22 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1948
Page
1
A wire service report from Newcastle states that Mr. Rowley James MHR remained in a critical state at Newcastle Hospital after a car crash near Canberra. Several others were injured including Mr. Wheretunl and Mr. Wynne, with details about injuries and conditions still emerging.
A chaotic report from Sydney outlines the Fourth Test start delay and team issues including the absence of key bowler Johnsson and wicketkeeper Tallon Johnston for medical reasons. The piece also covers a Canberra note on potential arms to Malaya if requested by Britain and the emotional tribute at Wyalong Quarter Sessions to Mr. T. P. Meagher with court adjournment proposed.
On Sunday Maldil crushed the Weet Wyalong Club winning 38 to 10 in sets. Notable results feature Geof and Jim Clemente defeating Fred Kalrie and Eotart low Norm Maveetetor with key performances from J. Clementa and McCarron.
The following players have been selected to represent West Wyalong Chih against Bland at Wet Wyalone on Burday next 25th July. Mr. Jacob Andrew Assistant Secretary Rural Bank. A Richardson Capt, We Vloward, K Townsend, B Tad tow, K Berick, St Cooper, Et Mexaner, Ko Woodhouse Mées dame, Ko Oiney, Ro Rebourne, DBF McGee and Ho Kaye.
The text is an OCR fragment referencing a courtroom scene with a witness smiling back at the judge. It mentions Abe Finley, SMP, and a goalie named Pindaw, but the fragment is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
The article notes a non competitive school exhibit at the W W Show with plans for a September social display. The secretary says the committee will vote on a final decision and provide an update later.
Mr Vin Napthine of Melbourne and ex NSW Amateur Swimming Association official visited West Wyalong this week. He plans to return to West Wyalong next swimming season after assisting coaching for a long period. He will resume duties in Port Augusta after completing New South Wales tours.
Washington reports Secretary of State General Marshall vows to do everything to reach an acceptable solution and avoid war in the Berlin crisis. He warns against intimidation while stressing U S efforts to prevent conflict and protect world stability.
Members of the Far West branch of the Weat West Children s Health Scheme are asked to attend a meeting at the rural Bank tomorrow night at 7 pm. The street stall for the branch and general business will be dealt with.
The defendant faced the West Walang Petty Sessions charged with using Janewace in Male Street. Peter son sax iiney paid £2 as part of the case.
The death occurred in Wralone and District Hospital on Tuesday night of Donald Hawkins a well known farmer of Ungarie district aged 56 The funeral at Vigarie on Wednesday afternoon was the largest held there The interment took place in Waearie Cemetery Church of England portion The Rev J E Winton officiated Further particulars concerning Mr Hawkins to be published in Advertiser.
The Weer Werelong district hosts the school tennis championships with junior to senior events. Semi finals and finals feature players such as Menzies, Spinell, Fleming, Maliewn and Dolby as the Association thanks organizers and officials for a successful day.
Grenfell Rugby League officials seek to stop the Wat Wralong Half Moons in a Sunday match at Weet Wyalong. The personnel for Moona include B Bell fullback N Cooper G Methregor Nicholson B Sloane E Richene J Souden and forwards Andrews Crowe Jeffs Pettit Norton McLintock.
A proposal for a Weethalle town war memorial has moved to another stage. At the Returned Services meeting, President Mr Mullede urged town and district organisations to support. Mr Rutledge will submit a report to the next gathering.
A New York report says seven top Communist leaders including Party Chairman William Foster and Daily Worker editor John Gates were indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for planning to overthrow the U.S. government by force but released yesterday. Also named are four other Communist figures held under the same indictment.
A report from Weethalle notes a Verhalle branch meeting of the Returned Servicemen's League where a motion on a political issue was tabled. President A Tutledge deferred further action until later, after members argued it carried political favors.
Half Moon Rugby League Club names its 10.7 team for Condobolin on Saturday with listed players Ry McCiliteck Nortort Pearson J Souden T Rich ens Sloane M Nicholson A Apre McGrath Reid Bland along with others.
In a reserved judgment at Wyalong District Court Judge Berne ordered Bland Shire Council to pay George Frederick Leadbitter £50 for blue metal removed from his property at Wyalong. The metal valued at £700 was removed from an old mine between Weet Wyalong and Wynloir on Leadbitter’s advice.
A public meeting is scheduled for tonight Thursday at 4 to discuss plans for a monster carnival and a combined sports survival event set for Monday October 4. Organizers seek community input and outline proposed activities and beneficiaries.
A Weat Wyalong Club team defeated Andrews Tennis Club by a wide margin in Saturday play 127 sets to 7. Matchups featured Withera and Pettil Wella against King and Bracket am Kaltis, and Bracken with Kaline against Presp und Wie der ago, among others, with Wilder and Kalina pairing for multiple wins.
Mayer and Clements defeated Rus sell and Baker 22 to 16. Matha and Fr. Casey beat Smith and Bracken 27 to 21. Parker and Edwards defeated Wheeler and Tambakia 20 to 18.
The defendant told Mr. Finlay at the Wet Wralong Petty Session that he would remember the event on Main Street. He was fined £2, with a vow to avoid similar acts in the future.
Paris reports Andre Marie the six year old minister for justice in the Schumann cabinet has accepted the task of forming the new French government. He is poised to lead the transition as authorities outline the reshaped executive lineup.
The fragment recounts Peter vonue’s injury after contact with barbed wire while playing with other children. Mrs. Fling Dalton hosts visitors, and Mrs McLean entertains friends before leaving for Nowra where her husband was transferred.
The church invites all to attend film showings at Weedome and Weil Wyilong with times 10 am and 7 pm. The program narrates a tale of displacement in Germany and urges Christians to aid the homeless and starving children of Europe, culminating in a fundraising appeal.
NSW ace goal kicker T Kirk, famed for metropolitan and interstate crowds, is set to lead Barmedman against Wet Wyalong in the Cup clash. Barmedian President Artie Kelly touts a strong lineup to test Wet Wyalong’s defense as Kirk may provide the decisive moment.
Delegates from West Wya fong PLAT and 1 Aggrelation Committee attend the meeting of the West Wyatong Show Council. A proposal to appoint a Supervisor Assessor to supervise shows is discussed. The committee nominates Mr Wo Wo as a delegate with other officers attending.
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