26 Apr 1933
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 26, 1933
Page
1
Sydney reports a British budget deficit of 32 million pounds as of Wednesday. A government statement denies any truth to claims it would appoint a military officer to head the New South Wales police. The speaker criticizes the force’s standard and its officers.
Fire struck Hardie and Thomson's timber and joinery works in Christchurch, New Zealand, causing over 20000 pounds in damage. Most of a timber stock was destroyed and nearby residences were damaged while the firm’s manager suggested the blaze was intentional with suspicion on foul play.
The report notes possible American agreement to consult with signatories of the Pact in response to Tuesday developments during talks among visiting statesmen in Washington.
Roland Craig faces murder charges in a case involving Elizabeth O Connor and Bessie O Connor. The jury initially disagreed on identification, with Crown alleging a fiendish crime. Proceedings continue as authorities seek clarity amid contested evidence.
Darwin hears call from D Cwnill of Borroaala for independent inquiry into ill treatment of Aborigines, including deaths, abortions, and imprisonment. He urges a neutral investigator at Bor Yologi to prevent intimidation during investigations into the Darwin region.
A fire swept through a harness row at Newtown injuring horses and triggering a rapid evacuation of adjacent stalls. Fire crews contained the blaze with no human injuries reported.
The forecast indicates cloudy misty conditions with scattered showers and morning fogs in the east. Inland frost possible with variable winds from southwest to southeast and occasional stronger gusts.
A Inverell Hockey Club committee met Sunday to finalize the Newmarket meeting programme. Prize money includes £50 for the Newmarket Handicap and £30 for the Sires Produce Stakes plus nomination and wake funds. A March event at Foster yielded £41, deemed satisfactory. The committee advised painting the racecourse grounds and track repairs.
Victoria Park races held with winners in First and Second Divisions. Notable finishers include Randicar in First Division with 14.2, Star Second Division entries Ble Merricie and Jozey Betlinge, and Lady Wola in multiple placements. Voyager and Rosary appear in list of entrants with various times and positions.
The April Test results show House Points for Inverell Intermediate High with Oxford 255, din loureh 207, cambridge 149. Top individual honors go to Eva Wicks as best, with Ian Long worth second, Charlie Wilber and Keanny Motewd equal third. lists include Mary Greifart Bill Hough Neil Conde Joan Lemgworth Murlet Morris Marion. third-year and other lists name Panny Mcrvod Jim Stewart and more with Eva Wicks, Laha Ros, Jean Full, Doug Thomas, Nancy Mackie, Noel Finien, Charlie Wilson, Lloyd Little and Royce Ruse among scorers.
The article reports on Neville Chamberlain presenting the budget to the House of Commons. It notes a 92,000,000 deficit excluding American debt payments, beer revenue shortfalls, and tax adjustments. It mentions possible penny per pint beer tax, fuel taxes, and half yearly income tax payments being restored. It also discusses reduced taxation concerns and labor impact remarks from Sir Samuel.
A Prague linked defiant politician challenges calls to yield territory from Czecho-Slovakia. The figure asserts will to resist pressure and warns against concessions at Parliament. The remarks come as debates intensify over national boundaries.
Fragmentary text outlines labor movement divisions with four factions and a proposed inter-state conference in Sydney. The notes mention attempts at unity but reveal ongoing discord among labor groups with references to dates and meetings.
Sydney reports on new war pension grants amid government figures and parliamentary debate. The minister cites federal estimates and calls for broader aid while critics warn of rising costs and inequities for veterans.
Melbourne report records Minister for Customs denouncing gold payments as unsustainable. He argues high protectionism made the country the world’s greatest creditor, suffering a debt burden while forgetting trade dynamics.
The Cat bey Women’s Association held its annual conference in Sydney with 327 delegates in attendance. State President Mrs Matt Bawyer urged members to strengthen group leadership and address a reported balance of £9829 as part of the event.
An OCR damaged report notes discussion of the Farmers' Relief Act and a Wednesday visit by local officials. It highlights statements by leaders including H. Lee Lister and mentions a provisional view of relief measures and their impact on the governor’s present term.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Sydney dispatch on Wednesday referencing a price or value for Tn and a time marked as today. The readable items point to a brief status update or market note without clear names or places beyond Sydney.
During a soccer match between Metvin Ltd and Concord at Concord Park yesterday crowd trouble erupted. Police halted the melee after about a hundred men surged the fences and chaos spread until two constables restored order.
Bishop Hayne spoke at St Joseph's Cathedral urging a simple commemoration of deeds from the past. He warned against tying remembrance to glorification of war and sought restraint in honoring any combatant or cause.
A yacht was wrecked in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand resulting in three confirmed drownings. Readable names of missing or injured individuals are unclear due to OCR damage, but the incident involves local maritime authorities responding to the disaster near Auckland.
Sydney market report lists prices for potatoes honey maize wheat and other staples with varied figures and notes on quantities and units. Entry formatting is weathered and contains illegible segments but identifies commodity items and rough price cues.
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