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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1930
Page
8
Market reports show a quiet wheat trade with few buyers and nominal prices. Bundled shipment notes cite Australian cargo interest and North American and Russian offers, while weather remains favorable for late winter crops and overall demand stays slack.
Reports from Taga Queensland describe a maritime incident involving a schooner Maunganui arriving from Wallon New Zealand. A passenger was found dead, a £800 claim appeared by a third passenger, and detectives joined the inquiry as authorities traced the ship’s route. The chaotic notes mention cable difficulties, a bronze of misfortune, and unclear ownership amid a broader Australasian disaster context.
At Puller Court a young man faced charges for false pretences related to forged cheques. Prosecutors allege he presented a £13 10 cheque, signed in the name Curtis, to merchant firms Powell and Meyer, and later to other parties. He admitted prior deception, claimed he did not know Curtis, and was remanded for further hearings.
A young man drowned after being overcome by a cramp while attempting to swim in the bay. Despite strenuous efforts by rescuers, the victim could not be revived and the body was recovered hours later.
A Melbourne message reports Prime Minister Bevin attended the Loan Council meeting on Wednesday. He looked pale and tired, prompting remarks on his condition during the session and his participation in the discussions of financing plans.
Markets report tin in Sydney with prices from Byunny at 24/3 and bullion rates. Bulk wheat and Indian sea freight items show varied quotations. late 17% for some futures, wheat at 8/8 to 8/9, hay and chaff prices listed, small balance baloney noted, and general commodity rates across grains and feedstuffs.
In Sydney, Christian Clausen, a 48 year old carpenter, faced a police court for sending a telegram in Beasty’s name to a woman named Sealty. He pleaded guilty and was ordered to enter a bond. The case drew attention to telegram forgeries and public interest amid bank holiday discussions.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a dance event with references to names like Arby Lunil and Bevane Adnry. It also lists items such as PIANOS and RADIO and includes scattered capitalized sequences. No coherent dates, places, or outcomes are discernible.
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