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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1936
Page
4
In a volatile session the Innerest Times report describes a farmers association debate over wheat marketing, government favors, and party alliances. It notes tensions between Country Party supporters and Labor ties, with calls for unity and direct farmer control.
The notice details an auction sale with Messrs Murray and Rabie as auctioneers and a photograph. It mentions a school hall gathering, prizes, and reservations, plus political notices about alliances and party meetings. Also notes an Inverell board posting and a council discussion on residences and zoning.
A chaotic report covers a Boy Scouts boxing event with numerous names. Contenders from Athol Watkins to Perris, Milly, and Mick Wouday compete across junior divisions while coaches and officials coordinate the matches. The article notes several bouts, results, and participants across multiple lightweight and novice divisions.
A garbled but dense record notes visits and holidays of Miss Joan Delbridge and Mrs Delbridge in Inverel. Posts, promotions, and hospital notices touch Henderson Street and Moree. The Ashford parish bishop to visit for confirmation at Ashford Church. Health concerns include Mr Kent’s accident and Dr Prindable’s postmaster move. An election in Armidale posts new officers. A wedding at the church presbytery and a birthday party in Delingin Rey are mentioned among local events.
The Universif Tamale Amuelation reports strong spectator interest as tennis opens. Saturday results highlight men’s doubles and singles with Farrell and Hubbard taking the doubles title 6 1 6 0, and numerous matches featuring White, Chirke, Pynluyson, Clarke, Moore, and others advancing.
A splendid success at Arsawella dormitory on Saturday week last with boys sorany and Ananevaily. Proceeds aided by the Invereil 7 and A Asvocialion raised £410 after expenses of £10. Weather hindered attendance but the event drew praise. Mr and Mrs Tovey hosted a chocolate evening. thanks expressed to Mr Dangar for dormitory use and to Messrs Clarke and Ted Shar for transportation back to town.
A successful table tennis event was held at Mrs F Gmulyoger’s Manderson Street home on Saturday night with 22 players. Darcy McManus led early while Ted Sweaney surged in the handicapped final to claim the title amid an elaborate post event reception and a silver wine prize.
A poorly legible report describes a dog impounded at Grafton following a betting-related incident. The fragment mentions a minder, a secretary, and a startled crowd or staff, with unclear details about the exact events or outcome.
A scrambled report describes a disrupted voyage where a convoy faced hazards and rerouted under unclear authority. The text mentions a sequence of events involving ships and a period of tension, with no precise dates or names readable.
The Alntrolon swipes, W Keen Gat Miss de Lacey and Miss Kitty MMurkay were beaten in the events ainien lbw comtesiad at Olympia. TeJohnson finished ply with the 1000 metres slime tring for ey Hs. Many more Olympic records jiirrt moken in the various events, including Miss Cire Dennis 343-10 tor rie Qui jie.
The mixed championship concludes with Dr. Cookson and Miss Burrell prevailing against pairs including Mr Raspes and Miss Prater. Other results note Miss Burrell, Mr Cookson, and various couples posting strong scores, with Mary McClymann of Texas winning the ladies event against local rivals.
Nellie McGrath daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank McGrath celebrated her 10th birthday with a private party at their home on Pri Wey igi taal. Over fifty guests attended as Hardy and Avi Wilson sang, games and dancing followed, and a large two tier birthday cake crafted by her mother drew much applause. Bob Hardy spoke for the guests wishing Nellie happiness and many future birthdays. A supper was served with an abundance of delicacies, ending with festive toasts and well wishes.
The new president, Mr A Henny, longtime member of the Bassell Downs Farm association and adviser on meat industry affairs, holds a background in agricultural education from Sydney and Hawkesbury and has been active in conservation and pasture improvement initiatives.
Saturday bowls featured several standings: 21-16 result for Dent Furness and A Brown over Minards Brooks and Newitt 20-24, Buxton Bt Brown Dibley and Verv rnon over Onis McBean, and Butter and Bine 75-30 with Jacobs and Myera over Hille and Famneran. In the pairs handicap, Turtay and G Amit beat Warner and Simine 97-26, HJ Smith and Kapton beat Blewart and Meppem 29-25.
A light crowdsourced comedy romance screens at the Capital Theater Wednesday and Thursday nights with Dunn and Pinky Tomlin star. The plot follows radio figures amid precarious circumstances and a love triangle as they navigate stage life and romantic entanglements with a glam cast and musical interludes.
Weekend football action saw Bingara dominate the visiting team with strong forward play and a late surge by Ted O'Brien. Inverell fielded a weaker side but still pressed, while local matches included Norths vs Fismide with a decisive F107 win. Government funds and railway upgrades are noted in adjacent items.
A chaotic Rosehill meeting yields tight finishes and outsider wins. Sant cuts at 10 and Imbiber win the Rowahill 3 WS Handicap, with close margins for Sir Caledon in the Malden Handicap and notable betting shifts across divisions. Delng, Cansgrise, Woolbrook, and Bull Ant figure among the day’s key performers as wagers and outcomes shape a volatile card.
The report covers Caulfield races with Wakerife negotiating 29 jumps in two miles to win the Australasian Steeplechase by a long margin, breaking a record. It lists other results including Atkaringa Hurdle winners and prices, with a focus on Wakerife and related performances and odds.
Charles Hunter, part owner of the racehorse Hunt Cup, successfully appealed a 12 month disqualification and a further stipendary steward ruling imposed at Goondiwind races last month. The appeal was heard by the Downs Racing Association last week.
Greyhound racing scene outlines Winter Cup fixtures at IWWverelt Racecourse next Saturday with top stakes and free entry anticipated. Weather held good. record 251-5 seconds for 448 yards under review. Local entries and secretary forms emphasized. weights and declarations required before dogs may compete.
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