31 May 1948
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 31, 1948
Page
1
A West Wyalong Masonic Ball on Friday showcased fifteen debutantes before about 400 attendees from the two towns and surrounding district. The event featured formal dress, arch displays, and an official opening by local dignitaries, with remarks on community spirit and pageantry.
The obituary notes the death on a Saturday of Mr J Withers and mentions mourners and the priestly rites. It also references George Alexander Kiekang of Wyakenage aged about, and details the forthcoming funeral arrangements and notices in local columns.
Promotional blurb invites readers to attend an event titled sharp 80 minutes of thrills hosted by EID Recretary at Lecreathay Croutel next Saturday.
A note announces the monthly meeting of the USC Club for Tuesday night. The event aims to discuss club activities and upcoming events with members encouraged to attend.
Reuters Prague reports that a Communist dominated National Front was virtually assured a victory as counting began in Czechoslovakia elections. Voter secrecy appeared compromised by poor facilities and irregularities in multiple villages, with observers noting ballot anomalies and intimidation.
L Sharrock led with 4 points in the Wen Wyalong Club Stableford event. E Kirkip was second with 47 points and Sarerunt Meuxied finished third with 3% points. Thirty three players competed. Mrs. Stan Player won the SAGE Medal. Mrs. J Spence won yesterday afternoon's Stableford. Details withheld until Thursday.
The Wert Wralong Rory Rotary Club will hold its weekly meeting at the Post Office Hotel. The gathering is scheduled for Tuesday.
A fragment mentions events at Tallimba with promises of fun and activities. References to people, places, and dates are garbled, but suggest a local promotion or social gathering taking place on a Tuesday in July. The readable items imply a community event with likely attendees and entertainment.
Tumut won the No 1 Bowls Pennants final at Cootamundra defeating West Wyalong 76 to 63. West Wyalong's only win came from a four skipped by President Stan Player amid a list of players and later notes on upcoming Threes Competition.
The Arab League political committee plans a Cairo meeting to consider a United Nations proposal for a four week pause in fighting between Jews and Arabs in Palestine. Reports say Arab forces are advancing toward Tel Aviv from multiple directions as the provisional Jewish capital faces pressure.
In Group 9 Rugby League at BarMedman West Wyalong fell 22 to 5 to Barmedman. Jimmy Lawrence scored a try and booted four goals. Lawrence, son of the late Jimmy Lawrence, starred for Barmedman alongside Peter McGrath who added a goal. Referee Full Lawrence officiated.
Returned Servicemen's League members of the West Wrga long branch will convene at the Club Rooms on Friday night this week for an ordinary meeting and discussion.
The club held a mite race at the Recreation Ground during a interval with riders Douglas and Stribling among the promising competitors. Officials praised the event and a future race was announced at the recreation grounds with standings listing several riders and distances up to 3200 yards.
Miss Myra Pianer of the West Wyalong Girl Guide Troop was scalded while performing royal work at Wa i District Hospital on Saturday. A medical officer treated the burns and she remained in hospital for a day. Miss Pianer is the daughter of Firet-Cloes Constabls and Mrs Ainner of West Wyalong.
Personal Pars Mins Mog Coskey at Tom harutmba holidaying in West Wyalong as holiday guest of Mr and Mrs C Laanh. Engagement announced of Merle Margaret daughter of Mr and Mrs H Irvine Brigolin to Arthur Frederick son of Mr and Mrs J Abernethy Ungarte Meek. Wyalong Rural Bank staffer Mrs Martin linked to local affairs. Vagg of Wynlong returns from Sydney hospital after WWI service and recent operation. University of Sydney confers degrees with arts graduates Joan Parker and Daphne Heym noted.
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