17 Jul 1931
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1931
Page
1
A large turnout is expected as many express plans to alter the annual ball to benefit D Marrie Hospital. The Glenglashers Orchestra will play and the Country Women's Association will prepare supper, promising another successful event.
Lindley Walker and Co wheat agents and shippers offer services. Rival Insurance Co advertises fire, hall accident and live stock coverage. Buntied dry pickle smut preventive and Shirleys cash buyer wheat certificate promoted.
State Cabinet unlikely to accept the plan for the Commonwealth Bank to take over the Government Savings Bank. Premier Lang may present the proposal as a non party measure. Government Savings Bank NSW may reopen for business on September 1 after lengthy transfer talks.
London reports New Zealand scored 176 in their first innings with Anderson taking 3 for ? Middleton claimed 4 for 68 as Scotland replied with 67 for 5 at stumps in the opening match.
Reports indicate a serious outbreak of footrot has disrupted sheep flocks in the area. Farmers, veterinarians, and local extension agents are coordinating responses to contain the disease and protect livestock. Authorities advise monitoring hooves for signs and isolating affected animals.
Alderman Garden told the Electricity Committee that the department was seriously understaffed. He suggested council failures may have contributed to deaths recently caused by railroad and lampway conditions and urged official assistance.
A report from New York details alleged improper use of government cars by ministers and aides. Mr Gabb claims ministry officials arranged private travel for family members and associates, with payments traced to government resources.
An obscure wartime dispatch mentions French airmen Le Tria and Doren in a crash at an unidentified site. The report hints at military movements around a bridge area and references ongoing Allied and Soviet tensions.
A cable from Parle notes Opperman of Australia finished eighth overall with a time of 4 51 minutes. Magn of France leads the event with 2 2 5 minutes. Lamb and others are mentioned in fragmented form.
Multiple amendments were approved by the Legislative Council last night as the Transport Bill moved toward final passage. A key change created a Transpark Appeal Court under the act to hear certain fireman related appeals.
A Paris cable reports Germany faces worsening financial strain with banks closing except the Reichsbank. London cautions Britain not to be wholly sympathetic as German lenders and officials may have misjudged the drift. Businesspeople scramble for funds to pay wages while shoppers delay spending amid...
In a tight senior contest Wyalong School edged West Convent by 3 to 0. Referee McInerney awarded favorable points to the Wyalong district amid a lively onfield battle as teams from the west competed for the district title.
A Wednesday match at Junee saw Junee defeat Temora 21 to 7 to retain the Weissell Cup. Temora failed to match Junee’s scoring and the hosts claimed the victory.
The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co will hold a sale of office furniture and effects in Queenikit of We Leburn, Pallineha, on Saturday July. Messrs Kilpatrick, McLellan and Ad thoness will offer at auction on Tuesday 4th August. Details appear in today’s notice. Full particulars will be found in our official volume.
The All for Australia League drafts policy approved by the Council proposing four Economic Advisory Councils for finance arbitration tariff and industrial conditions. It also backs a Federal tribunal to regulate the basic wage and hours of work across Australia.
Harden defeated West Wyalong 22 to 2 in a hard fought Smith Cup match. The Harden side demonstrated clear superiority despite a determined opening by their opponents.
A damaged OCR fragment reports on a Diggers Ball event held on a Wednesday night near Wyalong with attendees from nearby towns. The readable text notes a social gathering with residents present and surrounding activity.
Melbourne dispatch reports Acting-Governor Sir William Irvine ready to accept a £1000 reduction from his £5000 yearly salary. The move follows Premier Abe's request in the HY Wire message.
Tivoli Talkies presents Midnight Mystery with Hetty Compton Lowell Sherman Hugh Trevor June Clyde and Rita Laffey at the Tivoli Theatre featuring director George J Betts. Set on a Maine coast stand it plots a dummy murder amid a house party with a jungle backing Simba as the supporting feature detailing an African expedition by Mr and Mrs Marfty Johnson.
No rain fell yesterday in the Western arena and the flood position was eased notably as conditions improved.
The Metal Trades Union Conference representing 66 000 workers passes a resolution denouncing the attitude of State Governor Sir Phillip Gamo in the Upper House dispute.
An article notes E. Mille handling imports of timber Lima goods and cement shipments. It outlines trade activity and market implications for local builders and contractors.
Mrs Mary Anne Wood a Temora district pioneer died recently at Moree aged 82 years and 8 months. Survived by husband and a large family including Edward Homebush Joseph Rankings Springs Sydney Sylney Naradhan daughters Mrs Fellow Wear Wyalong Mrs Neasmith Temora Mrs Warden Moree. Burial was in Temora Church of England cemetery with Rev G R Gibson officiating.
Barmedman defeated Tumut in a goal game for the Maher Cup on Wednesday afternoon at Turmudman. A fair crowd watched as the visitors edged the hosts by a single point amid a tense finish.
Karmediman at 11 a.m. Mallee Plains at 3 p.m. Weat Wyalone at 7 p.m. Subject Man to Man Rev Mark A MrAlpine BSA Men’s League meets Sunday next at 5 20 p.m. Pie at 6 15 p.m. Chief speaker Dr Dantet subject Experiments in Medical Research.
Plumber Harry Fraser offers brooks bootercorium deals with 16 9 to 26 6 sale terms and bedrock prices for work boots.
A fragmented item notes a social scene titled The Hungaloy with figures including Thbhy Itthoe and Mr and Ate U kvens. The readable text suggests a view or event during a Wage Wyalong Mite, but details are unclear and partially obscured.
Members of the Teachers Federation discussed the development of printing from Gutenberg to Koenig and Caxton, noting key inventions and the spread of newspapers. Sidney M. Smith announced plans for the next meeting on August Stating details of future negotiations.
West Wyalong branch held its annual meeting in the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday night. K Fisher chaired the session and the retiring secretary Mrs Le n l was thanked for her service. Officers elected include President K Fisher, Vice President Rev M McAlpine, Secretary and Treasurer Mr F Hilbson, collectors Mrs McLachlan Mrs Ta na and Miss Seberry.
Sunday’s matches present two solid games at 1 45 pm on the Showground oval. Ariih Park Reserves meet the local 10 stone team while Ariah Park aims to wrest the Peter Tawson Cup from Weatheralong. Patrons are urged to attend in large numbers with Cummings and Smith refereeing.
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