20 Apr 1932
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1932
Page
1
A Sydney burglary at a Bond residence ended with Henry Coles wrestling an intruder who drew a razor and cut him on face and arm. The attacker escaped with seven pounds from a handbag as authorities seek the culprit. The incident coincides with NSW unemployment relief funding of £600,000.
The Chief Commissioner of Police proposes a £200 reward for information leading to the bankstown murder suspect's arrest. Police remain convinced the killer is hiding within the district.
Daily Ascot results list multiple handicap races with scratched horses and betting odds. Syfield led the 54 furlong handicap at 8.19, Oma lad at 6.0, Sunbeam at 4 to 1, with Lady Iris scratched. Other divisions show Lebanon supporting Milanov and Prodigal among favorites, while Bets show varied odds across entries.
At the London wool sales 9861 lots were offered and about 3800 sold. There was strong home and continental competition with prices at full steady rates.
Airman Scott reached Brindisi Tuesday at 6 30 p m after refueling while attempting the England to Australia record. He immediately resumed his journey continuing the long air route.
The daily tin price is listed at 21 shillings seven pence per unit. The quotation reflects current market level with brokers monitoring the rate for buyers and sellers.
Sussex street market prices are listed for multiple goods including bulk wheat, bagged flours, Tasmanian potatoes, new laid eggs, butter, cheese, honey, maize, oats, lucerne hay, and wheaten products. Prices show wide variability with items quoted in shillings and pence and several unreadable slots indicating market fluctuations.
The latest forecast indicates some clouds and showers along southern border districts mainly on slopes and highlands. Otherwise expect generally fine conditions with cold nights and more mist and fogs. Winds vary, chiefly north westerly, and may freshen.
The high court judgment on the garnishee and bank payment is due before Friday. It is unlikely that family endowment payments totaling more than £60 000 will be met, leaving many entitlements living from hand to mouth and at risk of hardship.
Mr W Tonkin reports a letter from Mr G H Dunn secretary of the North West Plant Breeders Association. The group names a movement with two shillings annual membership and seeks oil centres outside Tamworth to organise locals for members donations and assistance in plant breeding. Delungra asks the Minister for Agriculture to invite Mr Wenholz to address meetings locally and possibly at Inverell if he attends.
Melbourne reports a special meeting of tobacco growers approving a deputation to Canberra to press an alternative to the latest tobacco tulk amendment. Mr V C Thompson MHR said the Country Party would back the growers plan and oppose the Government if needed.
The United Aus tralia organization announced it will not endorse any candidate against Premier Hogan in the upcoming elections. The decision signals support for Hogan as the political landscape heads toward the vote.
Mr Baddeley the Minister for Labor declared the unemployment position had improved materially for the State Government and that there was a brighter outlook than for some time past.
The Inverell Golf Club announced four teams chosen for the team matches starting next Saturday. President Dr. Cookson leads with captains Hutchison Moore Wood C McFarland Kinross Fraser Saunders and others. Vice-President Morell heads a second team with Crossley Phans Stewart Simmons McNamara Keller and Schibbs. Treasurer Hundley Cloonan Edwards Koapton Freeman Butler E McFarland G Wilson. Secretaries Asher leads with captains Lee Rice Body W Hinton PF Hinton McIlveen Robertson. Additional players may join as available. draw to be printed in Priday's issue.
The Associates list tomorrows competition format and pairings for an 18 hole bogey handicap event. Matches include Miss McFarland versus Mrs Hutchison, Mrs Handley against Mrs Snow, Mrs Scott versus Miss Campbell, and several other pairings such as Mira J Northcott with Mrs Robertson, Miss Brown against Mrs McTiveen, Miss A Cleonan against Miss Vernon, and Miss Towner versus Miss M Burge.
Sydney court at the Quarter Sessions convicts Bruno Urbanski of peppering two policemen and sentences him to two years. Judge Curlewis warns that deportation to a foreign country before sentence completion could invite risks, noting other foreigners seek Government funded repatriation after committing crimes.
Diphtheria remains unusually prevalent in Sydney and its suburbs with two infant deaths and many other children in serious condition reported this week. Health authorities monitor the outbreak as hospitals treat numerous cases.
Melbourne reports the Commonwealth refused to let Victoria share an unemployment relief scheme due to a corrected expert report. Mr. Tunnecliffe argued the federal government could not refuse relief funds to Victoria as sixty thousand people were on the streets seeking work.
In Sydney two brothers Frederick and Jack Wosdhouge aged 19 and 17 died after a collision with a car while riding motorcycles at Pennant Hills. The car was driven by George Julius son of Sir George Julius of New Zealand. One deceased was the sole breadwinner for his family.
Cattle sold at Homebush included L. Baker Camurra 23 bullocks for 8167 pounds E L Jones Wari alda 11 bullocks for seven pounds eight pence six 12 steers to 70 Bruce Barmier Crevesend 6 steers for seven pounds sixteen shillings eight pence The report lists buyers and lots with prices but some details are fragmentary.
Parliament in Melbourne approves government supply to cover needs, with both houses passing a bill for about £3,000,000. Move follows debate on funding across departments and services. Government emphasizes timely appropriation to meet ongoing obligations.
In the House of Commons, Chancellor Neville Chamberlain announced the budget surplus after Snowden's 1931 emergency budget. He said nine million pounds more was available than anticipated, citing revived trade and employment. No income tax relief this year. a 4d per pound duty on foreign tea. Final figures show expenditure of £766,004,000 and revenue of £766,900,000, yielding a £796,000 surplus.
Rumor links Chief Justice Sir Philip Street’s sudden Sydney return to a potential advisory role on relieving Mr Lang of his commission. Officials later state Street’s return had no political influence, due to urgent administrative duties for the Supreme Court.
Anzac Day observances in Australia have a full parade plan. Pipe Band and march units including Returned Soldiers Girl Guides Brownies Boy Scouts Junior Red Cross Austral Band will assemble at Byron Street then proceed to the Soldiers’ Monument where wreaths will be laid and the Last Post played before the Capitol Theatre service. Returned soldiers are asked to wear decorations and all participants should assemble at 10 15 a m.
The local post office will open at 10 am only on Monday next Anzac Day. All mails close at 10 o'clock and there will be no delivery by postmen.
Ruth Noble was attacked on her walk home at Pymble by a masked man who jumped from a car and demanded her headbag. When she hesitated the robber threatened to shoot, grabbed the bag, and fled.
Butter production for the week ending Saturday at all Noreo's factories rose by 44 tons from the previous week. The gain, expressed in value, amounts to slightly over £1 extra per supplier for the week.
Mr Lyons closed the Premiers Conference announcing relief plans for workless people in New South Wales. About £600,000 loan money would be provided and distributed to local bodies, not controlled by Lang. A general wage reduction for experts is reportedly off the table for now due to Premier opposition.
Wheat values held steady as buyers showed steady demand while completing only limited purchases. London saw two Australian cargoes sold and parcel trades traded at 3/44 to 3/61 for bulk and bagged wheat. Shippers’ prices lingered at 3/2 for bulk and 3/2 for bags, with farmers remaining hesitant to sell.
The London wheat market remains quiet and steady while Australian bulk cargoes are quoted at 27/6 per quarter for May shipment. A sailing vessel cargo offers 27/6 with buyers posting 77/3. Liverpool steadiness follows news of Germany permitting duty free wheat imports of 200000 tons and continental demand, though rain forecasts dampen optimism. Chicago opens steady with Liverpool, then eases on rain in winter wheat regions. Winnipeg stays steady on fair export demand.
A four day Supreme Court hearing in R. W. Miller and Company v. the Australian Gaslight Company concluded with a verdict for the plaintiff for £13.60.
Finlayson sued Smith over half-cost of fencing boundary between his former land and Smiths Crown lease. The Land Appeal Court had ruled Smith liable. the Local Land Board opened proceedings to determine fencing value, with Emerton and Swan presiding. Crown representative E J H Bishop attended, Finlayson was represented by G B Smith, and Smith by W Po Wshire.
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