05 May 1936
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 05, 1936
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a report of an abdication in Addis Ababa with scattered names and dates. Readable details are minimal, but the piece references political upheaval, royal tensions, and possible international reactions.
A large public health push targets one hundred thousand pupils as immunisation teams visit schools. Officials from the Education Department and Health Service coordinate mass clinics, aiming to reduce preventable diseases across districts.
Fragmentary wire copy reports a censure motion in the House of Representatives. The text is garbled but indicates discussion on seating or representation and a potential vote or timing in Attala county during the week. Strong entities are unclear due to OCR errors.
A cable from Condon states a British Red Cross medical officer, Doctor Melly, was wounded in the lung by a rebel bullet during fighting following the Emperor's death. His condition is serious but improving with treatment as heavy rains drenched the area near Addis Ababa.
A garbled note from W W Golf Club outlines Buttenehaw Cup matches with unclear participant names and locations. The fragment mentions courses, teams, and dates but lacks coherent details. The probable theme is a local golf competition and arrangement of event play tied to a Sunday or weekend date.
Wheat price details from ARUN TO EO GH ven UAE AS aE TY a. notes mention a 3 and John Boyd in the context of market observations.
Fragmentary OCR summarizes a social event and a church group involvement. Mentions Parkes SoH and St Vincent de Paul society with a few named persons and a discussion of duties and a farewell or charitable activity. The readable lines suggest a community notice about contributions and a ceremonial departure.
The Emperor Haile Selassie reportedly fled Addis Ababa yesterday with royal family members and is believed to be heading toward Djibouti. Addis Ababa was reported at risk of falling as the Halran volume 18 advanced within about ten miles of the capital.
Fragmented OCR reads about a juror in a Jones case expressing doubt on conviction. The garbled text hints at verdict considerations and potential legal outcomes, mentioning a possible new trial or sentencing context without clear names or dates.
Reported river incident details a car plunging into water with the occupant surviving unharmed. Police and rescue responders rushed to the scene as firefighters secured the area and a highway emergency warning was issued.
A garbled OCR fragment references liquor at dances, social evils, and moral concerns. It mentions names and places in a distorted way, hinting at warnings about behavior, possibly at a church or community event, but lacks clear dates or actions.
Fire destroyed the Old Country Inn triggering a rapid rescue and containment response. Neighbors and volunteers aided evacuations while firefighters battled flames near the damaged structure. A man was reported missing, with authorities coordinating a search as the blaze burned through the building’s interior. An earlier alarm at 1 a m prompted rapid mobilization and road closures near the site.
A mother and her daughter were killed when a truck toppled over on a Sunday road. Eyewitnesses said a passerby attempted to aid the victims but the vehicle overturned further. Police and emergency crews cordoned the area as investigators reviewed the wreckage.
In a strained social note from Stultie Dimby the Kev G14 Carr Methudlet Aninter at ACalt Park, the ceremony featured Mr Cameron as director of the stare in muceraalon yo, with disruptions and a later escape of Mr and Mrs Lloyd during a scene at Dubbi ENe. The event closed after a disturbance and injuries to bystanders, with police later securing the area.
A fog bound crash near the city left one person dead and multiple injuries. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where investigators noted reduced visibility and vehicle damage. Authorities opened a temporary closure for debris clearance and traffic assessment.
An OCR fragment reports on French elections with references to Pari state Sydney Monday, a gravity note about a party and gravity of vote. It mentions the station Nie Tire and Commune, with unclear names and dates. The readable portion hints at political activity and security concerns surrounding the event.
A readable fragment describes a golf event on a Sunday in May with a nine hole trophy. Names such as Sita P.M Bowne and Mise BP appear amid garbled text. The item mentions a competition day and notes a trophy presentation following the round.
A taxi driver sustained a head wound after being struck by a passenger during an altercation. He was taken to a hospital for treatment and his condition was not immediately released. Police investigated the incident and searched for witnesses and the vehicle involved.
E Mills obituary notice appears in a local newspaper listing funeral details in Phoebe and Washington area. The notice cites dates and the deceased’s residence, with standard funeral home references and service information.
In a tight contest on Saturday the New South Wales crew secured victory in the regional championship boat race. The field featured notable crews including Watney and others as the race held along the river course, with favorable conditions aiding the decisive finish.
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