13 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1928
Page
1
fragments report a funeral plan for a woman named Sylney or Sylney with interment at Presbyterian portion of Wynlfhs Cemetery. Survivors include two children and a spouse, with services noted for Tuesday afternoon.
A youth named Thompyen, son of Mr and Mrs A I Imhemnso of Muridon, shone at Hawkenbury Agricultural College winning top field work honors. His sister and town residents praised his dedication, while police connections and community pride followed the ceremony and its broader colonial pride.
Extracts recount a vast storm system crossing Africa and reaching Australia and southern Africa. It describes torrential rain, lightning, and extensive flooding. Power lines fail, rail and road disruptions occur, and farmers suffer major losses estimated at thousands. The piece notes emergency conditions across Pretoria, Krugersdorp, and other regions.
Fragmentary OCR describes a kiln related fatal event with references to workers, locations, and a large monetary figure. The readable bits mention a worker death and industrial context, but many names and specifics are garbled.
A reform subcommittee of the Upper House backed practical changes and recommended extending member terms to 18 years. The committee agreed the measure should be presented for consideration and placed on the electoral list.
Fragmentary draft text appears to recount a voyage incident with disjointed phrases about a speaker Graydon, Jato Abe Onwnnst, and a plan involving a Wechamte wary rain storm. No clear events or identities are substantiated in the readable lines.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a chaotic Soviet meeting with mentions of revolver fire and unnamed individuals. The readable bits reference a tense scene and suggest conflict and disorder within a group described as Alle n Society and Pflende Sofia.
The secretary of the Queens Seamen’s Clan warned in a parliamentary session that government actions could draw Australia into conflict. A machine translation of the DOSYANO document suggests threats directed at a fellow nation amid rising tensions over coastal duties and naval stances.
The Provident Fund Appeal Committee seeks funds to aid limbless soldiers and their dependents. Royal generosity and public support are urged, with a goal of £20,000 to assist veterans in New South Wales and related regions. Contributions noted at Angel Place Sydney and other city and country branches.
A man died hours after a sparring contest on Saturday night following an incident described as a beating. Police report an arrest has been made as the investigation continues. the event involved figures named at the scene and is under review by authorities.
A Sunday night crash near Parle Vili, Vietoris left John racer Wii and Walladd Hyili dead, both 20, and several others seriously injured. A motorcycle and a taxi were involved near Fielehtos. Mae Violet De Mister Nied 5 reportedly was in the field when the incident occurred.
A garbled report discusses resistance and labour limits affecting families seeking permanent homes in Australia. It mentions Dr Fr Sdeitor Jouns and Barwhe with bleak implications for future settlement and stability, noting conditions that hinder new housing and family prospects.
The rector reports Holy Communion on May 15 and other services followed by notes on parish finances. A pledge drive seeks 1000 pounds, with expected contributions to support church wear and repairs. Church officers and committees are listed, including wardens, treasurer, and auditors, with a forecast for synod and diocesan events in spring.
Church notices list Lent services at West Walton Wyoming parish with morning and evening prayers. Intercessions and addresses noted, including calls for cricket ball timing and local events. Salvation Army and other church events appear with dates in March and April and references to Burns and Mount View locations.
A troubled wire report from Sydney recounts a steamer tragedy with four Portuguese sailors killed and others wounded. The incident occurred near Absidoon with delays and conflicting details about the plan and outcome.
The Sir Benjamin Fuller team backs Hinkler as public aviation figures express support ahead of a key Sydney event. Officials promise a landmark achievement for the family, signaling a high profile moment in aviation circles.
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