21 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1939
Page
1
Odd cups and saucers sold at sixpence each and sixpence dozen, utility sets priced at 30 pesetas with sixteen shillings per set, glass fruit dishes offered at 3.6 each, and cup saucer and plate sets available in sixes.
Police broke into the burning home of Jack Rose, manager of the Trap King goldmine at Norseman, after concerns over his disappearance. His body was found severely burned, with only bones remaining. his wife is hospitalized after childbirth. Five children escaped the fire.
London report says Germany grants Russia a 16 million pound credit to buy German goods while Russia ships 15 million pounds of minerals oil and timber to Germany over two years. Britain and France plan further military mission talks as appeasement appeals to Poland intensify.
Bundle of dispatches reports Britain and France warned of Germany overrunning Poland and using it as a catspaw in a broader conflict. Pope reportedly sent envoy to Warsaw and messages claim German actions threaten civilians. Communiques describe raids near Allenstein and casualties as tensions mount ahead of motorised campaign.
Premier Mail reports Sydney that on Monday the Premier assured small mortgagors will not suffer by any amendments to the Moratorium Act. He said any changes would be minor and not affect the current relief.
The NSW Minister for Education Mr DB Drummond outlined a plan to equip public schools with talking phonographs. Specially selected devices would be installed in all schools through a joint arrangement by the Department and local Parents and Citizens Associations.
A Melbourne road accident involved two noted dentists from Macquarie Street. Both men sustained injuries as their car collided with another vehicle near a tram crossing. Witnesses described urgent medical care and calls for assistance as bystanders helped.
Persistent rain halts matches at the overseas tennis event, delaying schedule as players await improved conditions. Organizers report updated timelines and spectators monitor progress from side courts.
Partial OCR reads like a market brief with quotations and notes from Sydney March covering wheat prices, demand signals, and trading context. The readable fragments indicate price direction and commodity sentiment without complete figures or dates.
In Tokyo officials reiterate Japan's stance on the Nine Power Treaty and the Anglo Japanese conference items. The Foreign Office notes that silver currency topics are not local to Tientsin and objects to Third Power intervention as impractical and delaying.
Fragmentary text describes multiple raids and escapes, with scattered names and places. The garbled lines mention authorities, voting, and ongoing confusion, suggesting a chaotic scene or report of events with several individuals involved in an unspecified conflict.
The Assistant Federal Treasurer in a Manly address laments Australia’s political scene. He cites edifying spectacle lacking unity, condemns private ambitions and personal dislikes driving policy, and warns against bitterness and maneuvering among politicians.
A rough clipping urges immediate government action to educate the public on nutrition. It criticizes widespread misunderstanding and praises a drive to inform consumers about healthy eating. The text mentions a custard eye and various unclear terms, but underscores concern over public health knowledge.
The latest forecast predicts cool to mild conditions with cloudy skies and possible thunderstorms and hail mainly in southern and eastern districts. Expect fresh north west winds turning squally west, with mist and fog patches and snow in parts of the southern tablelands.
A Federal Government board begins an Sydney inquiry into alleged improper conduct by James Orwin N.S.W. Works Director of the Commonwealth Works Department regarding the Sydney G.F.O. contract. Orwin denies the charges. counsel notes Judge Maxwell found no fault in the actual signing of the contract.
The American AP reports Tientsin flooded, electricity cut, plunging the city into darkness. Floods swamped the blockade area as ships or boats mounted by Japanese forces threaten the Foreign zone. A thousand Chinese seek safety in the Foreign zone. British appeal to the Lord Mayor of London for aid. The flood crest is two days away.
Market notes from Sussex Street list prices for potatoes eggs butter cheese honey and millet with various quotes. Livestock and feed items include chaff wheaten lucerne hay and rough ranges for tonnages and per hundred weights as read from the day’s market report.
The Federal Cabinet met in Canberra to consider major questions for Parliament next month. Key items include a substantial budget proposal of one hundred million dollars and several urgent matters to be decided before the upcoming session.
The Lang party may withdraw from the Labor Unity Conference after a Federal Executive decision to review delegate credentials. Lang, a Opposition leader, could be replaced by another senior member as industrial circles await the conference at Tries Hall.
Tin price movement reported with the latest quotation at SO 4 per unit. Market notes indicate fluctuations in supply and demand affecting short term pricing trends.
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