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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1932
Page
1
In Hong Kong Sunday a secret proposal to depose Lang and elect Willis charts turmoil as Canton endures floods and fires. More than 290 people are dead and 4 million dollars in damage are reported as the rapid river rise menaces the city.
Report from Moorefield covers accountants hurdle results and betting across several races. Notable runners include Spider King Garrula Rossgole and Red Burr with various odds. Tellers Handicap includes Wicklow and Donnella. Commercial Stakes features Nouvemi Molong Beau Dennis and Gold Digger amid scratches.
A 14 year old boy fired a single barrel shotgun from his front verandah through a cypress hedge at Thornbury injuring Roy Woodman 11. Pellets were removed from his arm mouth and face at hospital. The youth was arrested and charged with intent to commit murder.
The New Zealand Waterside Workers Union rejects the shipowners proposal by secret ballot. The present award expires in about six months, raising the likelihood of serious developments if no settlement is reached between parties. Sydney reports tin price at 27 today.
Police quickly halted an anti imperialist demonstration in Rathway Square. About 150 officers pounced as the march began and seized banners. Several clashes led to around twenty arrests for disorderly conduct amid scattered protesters and efforts to reach the Japanese Consulate.
Sydney report says Archbishop Sheehan at the annual St Anthony’s appeal declared Catholics must back public schools with taxes, while also educating about 75,000 children in Catholic schools, urging public attention to the dual obligation.
On the second day at Los Angeles Joe Healy finished third in the 400 metres hurdles heat with a time of 52.2 seconds, an Olympic record in the event. George Golding of Australia and Lord Burghley of England also ran in the same heat, while T. Freelll of Thalys won the heat in five seconds.
Police report four arrests in Sydney this morning a 22 year old woman her mother and two men on charges of conspiring to bring about a certain event at a house. Officers allege they reached the residence in time to prevent any legal operation from being carried out.
Rumors in Labor circles say Becket's socialisation faction has finalised plans to overthrow the Lang Garden leadership that has run the party since 1927. Mr A Willis, former Agent General, is to be offered the leadership of the opposing faction.
Wellington reports a double tragedy with the death of a four year old boy and his father in Auckland on Saturday night. The bodies were found in bed as gas filled the room. The father was married to a wife and his son visited on weekends.
In a London case tied to Australian debt and the Thames Borough, the judge noted mismanagement of public works borrowing and stated there was no debt of 20 pounds for every 2100 pounds of unimproved value, affecting bondholders.
A severe storm caused extensive damage across Sydney regions and the South Coast. The hallktoon area suffered heavy impacts with impassable routes and blown fuses. Recovery services report widespread disruption to lights, communications, and transport.
Borotra defeats Allison 16 36 64 62 75 and Vines beats Cowie 4/6 0 6 75 86 as France edges America 3 2 in Davis Cup play. Packed tennis stadium, fans roared through the tense match, a slippery wet court aiding Borotra’s late surge and heroic comeback.
Sunday sunny conditions aided polling as 28,500,000 votes were tallied. Results showed Nationalists 175, Socialists 102, Communists 70, Centre Party 60, Nationalists 27, and others 28.
In Melbourne on Monday Premier Stevens urged moral discipline amid a somber mood. The address referenced unity for the nation and individuals, calling for steady resolve after a recent memorial service.
Brisbane reports strong criticism from a former Palm Island medical officer. He decries settlement conditions and notes the native mortality rate approaching sixty per thousand, with warning that worse could have been prevented through better housing and care.
The Commissioner of Police plans to recommend a reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person or persons who killed Hilda White in Centennial Park Just Wednesday.
Police detain the mother after a Manly doctor refuses to issue a death certificate for a nine month old girl. Investigations follow as authorities later move her to the reception house. The child is believed to have died from muloutrithon.
An advertisement touts Woods' Peppermint Cure as a remedy for coughs and colds with bold claims of reliable relief and a long history of use.
Dr J Bentley reports a rise in insanity linked to wireless devices. Patients imagine wireless movies of their actions and claim being human aerials attracting electricity. The period sees several cases where wireless exposure appears to influence mental states.
Melbourne reports a sensation as eleven leading jockeys receive licences from the Victorian Racing Club. Names listed include W Brady MH Bastian A Evans W J Howson T FE Lewis H J Morris N Percival W Scanion J S Scarlett Po Tehan and F K Wilson. Apprentice permit to P A Evan. title II races with drawn lots and prize details noted.
Inverell visited Bingara and defeated the locals 12 to 4 for the Fay Cup after leading 4 to 1 at halftime. Fowler Griffen and Quetcher scored for Inverell while Ramsay Lockrey starred. Keith Delbridge fractured his collar bone after a rough tackle and McTabbott Bingara was sent off by referee Wynder amid a sparsely attended match.
Warialda defeated Barraba 25 to 4 in Spicer Cup action with half time 10 to 6. Bramm scored two tries and a conversion, Martin one try, Kelaher and Rod Kelly also scoring, while Warralda’s B Martin added two tries Lovett two and Bramma one conversion each. The match showcased clean play as Narrabri’s challenge for the Spires Cup was met, and August 27 was set for the date.
Tingha held on to all trophies after tight finals in Britz and Gilgal cup fixtures. Inverell and Delangra drew 7 7 and 4 4 amid protest over timing. Slack Cup saw Tingha defeat Guyra 16 2 as Kelly and Kibiby shone while Cavanagh again injured an ankle.
An Enthusiast forwards a proposed lineup to league selectors featuring Folback Rameau Griffen Marquart Steele Fowler at center and back Lockrey Moore as forwards Quetcher Guan Williams Walker Strahy Cannons. Emergencies include forward R Alfreds and back E Townsley.
The Worgan Cup weekend match at Elsmore between Brongelee and Elsmore defenders ended Brongelee winning five sets to four. Results list Brongelee pairings including J Mitchell, Worgan, R Colley, and E Colley with scores across multiple games, showing Brongelee edged Elsmore in a tense display.
A forecaster notes misty conditions in western districts with more rain and thunderstorms elsewhere. The eastern quarter remains unsettled with variable winds and cooler temperatures, while southeastern areas may see brief showers.
Glen Innes defended the Robinson shield by defeating New England 16 to 3 at Chen Inne yesterday afternoon. The match featured heavy knocks, frequent penalties, and a rough style, drawing a crowd of over 2500 with 475 New England fans by special train and about 650 from Armidellans in attendance.
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