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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1952
Page
5
Article cites Robert A Millikan urging personal conduct aligned with the common good after World War II. He links faith in an ultimate God to sacrifice for mankind and cites Alfred North Whitehead on religion as world loyalty. Millikan urges self restraint and ethical action to prevent future disasters.
The Inverell Chamber considers declaring October a public holiday to host the State Cricket Eleven visit. Debate centers on half-day holidays for staff, cost to employers, and the impact on local business and Wool and Harvest Festival timing.
Personal pars and notes about Inverell residents feature visits by Mrs Blanton of North Sydney and families from Byron and Ipswich. Mentions include return from RAAF training, school vacation departures to Sydney, and local gatherings with relatives, as well as plans for a caravan trip to Queensland.
Policemen from Inverell and nearby towns competed yesterday at Inverell in a pistol shoot. Senior Constable Ro Hippon topped the event with the highest score.
Ross Hill Parents and Citizens Association plans a petition to the Premier with signatures from over 500 parents protesting the school sanitary conditions. The effort seeks immediate relief and funding for improvements before next summer.
A long fragmented report discusses whether crop growing competitions aid wheatgrowers. It mentions farmers, committees, and local organizers with names like Mr Lath and Mr Lawuine, and references to a conference and awards.
Auction sale details list cattle, wagons, and farming gear with prices and lot numbers. A separate Inverell council report notes street surfacing work, park damage, and upcoming maintenance on Harland Street and surrounding avenues.
Inverell chamber criticizes a surge in registration charges for primary producers vehicles. Farmers report trucks jump from 1 to 45 pounds and limited use due to distance and cost. Members urge government to fund roads from revenue rather than loans.
Delwyn Fusty owned by Moe A E Swearey won the 11 mile Lismore Trotting Cup at Merthern. Delwyn Fussy earned £26 prize money plus a canteen of cutlery and a whip. Liddie's Phoc finished second by half a length with Perry and Fest Avr in third.
Wheatgrowers at Or meeting chaired by Mr Mc EF urged government to reconsider its road transport decision. Members argued railways lack of stock and risk to wheat flow threatens primary production in the north and north west. A motion by Mr Cross called for government action, to be reviewed at Graves District Council on August 1.
The association debated the practicability of implementing a meal program for children after Wednesday night discussions. Officials indicated space constraints and funding uncertainties while noting community concerns about safety and resource allocation at the Oslo institute.
The report notes Mrs Dunn presiding with Mrs Allen as president and Moran as secretary. An event section lists attendees including Meachar Wather Rae Wilkins Tory Crittenden and Matthew among others. A modern refrigerator prize funded by 2200 lunches and vegetable extracts is mentioned, with monthly sales and pricing details.
A deputation from the Dumaresq Valley Development League calls for stronger supervision over communication near the Benshaw weir amid concerns about safety and enforcement. The group plans a meeting with Border Rivers Conservation Committees to press for action and oversight.
Obituary for Meo A Wow Kimmonle of Wallangras, died at Ditton Hospital. Burial held yesterday at Inverell’s Presbyterian church with Reverend Parker officiating. Survived by wife Lora Miss Weil Batley and two daughters Veta and Mea. Funeral service followed by burial at the Presbyterian church site.
North West County Council chairman Mr Mather says electricity is essential to decentralisation and must be faced in the plan extending across rural areas. He notes progress since 1947, with the council covering nine shires and four municipalities, and expects broader NSW coverage in coming years.
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