendees at the event.
The harvest nears completion with about five percent of farmers expected to finish by Christmas and most of the work by mid January. Grain quality is poor with many samples slightly plached or colored and wheat weights over 60 pounds to the bushel reported as exceptional. Heavy storms and hail caused limited damage while farmers kept fallows in good order.
Wheat prices in the area showed uneven movements on Thursday after a tentative start. Traders noted steady demand from mills and several buyers remained cautious amid fluctuating futures signals.
The report notes several residents and doctors in the area with illness and injuries. A motor car accident is described, with a person hospitalized after the crash. The text references appendicitis and a hospital admission, keeping a cautious, non-graphic tone.
Small notices list upcoming sales and auctions near West Wyalong and nearby towns. Events include horse and cattle sales at Shire Yards and Weat Wyalong Bale Yards, a special ante at Lake Coreeliiz, a farm auction near Unesrie, and general house and stock auctions. Entries note dates, venues, and contact details for Miss A Mo Abectine Co. and The Commonwealth Wool & Pro.
A public notice announces a social evening at Mr Joho Cattle's residence on Wednesday in February at a noted time for farewell and settlement related to the departure of Rev and Mrs Con to Parkes. An invitation is extended to all to attend and participate in a presentation to Mrs MR and others.
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