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Newspaper

Inverell Times

Location

Inverell, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 14, 1940

Page

3

Glamor Fashion Show at Town Hall Delights Audiences

A Monday and last night Town Hall fashion show titled A May in the Life of Three Smart Girls showcased advance outfits for the season. June Elliott stars with Jean Warne and Clare Trent as they wake to news of June’s engagement while corsets and lingerie provide comic moments. A bridal tableau and Bowne gowns impressed, with Miss Wendy Russell detailing fashion’s fevered pulse. Proceeds benefit the Aran Cope fund.

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Hunter drought cripples Hunter farmers in NSW region

A prolonged drought devastates the Hunter area, with the river dried up and farmers stranded. Officials report massive fodder and hay demands, trucks delivering feed to stockowners, and irrigation plants left on farms. Officials warn relief will be slow as rainfall remains scant. Local business leaders urge action to sustain livestock, with district farmers facing long-term hardship.

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Irrigation Proposals Dominate Rural Circulation Report

A newspaper summary notes irrigation proposals affecting rural districts from Newroostie to Seedney, with government support and local debate. It highlights weather, planting schedules, and farm labor concerns, including how recent rain and soil conditions influence crop plans and the economy of the region.

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Queen Competition Sparks Country Service Club Event

Enthusiasm runs high as the Country Service Club hosts a Queen Competition. Nancy Lyon presided over a local gathering with judges and contestants, including Juvenile Protective participants. The program featured a gala where prizes and honors were awarded, and many volunteers supported the event in town hall.

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Church Services Across Multiple Denominations

A fragmented list of church services and meetings across denominations. Mentions Church of Christ, Methodist, Church of England, Presbyterian, and local vicars with various timings and venues including Ashford, Exon, and Brook. Frequencies range from evening prayers to Evensong and processions.

Seventh Day Adventist Weekend Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary notice lists Seventh Day Adventist services with times on Friday and Sunday, mentions W. Kem as pastor, and includes unclear location Hull.

W. Kem Hull

Dad Rudd M P greatest Australian comedy at Capitol

The Smiths advertise Dad Rudd M P as the greatest Australian comedy in the motion picture industry. It will screen at The Capitol from tonight to Wednesday and Friday with a Friday matinee. Bert Bakey stars inimitable Dad with new cast and familiar characters. The film mixes comedy with social and political themes as it follows Dad Rudd’s politics and family life alongside other features including Legion of Last Flyers with Richard Arle and Ada Deyl.

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Delungra community rally amid wartime fundraising

In Delungra a wartime fundraising event named War Functions Association and Parents and Citizens’ group planned for Sunday August 17. The community urged support as stalls, raffles, and a children's display showcased local talent while wartime anxieties and rationing shaped the crowd and activities.

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