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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1930
Page
8
Government support for soldier settlers included waiving principal interest and rent totaling about £468 000 plus £87 000 in pension relief and £82 300 in orchard compensation. About 760 applications were under review by maintenance boards with first results expected in a month. The program aimed to keep settlers on land despite forfeiture pressures and tax concessions.
A.W.U rank and file meeting at Trades Hall repudiated any agreement on the shearing dispute not on old terms and urged Victoria Riverina to tell members to refuse work under the Dethridge award. The Grassers' Association reported progress with new rates and more sheds joining, while police and court actions in Moree addressed intimidation and noncompliance with awards.
At the Police Court in Boggabl's on July 30 and Yetman on July 31 drovers faced charges for failing to drive sheep six miles daily. J Newman fined £10 plus expenses. Frank Gours £6 with expenses. E Ross £5 with costs. Arthur M Goldrick fined £5 on three charges. £11 expenses allowed in one case and £8 costs in each.
The Mount Russell branch held its Thursday meeting with Mr. Phair chairing in the president’s absence. A secretary’s report discussed unemployment funds for local improvements and low interest loan terms over several years. Members sent best wishes to W. T. Taylor in hospital. Crawford named delegate to the Sydney conference and to the Country Party conference alongside Cash. both events follow the PSA conference.
A cabinet convened yesterday postponed finalising the wheat pool plan as the Ache Premier Mr Buttenahian ordered further information on the financial position. The ministry weighs a government guarantee option and the prospect of aid to farmers on next season's harvest, with decisions pending Treasurer’s return from Canberra Sea Council discussions.
Farm equipment listing offering a Mew Seasons Wheat Engine for sale. Cash or on harvest term. Contact J H Neuss at phone 4040, Tayerell.
Coroner investigates the Sunday death of William Henry O Neill a drover aged 43 found near his mother’s home. Witnesses say poverty and drink may have driven the man to end his life. Coroner verdict cites death by self harm while expressing sympathy for a family facing starvation.
The Sydney wheat market showed quiet activity with silo wheat valued around 39 to 3/10 for parcels and prompt delivery on the Sydney basis. London market was quiet. US receipts rose while European demand lagged. Russia crop movement disappointed and exports from major exporters totaled about 1.5 million quarters for the week, slight rise from the previous week.
Classified digest lists Sunday and midweek services for Methodist, Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Church of England, Salvation Army, and Seventh Day Adventists. It covers dates in August, locations such as Inverell Delungra Myall Creek and Bukkulla, plus times for worship, Holy Communion, and special meetings including youth events and processions. A separate feature notes an agricultural show controversy over a scone dish and batter use.
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