21 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1952
Page
1
Frederick Linceli Mc Dermott requests compensation for the wrongful conviction of poet William Henry Sayers. The formal plea will be filed upon Mr Hawkins’s return from leave, with Deputy Public Solicitor Mr C ACTL Rourke stating Hawkins will deliver the request to a higher Crown authority.
District agronomist N.S. Tivhe ner reports Dubbo wheat fields should average about 4 bushels per acre as dry spring conditions ease with harvest progressing smoothly. Weather and season conditions supported harvesting with minimal disruptions and a record line of milestones noted.
Readable text announces a band concert by the Wagga City Band scheduled for January 27 in West Wyalims at Holland Park. It mentions Me Wilkins and a general city event with unspecified venues and a public engagement by a local conductor.
A survey of local incidents and people in West Wyalong and nearby areas includes transport vehicle accidents with minor injuries, hospitalizations, and hospital stays. Residents travel for holidays, visits, and medical care while notable locals attend events and return from trips.
The Weer Wyealome Cricker Chui club plans a monster dance in Musetole Hall Wert Wyralong next Monday night. Secretary Leo Lamont says the floor is poor and a Roy crowd is expected to attend, with Ken Emmott's Weat Wralong choota blamed for the low quality floor.
Aid efforts reach Tullibigeal for bushfire survivors as community groups coordinate relief with agencies and volunteers. Local residents, foresters, and welfare workers organize shelter, food, and temporary housing while seeking government support and donations.
The fragmentary item mentions district sheep at Homebush with names such as Joe Swenney and Tagan and references to pens, pens and lanes. The text is garbled with possible notes on fencing, breeding, and placement, but specifics are unclear.
Flying Officer Alick George Roberts of West Wyalong received a commendation for meritorious service with the RAAF in Korea and later served with the Wing in Malaya before returning to Korea, highlighting a long arc of overseas service and dedication to duty.
Experts to Fight Cancer plan a scientific advisory committee and a clinical committee at Reval Prince Altreyl Hospital and University. The advisory group will supervise laboratory work while the clinical panel focuses on patient care. both groups will operate voluntarily under hospital control and meet as needed to organize research and treatment efforts.
Four well known residents of Weet Wyaling and district died recently. Mr David Thomas Clarke of Kakeira, aged 65, was buried in the Church of England section of the Wralong cemetery after a service at Br ie Church. Mr John Hyan of Maltown Street died on Saturday with funeral prayers at St Marys Roman Catholic Church, interment in the Catholic portion. Mr Joel Joseph Turner of Maraden Tead, died at Wyalong District Hospital on Saturday, funeral service at St Marys, cremation at the Hat portion. Mr Lutee Lim, aged 48, of Tullibigeall, died in Tulitigeal Hospital. funeral planned for Tulitigeal tomorrow.
Four serious outages occurred last Friday in Muckoute under similar conditions. Local authorities warn outages are likely again Thursday with four time blocks: 7:30 to 8:00, 10:00 to 11:00, 2:40 to 2:20, and 7:00 to 7:00.
The baths drew 1828 visitors in a record crowd under manager E. B. Lynel. The pool record dates to 1928, with heavy weekend attendance. Kurrajong Street and Church Street overflowed as country residents picnic and lingered for the aftertown session. About 1414 swimmers were counted on Saturday.
Detectives COLA, George Todt and Keith Paul of Syd over visited Griffith to probe the January death of Walter Lamb aged 27, a share farmer at Tabbita. Post mortem found heart disease and fatty degeneration. chloral hydrate noted but part of a sleeplessness remedy. Earlier June 24 Lamb suffered a brutal assault by two men who robbed him of cake and wine, but detectives say the assault had no bearing on the death, which was ruled natural causes.
Loretta Young headlines the program at Rio Gardens Theatre with a powerful performance in a dramatic feature alongside Barry Sullivan and Inice Cowling in a two film bill. Also showing is Shed No Tears from Pritts Empire with Young in a central role.
A large Weethalle party visited Holland Park and the Olympic Pool, attracting about 16 children and 36 adults on a warm day. The outing, sponsored by the Weethalle RAOB branch, featured early pool opening, generous refreshments, and transport by bus and carts, with about £60 spent on arrangements.
At the Ungarie Hospital Board meeting chairman EB Henderson announced a donation of 100 for equipment. The board allocated the funds to a portable synesthetic machine. Other gifts included a sewing machine from the Buffalo Lodge and linoleum for the kitchen purchased by the Ladies’ Auxiliary. The secretary reported December admissions averaging 14 daily, with since opening in September 14 in-patients treated and 121 out-patients, 146 total treatments. seven babies were born.
District Agronomist H A W Woodward reports reserves in the Parkes district are generally replenished with excellent quality. Pastures are providing only dry feed, raising big bushfire danger. Stock water remains a concern, especially in western areas with little rain since 1949. A few heavy showers would help alleviate conditions.
Arthur Hurdy age 76 died recently in Sydney at his home 173 Ben Boyd Road Nenhel Bray Sieueen, after leaving Wagga 20 years ago. He was a bachelor, survived by his sister Miss Anne Hardy and brother Mr Fred Hardy. Born in Wagga, he owned several properties in the Wagga district.
The Minister for Transport Mr W F Sheahan announced lorries and trailers over seven feet wide that are already registered must show a red light and reflector on one side aligned with the red sheet above the amber plate before March 7. He said the new safety requirement had been gazetted.
The Liberal Party’s Western Regional conference at Orange urged the government to plan flood mitigation for the Lachlan Valley. They warned that flood damage over two years and drought uncertainty threaten food production, urging storage at headwaters to stabilise irrigation and settlement. Mr. W. A. Meares of Forbes emphasized that without reliable water people won’t produce food.
Burrengong Shire Council discussed water supply for the Young district portion within the shire adjoining Young. F Cahill MLA forwarded ministerial letters noting matters were under consideration and council moved to press for a decision as urgent.
Mr Manges said he had received the report on Commonwealth Parliamentary salaries and would not publish it until the Cabinet considers it at its next meeting starting January 24.
Multiple churches list Sunday and weekday services including Methodist at West Wyalong at 11 am and 7.20 pm led by Rev A Blackert, Lutheran at Ungarie 10 am Rev A and Mackenzie, Presbyterian at Mildil Ji am led by Mr A Butler, Girral 1 am, Tallimba 2 par Rev Rh Campbell, Church of England at West Wyalong 7.30 am and 7.20 pm with Tallimba 9.30 am Brennan's Tank 11 am Boddi gower 3 pm and West Wyalong 7.20 pm led by Rector Cason W E Butler.
In Onlooker notes a slogan on wealth prompts a town discussion as the United Services Club backs a water race study yet cannot compete. Meanwhile residents joke about shady trees for rent and a young woman visits the district for a holiday as chaotic crowding and a pool incident trigger police attention.
The Rotary Club announces weekly meetings will resume at the White Fort Club. Chite will TesuMe on Thesis. The note indicates a return to routine gatherings and venue details.
Chief Secretary Evatt announced a ban on open fires for cooking heating or boiling water in New South Wales effective midnight Friday January 21 during a bush fire danger period. The public must obtain permits from local councils before burning off or clearing land and breaches carry severe penalties. The state says it has suffered severe fire damage and urges public cooperation to prevent further fires in 1952.
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