02 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 02, 1939
Page
1
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A Peiping message reports two British women missionaries stripped for examination in Kaifeng in the presence of Japanese or Korean women. Accompanied by another British missionary and a Dane, they sought Peiping from Siam amid anti British sentiment.
In a Commons session on government financing of Japan for Australian wet and other commodities, Chancellor Sir John Simon said there was no reason to believe that financial credits to Japan were being increased.
The forecast for Sydney shows unsettled conditions with rain and thunder, especially in the eastern half. Strong squalls and northerly winds persist along the coast, with heavy bursts possible inland and on the western shoreline.
During a legislative debate Sir Norman de Wold notes the proportion of mentally deficient people rising faster than the number of sound minds. The discussion centers on the Mental Detectives Bill and its implications for public oversight.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled public notice or caption referencing Inigo Jones, Sviney Sh, a cafe, and a Topeo area with scattered phrases about teeth and tortie. The legibility is poor, yielding no coherent event, date, or clear organizational context.
Fragmentary text shows a hopeful consul aiming for a tie with Czechoslovakia amid unclear snippets. Mentions a leader or official, and possible references to years and places, but content is fragmented and only partial facts readable.
Market observers report steady wheat prices with cautious buying interest at the latest session. Traders noted modest volume and steady demand from mills and exporters, while futures showed little movement amid mixed weather signals and seasonal harvest tempo.
A brief local notice reports a girl was attacked in a case with few readable details. Authorities have not released names or exact location. Further information is not available from the readable text.
A murky report notes a revenge event linked to an ambush near Mo Thiet on a July date. The piece mentions a target group named beta et ot and Thee Heal Waeereesters, with scattered abbreviations and unclear affiliations. Further readable details remain fragmentary.
A female swimmer sues an Australian manager for twenty thousand dollars in damages. The case seeks compensation for injuries and related losses alleged in court filings. Details on court, dates, and specific incidents are not fully clear from the fragment.
A girl was arrested yesterday on suspicion of sympathising with the IRA. Police report ongoing inquiries into activities linked to the group in the area. No further details were released pending investigation.
Fragmentary OCR reports Parliament adjournment to October with notes on recall provisions. No clear names, dates, or places legible beyond vague references to May and Wool and unrelated stray characters.
A newspaper item reports a Chamberlain legatee receiving shares valued at about £25,000. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a significant inheritance involving a notable figure and a bequest of stock. Further context remains unreadable.
A brief item notes fabric qualities with comparisons to silk and mentions the Mole Tet event. The text is fragmentary but indicates a discussion of material suitability and fashion wording typical of a period UI.
A local association opposes increased taxation amid unclear proposals. The report notes lawyer Weijoe tay’s intervention and mentions related charges and fees in a fragmentary transcription from Tapert.
A midair collision in Wales involving Canberra based service members left three dead and two aircraft wrecked. Investigators say two Air Force planes crashed to the ground, prompting a full inquiry into the fatal incident and the sequence of events leading to the collision.
The Legislative Assembly debated Mr Spooner’s censure motion as Mr Stevens urged the issue to be clearly defined. Amid a tense exchange, references to vilification, a falsified budget, and alleged treachery by the Premier dominated discussion. The vote was adjourned amid speculation the budget showdown remains near.
A garbled weather segment hints at heavy rain in August followed by gales and snow later. The fragment mentions AVUINEY, Mr Atares, and nutritional or local context, with no clear event or outcome.
In Bombay riots erupted amid new liquor prohibition laws injuring 34 people including police, as curfew lasted four weeks. Prohibition supporters, Hindus and Muslims, staged demonstrations and funeral hymns to the demon drink while police guarded with bayonets.
A brief note records a local site listing for Sylea Bey Wee at To Mh. The entry notes the project location and authoring entity, with a focus on property or development status. Specifics are limited by the fragmentary OCR.
Three women appeared before the Traffic Court on breaches of traffic regulations. The illustrated notes describe informal observations and judgments from the session, detailing the angles of approach and nearby locations as part of the case record.
Readable fragments describe a local market report with scattered names and figures. Mentions include Tasmanian context and several unreadable tokens that hinder full interpretation. The excerpt hints at pricing and vendors but lacks clear events or outcomes.
An engine driver faced charges following a derailment where the train could not stop in time. Details indicate the incident occurred during a February period with no immediate injuries reported. The investigation focuses on operational decisions and timing.
Race card notes list horses and outcomes with scratches and disqualifications. Fifteen two year olds raced with Bandito Lud Zenta Metiara among placers. several entries scratched including Mirage and Hasten.
Sydney markets saw quotation movements as traders noted mixed demand for wheat on Wednesday. Prices fluctuated through the session with several parcels quoted, reflecting cautious buying and variable futures activity.
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