10 May 1954
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 10, 1954
Page
1
Reports from Geneva and Paris detail a tense international scene as Western powers and Communist factions consider a cease fire and new settlement for Indochina. Protests erupt in Paris while French and Soviet blocs argue over the path to peace.
Saunders was fined in the Metty Sere lott court for parking within the intersection of Water Street opposite the eastern balding elm. Constable Faymond Walter Thompson reported the vehicle. Saunders’ van was parked on the Broad Street frontage on a November last year. Finlay imposed a £4 fine plus 12 costs.
Weagal Wright of Wages was fined £20 for driving under the influence in Neeld Street Wy long. The court heard he had a prior conviction in November for the same charge and was released on a two year good behaviour bond. An adjournment was granted on a further negligent driving charge until June 11.
Thursday's Advocate reports the Bland Shire Council president clarifies the RACQUETS AND ROWING issue. I Meo believes the reply should be public and notes the chamber has faced unjust criticism. The Advocate records this stance as presented by PB Manale.
The Macquarie Awards for 1953 were announced by managing director Clive Ogilvy at the Galtex Theatre. Winners include Margaret Jensen as Host Actress for The Petrified Forest, Lloyd Berrell as Best Actor for Home is the Hero, Mingle Love as Best Supporting Actress, Kevin Cookson as Best Supporting Actor, and Kerrin Brennan for Best Comedy Role in Home to the Hero. Prizes include bronzes, medallions, and cash awards.
Mr W N Yeo of Sydney the state president of the Returned Servicemen's League will address league members at West Wyalong on Friday May 1. He will speak again at Nillegong Wednesday night Lake Carcillo Thursday night and West Wyalong Friday night. He will attend the Hiving District Conference of League All branches at Narrandera on May 15 accompanied by Malcolm WSL Hiverina Councillor and Mrs Clarkson of the H L Central Council of Women's Auxiliary. Ground floor Memorial Hall rooms prepared for meetings. Mrs Clarkson will address the RBS Ladies Auxiliary the same night in the same building. Both meetings commence at 8 p.m.
A radiogram offers ideal home entertainment for long winter evenings with prices starting at 75 pounds. The ad highlights value and comfort, presenting a practical, affordable option for cozy nights at home.
Every Monday and Wednesday the service departs Sydney at 11:00 pm, arrives Western Wye at 12:30 pm, departs Western Wyn at 12:55 pm and returns to Sydney by 2:45 pm. Every Friday departures start at 8:46 am from Sydney to Western Wye arriving 10:05 am, then Western Wyn at 10:40 am and back to Sydney by 12:00 noon.
Mrs F Elim of Antfield Vining ter aleterm Me Meacham of Church Street Wert Woyalong and Mrs Syde Jinn of Weettalle with Mr Norman Jansen of Wee halle way were admitted to Tomer Tinspital last week. He was allowed to leave for his daughter's wedding to Mr Eric Mikgleman of Uarellon on Saturday but now must return. Mr Prian Anthones of Writ Wyntone in Sydney attends a special post graduate course at the University of Technology for NSW optometrists studying telepopic spectaema design and application, renewing hope for professional advances.
Paul Forek, a long respected resident of Munni, died on Saturday. The funeral will leave St Barnabas Church of England, West Wyalong, today at 3 pm. Further notice will appear in the Advertiser.
The Cab it Government moves to empower engineers to assess farmers water needs and speed grants. Opposition says delays persisted with Rural Bank funds and criticizes the plan as centralizing control. NSW Labor Government defends the measure as improving local water access and reducing waiting times.
The report details revenue and expenditures for the year ended December 31, 1852. Administrative costs totaled £1,111, while water fund faced a £70 deficiency. Officials warned further funds shortfalls unless current water rates funded the gap, with total expenses around £25,468 and income from water rates, baths, garbage, grants, and other sundry income.
Scattered notes recount a break in the Main Street water line and various town happenings. Mentions former players, a planned Day celebration with Mr. Erle Miller, a Went Wyalong brigade visiting Leeton, social season talks, a lost mug at the golf club, and plans for a new West Wyalong courthouse.
The council decided to erect rather than buy dwellings opposite the shire chamber at Coed Lo, with rent set low per week and land rate credits. A building for a health inspector is planned but costs are not definite. estimates suggest it may be cheaper than the offering. The works budget includes 12,000 for sewerage and 3,000 for extensions. A committee will review the report, with several officials and councillors listed as present or apologetic.
Ronald James Yates, linked to Lake Cargelligo frauds and a forged cheque case at West Wyalong, faced police inquiries after admitting signing a Kemp cheque. He received concurrent sentences totaling one year for prior theft and a further year for the cheque offense, with a separate life-related charge noted.
A fragmented notice discusses heating options including kerosene radiators and electric heaters. It mentions AM and types, with unclear context or sourcing details. The readable text suggests choices for warmth but lacks concrete specifications or dates.
Mr. G Ward of Wandsworth sponsors Mr and Mrs Watson and their 13 children from England. The family, now settled on neighbouring farms, grows into local farming skills while the village school expands to accommodate many children. Ward provided a large home and gains praise for his humane initiative. Extra large blankets offered at Stenners.
E C Lackersteen Registered Dairy Milk Vendor wishes to advise that prices are 10d per pint. Phone 485. Local notice includes contact for milk sales and service.
The weekly Weet Wralong Rotary meeting features guest speaker Gordon Kis'or recounting experiences during World War II while serving with the LAA. His talk covers wartime duties, challenges, and lessons learned from his service.
Garbled OCR fragment lists men's footwear items and prices with unclear brands and measurements. It mentions Dunlop and Bir foam bets with limited readable numbers and inconsistent phrasing suggesting catalog-like advertisement wording.
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