Nine Killed, 71 Injured in Wrecked Arab Building at Jaffa (By Wire) Sydney
The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 5 January 1948 · page 1
A message from Jerusalem states: It is officially stated that nine persons were killed, and 71 injured, in the violent explosion which yesterday wrecked the Arab…
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The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 2 August 1948 · page 1
A message from Perth states: A rescue ship reached the disabled steamer; "Papachristidis Wassilios" yesterday, and has taken it in tow…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sequel to South-west Mail Wreck Heard in Parliament SIDNEY
The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 5 August 1948 · page 2
The Premier (Mr. McGirr) in the N.S.W. Parliament to-day said investigations would be made immediately with the object of preventing further accidents,…
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The West Wyalong Advocate · Thursday 14 October 1948 · page 1
After surviving a 21 miles haulage trip by road, an old Church, measuring 40 feet by 21 feet, and weighing 15 tons, was blown over by a strong wind and totally…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Girl Who Asked No Questions Wrecked Life of Young Child SYDNEY
The West Wyalong Advocate · Monday 18 October 1948 · page 4
Ignorance of the causes and effects of V.D. frequently wrecks the lives of unwary people. In some cases, the first mistake leads to another; neglect follows…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →New Type British Lifeboat
The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1948 · page 1
The first British lifeboat to be fitted with a deck cabin recently completed her trials at Cowes, Isle of Wight, prior to going into service at St. Heller, Jersey. The St. Helier lifeboat is the first to use aluminium alloy instead of wood or mild steel, for the whole superstructure. The…
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