Conflicting Mining Lease Applications Heard
In Warner's Coil at Gibaouvale on February 2, conflicting mining lease bids were heard from Lewis Tiger and Albert Warkinson. Higgs and Parkinson presented brief evidence as officials noted prior filing times, with Higgs’ Appleation dated February and Parkinson’s lodged later the same day. The wardens rendered a ruling favoring Parkinson based on priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
M.S. Meagher
Gibaouyale
Ceavey Tor Ue
Lewis Tiger
Albert Warkinson
Higgs
Woval
Quardhy
Parkinson
Elven
Easter Holiday Arrangements and Postal Schedule
Easter holidays bring shop closures and altered postal hours. Retail shops close Good Friday and Easter Monday. Thursday open limited hours. Banks close Friday to Monday. Most offices closed Good Friday. postal and telegraph services have restricted hours. The Advocate announces a midweek publication shift and April timing adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wralsst
Lneter
Goel
Beaton Sovlas
Molong Flour Mills Destroyed in Suspected Fire
Fire gutted the Molong flour mills last week destroying the plant and its secondary industries. The blaze damaged thousands of peat and wheat stock valued at pounds. Exact cause and total damage remain under investigation as fire services control the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lave
Fraser Promises Boxing Revival At West Wyalong
Fraser of West Joie announces a planned boxing revival at West Wyalong with a program at the Convent Building Food Corilvas on Eas t onday. He aims to unearth top Riverna boxers, organize events at a large gathering, and offer prize money and other athletic features, attracting entrants from across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ET “Munro” Fraser
West Joie
Eireles
Riverna
West Wyalong
Prazer
Wstriet Jhawpien
Fumvard
Migwest Atonday
Fenger
Long
Third Victory Loan Funds Raised at Local Meeting
A local committee reports £6500 in hand for the Third Victory Loan after recent business close. A meeting at the White Clamters is planned for Wednesday at 7:45 PM to discuss allotted shares for subscribers. The list of attendees includes numerous local figures and businesses, with names such as Tom Calthe and Gwen Aushuri prominent among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Sweat Wyalong Lawn Fund
Bo Doles
Broad
Mo P Tanks
MM. Pearson
I Wricht
Henna
Plano
Bowls Pairs Consistency Contests At West Wyalong Club
The Wic Gus Cooper trophy event featured pairs results as Matterson and Kalns beat Gellert and Hall 109 to 101 while Clemzon and Ford defeated Wallace and Groves 119 to 81. Easter Sunday will host rink events and a live competition for trophies donated by Mr EA Wilder.
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Qairs
Gus Cooper
Fy Pro— Ae
West Wyalong Bowlin
Matterson
Kalns
Gellert
Hall
Clemzon
Ford
Wallace
Groves
Troffies
EA. Wilder
Obituary of Nis Aany Allen of Tallimba
Nis Aany Allen of Tallimba died in Wyalong and District Hospital on March mth, aged 66. She lived with Mrs C Rymer, Tallimba, for three years. Born Cooktown, she married Captain Henry Mawer Allen, master mariner, who predeceased her 15 years ago. Survived by son Loch Allen in the AIF. Funeral at West Wyalong with interment in England Cemetery church service by Rev W Butler. Mortuary arrangements by Messrs R and G Stephenson.
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Nis
Aany Allen
Tallimba
Wyalong and District
Mth March
Mis
Loch Allen
AIF
Allen
Delve Dealth
Reymer
Waet Wyalong
Englans
W. Butler
Messrs R. and
G. Stephenson
West Wyalong
New Offensive by Reds in East
Sydney reports a new East Front offensive with Loldon’s message stating Marshall Totbukhin’s Armies attack on a 75 mile front near Geyer within artillery range of Austria. The drive aims to destroy the German Army in the East as sectors fall and Russian gains widen.
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Sydney
Loldon
Mar
Melinovsky
Budapest
Helligenbedl
Weet
Fonlgsherp
Another Strike Threat Over Races Transferred
Sydney reports a strike threat by the Australian Railways Union led by Mr. L Austin if Randwick races are moved to suburblane tracks. Officials warn that transferring ordinary services could cancel leave for about 200 railway workers and trigger industrial action.
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Sydney
Australian Hailways Union
L. Austin
Randwick
Tram
Railway Union
Austin
Grovelly Detention Camp Incident Reported
A Brisbane wire reports an attempted breakout at Grovelly Army Detention Camp on Saturday night. Guards fired as a fire started by soldiers under siege damaged bunks and sparked a blaze, with petrol spread on grounds. Fire brigades, aided by Mitchelton Mallee, contained the flames. Sunday visiting was prohibited and officials gave no statement on causes or extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Brisbane
Grovelly
Euards
Saldiera
Scenietie
Neesminn Sd
Mitchelton Mallee
Cen Fenne
Melbourne university urged wide scholarship exchange
The Chancellor Mr Justice Loewe urged an Australia Britain and United States university scholarship exchange. He proposed 39 scholarships to be offered to promote academic mobility among the three nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btoney
Melbourne
Melbourne University
Justice Loewe
Olity
Australia
Britain
United States
Ten Wickets Hit in Semi Final Bowling Show
In Te meen perieket clpoles, Paes Toca of Springdale took all ten Rail Way wickets in the semi final, a lively topic of conversation. Les, a medium fast opening bowler, claimed all ten wickets, with five caught and four stumpings, a wonderful performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paes Toca
Springdale
Les
Avere Chiiu Hidutsh
Cauelil
Gue
POTTED HIMS HOME LAMONT BEATS BROWN IN SNOOKER FINAL
Lamont dominates the final at the Returned Soldiers Club venue as he pots all but two reds and wins 197 points to nil over B S Brown. Brown underperforms while Lamont’s earlier wins over W C Johnston and H J Ausburn buoy his form. promoter Lar Sharrock plans another tournament after Easter due to high interest and many entrants.
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Louimamont
Weet Wralong
Cinh Trceme
J. L. Lamont
Lamont
B.S. Brown
Brown
W. C. Johnston
H. J. Ausburn
Lar Sharrock
Returned Soldiers’ League
West Wyalong Show Committee election result update
A ballot conducted on Saturday afternoon for the West Wyalong show committee re-elected several incumbents and increased the committee size by four. Returning officers H. Budenshaw and L. Candler oversaw the process with notes listing many committee member candidates and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhe
West Wyalong Pah
Ang I. Association
D. A Gogle
Budenshaw Ag
Ang Mesara L
Candler
J. G. Hell
J._Poses
Tt. Pallon Wig
H. Stennett
Serutlpera
A. McKenzie
Cp. West
J. Thompson
Pollewitg
Ballels
West Wyalong District Schools Athletic Meeting
A district athletic meeting will be held at West Wyalong on Wednesday 15th Aveurt with district school children competing for championships. The West Wyalong District Schools Athletic Association was formed by the District Council of the Parents and Citizens Association to conduct the sports, presided by Mr J W Parker. Delegates attended from the district P C Association and the Central Library, with the meeting addressing school matters. A full report will appear in the Advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Wyalong
Aveurt
Hottest Baptism for Hesselring in War News
A London based correspondent reports Berlin in a heightened state of tension as Allied troops push across the Chanel region. Marshal Hesselring faces a baptism of fire on the Western Front, described as perhaps the fiercest test a German war lord has seen. Reports from the Rhine indicate fragmentary yet vivid scenes of Allied advance and German resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Berlin
Presa
Stackwell
Sorgen Tidningen
Marshal Hesselring
Tie Rhine
Triple Tragedy Three Shot Dead in Balualin
Sydney reports three people killed in a single shooting near Balualin on Saturday. Francis Burrows, 45, a farmhand, shot and killed Victor Skilling, 49, a sales clerk, then killed Emily Dron, 83, a widow, before taking his own life after watching Skilling through a window.
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Sydney
Auckland
New Zealand
Francis Burrows
Victor Stilling
Emily Dron
Balualin
Burrows
Westeem
Dron
Skilling
Marriage at Roan Catholic Church Cargelligo
Betty Conway married Angus Afercer at Roan Catholic Church with reception details and departure by corfe. The article notes a reshuffle in local offices and personnel changes in the Jones district. An Allied fighter pilot crash near Norotai is reported with rescue teams locating the wreck and aiding survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cargelligo
Betty Conway
Angus Afercer
Corfe
Posivieus
Jones Districts
Tanhyay
Big Moves on Western Front In World War I Era Report
London reports steady BritAmerican reinforcement of northern bridgehead facing stiff German resistance. A new offensive from the Weser region targets crossings by the Third Army toward Boppard and Collines with Darmstadt fall claimed by forces striking from General Patton’s bridgehead. Ninth Army meets Second Army, Weld Ainreti Montgomery, forming a 3 mile bridgehead eight to ten miles deep. Guns, men and supplies flood the Rhine via pontoon bridges completed rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Second Army
Ainreti Montgomery
WEETHALLE P A A SECRETARY APPLICATIONS INVITED
WEETHALLE P A ASSOCIATION invites applications for the position of Secretary. Salary £410 per annum with ten percent of cross profits from each annual Show added. Applications to reach the wadar signed by 81st Morel, 1945, PB. G. OSSHER, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PB. G. Ossher
Suspension of Labor Conditions Granted in Gibsonvale Case
John Henning of Krkolra applied to the Mining Warden in the War den's Court at West Wyalong for a four month suspension of labor conditions on his mining lease at Gibsonvale. Grounds cited were difficulty in obtaining suitable labor and that tin would not pay for labor. The presiding Warden Mr. M S Meagher granted the application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henning
Krkolra
Gymkhana and sports at Tullibigeal
Tullibigeal will be feted on Monday April 2 with a gymkhana and sports event organized by the Women's Voluntary Service Patriotic Fund and BNA. Prizes totalling £760 will be awarded across three main digitised racing events and other activities. Book makers will operate, with lunch, tea, and publican booths on site and a stand social at eight as the betting finale to a fine day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Act of the
Women's Voluntary Service
Patriotic Fund
BNA Eeid
Poligyven
Publican
Bowling Club Committee Meeting Change Requested
The West Wyalong Bowling Club holds its Committee of Management meeting at the Shire Hall on Thursday March 29 at 4% o'clock. Members are asked to vote changing the meeting night to Thursday due to Good Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shire Ghauiberg
Bowling clash yields mixed results in regional match
In the West, Beacon bowler Thorkine Gondobating took four for 44 as Worthi failed to stop Ongarie in the Geless Cup game. Perkins led with seven victims, while Annetts claimed two of five. Conway and Wallner shared early wickets, and several players posted scores around the 40s, with notable performances from Perkins and Smith as Ungaree and Coneobolin fields are detailed.
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Bouth- West
Thorkine Gondobating
Worthi
Ongarie
Perkins
Ol Voor Ibw
Bateman Sitgut
PF. Porkine
Incurte
A. Annetts
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