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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
1
A chaotic write up of a 1940 business sports carnival with mixed names and scattered events. It mentions participants, races, and local figures while noting delays and crowd observations. The piece blends curious, half-formed details about competitors and outcomes across multiple events.
The document outlines a water plumber's license application for MH. HE FTusey phiabep and related water privan's dinense. It references Maurshire Council and a Meulily ana Bollaing aspector associated with the appeal, noting the process and permissions required.
The report notes ongoing health inspections and routine work carried out across the shire. Officials emphasize margins of improvement and continued vigilance in disease control, sanitation, and public health measures during December.
Fragmentary OCR text presents church notices with garbled names and dates. no clear event or outcome emerges beyond mentions of services and schedules. The readable fragments reference Presbyterian elements and a Sunday service context without coherent details.
The West Wright juniors announce a lineup to face Amleena Sule Dag with players including Taare Fos, Emgrran, Sti, Smith, Gordon, Boyce, Braser, and Sider. Team details appear fragmentary but indicate a key regional contest.
Sydney report notes Colonial Sugar Refining Company at Prymont works suffers £15007 damage from an attempted wreck. A £50 reward for information is announced. Police and company officials suspect insiders familiar with the machine aided the act, with pieces jammed between gears and reliefs.
A garbled report discusses the burdens of funding technical education and the state’s ability to support evolving needs. It notes opposition and fiscal strain, with references to proposals and potential reforms, though exact details are unclear. The piece hints at debates over priorities and funding sources.
Fragmentary obituary text mentions a person named Nina with unclear details and lack of dates or full identifiers. The readable portion indicates an obituary item but provides insufficient information to identify full name, relationships, or service details.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a garbled report mentioning silos, a person named Mr Coc, a sounding, a wager, a TV, and a Sheltie. Details are unreadable. no clear events, dates, or places emerge to form a complete news item.
A garbled Sydney report warns Italians may join the European conflict as tensions rise. The notice cites government warnings about imminent hostilities and possible involvement in a broader war.
A London dispatch reports German leaders discussing camouflage devices and wartime deception as a strategic measure. The message mentions warnings about German steel works and potential military aims, with references to war plans and industrial capacity amid ongoing conflict.
A London report cites the Bishop of Birmingham urging free importation of cod to Germany to ease wartime shortages. He argues Germany must choose between feeding its people and waging war, while calling for policy that allows relief measures and leaves Germany to decide its own fate.
A belated dispatch from Sydney reports Belgium defence officials including General Dents announcing mobilization plans. The statement indicates preparations will commence imminently with formal measures to follow.
A Stockholm dispatch reports Sweden’s Prime Minister in Parliament denying any note from Britain offering support to Sweden’s independence. The exchange stresses that Sweden and Finland face pressure and claim no foreign demands influence their policy, with Sweden insisting on acting independently.
A recent gathering of the Country Players group faced disputes over travel costs and per player payments, with the association unable to cover all travel expenses. Attendees included Jesse G. Diet Wesident and D. Le Gordan, among others, as funding concerns dominated the proceedings.
Richard O'Donnell told West Wyalang Mining Warden's Court that his syndicate had already spent £8000 on the Hauling authority extension and related costs. He said employment had been cut back to 42 men and that the wardens would grant a two month extension under the act to allow further work on the mine development.
A farmyard incident at West Wralbae resulted in many bantam fowls killed and injured. Smithy of West Wralbae reported the event occurring early in the morning near a bed, with a loud commotion heard as the fowls were attacked by a dog or dogs. Residential crime scene details remain unclear.
A ten pound donation was recorded during the West council session on Mir. 11. Melgar, the secretary, notes the funds were handed to Mir. 11 and references the Eyes and Axilatta Che vilete ropeoswits Wie Assnnihlon's of the evi ul, connecting the monopoly to the secretive axoam as part of the issued minutes.
NSW clinched a decisive victory over Australia in the Sherraldt Shield, with strong performances from Soul Australis and Badeners amid a wave of incidents across South Wales. Key figures Wye, Victoria, and Queensland featured in a tight, action laden report detailing local committees, former residents, and primary officials shaping the event’s outcome.
A garbled sports brief notes Pens For Troops aiding anti ce efforts and mentions Ghent Star OREI tow, 82, Pema torae, and a 297 win margin. The readable fragment confirms southe Wales victory and morale-boosting efforts during wartime.
The fragmentary report lists cricket and team selections with multiple names such as Jer Pineo Leavy O'Brien and Conlanjos, referencing West Wonout and Parra Oy on a Sunday. The text includes varied names, roles, and sports terms, but the details are incomplete and inconsistent.
The Australian minister of commerce announced in Melbourne last night a sale of about 750,000 tons of wheat to the United Kingdom. The price was set near 3 shillings 4 pence per bushel, with details to be finalized by agreement. An order for 1,500,000 tons would be fed at the equivalent price per wheat, while other terms hinge on future discussions.
The notice outlines the death and funeral of Mrs S A Thompson, widow of a well known figure in Ye well known, with details of burial in Kuglatel, mentions her sons Thomas and George and other relatives, and notes the mortuary arrangements and address at Wynlun and Shaye.
Vacancies exist on the Board of Trustees of the West Wyatong Literary Institute. The acting vice president and other trustees are listed as vacant, with a meeting scheduled for Tuesday February 27 to fill the seats and elect new officers.
A market report from Richer and Co notes a Tuesday sale with varied results across livestock and goods. Prices rose for some items while others fell, with distinct entries from Temora, Quondygtin, Beckams, and Arat Pak. Details include ewe prices around 78/12 and several lots with assorted weights and ages, sale to close Friday at a forest yard.
A severe thunderstorm and heavy rain swept the West Wales district last night. In Callen Mr Gy Hooley registered 180 points, Mr Ws Walle 180, AC Wddetrand 497, and Bir Motu 72. Despite weather, rain was noted in MFUEH though no storm in West Wear tone.
Wheat graders will travel to the market as part of a routine assessment. A recent purchase by an unnamed trader is noted, with unspecified details about grades and quality terms used in the report.
Harold Helyar urged the Western Wyalong committee to extend morale and civic outreach by organizing village talks. The group debated how to present to former residents and the broader district, aiming to prevent overlap and ensure consistent messaging across West Wyalong towns while considering wartime conditions.
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