09 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
1
Advertisement lists rash table centres runners linen run supers embroidered supper cloths and pure linen supper cloths with price marks. Items include wash finished cushions cloths and cloth covers along with chess sets and silk edged pieces. Many lines offer discount prices and varied sizes for home furnishing needs.
Melbourne reports at The Hague shareholders of the Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd heard chairman Mr Webb condemn heavy Australian taxation as a drag on enterprise. He urged taxation to be traced and distributed more widely, noting that 84 percent of tax is paid by a small segment while income above £1600 is taxed, affecting consumers.
Sydney Friday Bruce Views, 22, was rushed to hospital by taxi in a blood soaked state after an apparent razor attack. Eleven wounds required medical care. The injured man said he was slashed with a dagger and became very nervous. police were not needed and the assailants are believed to be a gang with no known grievance.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a record and a title related event with scattered phrases about time and weather. No clear names, organizations, dates, or outcomes are readable to establish a concrete reportable fact.
A London delegation from the Grand Council of the Trade Union Congress plans to travel from Manchester to interview Lancashire cotton operatives about a policy to limit wage reductions. Leaders push for action to defend workers incomes amid a proposed downturn in wages.
London report notes a Conservative victory in Twickenham with candidate gains. Details unclear due to damaged OCR text but indicates a change in seat leadership and mentions key figures Sir Julius Ferguson and Mr Tod Mason Chamberlain in the context of the result.
Fragmentary market and weather items appear from Sussex Street with gumshoe style stock lines, wheat prices, and various entries. Names such as Buddies and Salvo hint at local traders and notices, while scattered figures and place hints reflect a bustling but unreadable page.
Sydney reports attack on migrants aboard the Bendigo draws strong rebuke from Sir Joseph Cook and ex Dir of Migration Percy Hunter. They condemn Collingwood Hughes remarks as exaggerated. Tests for immigrants in London are described as strict with doctors highly critical.
An unfamiliar man aged about five years was found dying from hunger and thirst in Freveh'y Forest Festerdiv. He was carried to the North Shore Hospital but died shortly after. Local authorities pursue leads to identify the man and determine circumstances of the death.
Fragmentary dispatch recounts a muddled exchange among state representatives and a Labour member concerning a travel fee and a public by fee accord. The French Consul and a Mayor figure in a disputed incident, with pilgrims and a neutral stance noted amid misgivings and miscommunication.
Fragmentary OCR describes a Friday event in Sydney involving a flat burst. Four persons admitted to a spell of danger as a fur item and glass scattered on the floor. Shots fired preceded the scene and a careening disturbance followed.
A proposed city tax plan would raise funds for public works across Sydney including harbour bridge improvements and other major city enhancements. The measure aims to spread the levy over the metropolitan area to support essential projects and infrastructure upgrades.
A woman passenger traveling from Sydney to Sthehrand alerted police after a man attempted an assault in the carriage. She resisted and escaped, aiding station staff and authorities in pursuing the suspect.
Billiard scores update lists Sith 0 and MacConachy 18173 as top totals in the latest standings with Bird Biliards noting ongoing play and upcoming matchups.
Treasurer remarks on potential sale of electric railcars amid public interest and forthcoming policy discussion. He notes financial considerations and potential impact on services, urging careful assessment of costs, timelines, and broader transport strategy.
Fire crews respond to an alarm at a facility identified as SEER Fridtive with reports of arson or intrusion. Loose OCR text outlines responders, weather, and nearby road impacts but details remain unclear. No confirmed injuries or exact location are verifiable from readable fragments.
A long pursuit concludes with the arrest of a man identified as the wanted figure in a six year search. Details remain scarce as authorities confirm the capture and begin standard processing while continuing to review case files and notify associated parties.
Fragmented race card lists numerous horses and jockeys for upcoming Inverell Jockey Club events. Names include Anita oA12 Kings Cristal Love Cove 62 and Yankee Lad 7A with various stakes and entries, reflecting a busy weekly schedule and entries for the first day.
A stray, unclear fragment hints at a tale about fire and influenza and a mention of Words Great Peppermint Cure. The readable text resembles a historical clipping with partial phrases and no solid event or attributed facts.
The world flight of the Graf Zeppelin commenced with the airship taking off just before midnight on Werktesdiv. Initial reports from Thorsday note the journey began amid strong public interest and hazardous weather conditions.
Curious report describes a cliff incident near Meriwether with multiple injuries to several individuals. Details are unclear due to damaged text but authorities indicate no fatal outcome and mention a rented vehicle and wet conditions contributing to the fall.
Fragmentary OCR entry with numerous garbled phrases. Mentions names and figures but lacks coherent event, date, or location to form a factual summary.
The Hague reparations conference adjourned after Mr Phillip Snowden warned of a delay as the finance committee failed to reach agreement. Snowden said British delegates must agree on the Young Plan points before proceeding. The French and British teams clashed over accepting the experts report and proposed changes.
A spirited athletics gathering at Urchin on Salers Day featured a variety of competitions. Principal results included flat and hurdle races won by several local runners, with Mrs Metosl Ank Mpy and Mrs Belin Holl among notable performers. A concerted effort by volunteers supported by the community raised funds for Lover 2 and A elation Wielel, while prizes and raffles engaged attendees at the event.
Soldiers oppose a near closing day concept and urge public entertainment at hotels theatres and dunes. The conference disputed the need to shut venues while the Federal Congress works to reflect a broader policy. Warns against overreach and calls for balanced public events.
Weather bulletin notes scattered rain across Friday with variable winds and possible showers later in the week. Conditions remain unsettled with changes in temperature and potential cooling by weekend.
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