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Newspaper

West Wyalong Advocate

Location

West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 24, 1954

Page

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Hoad Down Singles In Australian Championship

Australian tennis champion Lewis Hoad, seeded No 1, was eliminated in the fourth round by American Gardner Mulloy. Mulloy won 2 2/4, 6 4, with Hoad producing some resistance before falling. Other results include Hartwig of Australia losing to Solus of America and Morrow defeating Cutelier in nearby matches.

Lewis Hoad Hoad Gardner Mulloy Mulroy Hin Mulloy Wea Nix Etm Amd Wullov Brillamt Roane Amnotiver Trex Hiartwik Vie Solus America Hartwig Mervyn Tose Ameralia Ivin Ken Mlowewall Martison Sweden Heros Radi

Farm's Carrying Capacity Trebled at Welar Creek

A farmer near Coonabarahan, Mr JC Mackay, reports the Welar Creek property has boosted carrying capacity with grew sown rye, clover, and lucerne. Over nine years the flock rose, wheat stored, and baled lucerne built up, enabling 250 head of cattle and plans for more sheep. A district official notes improving practices, though details blur in the damaged text.

Welar Creek Coonabarahan Mackey Danidstorne

Enthusiasm For Week Plans At Bland Shire Meeting

The Bland Shire Council gathers for Wool Week planning with diverse group representation. Attendees include Dr. A. Wallace the council president, plus leaders from the Fairs Ind tection Association, the Graziers’ Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Department of Agriculture. The meeting outlines Wool Week goals to promote wool textiles, educate youth on industry importance, share scientific and manufacturing advances, and bolster local trade and development.

Bland Shire A. Wallace Wyalong Cletriot Ind Tection’ Association HOTOS Weet Wyalong The Graziers’ Association T. Wilkon Chamber of Commerce PJ. Feoritie Amen ‘Ited M. Judie Tell Masta J H. Kolebewothe Department of Agriculture A. C. Godlee Rotary J Dawglas A. Bolte 1 Marshman Asa

Age 2WG Competitions Result From SW Table

The article notes competition results under the Par Weet Heart Scheme. A £5 order donated by M Reg Curr was won by GL Piide area Karmediian. An £1 open order donated by Mew Parkingon was won by Mre Collins in West Wyalong.

Karmediian Mew Parkingon Mre &. Collins West Wyalong

Council Ctee to Meet Agents on W W Saleyards

Bland Shire Council forms a three member committee led by President Dr A A Waite to meet West Wyalong agents about building proposed sale yards. The engineer Mr C H Martin recommends council discuss draft plans and materials with agents before detailed plans.

Council C’tee W.W. Saleyards Bland Shire Council A. A. Waite Cr. H. A. Chelme Cr. J. H. O'Keeffe Barmedman West Wyalong Shine C. H. Martin Marthaaid

Bland Shire Council Appreciated By Local Bodies

Two letters of thanks were presented before the Bland Shire Council meeting. The YVarran Progress Association thanked the council for work in the Verran area and urged traders to return to the district before roads deteriorate. The Barmedman Rugby League Football Club thanked the council for providing ambulances for football matches.

Bland Yvarran Progress Aseociation Verran Barmedman Rugby League

Highway Widening Planned When Funds Become Available

Mand Shire Council discussed widening the Wyalong to West Wyalong road after a chamber letter urged changes to reduce danger. Cr Kalms and Dr O Keeffe noted dangers, with Mr Martin citing narrow bitumen and rough shoulders. The motion to widen when funds arrive passed.

Mand Wyalong Weet Wyalong Coucil Kalme A. T. Kelly Dr. Kolm Shire C. W. Martin Department of Main Roada Cr. Kalms Cr. Kelly J. H. O'Keeffe Dr. Wallace Dr. Kelly O'Keeffe Department of Main Roads Wallace Bhirg Cc. A

Tender for Clearing of McMahon's Lane

Bland Shire Council accepted a tender for clearing McMahon's Lane for 2260 from Green and Madden Angurie on the motion of Ore Lord and Murrells.

Bland Shire McMahon's Lane Green and Madden Angurie Lord and Murrells

W W House Destroyed By Fire In West Wyalong

A four room weatherboard house off Park Street West Wyalong owned by Charles Patten was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Saturday. West Wyalong Fire Brigade under Captain B E Fraser arrived around 2 am to find the structure already beyond saving and burned to the ground. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Weather Board West Wyalong Park Street Charles Patten BE. D. Fraser Wen

Wool Week Plans Adopted For West Wyalong Event

Wool Week committee outlines a program for West Wyalong during August with ram sales week goals. Includes decorations for the Royal visit Wool Arch, competitions in shearing shed design, essays, posters, photos, and fleece valuations. Public meeting set for June 4 and events run August 11 to 22 with Wool theme church services.

Orange Wagga Chambers of Commerce Sydney Wool Selling Brokera Association Sydney Royal West Wyalong Sydney Weilneday Werthalle West Wynlang ‘Bhuralay Wook Hall

Air Service Schedule Early Week and Friday

Air services operate weekly on Monday and Wednesday from Sydney at 11:00 to West Wye arriving 12:10, return at 12:55 arriving Sydney 14:15. Fridays service starts at By d in the morning with departures at 04:45 arriving West Wye 10:15, return 10:40 arriving By d at 12:00.

Syd W. Wye Byd

Impounding Fees Set At Twenty Five Percent

Hi and Shire Council agreed to pay the impounding officer 25 percent of the impounding fees. The move follows a recommendation from Shire clerk Mr FL Martin and mirrors Young Pastures Protection Board practice. Directors Dr J Keeffe and Dr A Wallace supported the plan, deeming impounding stock handling tricky but potentially effective.

Shire Council Shire Onelmear Fl. Martin J. H.keeffe Young Pastures Protection Board Young Wits A. A. Wallace J. C. HW. Lord Cr. R. J. Murrells

Sydney HEEP Show at Commonwealth Trading Bank event

The Sydney HEEP Show includes a bank display by the Commonwealth Trading Bank with Ashton of Inverell branch attending. Graciey finances and votes matter to the country people who may visit the bank to discuss customers or prospects. The event runs between the end Co Pavilion and the Jadglee ring area before Jenlins for Sydney 14 Te WP DTO ele Mee re A.

Woop Ashton Inverell Eta Graciey Custer Jenvins Sydney

Bland Shire approves temporary facilities for Perseverance Street ground

Bland Shire Council accepts 10 temporary structures after a Health Inspector report notes frequent football games on Perseverance Street ground during winter. Public conveniences are required. dressing sheds deemed non essential for now, with an eye to permanent facilities in next year’s estimates.

Graham Cnt Kalms O’ Keeffe Batinard O'Keete

Bland Shire Council Considers Extension of Town Improvement Area

The Bland Shire Council directs clerk EE Bannard to prepare a report on extending the West Wyalong Town Improvement area. It notes rights extended on the Varotte road and a one way to be set on the Walgogrin road. Lighting costs would come from Town Improvement funds.

Tenders Opened for Health Dept Utility Truck

On motion by Dr J C H Lori and Dr R J Murrells the Aland Shire council decided to call tenders for a new health department truck. Health inspector W J Graham noted the current truck has served since 1640 and is nearing obsolescence.

Aland Shire J. C. H. Lori R. J. Murrells Health Department W. J. Graham Bag

Building permits listed for Bland Shire Council approvals

Health inspector Mee W. Graham approved several applications for building alterations and new structures in Bland Shire. Proposals include verandah enclosure at Cypress Street West Wyalong, dairy wash and garage constructions, a car wash and battery room at Player's Service Station, and various alterations in Barmedman Tallimba Grenfell Street Gladstone Street and Cregwil B streets. Several names appear repeatedly, with estimated costs and locations specified.

W. VW Graham Fe Lamp Ing Bland Shire G. M Clarke Barmedman Tetti Conway Street Wyalong A. TD. Win ‘Ter Golden Street A. Todd Genfell Street Player's Golden and Main Streets L. Pilon Tallimbu H. M. Sams Park Gladstone Street M. B. West Cregweil B Street T. Towne KK. Frazer Grenfell Street

British Cabinet ministers meet at Checkers with Eden

London reports say Foreign Secretary Eden and cabinet members spent a weekend with Prime Minister Churchill at Checkers. Geneva talks loom, with a cabinet meeting possible today to discuss the Geneva Conference position amid concerns in France and the United States over Communist strategy in Indo China.

Eden Winston Churchill Churchill France United Sistes Indo-China Figh IndoChina Yasterjny

Sehart Mew Colours Promotes Latest Fashion Faurics

Sehart Mew Colours at Stenners showcases latest fashion fabrics with a focus on winter materiata. Sewing and saving offered with buy now incentives.

Sehart Stenners

Scott's Travel Agency Announces Airport Passenger Increase

2224 air passengers to and from Weet Wyalong since August 1. SCOTT'S TRAVEL AGENCY invites travelers to join the growing list and experience expanded air service.

Weet Wyalong Aince

Wyalong notices and local happenings teased at pavilion

An assorted garbled local notice page cites missing property, bicycles found awaiting owners, alleged fishermen detained near West Wyalong, rugby league chatter, Tugby League match plans, Bland Shire bitumen and road works praises, and a council remark about quality road gravel and new surfacing.

Red Cross Reforms Blow Clear Branch Reorganized

The Blow Clear branch of the Red Cross Society was reformed last week after an address by Meo G. 8 Pritchard of the headquarters. Officers elected include President Mee RooA S. Wright and Vice President Mrs. VY O'Meill. Officers also include Treasurer Mrs. FLA Mens cham and Joint Secretaries Mrs. A. A. Menehum and Mrs. W. Tavlos.

Red Crome Society Meo G Pritchard Rosq Mee Rooa S. Wright Ahem Oghie O'Meill Mra AL EL Coupe Bell Fla Menscham A. A. Menehum W. Tavlos

Local resident Sidney F. Smith dies in District Hospital

A life long Forbes district resident born there and aged 47 died in District Hospital. He was the son of Ambrose Smith and the late Mrs. Smith.

Forbes District Sidney Francl Smith Ambrose Smith Smith

Textile Sale Ad List From A Historical Market

Double Bed Kapok Quilts Blue Views Rose Grown 98 11 each Pianmelette Lumber Check Shirts for men All sizes in sheee warm Shirts at 18 17 each Heavy Quality Feral and Nurc ery Patterns in Flannetette at 4 11 yd Sew and Gave at this Price Mens Black Shoes Round or Square Toe Mila Pair

Pianmelette Lumber

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