12 Aug 1929
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1929
Page
1
Labour cycles forecast an early state election but an appeal to the country before mid next year seems unlikely. Mr Bawin will speak in Sydney on Saturday after which Cabinet meets to review many issues including appointments to the Upper House.
A fragmented catalog snippet lists sale prices and items across multiple sections. The ad mentions damask and twill sheets, table covers, and hosiery, with notable emphasis on silk and cotton fabrics, gloves, curtains, and assorted wearables. Prices and specifics are partly obscured, but the page underlines strong discounts and diverse stock.
London Federation of British Industries urges General Branker to accelerate air mail service to Australia. The letter argues that long delays before letters are answered create prejudice against faster services and that improved delivery would bring the greatest benefit.
Fragmentary note discusses a Graf Zeppelin event or feature with references to Haelin and Saehin and a description of appetite or feed reactions, but the text is torn and many details are missing. The readable segments hint at a discussion of the airship or its related exhibit and related figures.
A Herlivh Press representative reports telegrams and congratulatory notes amid repair debates. Speeches emphasize harmony and transparency, while critics warn of shifting loyalties and uncertain paths forward in the crisis.
The Rev Ball, president of the Council of Churches, denounces basher gangs and the violence used to intimidate workers from peaceful life. He calls for lawful action and moral reform to curb the unrest and protect trade union activities.
A statement from the Town and Country Union to state premiers claims the sugar embargo costs Australia about 47 million dollars per year, urging strong representations to the Federal Ministry to remove the embargo. It notes wrong pricing on sugar duties and warns that if renewed, Java white sugar could land at high rates.
Two men at a Bobiw in farm were frightened by a petrol explosion that enveloped their shed. They were reading work when the petrol pan ignited. one man barely escaped burning while the other suffered minor injuries. Police and fire units investigated.
The coroner held an inquest into the death of Holness aged 40 who was killed last Friday when she fell 25 feet from a cliff onto rocks near Rosa Hoully Vivi Ripert Holes. The gardener stated she had been tired and that her sister and mother had both died earlier. The jury returned a verdict of death by misadventure amid notes of the deceased's fragile nerves and loneliness.
In Melbourne on Saturday a number of jockeys were injured after a fall at the Chatsworth Plate meeting. Patrick Chanlon, a well known figure in local racing, was among those hurt as the event at Clileworth Mile deteriorated. The incident follows a string of crashes in recent weeks.
Brisbane police, armed with axes, smashed doors of suspected gambling dens. Four dozen men were taken into custody after officers raided premises linked to the Albert Athletic Club. One prisoner reportedly escaped through a window as the operation concluded.
Sydney Monday report on leprosy cures cites Associate Secretary Ren A Mackwell of the Mission to Lepers saying a significant percentage of cases are curable. He notes treatment times vary from several months to five years depending on circumstances and medical science advances.
Reported pony race event at Roseberry in Surrey was to be held on Saturday but was delayed. Mentioned were participants such as Mentuck and Vedenthal with results in heats and placings, including Flying Eawtieay and other entries.
A fragment of a Young Readers feature debates what holds stars in place and why the constellations appear to drift. It questions whether human science and belief can explain the night sky and hints at a mystery surrounding a childlike wonder.
A damaged OCR fragment reports ongoing concerns about the permanent way of the State Railways. It mentions a petition and calls for attention to structural degradation despite authorities’ actions. The text is unreadable in parts but underlying issue is track safety and maintenance delays.
Five people perished when a car collided with a taney near Alder, Monta, about a few miles from Doh. The victims were aged and named, with several others injured. Police reported the crash and noted the car crossed into the lane, triggering the fatal accident on a winding road.
Fragments of a deciphered note mention Campbell and a warning or instruction related to wartime matters. The legible portions imply a coded message referencing Safe Temple and military terms, suggesting a clandestine communication with geopolitical implications.
Fragmentary text shows an air race with British competitors continuing to lead, though many garbled words obscure specifics. The readable portions indicate ongoing competition and dominant performance by British aviators amid disrupted surrounding garble.
Fragmentary report notes alarm around export of stud sheep. Text includes garbled names and places, reference to a pool and arrival details, with unclear authorities and dates. No clear outcome or actions can be confirmed due to unreadable OCR.
A scrambled report describes a raid and a bold tactic involving salt to force an outcome. The fragment mentions a person or group named GranSy Bmt Witt Salt and a plan to take a fifth oper porulug, with references to a Mat Well.
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