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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1940
Page
8
Fragmented report describes a bride in coronet orange blossoms worn by her mother. Laureen Perrett appears as bridesmaid in powder blue georgette with pink veil. Kevin Coulton is best man. Guests greet at haute rooms. couple leaves for Sydney honeymoon. future home listed as Wyoming Crave erect.
Two old Ashford families joined in marriage at St Marys Church Iriverell on August 7 as Miss Nancy Nichols eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Nichols of Millview Ashford wed David Baker of Noteineham Park The gown was ivory satin with full skirt and lace details The couple exchanged gifts of ermine capes The reception was held at Mascus Hall with about 40 guests and a large cake The bridal party included Miss Nancy Nichols and Miss Erinn Nichols and Messrs Ronald Baker and Cecil Bruner were ushers
The piece surveys Allied wartime debates on sufficiency of forces and naval aid as Britain resists Axis advances. It notes U.S. moves, including Rear-Admiral Ghormley leading a naval mission to Britain, and editorials debating American intervention versus blockade policies. It references Rome’s denials and ongoing bombing of enemy columns in parched regions.
A fragmentary tale recalls Mr and Mrs Mackie both born in Scotland and married there. They joined a migrant ship to Queensland as agricultural laborers on the Seouland voyage, endured long hardships including a canal crossing and dangers at sea, and later faced a violent kangaroo attack that left Mrs Mackie gravely injured while protecting their child.
Durability improvements copied into commercial practice now used under service conditions in selected localities. Early test results show savings and promise. Methods aim to use less durable timbers like menomate, stringybark and blackball as poles, enlarging the range of usable species.
Felix Breanart, a Mietra-Golhwyn Mayer actor, insists moustaches shape each role and has never worn the same lip adornment twice. He debuted as a walrus moustache figure in Creta Garbo's film and insists facial hair complements comedy and tragedy, with his look evolving for future projects and influencing dramatic character.
A wartime field report describes taller soldiers nicknamed Tiny and Lofty serving in the Australian Army Training scheme abroad. Sergeant Major Anderson recalls long service, Western Australia roots, and past campaigns while confirming the presence of other tall men in the unit during a July march in Britain.
A Cermaigen refugee likely reached Sydney with Coco by posing as a carpenter helper. He hid platinum worth a substantial amount in a bag of tools, using hammers and screwdrivers to conceal the precious metal. Police noted the platinum is rare and highly saleable but not flawless.
An incident involving a mounted kangaroo led to a clash where several dogs were maimed and others drowned as members of a hostile group subdued the animal. The kangaroo was finally clubbed to death by the assailants.
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