14 Sep 1950
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Newspaper
West Wyalong Advocate
Location
West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1950
Page
1
League match at Kikoira Oval ends with Weethalle edging Weythalle in a spirited contest to decide fourth place. Schiller set pace with a remarkable try while Trethowan and Lanyon scored for Weythalle as Weethalle prevailed and referee Smith earned praise for firm, fair handling.
The Advocate can be purchased regularly at listed newsagents across the region including West Wyalong Newsagency, Wyalong Taylor's Bakery, Ungarie P Linardos, Barmedman C J Shell, Weethalle R L Neill, Tallimba E J Day, Lake Cargelligo Hugh Smith, Tallibigeal R H Maybury, Gissonvale S Deering, and Burgher 4 5 Hilder.
All Saints College Bathurst presents a detailed account of its facilities and programs. The text outlines classrooms a well equipped woodwork room science laboratory and modern amenities including laundry kitchen and electric hot water service. It mentions courses for entrance to universities military naval colleges and professional paths with vocational guidance in agriculture wool classing woodwork and technical drawing. An updated prospectus is available from Headmaster BE FL Evans.
At West Wyalong a week end meeting heard Dr A T Wollando push for adding two day air mail between West Wyalong and Sydney on Tuesday and Thursday. Councillor Tolland supported the plan noting possible further expansion to Monday Wednesday and Friday. The chamber urged the Department to extend the existing air mail and the Railway Commissioner to adjust Cootamundra train timings for broader service.
Strassers advertises 1000 yards of printed cottons with a 26 inch width and sun fast guarantees. The Diggeat selection includes seersucker at 35 inch width with large patterns and multicolored stripes. Prices listed at 4/11 per yard.
Spender reports local updates with appointments and visits across Werethutle Scheel Trem Parkes and Malonga Purdk. Mentions Vir evval, Dinwse Swaslrlck, John Morriley, Mire Brel Thar, and Kildary legacy. notes South Australia travel and family health. Rugby football results touch Trlliblgeal Rovers and Weelbull semifinals with 24 points victory.
The West Wyaling Reserves prepare for a crucial Group 9 clash to avenge a season defeat by Coote Munidra. Both teams seek a win as they meet on home turf with nearby neutral venues possible for the Peng games.
Mary McIntyre and others visit West Wyalong as guests of local residents. Cyril Wellingham elected President of Temora Bowling Club with W. Gilles as predecessor and S. Bland A. J. Bradley vice presidents. Mrs. S. B. Goodwin to celebrate 88th birthday. Robson and family among visitors. notable breeder T. Robson remembered.
Ex West Wyalong resident Creighton Gorman died at Port Kembla aged 46 after a mining career in the goldfields. He leaves a wife who predeceased him and sons Charles Norman Reginald and Bert of Sydney. The funeral was held in Port Kembla.
The mining Canadian foursomes event at Weal Wye links Sunday yielded a win for Mrs. F Menzies and Mr. H Hopkins with a 204 handicap. G Emmett and Mrs Emmett placed second. other pairs included Young and Mrs Thal, Whyte and Mrs Player, Tunks and Mrs Puon, Nicholle and Mrs Foaly, Anstey and Mrs Anstey, E Quilty and Mrs Kelleher. Morning winner was J Bell with 1 down, followed by J Young with 2 down.
Australian Minister for External Affairs Mr. Spender met President Truman and top U.S. officials in Washington to discuss defence and the Allied position on New Guinea. He plans to submit a comprehensive report to the Prime Minister for parliamentary briefing.
Bronte junior Rugby League players will face the Half-Moons in West Wyalong on Sunday September 24. Secretary Alan Downey said the visitors look forward to a club like reception and training details will be given in West Wyalong. Bronze players will all be under 19.
A full house packed the Masonic Hall in West Wyalong for a Young Americans dance night. The highlight was a Heiie Bombe competition won by Miss Norma Harmer and Mr Hui Melirath who received silver caps and engraved prizes. The event featured Ken Emmett's Ponce Band, with a strong programme of dance music and red and white Young American colors worn by participants.
A Western Ares Voom church service note lists entities Weethalle Kikorla Poke Corgellize Webco REV R. E. Spring in a brief community update.
The West Wynlong RSL subbranch relied on volunteers as the carnival drew crowds. Mr Ray Tunke praised helpers while noting a £200 potential gain and a 25 percent share of gross takings for the sub-branch.
The Catholic bazaar at Main Street Wet Wy continues through next Monday night in the garage. Many valuable prizes have already been won. organizers urge attendance for remaining opportunities and to enjoy the event.
Thomas Keogh a well known resident of West Way died in District Hospital yesterday at age 71. The funeral will leave Fo man Catholic Church today at 3 p.m. Further reference to the late Mr. Keogh will appear in Monday's Advocate.
The United Services Club bid farewell to Mr. Wally Neil of West Wyalong who transferred to Lockhart in a ceremony led by President Air 1 M. Weigelt. Fellow members spoke of his wit, friendship, and golf, and presented an engraved cane as a memento of his valued association.
The West Wyalong and District Cricket Association agreed at its annual meeting to build up the Turf Wicket Fund. Funds raised for this purpose will be credited to Bland Shire Council. The treasurer, Mr Jan Lannt, will manage the money in hand for this project.
The head of Firpotore Hospital notes the hospital’s humane work under government control and praises the Board’s role in patient care. Chairman G J Hand and member Bland defend the board’s value, stressing service to the ill and needy and the private nature of much work. The Tropical Board of Directors lists Bland as Chairman and McGeate as Secretary.
Livestock auction report notes cattle and sheep trades Monday at Winebcombe Carsons with entries from F. Adler and Bon Baldigower and Jos. Fri xen. Prices show bred stock around 84/7 to 73/1, averaging in the 70s, with multiple lots of xbred cattle and suckers recorded.
Mr Grintell, a long time resident near West Wyalong, wins 1000 pounds in a local lottery series and eyes a 12000 pound Special Lottery prize. His parents Mr and Mrs Chris Grintell recently celebrated a diamond wedding as he works at the Wem Wyalong Annual Show.
Readable ad copy highlights SEX FANCY STITCH AND COLOR tops for ladies and children in white axe pink blue fawn Levon and green shades, described as good stock for apparel.
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