03 May 1948
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 03, 1948
Page
1
Weet Wyalong Golf Associates president Jeff Wilkins won a trophy on opening day but could not claim it. The event saw Mew and Wilking report the outcome with details about other competitors and a tied second place, highlighting a dramatic finish.
Tumat defeats Taoruwn bin Noort tal kev op holt bine in an opening cup bout. Sacapeiy reports Tumatie holder wins early match, setting the tone for the competition.
Readable fragments show district level prices for wool and scattered notes on voting in a local area. Mentions of names and places are unclear, but indicate community issues around agriculture and governance with several garbled terms.
District Wool at Sydney Sales reports mixed results with several lots tied and prices noted. Wool merchants including Galdsbrineh and Mertsinden transact across multiple consignments. Reported buyers include local firms and representatives from Waylon and proteiner groups.
Parkes under 18 defeated the Half Moons under 18 9 to 3 on a rainy Sunday. A slippery pitch and poor conditions limited chances but Parkes showed strength in forward play with Dwyer and Norton among standout performers as West Wralong hockey moves also noted.
Farewell function planned for Mr and Mrs McGregor on Friday night at West Wyalong. The event, hosted by the Farewell Committee, to include a presentation and cordial proceedings, with invitations extended to interested townspeople.
Mrs Emma Marie Youre 68 wife of Hugh Youre died suddenly at Wyalong and District Hospital on April 24 after two years of indifferent health. A former Warren County resident, she and husband lived in the Talmihe district for 41 years on their Australian Enben property. The mourners included relatives and husband, with funeral directors Ro and G Stephenson of Wyrlong Services.
Cootamundra defeats Har den Murrimburrah in the opening game of the Woelsel Cup setier on Saturday establishing early lead in the series.
Fragmentary text mentions names Alo, Jetter, and Sailor terms with vague references to Navy gear and locations Woodkill and Tallimba. No coherent event or attribution.
A London message reports Jews and Arabs agreed to a 48 hours truce in Jerusalem from 4 p.m. Palestine time, after British threats of force. The Palestine Government urged a cease fire to allow truce talks, with negotiations focusing on the Katamon area as fighting continues in the western sectors.
Nearly 1000 migrants reach Perth aboard ships from Britain including British and English passengers. The mix includes a small number of Irish and Welsh travelers with a portion of children onboard.
A group of mothers and associates will compete in an 18 hole stroke event at West Wyalong Golf Links for a trophy donated by Mrs A Aberline Lumley. Matchups include Riley versus Gelling Hudson versus Stephenson Sharrock versus Melgar Wilkinson versus Fraser Godiman versus Roswell Elbourne versus Badel Taambouria versus Tait Rushton versus Habertson OTrien versus Finlay Rodgers versus Freeburch Lingg versus Abertine Rothacker versus Rannen Kirkup versus Downey.
Fiward Weaver and Company offered Iona as freehold land valued at 2614 pounds per acre with COP and CL. Located three and a half miles from Forbes and twenty eight miles from Condobolin, the site was tenanted by executors of the late Alexander Kennedy. The sale, held at the Forbes Country Women’s Rest Rooms, attracted little bidding and failed to meet reserve. later Mr Charles Edols purchased part of the property at 10/5 per acre on a freehold basis.
London reports Berlin authorities halted the Cologne Communist newspaper Volkatimme for one month after it published a May Day proclamation denouncing America as a violent and abusive target. The action reflects wartime censorship of hostile propaganda.
Associates at West Wyalong Golf Club compete in an 18 hole medal event on Saturday. The round runs alongside the L G U Bronze Medal first round and Electic for Mra J Spence trophy matches with a crowded draw listing pairs and opponents including Spence Robertson Hotgere Otten and others.
The Feder Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr Pollard noted farmers at a west Wyalong meeting protesting the International Agreement in its present form. He sent telegrams to Mr T Wilson president of the West Wyalong and District Council of the Farmers and Rethern Association who chaired the meeting. The farmers warned the agreement would ruin wheat growers and cost the industry about £20,000,000. Mr Medcalf MEA said he endorsed the protest and had informed Mr Wilson after speaking on the agreement in Parliament.
The temporary golf house at West Wyalong opened yesterday replacing the fire-destroyed builder. Interior painted cream green, it offers modern facilities for members and associates and is expected to be in popular demand in winter. Jim Spenes, club president, and Mrs J A Wilkins, associates president, supervised the erection. Algoclites praised the friendly atmosphere.
A conference between Sydney breweries and striking maintenance men broke up without a decision. They will meet again on Friday as the Conciliator considers the dispute and may order the strikers back to work.
Mrs Hrooks, State President of the Country Women's Association, will visit West Wyalong on May 12 for the Silver Anniversary events marking the association's birth. President Mrs J A Wilkins told the Advocate the visit carries considerable importance.
Advertisers urge shoppers to find a suitable gift for Mother's Day, noting a wide selection aimed at pleasing any mother and ensuring a memorable celebration.
London reports indicate the Jewish Agency says the Haganah will not resist British forces landing from Cyprus and Malta. A 100 troop convoy reportedly formed near Timri. no invasion is planned. Reinforcements may alter the Palestine withdrawal schedule to May 15. A 15 hectare medical unit left Baghdad to operate a field hospital in Palestine. Iraq opens borders for Arab refugees. Egypt approval grants 1000 pounds for Palestine Arab refugee relief. No plan for large invasion observed.
The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr Pollard estimates an ultimate grower return of 11/20 bushel, freight included, for wheat in the funds. The Wheat Board expects to receive about 202 million bushels, with 59 million to be used domestically and 143 million exported. About half of the 40 million bushels sold to the United Kingdom will be shipped under the International Wheat Agreement starting August 4.
The monthly meeting of the Vs. West Wralong will be held in the Club Room tomorrow night Tuesday.
The Burgooney Football Club has been reformed under president Mr R A Sanson with Menary Bill Gleeson and John Delshunty as vice presidents. Secretary treasure is Mr Don Henderson.
Western Division champions West Wyalong won the No. 1 Pennants final after Temora forfeited due to rehowery conditions from heavy rain. The Eastern Division final is pending, with a grand final likely on neutral turf May 20. Threes round begins Sunday in May with skipper duties and substitutions required. Committee Management meets tonight at the club rooms.
St Mary's Tennis Club West Wulong reported a £2015 profit from a recent dance. President Mr F J McNamara praised secretaries Pat McGrath Alan Meagher and Tony Robertson for organizing a successful event. prizes included a Cyclax beauty ticket won by Carel Muir and a raffle ticket won by Mrs E Burton. An open order and a donation by Tony Robertson were noted.
The article notes Australian men seeking to join Jewish and Arab forces in Palestine. Agents are said to offer £149 monthly. NSW and federal authorities urge prevention of Austrians traveling to fight. Contact points and enlistment attempts are described.
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