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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1940
Page
3
An elevated critique of Tamworth's contest raises questions about a pending federal election. The piece condemns Labour's partisan battle, praises the Country Party's restraint, and argues for unity to win the war, urging electors to choose the party best aligned with Australia's war aims.
Temperatures recorded at the local post show readings Friday 9-67, Saturday 30-68, Sunday 27-70, Monday 22. The women's committee promotes the Soldiers' candidate in a popular man competition fete. A street stall raised funds with donations. Miss Belly Ashman of Coolatat won the prize, and Mr. Ehsman won the dinner.
A Red Cross luncheon organized by St Andrew's Civic Women's Guild drew a large turnout on Friday. Speakers and volunteers praised community efforts, with attendees from Prairie Week and local groups assisting. The event highlighted ongoing fundraising and service activities for Red Cross relief work.
Residents prepare for a new radio serial titled Today’s Children on ONZ at 7:45 pm as evacuees from Chamber of Commerce A street plan to attend. The episode features interviews with ordinary people and tackles everyday household problems. Wheat statistics return forms urged. penalties for deceit include fines up to £20. A kangaroo drive at Mt. Afitchell raised funds for Glen Innes War Plate Fund with about 25 shooters, six kangaroos and four foxes skinned for donation.
An accident 1 mile from Tingha on Bundarra road left A Cross with a severe head wound and back injuries after a car driven by W Parker overturned. Parker and Smythe had minor injuries. Cross to Tingha hospital, bodywork damaged, car to Inverell. A second crash near Bower's Gully involved F W Mansfield. no injuries reported among passengers.
Mr and Mrs Stan Tonkin of Lite Plain receive congratulations on the birth of twins. A P Tankard and son John return from Sydney by NW Airlines. Cleve Winkworth of Newcastle, son of Thomas Winkworth, enlists in the First AIF and is in camp at Newcastle. Death reported at Concord of Jax Hutton aged 4, formerly of Guyra Armidale, brother of Mrs T Pitkin Inverell. Hutton born Merecdun 1856. Dumaresq Shire Council appoints H W Sando as white engineer. he will start in a month, aged 2 years of fee. Ten applications received. Corporal Ernest Poster of Glendora Poultry Farm proceeds to Rutherford for military duty. Glendora business suspended during absence. Miss A M Parr B A headmistress Tamworth Church of England Girls School resigns at end of year after eleven years, favoring a younger successor.
Mrs Elizabeth Stevens wife of Henry Stevens aged 78 died at Ashford on Saturday afternoon. Born Glen Innex she moved to Ashford at 19 and led a long life among friends. Survived by husband ten children fifteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren funeral at Ashford Church and cemetery officiated by Rev Father Leahy. Also noted funeral of George Burur aged 60 a well known local resident who died after long illness.
In a curious contest GPS defeated Hawkesbury 37 to 18 after a strong second half. Reynolds starred at fullback for Hawkesbury but the backs squandered scoring chances as GPS built a decisive lead late.
An attractive gun sheet will be held on the showground to aid the Soldiers candidate Musso. Hitler will be on the ground and the committee will pay for their capture alive. The final of the Ulupna cup will be shot off, so shooters are advised not to miss the day Saturday August 17.
Bert McAskill of Inverell won the members open championship and Miss Lonsdale of Inverell captured the Associates open championship at Bundarra yesterday. A farewell function for manager Mr J Palise was held at the Rowlinson Bo McAskill and staff presented gifts at the Capital Theatre before his Sydney departure.
Teams Burraba Lb Garske R Hagan P Byrnes G Henrys 5 Bundarra No 31H Woolley and others compete in the Open Championship with scores noted. Miss Lonsdale Tiverell 40-81-121 and Miss Mo Mitchel Tiverell 44-78-122 lead categories, with Veckers Urallas and Mrs Woolley among entrants in 9 holes and 18 hole stroke handicaps.
The Bowls Club singles championship concludes this Saturday with Pod Sestittine and I Brown favored after Nesbitt defeated Graves and P Brown beat A Duel. Nesbitt then beat McBean 31% to continue his winning run as McBean trailed early before a late surge. Social rink results show McBean Derrin and Kings defeating Min e[Dran and Neebitt, among others, with mixed handicap rounds and upcoming community club events noted.
A clever mannequin parade drew cheers from children and adults as performers recited poems and sketches. Notable participants included Jane Cookson, Margaret Clarke, and Phillipa Cookson, with music by Mrs. Gunson and a prize of 3 pounds raised for charity. Tea and flowers accompanied the event, and proceeds were split between Phillipa Cookson and a town candidate.
The Stableford Handicap four ball event at Statteford Kantika yesterday afternoon ended with L OGrady and J C Lane winning after a count back over W Crossley and R Stickels. Final scores show OGrady Lane 7 and ai, Crossley Stickels 9 17 and 100, 67 Miles Vernon 4 and 151.
The record lists participants and scores from the McFarland Trophy event. Names include Miss Reardon, Miss Mitchell, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Wenhalz, and others with numbers such as 97-35 and 89-7. Details are partial and beberapa scores appear inconsistent or garbled in the OCR.
Parkes club captain Jack Carey and Airlift Smke Bellingham faced a dramatic showdown in the final, ending 77 to 78 after a fierce finish on the 18th green. Darey posted a 75 on the following Sunday, set a course for an 18-hole record, then holed out in one. He later earned a War Springs Certificate for the best scratch batch of the day.
J Borers' Stylish Stitch edged a strong Tingha field in the main Saturday dash, clocking 24 7/10s near the ground record. Sunny Gold also scored twice in Park Stakes events, with others like Alby Lee and Rare Pal among the notable placings as racing ran smoothly to an orderly finish.
The Gwydir Group Council held a meeting at Pallamallawa with nine of fifteen branches represented. Apologies came from five branches. The president praised branches for patriotic service and noted the Younger Sets’ good work and valuable broadcasting session.
Oh Reggie uses Barrett Lennard and Lou Vernon in a humorous tale of Reggie Lennard as he borrows £200 to flee England for Australia. On the voyage he teams with valet Merryweather to chase a jacketed dream while facing landladies crooks and dope rumvers in a string of comic adventures aboard.
The Mugs Variety Show at Town Hall Thursday night features Miss Gentella Chapman ACTS and a first-class orchestra with selections and novelty items from Harding’s orchestra. Rehearsal Wednesday will feature Paris Muddles with glamorous personalities. Tickets 2d with 1d booking extra, dance in Butler Hall after. Proceeds go to a local candidate.
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