16 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1937
Page
1
Residents invited to join the Wyalong District Hospital plan offering weekly contributions for care. Benefits include free public ward treatment and daily credit for private ward treatment. higher tiers cover the subscriber and family. Subscribers of ten shillings or more yearly gain voting rights for directors.
Sydney report states Mrs Ruby Lilian Cox saved her three children from a burning house on Queen Street yesterday making two journeys through heat and smoke. When her husband returned two hours later the home and possessions were reduced to embers.
A Jerusalem wire reports three Jewish herders were shot from a nearby hill in the Tiberias area. One died instantly while the other two succumbed to injuries later in the hospital. Authorities have begun inquiries into the attack.
A state ministerial source signals tax remissions may be included in the October budget. Reductions in the special teams tax and the wages tax are viewed as most likely, with officials hopeful for broad relief.
A wireless dispatch reports the freighter Harping of 1942 tons, stranded off the Queensland coast since Saturday, has been abandoned after heavy seas damaged its engines. The Chinese crew of 26 and Master Captain L F Lake, his wife, were rescued by the freighter Mildura, which is en route from Rockhampton to Brisbane. The Harping captain said decks were lashed by rain with wind at times near gale force.
Local shoppers flock to a timed shoe sale at Thanks' Shes Erparium in West Wirt taking advantage of reduced leather prices before a price increase. Buyers report significant discounts on select footwear and extended hours as the event runs this ay.
Meaghers and Co announce autumn opening for Meagher and Company at West Wyre, featuring a ladies wear display and winter conds. Special event on Thursday promises sales, displays, and departmental offers.
Grand officers of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Odd Fellows and Tamarra lodge officers visited Wrest Wyalong last week to form a new four branch lodge. Forty two members were initiated setting a state record for foundation meetings. The group raised £27 in a harmony fund, another state record. A special meeting at C W A Hall West Wyalong Wednesday at 8 pm invites all members for initial rites.
The Jerusalem correspondent for the Times reports the Arab Jewry situation worsening with serious cases of Jews in Galilee and sniper activity around Jewish settlements causing grave anxiety. Arab extremist actors are linked to escalating tensions amid growing American influence.
Daily Mail report states Luis Araquigtat Legilist's Ambagsador hurriedly left for Valenceia amid a ministerial crisis. Premier Senor Cabalera faces removal of duties as he searches to replace him with Minister for Justice Paria Oliver while continuing official duties.
The General Council of the Taxpayer's Association of New South Wales urges the State Government to use Federal Taxation Bond Review for hearing income tax appeals under the State Act. This follows a Victorian government decision already in place.
In Sydney on Monday the Federal Ministry discussed a possible invitation for Rt Hon W B Hughes to attend the Coronation. He noted the likelihood of a formal invitation via the Prime Minister but had not received any notification.
A speech at Pit Street Congregation reveals antagonism toward the Commonwealth Referendum. The speaker notes unidentified lawmakers’ lack of responsibility and questions how new power would be used, suggesting voters mix party loyalty with wishful thinking and fear of consequences.
Heavy rainfall was recorded in the dry northwest of New South Wales over the weekend easing water shortages and aiding winter pastures. The Assistant State Meteorologist Mr Newman called the rain a welcome Easter gift to north western graziers, with heavy falls expected along the NSW coast and highlands and extending into northern and central inland areas where rain is urgently needed.
A weekly euchre gathering is planned for the following Thursday at the weather shed in West Wyalung. The notice mentions a care party and the event location with limited readable details remaining uncertain.
Wirths Circus drew a large crowd in Weal Wyalong on Saturday as two special trains delivered the troupe ahead of a brisk evening performance.
Nominations have been received for the Ungarie mechanical hare racing meeting to be held Wednesday night. Events feature entrants from Sydney, Newcastle, and remote parts of the country with races starting at 8 pm. Myr. Daniler, president of the Show, Seal, and Committee Coursing Club, says the meeting promises to be the most successful yet.
In West Wyalong on Sunday Barmedman Tennis Club defeated West Wyalong 16 sets to 7. Teams fielded included Basham Fassinar Naylor Jessop Adams and several others, while West Wyalong was represented by Ashworth Lonedale Edwards and Gappa among others. Easter tournament dates March 26 to 30 were announced with handicap events using a knockout format. A social in the Mastric Hall on March 20 was noted as well.
The Model Aeroplane Club final of the Diggers Cup saw Lloyd Harris break the club record with two minutes forty two seconds. The previous record of two minutes eighteen seconds was held by CL Matterson Jim. Final results list Harris as first, Matterson Jim second, McGregor third, with others failing to score above five points.
A Darwin message says a lugger from a pearling company reached the harbour yesterday afternoon. Its crew report another lugger was washed ashore in the cyclone but all aboard were saved. Four aborigines were killed in Bathurst Island bush when a tree fell on them during the cyclone.
A London cable reports international brigades rushing into Uneatl Y Trijueque meeting heavy resistance yet halting Spanish rebels. Capture of Trijueque grows likely as Italians and defenders stampede, with a single wounded Italian colonel firing at Loyalists from bed. McNamara's Kidney and Bladder appears as stray text.
Mr Gordon Reed, bow and secretary of the Redfishermen's Association, landed a massive trout below the wall at Burcenjuck last week. The fish weighed 17 1/2 pounds, measured 18 inch round girth, and was 21 feet 4 inches long. The previous record was held by Mr Jack Denny.
Vic annual St Patrick’s night dance scheduled for Tuesday in Mase Hall West Wyalong expects attendance to rival prior years as the organized event aims for another successful evening.
Talkie patrons may hear Dick Powell and Ruby Keeler in the starlit pageant Flirtation Walk to be screened at the Rio Theatre weather permitting this Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. The supporting feature M Lise stars Ann Shirley and John Beal. E Mills Timber time and cement Weet Wyalong Phones 20 and 15.
Mrs J V McLeod and her daughter Frances McLeod have recently returned from a holiday at Foster. During her absence Miss McLeod was relieved at the Rural Bank by Miss McKerihun.
The Corinella station with 5818 acres was the only block to pass at auction. nearly all is sold privately. The Northern portion around 9184 acres and the Fomustead part near 2524 acres, plus Scrubby Plains Paddock 2127 acres, face private sale with buyers awaiting. Edward Weaver and Co and Commonwealth Wool Ltd Produce Co handled the sale in conjunction.
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