07 Apr 1930
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 07, 1930
Page
1
Reports from Calcutta and Bombay describe Gandhi’s civil disobedience campaign opening as a farce. Police arrest a Gandhi ally in Bombay while authorities ignore his protests, keeping Gandhi a free man amid widespread arrests and turmoil in the provinces.
Passengers on oversea vessels outside Australian waters may buy on ship or settle ship accounts with Australian notes and silver at a discount of one eighth of a pound. Landing money for immediate destinations will be provided at the same rate. Shipping companies say the discount is forced by current exchange difficulties.
Sir Samuel Homdern addressed the Royal Show noting record entries by over 3000. He said displays of manufactured goods machinery and other articles would surpass prior years and prove Australia can hold its own with Britain America Canada and top wheat exhibits matching Chicago shows.
A large fire in Brewarina destroyed seven principal business houses on Bathurst Street early yesterday. Incendiarism charges followed against the husband of a lessee and one of two partners. Estimated damage ranges from 10000 to 15000 pounds with most property insured. The blaze reportedly started in a billiard room occupied by Anthony. Four buildings largely saved. debris and chaos noted as witnesses spread the word. Richard Simmons and Charles Nicholas Conomos were remanded for a week on arson charges related to the fire at Brewarpla Cour.
The London naval conference remains unchanged as delegates largely stay away from interviews. No important moves are expected until Briard returns from Paris or Thursday, with political questions blocking further progress.
Sydney reports Chief Commissioner for Railways agrees to suspend a week long operation of the split shift. The Australian Railways Union aims to retain a 44 hour week with 44 hours pay and proposes a two week fortnight plan including a weekly off day. A joint meeting of unions and rail authorities seeks a unified approach to avoid job losses while pursuing a common 44 hour week policy.
The article notes a poignant link to the Guicon debts and the inability of Queen Victoria to recognize King Gustav as he arrived at her bedside while she waned. Gustav’s arrival occurs as Queen Vevey endures long Tang illness, forcing her to spend most of her later years abroad.
In Cunnedah Mrs. RR Ward died suddenly while suffering a fever and severe symptoms on the eve of an illness. She was taken to town for treatment but died upon arrival. An inquiry by the magistrate found death due to septicaemia from a pyemic infection. The Ward family has suffered loss of a wife and two daughters in the past months.
A man stepped from a railway car in Townsville and was shadowed to his hotel where he was arrested. Authorities allege 186 tins of opium were involved in the case.
A casual health blurb encourages taking Cham berlain's Tablets to restore energy and well being after fatigue. It claims the remedy boosts pep and makes daily life more pleasant, noting the product is sold everywhere.
The former Imperial Harem in Constantinople, linked to the era of twenty Sultans before Abul Hamid, is opened to the public after four years of Turkish capture. Visitors see porcelain bed walls, gilded canopies, white marble fountains, oil paintings, and brocaded furniture with valuable curios.
William Roache 143, awaiting trial on a warehouse burglary charge, escaped Ballarat gaol late Saturday night by sawing through a window bar. A hacksaw was found on the cell floor and a rope fashioned from strips of bonkers was discovered hanging over a brick wall on the southern side of the gaol.
In Adelaide on the Sunday edition, a definite swing to Labor is disclosed with the seat gains and shifts among parties. The Liberal and Country Party show losses while Labor appears set to benefit under the preferential system amid voter confusion and the overriding question of Mr Butler's defeat prospects.
The Times editorial argues Australia must confront its overspending and borrowing as world markets weaken. It notes parallel warnings in the United States about reduced exports to Australia and anticipates relief measures including rationing prompts and cost pressures on industry and primary producers.
The mangled body of James Williamson, a former resident of Lidcombe old mens hieties, was found near the railway line at Cholora workshops yesterday. The corpse appeared to have been dragged along the line for some distance before being left.
Weather forecast for Sidney Mont reads become cloudy in the west with scattered thunder storms developing later, elsewhere fair and warmer but cooler tonight. Winds variable turning southeast to northeast inland.
Robert Allen a laborer was remanded at the Central Court charged with assaulting his wife Myra Hilda Allen and causing actual bodily harm. The prosecutor said Allen, who had been living apart from his wife, went to her address this morning and struck her with an iron bar.
Investigators believe Charles or James Murray and their seven Avi caused the poisoning by accident while hunting for the arsenic source. The pepper caster was the likely vehicle of the toxin, with evidence pointing to a mistaken exposure.
In Melbourne Mrs Frances Brooks and her daughter Miss Brooks were walking home from a Carlton party when two men emerged from a car and attempted to drag Miss Brooks inside. Mrs Brooks fought back and was struck. Police later arrested two men in connection with the assault.
Police report a woman's body found inside a wall at a facility near Sydney. The death is treated as suspicious with inquiry ongoing. initial belief points to self harm. Identification of the deceased has not yet been confirmed.
Enthusiastic Gilgai meeting decides to form a second grade Rugby League club at Oupal affiliated with Inverell District Rugby League. W Scarrott presided. G Beagrott and W Benjadi spoke. Officials elected include G Hardy president A Woodford R A Hardy vice presidents J Keener secretary treasurer. selectors A Keener W Strahley W Beagrott. Club colours green. jerseys to be supplied.
Messrs Bardsley Annedale and Wedeewood piloting Gipsy Moths on a seven round Australia tour touched down in Latgreagh near Cloncurry yesterday after launching from Sydney on Thursday.
The Joy Ministry reported that nine Potus on Ceran mutinied by March 26. They forced entry, barricaded doors, smashed furniture, and rang alarms to deter bloodshed. French authorities surrounded the cafe and urged surrender, with leaders starving into submission over three days.
Police accuse a chatty 48 year old gardener of being a prohibited immigrant and of escaping from Noumea where he faced murder charges. He was ordered held until May 5 to allow investigators to pursue Curtiver prequires.
A World’s card was claimed at the Corr show on Saturday with Jim, a 16 hands pony owned by Mr J Mn, noted in high jump events.
In Wellington on Sunday 4 Wark Ormington hosts the Meweira land egg laying competition. Reported 361 eggs in 52 weeks may set a world record, with the event noting weeks and durations as part of the challenge.
Keeper O'Sullivan attacked by a spider monkey while cleaning the monkey pit at Toronto Park Zoo. The animal bit his arms and required several stitches to treat the wounds.
Tin price set at 29 with buying and selling at Sussex Street Sydney. Bulk wheat and potatoes prices listed, butter around 69 to 7d per unit, onions 4 to 8, lucerne hay and chaff quoted. Homebush noon saleyard yarded 2612 cattle and 70,000 sheep with market unchanged. bullocks 6 to 18, cows 5 to 12, best beef 52, ordinary 40, 70,000 sheep firm. wethers 6 to 7, ewes 6 to 11, lambs 7 to 20, shorn sheep 10 to 12.
Police allege three men Emmerson 36 Harry Fay and Leonart Bal were injured in a Rockdale brawl and admitted to St George Hospital. Emmerson said he fought back with a hammer and suffered concussion and possible skull fracture.
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