The Scotch Ball on a July Night
A Scots verse recalls a July evening with stars shining and fiddles playing. Lament and praise mingle as friends toast and remember old times, celebrating heritage and affection for auld lang syne.
04 Jul 1933
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1933
Page
1
A Scots verse recalls a July evening with stars shining and fiddles playing. Lament and praise mingle as friends toast and remember old times, celebrating heritage and affection for auld lang syne.
Fragmented wire report notes doubts about the world conference timetable. Speculation points to an early adjournment as a likely outcome, while visible displays hint at ongoing political maneuvering and procedural delays.
J J Lamont a veteran figure in football circles sat an oral referees examination before the NSW Referees Association Board in Temora Wyalong last week. The examiner praised his knowledge of the rules and said he had passed with honors earning a higher grade than the written test.
In Moore Park Sydney a young man from Coogee, Ernest Fitzeerald, was violently assaulted by a thief shortly before midnight. He was punched and kicked while on the ground, losing his Aristo watch, then left unconscious as the assailant fled toward a wood above the pier, drawing police attention.
Objections surface as officials discuss the proposed Sydney route affecting air service. The rector of New Brucland Airways and other figures weigh the plan amid concerns over terminus location and service efficiency for the Sydney line.
The readable fragments describe an unidentified girl involved in an assault and reference a Media event or premiere with a tele feature. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving only partial mentions of attack, weapon, and promotional content.
Fragmentary readable lines mention a Troy funeral and a long residence in Goullur. The garbled text references Mire, Mees Moy, and a date around a veiled ceremony at lhakahury College with a possible agrarian context.
Weet Winitong and St Jolima Club court clash ends in sets defeat for Suriny lant At Marys Lewin. St Marys seconds host Tallimba while Vinitars win by 22 sets to 1. Next Sunday St Marys faces Wesel Wyalong and Weet Wyaloik plays St Marys at St Marys Courts.
Fragmentary text notes a theater in Mintate for Health and a speech about honoring trust in the Mandated Territories. Mentions six hundred lands and many languages among natives.
R.S. and Club members will be welder on Tuesday at 7 PM. The gathering will occur at West Wyalenyg. All invited sailors and Sulillers' Club are requested to attend.
Albert Pundy, 25, a motor driver, died in a head on collision with a motor car driven by Pollen Inspector Giles near Port Augusta. Giles was returning from Quorn when the crash occurred. Deceased leaves a wife and three children.
Reverend Harold King at Woollahra Congregational Church criticized the Government for prosecuting gambling while running the State Lottery, calling the policy inconsistent and demeaning to the role of government in a democracy.
An event note describes a Saturday gathering titled Meeting of Ladies Acneeling connected with a show, mentioning a local gathering and ceremonial arrangements.
Wheat prices were listed locally on Monday afternoon with base and refined figures. The data references price points and market activity in the local area.
Mr Crine organiser of agricultural trend arrived at Weert Wyalong on Monday with Mr DLW Dunlop district agricultural instructor. They departed for Kikoira for a 2 pm meeting and a further meeting at Werthalle. On Wednesday Mr Crane will speak at Angerie and Blow Clear at 3 pm. Thursday schedules to follow.
A Brisbane report states 15 year old John Warrington Wyann of Chatswood Sydney was killed at Mount Lei when earth fell on him. Rescue workers recovered the body. Death appears instantaneous.
Telegraph from Guldsbrough Mort and Co states Homebush sheep market steady for all descriptions. Cattle values rose by 1A to 15s. Notable consignments included 1% bullocks and steers from W. Rosas Monro and Boggabilla selling to £8 13s 0d, averaging £7 10s 2d.
The Most Reverend Director Reed mond Preaciville, administrator of St. Mary’s Cathedral Perth, is appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Perth at age 33, reportedly the youngest in the world.
Sydney authorities abandon the search for the missing collier Christina Fraser after reports by an elderly couple who heard a ship siren at midnight on Monday last. The sighting is deemed unlikely to be from the Christina Fraser.
A euchre party will be held in St Mary's wheelroom on Thursday next with prizes valued at a shilling. Entries are invited ahead of the event.
Plaintiffs to pay costs as the case is continued. Judge Coyle grants continuance. Defendants Airklery and others are represented by Keighfirme and Mathenstie with Harrellan as collectors in the action.
The opening of the State Parliament featured a £100,000 gift plan by a Melbourne benefactor. Proposals included a high school for girls and a child welfare center. A bridge at Grange Road Toorak and prizes for centenary activities were announced. Sir Marcus Robertson stressed closer ties to England and outlined funding for a Vic Centenary air race. A Temple of Youth concept was proposed for child welfare efforts and a new library project with skilled equipment.
South Western stock sales at Winchcombe include 43 ewes and various hoggets. Prices quoted in odd notation show higher valuations at the Yards on Monday, with Spring and Bribbars noted among bidders.
The Diggers Derby scheduled for July 2 at Sleweden promises a fast pace with strong entries. Starters include Gallopali, Paschendale, Villiers Hretineau, Bullecourt, Perrone, Messines, Bermnt, and others as winter’s chill yields to spring, with care from Woods Great Pepper mint for season ailments.
The Ladies Committee will meet at Memorial Hall Reading Room at 4 30 p m on Saturday July s to finalize arrangements for the social event and related activities.
Obituary note states Mr J0s pu omyun of Mr Smyth West Wyalong died last week in St Kilda Melbourne aged 62 after eight or nine months illness. He was a department al anger for Crais and Williatie merchants Aldbourne over two years and was highly regarded by principals including Mr Graig who attended the funeral. Wreaths were sent by staff. Mr T Smyth went to Melbourne when his brother’s condition worsened and returned home last Friday. H Lowrie boot repairer now at opposite Swan's Auction Rooms.
Fragmentary text references a hospital fencing effort linked to Clemente, with scattered phrases about MET, support, and a suspect list. The garbled items make exact details and parties unclear, but the note points to a local construction or planning issue affecting the hospital area.
Parish notice lists multiple church services in West Wyalong area including All Saints in Tit Bow Clear les ac The Mitaden and West Wyalong churches. Specific times are given for Sundays Fridays and evenings with Rev M Mealpine and Rev G S Stetas leading services. Election of officers and Balancer Sheet presentation noted.
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