04 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1932
Page
1
A report notes £700 in Australian notes found on a murdered Jew in Sydney. The piece discusses potential implications related to the Federal Enforcement Act and possible actions by the Commonwealth to ease revenue collection, including directing Taxation Department staff to refrain from or withdraw assessments.
At Central Court the De Groot case resumed as a large crowd gathered outside but caused no disturbance. Supt. Mackay stated De Groot was insane when he cut the ribbon and should be kept in reception care. A witness called the incident serious for such a sacred bridge opening and saw no bravery in it.
Officers of the American steamer Sierra report jewellery worth £124 stolen from Mrs. Walter Gledhill on arrival at Auckland from Sydney. Thieves seized the leave taking excitement to search cabins and carry the body ashore before the vessel sailed.
In Inverell golf club Saturdays competition the 14 hole bogey handicap saw C. McFarland win by four holes with a score of 18, while J. McTiveen and E. McParland posted 14 and 18 respectively. The note adds that players who fail to return two cards for the month face a 75 percent handicap until compliant.
The Cricket Board of Control appears likely to grant Arthur Malley permission to take a team to Canada under specified conditions. The report notes this development as a provisional step toward an overseas tour.
John Edward Bray 26 a garage proprietor is in critical condition at St Joseph's hospital after being shot in the abdomen while talking to a 20 year old girl outside her home. Police say a quarrel preceded the blast. The two involved are unnamed.
Church officials and most worshippers abstained from the service at St Barnabas Church Chatswood yesterday to protest the appointment of Canon Beck formerly of Annandale with the rector’s age cited among the main objections Archdeacon Charlton preached to a nearly empty church
Albert Thomas Wordsworth pleaded guilty to embezzling 20 pounds from the Country Press Co operative Company and elected to be dealt with summarily. He was fined four pounds in default six days, having recently acted as the firm’s accountant. Restitution of the full amount had been made.
The forty fifth State lottery was drawn today with first prize going to William Chandler of St Peter s for number 93834. Second prize to Flora Moir Homebush for 39900 and third to Fred Thomas of Vaucluse for 49042. Fourth prize awarded to J Fox of Alexandria for 61562.
Price of tin continues to decline with the market quoting the metal at 7 and two thirds pence per unit. Trade observers note softer demand and a weaker London tin market as buyers await clearer guidance.
The Associates Competition for associate golf begins next Thursday with the first round of the LGM. Interested players must notify the secretary to allow the draw to be prepared for the next issue.
The report shows mostly fine weather in the Far West with unsettled conditions elsewhere. Expect further rain and thunderstorms mainly in the eastern half, heavy coastal and northeast rainfall, variable winds turning strong from the south to southeast, and morning fogs along the coast and northeast.
Market list from Sussex Street shows best figures for bulk wheat 4 3 7 1 4 per bushel. Tasmanian potatoes quoted. eggs at 1 shilling 5 pence per dozen case. butter 1 shilling 4 pence. cheese 9 pence to 1 shilling. honey 6 pence. maize 4 shillings. oats 1 shilling 5 pence to 2 shillings. onions 15?. chaff wheaten 4 shillings 3 pence to 4 shillings 6 pence. oaten 3 shillings 6 pence to 4 shillings 6 pence. lucerne 9 shillings 6 pence to 5 shillings 9 pence. hay oaten 3 shillings to 2/5. lucerne 2 shillings? 9 pence.
A contentious scene outside the Central Police Court last night involved the New Guard and police with threats of legal action against Superintendent Mackay. The Domain report quoted Mr. Donald Grant urging baton hits on New Guard members and noted picketing of De Groot’s Burhcutter’s Bay home amid threats.
A violent storm enveloping Victoria on Saturday left two youths dead after a lightning strike. The Sales-Yarrum road suffered four miles of washout, now buried under logs and debris as several bridges were destroyed. Rainfall reportedly benefited nearby wheat and other areas.
Australian tourist Israel Wolfe is found dead in Jerusalem with his throat cut and money in his pocket. Police suspect self harm but Jewish residents fear murder by Arabs and a taxi driver slain nearby fuels calls of sectarian violence during the Nebi Moussa festival. Authorities flex security measures to avert unrest.
The Al-for-Australia League leader J. A. Olbson urged all A.F.A members not yet enrolled to join United Australia Party branches promptly. He warned that this is no time to hang back as preparations for an early election proceed.
The body of John Angus Grant, 6, of Eatherine was found in a creek after a fall from a horse. He sustained severe facial injuries and died while unconscious, reportedly drowned.
Hitler opened a massive campaign aiming to reach one million electors before the presidential poll next Sunday. From Munich he toured Dresden Liepzig Chemnitz and Plauen, delivering rousing speeches to tens of thousands as enthusiastic crowds cheered and celebrated.
An Australian pair led by Mrs Joan Richmond and Mrs T H Wisdom join the Brooklands 1000 mile race on June 3 and 4 in Britain. They will alternate driving for three hours each over two days, facing male rivals such as Kaye Don Henry Birken and Eyston. Wisdom holds Britain's women hill climbing record.
Beneficial rain fell across the district over the weekend, totaling 175 points with daily breakdowns. The year total reaches 433 points as January to March rains push district registrations across towns such as Armidale, Moree, Tamworth, Tenterfield, and others.
Inverell light weight Norm Foster lost on points in a 12 round bout at the coalfield stadium on Saturday night. Darkie Blandon arrived to train for his £50 challenge match with Spider Roach set for Thursday in the Town Hall. Preliminaries feature Bundarra vs Inverell, O Connor vs Cornish, Pery vs Hennessy, and Sharpe vs Blesby in a rematch to decide the better man.
A crowd watches as a five year old near Tou lon enters a tank containing a giant octopus. The creature clamps the boy’s wrist and drags him under water until a fisherman wounds the tentacles and frees him. The boy is left senseless with fright as onlookers react in panic.
At noon sales 1540 cattle yarded and market firmer. Bullocks to £7 on the day and cows £4 to £9. best beef around 3s, medium 22s, inferior 20s. Sheep crowds about 18 000. wethers 1s to 14s, ewes 6s to 12s, lambs 8s to 15s. Overall 18 822 sheep and lambs, market 1 to 2d dearer with a moderate lamb showing and prime sheep limited. Cattle numbers up to 1330, light cattle 10d dearer. notable rates include Mor kay bullocks to £11 and various averages around £8.
In political circles a state action is forecast within four to five months amid rumors of unrest tied to an anti Lang revolt within the Labor movement. The chatter points to potential action and mounting speculation across party lines.
Government decree to force railway workers into the Trades Hall Union triggers widespread discontent. Employers resist union membership while some plan to endure penalties, risking dismissals as authorities threaten penalties.
Sydney reports the Clarence River bridge linking Grafton and South Grafton is expected to open to traffic early next month. The final span was floated into position yesterday.
In Yetman Queensland a young man Callghan faced a charge of abduction at the police court before J E McCulloch PM. Complainant Pusterfied alleged the girl was taken from her parents but the PM found sufficient intent though no fraud and dismissed the case after legal argument.
The A J C autumn meeting concluded with hurdle race results led by King Aura and Randwick Plate won by Wellmond while Golden Gate and Chide headed other divisions. Inducement, Fernhill and Final Handicap events also listed winners with placings and odds.
Police raided the QGreet Club on Castlereagh Street last night, arresting twenty five men amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal activity in the area.
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