08 May 1947
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a wartime casualty brief with references to nine men dead and a firefight or clash in Sydney. Names, times, and precise details are unreadable, but the fragment implies fatalities and a military action context. Further specifics are not extractable from the legible portions.
A violent incident on the Senate floor is reported with Senator Tom Angelin shot in the back. Senator Tom Pinney cites Representative Jimmy Scott as the shooter, while chaos and confusion follow the attack as officials investigate and seek updates.
Fragmentary OCR text notes fines imposed in a local matter, mentioning names and institutions in a dated news style. Limited legible details indicate a legal or regulatory action with monetary penalties, but specific entities and outcomes remain unclear from the readable portion.
Peter Nicholson of the club was announced to represent Went and district at the Behoo conshing lam event in Sydney during the May selection period. The news mentions a show in New South Wales with a ceremony and a toast, detailing plans and preparations for the representation.
Local Sunday league rosters show Went Wyndone Whale Benerth and MR Team facing off at Won Pack Wyidonte. Players named include Mallen PRAM Went Wywlang Heapier Paton Won Weicone Reine Pull liwchy A Loal Uarwequurtaa Mayluyy R Mayhury D Habre Leon Li nk Siebenyiwara and MM. Kells ivr Ty ful De Mtayhny Ake Bown UL Rwerve Stace Nallen Chineson Meret Turin Coline Ke ale Venti and more. Teams organized by region with forwards backs and reserves listed, including Moncriit Wo Partride TE Contlou Moncriott Howneves Suvi Mackin and Futuring tomorrow Jbneks WW Metin threequmet Fara Math Bett Vemtiexon Paplj Fealy Juotieson Broad forwards Mealy Jim nue Se Fee M Kelly reserves I Mealy Fealy.
In a disrupted note the bowls event faces postponement after conflicting announcements. Officials cite organizational hesitations and weather concerns while plans for a Sunday afternoon session emerge amid unclear sponsorship and location details.
A 6000 reward is posted for the recovery of a black frame Speedwell bicycle owned by a gentleman. The bike has a nickel riser and white tires. Contact details are not fully legible in the notice.
Fragmented OCR text reports a £50 offer to buy crockery with a recommender named EG Beawn and a list of supporting names. Mentions payment to £60 and references an auxiliary or association connected to a party. Text is incomplete and contains garbled names and places.
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