06 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1930
Page
1
Melbourne reports a petrol tank explosion aboard a motor train from Geelong near Newport. The driver suffered severe facial and hand burns as the engine cabin windows blew out and woodwork caught fire. One passenger was injured.
Sir Hubert Wilting inspected submarine QO000, 12 at the Navy yards in Philadelphia and deemed it suitable for the attempt to reach the North Pole.
The Meat Industry Employees' Union secretary Mr F Pollard said the union holds that municipal abattoirs should be established at all country centres to supply local requirements and that the Metropolitan Meat Board's powers should extend to those areas.
An American steamer Chickasaw collided with Swedish steamer Femern, splitting the Femern in halves and causing a disaster at sea. Reports indicate losses and emergency response as crews attempt to salvage survivors.
The Minister for Labour and Industry orders a price audit of metropolitan gas companies. The Audit General will examine accounts to determine if the firms are making undue profits and to check for any forceful price reductions.
In the Queensland Assembly the Attorney General Mr Morarty said the government believes one present problem in Australia could only be remedied by reducing the basic wage.
Reports from Sydney say aviator Cunningham may have diverted toward Atenhon and could be back in Australia soon. Roy Wyndham, a close associate of Cunningham, and Mr Nesbitt of Queannavan are among friends tracking his whereabouts amid favorable weather for a night voyage over the sea.
Sydney report notes the Soldiers and Settlers Conference urged that at least half of western land cases be reserved for returned soldiers after termination. State Secretary Stagg said the R.S.S. asked the Government to resume lands to allow soldier settlers to carry 60 percent sheep on holdings. Mr Rusten of Hay called for reclassification of western divisions, citing vast land suitable for returned men.
Australia and Glamorgan played to a draw as Glamorgan defended 218 in 186 minutes. Australia totalled 245 in their first innings and 17 for 1 in the second, with Turnbull making 50 and Bates contributing before time ran out.
A Chicago message from Mo Alexander Legge of International Harvester warns drought forces use of low priced wheat as livestock feed due to cattle and swine feed shortages. Washington relay quotes Louis Taber urging Hoover to consider government aid as drought threatens farms east of the Mississippi.
In Montreal Turaday reports say drought devastates half of wheat cotton and forage crops in the west south and south week. Agricultural Secretary Hyde estimates drought damage at over 500 million dollars.
Sir Otto Niemeyer addressed the Loan Council in Canberra, then withdrew. the council meets to consider his suggestions after the address given to members.
In Copenhagen on Thursday the American steamer Chickasaw collided with a Swedish steamer, cutting the bow and sinking the Swedish ship. Four crew members of the Chickasaw were lost in the disaster.
The forecast over the next 24 hours predicts frost in the eastern half of the stave with unsettled conditions in the north, gusty winds and rain development in western division later, extending eastward.
Pubert Rodger manager of the local branch of the Umes Bank has been committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions on a charge of fraudulently misappropriating funds. The case centers on £1645 alleged value loss and involves the bank and unnamed parties.
Perth report shows the West Australian Railways posted a significant loss for the year ended June 30, worse than the previous twelve months. The uneven results reflect ongoing difficulties and lower rail revenue.
Perth residents report a heartening identification after a year in hospital. A young man, injured in a motor accident, has been named by his family, who live in England, confirming his identity after months of memory loss.
Daily prices listed include bulk wheat 39, Tasmanian potatoes 76, Victorian 7 to 70, butter 184 6, cheese 105d, honey 4 to 6d, onions 5 to 74, lucerne bales 6 to 74, wheaten 5 to 74, tin price 24 6. The report notes tim overall wait price at 24 6.
About 100 unemployed blocked seizure of furniture under a distress warrant in a Richmond house. Furniture loaded on a van, then returned to the home after protests. Six constables later arrived but the crowd refused movement, claiming the furniture belonged to the daughters and not the debtors. Police advised against further action and the case ended with the van emptied.
Miss Amy Johnson arrived in London after her daring flight home from Australia, greeted by Lord Thomson and a vast crowds at Croydon. Aerial escort, police presence, and cheers marked her triumphal journey through Hyde Park and Grosvenor House, as she thanked supporters and declined marriage proposals.
John James, a laborer from Seabrook, was sentenced by the Criminal Court to three years imprisonment for the July incident in which he fatally wounded Alfred Arkwell during a dispute over wetting plates for counterfeit work. James claimed Attwell attacked him with a penknife and he retaliated, striking Attwell with a weapon.
Summary of cricket innings with players Ponsford Jackson Bradman and Mercer among Australia lineups. Includes fielding notes on tendon strain to a jar and a doctor assessment, plus bowling figures for Wall Beckett Grimmett and Grimorett. Mentions second innings progress with Ponsford and Bradman not out and Jackson out earlier.
In Hamburg Crawfor d defeated Kleinseroth in a tense first round match with scores noted as four sets. Hopman beat Tueblen in straight sets to reach the second round. Uthmoeller beat Kibyl as another German-Austrian clash unfolded with decisive set results.
Two priests Rev Father Tehan of Beechwart and Rev Father O Sullivan of Yarrawonga were killed when their car crashed into a tree at Winton near Melbourne. A third priest survived in shock. The report notes the fatal crash occurred last night with one survivor.
At a Chamber of Manufactures meeting yesterday Uke Gounell urged the sales tax be passed on to customers. Members resolved to appeal to the Prime Minister for legislative protection to manufacturers preventing evasion by not passing the tax on invoices.
Retailers warn that drapery clothing and footwear lines are weak buys now as sale time prices tempt buyers but tax increases on the horizon are likely to push prices higher later, prompting cautious shopping.
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