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Newspaper
Corowa Free Press
Location
Corowa, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 01, 1936
Page
5
Historic dispatch notes Allied plans and liberation events from Nutini and Europe. Leaders debate commitment to defense, while discussions in London reveal mounting concern over Persia and Cyprus prospects.
A Thursday morning session in Parliament discussed reforming the industrial wage for women. A motion proposed introducing a wage with a woman’s home role after the change, while the cabinet line up indicated likely delays before a final decision.
A robbery at Hotel Ansiraua display windows in Sydney last night appeared staged to reach fur sables. An employee discovered the incident and alerted staff while investigators pursue a thief believed to have used window dressing as a distraction.
Local notices report engagements and weddings among families in Tuborgion State and surrounding districts. Highlights include Mr W Francis and Nancy Eareerd, a wedding celebrated recently, and condolences for Dorothy, daughter of Rowman Ac Niton, with details of hospital stays and funeral arrangements for area residents.
April rainfall figures compiled by local officials show varied totals with March and April patterns noted. The Municipal Council approved delivering a Chevrolet track pavement and discussed reglation and thread safety while forecasting seasonal trends and public works impacts.
A garbled ad column lists items like a seed Barry bicycle parts, a bag of vegetables, a watch, gloves, and ten new ships. Upcoming events include a party, annual dance, race comedies, soldier fortnights, and various film showings at Austral Pictures and local halls.
The May gathering in St John’s Parish at Corowa marks a union of church members led by the Bishop of the Diocese officiating at Be courtside services. A municipal welcome is planned after the combination service with praise by Dr Fairley and Miss Culver. The piece reflects on parish history, devoted parishioners, and calls for continued support for church activities and children’s ministry.
Reports describe Jim Ferrier losing to Charlie Johnatany in Heegier mult, with Montrope noted and Ame TE sian te vocally commenting on the outcome. The match details include a 16th Bele and a 39th segment, with remarks from Prittey toi muna and Weappolsted about Perrier prior to the finish.
The Wednesday garden fete in a local parish raised funds for the Corone Baby Health Centre. Attendees enjoyed games, stalls, and a cake sale, with Mrs. Lathbridee and others assisting, and a Turkish delight cake raffle contributing to the proceeds. A total of £21 3s was noted as the event’s result.
A newborn infant died following an operation to remove a nabaty pin, suffers complications, and passed away at Por owe Hospital after a Tuesday procedure. Mrs Thomas Kelly of Guh amis mourns, funeral held yesterday as two Germ Stones Laid.
The funeral of Geere Henry Iny MIC occurred at Telkerne Efi An Tuesday and burial at Sati Head rmatory on Wednesday. Iny, a veteran journalist, worked for prominent New South Wales provincial papers and was linked with the Country Press Coapentey Company and the Australian Provincial Press Association. He served in various committees and was associated with the Victorian Country Women's Association, the Louviry Women’s Association, and nursing groups, leaving a legacy in journalism and community service.
Jerusalem reports disturbances at Nazareth with clashes and unrest over a past weekend. Arab tensions rose amid security actions as residents and authorities clashed, authorities tracking incidents and potential casualties amid ongoing tensions.
The Royal Blind Entertainers toured for the Interesta of tin Victoria at Stale for the pen, with a full-capacity audience in attendance. The program featured Mr Ero Pike in charge, a 20-member band, and a lineup of singers, comedians, and dancers delivering a two-part show noted for its lively orchestral pieces and novelty sketches.
Fragmentary wedding notice from Heatherledgh Corowa area. Aedule daughter of Mr. Mir Seth wed Holice Leonard son of Mr. and Mrs. Machen. Ceremony featured organist Mise Sixon, with guests and mournful procession. attire included blue and dusty pink crepe and rainbow chiffon.
A manslaughter case emerges after a deadly hotel incident. Names of those charged appear in the fragmented report, with the timeline placing the event on Thursday morning and subsequent charges noted.
The passage skims through clothing trends and tailoring terms, naming fabrics such as brown glare el court and brown kid, with references to gowns, frocks, and mantles. It lists items like ladies patent etc and mentions dancing gowns and home tailoring in a period voice.
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