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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1932
Page
1
An Australian farming equipment and chemical firm lists stock and land commission agents, insurers, hail and fire coverage, and products like dry pickle smut control. The notice names Walker Co as wheat agents and shippers, with references to ready buyers and certification.
A distressed reader describes low mood and confusion over remedies and identity. The text mentions misused medicines, neighbor concerns, and unclear references to individuals and places, reflecting a chaotic personal struggle without clear events or outcomes.
The engagement of Jaannenagul Hoyline, eldest daughter of Mr J Welat of West Wwiting, to Mr Keith Russet of Naw Wow is announced. The families request joyous blessings as they prepare for upcoming nuptials.
The West Wyalong Golf Club invites members to a 9 30 start to inspect bets and ensure proper attire with hats and equipment. Priest president Macaoniitt asks all concerned to attend and cooperate.
On Monday night Just 2 Sean Voor dance at Mr. John Cattle residence raised funds for Miss May Cattle. About 60 couples attended the lively event with dance music by Mrs. Tawse and Mr. Hall. Irene Thomas and Jack Pereira won a Monte Carlo waltz and a committee served a dainty supper. An American Tea to support Miss Cattle’s funds was held today at Mr. T Drissenden’s. A novelty Business Girls cabaret afternoon tea at Tattersall’s Hotel drew over 120 attendees with euchre and dancing on the balcony. Mrs. W Howard won the euchre first prize and Mrs. H Howard the booby. A post-event tea and a turkey contest were also held.
The West Wyalong Tennis Club gathered at Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening where office bearers for the coming year were elected. H. G. Evans was reelected President and A. Cattle was elected Secretary. The full report will appear in the next issue.
The regular monthly sitting of the Weat Wyalong Police Court will be held on Wednesday. Several cases are listed for hearing, with arch and unfidy noted in the docket.
Swanton, a farm worker employed by E V Wear, left home at 7 am with a team to cultivate fallow land. After horses were yoked, they startedle d and careered. Swanton was dragged and his mangled body found under the cultivator at 9 am several yards from the starting point.
The West Wyalong branch Farmers and Settlers Association will hold its annual federal meeting at Memorial Hall on Saturday March 2 at 1 pm. The gathering aims to discuss local farming issues and association activities.
Wheat prices were quoted locally on Thursday afternoon at the 2784 silo for old wheat at 2 shillings 1d per bag.
Thomas Kennedy of West Wyoming writes an apology to William Henry Harris, Wer! Writlone Storekeeper, for an incident on a night of Saturday February 27. The event remains described as entirely unproved in the dated March 1932 statement.
A Shanghai message says Chinese forces retreated on all fronts under Japanese pressure, except Woosing where a large force remains cut off. The Japanese bombed railway lines with planes and artillery, aiming to destroy bridges, while Chinese claim a tactical maneuver and fall back to second line defences. one village reportedly found with 1500 corpses.
A New York cable reports Pierre Borotra has announced he is through with Davis Cup tennis and will not defend the national indoor wire in America. The statement suggests the veteran Frenchman ends his Davis Cup career.
A tornado passed over the New Hebrides on February 4 causing severe damage to plantations on Epi Island. Natives are destitute and many agricultural districts are in ruins. The Government has appealed to France for urgent humanitarian assistance.
A Melbourne message reports occupants escaped in their night attire as the Hacerourne Hotel at Werribee was destroyed by fire. Fire authorities and local officers investigated while Mr Reynolds suffered severe injuries after falling from a ladder during the blaze.
The C W A Younger Set met at Memorial Hall with President Mrs D P Meter presiding and members including Miss Josephs Sanderson, A. Andrew, Gretiman, and others. Minutes were read, notes of thanks from District Hospital and Mrs Beveridge were received, and plans for the Popular Girl Competition and dance were finalized for late May with proceeds split between the Hospital and the Younger Set fund.
A national alert unfolds twelve hours after Lindbergh's child's disappearance. The Secret Service and Coast Guard mobilize, President Hoover is kept informed, and a note demanding six thousand dollars is reported as the kidnapper's ransom demand.
A young man approached a garage attendant in Russell Street Melbourne last night asking for money. Detective McGuire, nearby for petrol, warned him off. The assailant drew a hand from his pocket and shouted threats. McGuire struck the man who fell, later taken to hospital with a possible leg fracture.
The Railway Commissioners under the Premier require New South Wales railway staff to join a trade union by March 31 as part of government policy favoring union participation. It is noted many members are in arrears, and the Railway Service Association secretary warned that if the Arbitration Bill becomes law, only those willing to be Soviet agents would remain in Australia.
In a volatile session last night in the Legislative Assembly, disruptions erupted when M-L.A. Insulted Sydney Therebiy and Metletten of MELA threatened to confront the rival. A timid member attempted to intervene but was struck by a misdirected blow as the disturbance escalated, ending with a projection and party lines drawn.
A Sandiego cable reports Phar Lap back from training for the Agua Caliente Handicap. The horse showed no sign of latest stress or injuries and appeared ready for the race.
A reminder for the Blow Clear Church of England sports on Wednesday features bars athletic events and a novelty streeting contest. Entries to children’s events are free with an afternoon tea available for a charge and ground entry priced at 1. A grand social will be held at night with the Melody Makers Dance Band engaged.
The St Patrick’s grand annual social is set for Tivoli Theatre on Tuesday March 15. The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co Ltd advertises several horse sales across March with dozens of entries already listed and invites further entries. A sale by Mr A J Swan at Weel Wyalong is planned for March with 50 horses listed and more entries welcome. A stock sale at Eagle will occur March 14 in conjunction with S D Lamont of Girral, listing horses sheep and cattle. Furniture sale for Mrs S A Bebreiber is scheduled March 4 at Church Street North opposite Harnardo Park. May be large sets from Lake Cargelliga and neighbors with thousands of sheep and more entries expected.
The Coal Industry Bill moved through committee in the Legislative Assembly last night and passed with amendments attached. The session reflected ongoing debates over industry regulation and fiscal provisions.
At a Wellington meeting Senator Hardy said he would resign from the Senate as soon as the subdivision of the Buttes is accomplished. He claimed politics are not partisan from his view and that he seeks to win control for producers of timber lime and cement.
An Australian notice reports a Newnes petrol wagon sale in Sydney with pricing at one tenth of a gallon per head. This item notes a Thursday sale event and local context surrounding petrol distribution.
Fragmentary OCR describes a property item on Back Creek road at Wralong with a black pony stall and police references. Names Hiram and Healey appear garbled. details on record management or contact are unreadable.
WANTED SHAREPARTNER for 230 wheat wheat. Immediate: Teply. L HOWSE of Kikoia offers partnership in wheat trade.
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