23 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1939
Page
1
Dorothy Mulrooney a pupil at St Joseph's College North Goulburn was missing from school since Sunday. Police found her a few miles from Goulburn on the following night. Her parents live in Brisbane. She said she hoped to reach home to see her mother.
Three deep sea fishermen reported a mystery craft 15 miles off the coast near Evans Heads yesterday. The vessel reportedly vanished when a light was shone on it, prompting police to investigate amid speculation it could be a foreign submarine.
Claude Charles Crook, 52, a labarr, died in a local mental hospital after his pet dog bit off his thumb on August 1. Officials say throat injuries from the animal attack led to his death as he struggled to save the pet. Crook, distressed by the incident, lapsed into deep mental depression and was moved to the hospital for treatment and surgery.
Fragmentary wording describes a fatal fall of about 600 feet. Names, places, and dates are unreadable or garbled in the OCR. The item appears to be a brief death notice or accident notice with uncertain details.
Sydney wheat market showed mixed early gains with 24 and 24 1/4 per bushel quoted for prompt delivery. Prices drifted to 24 1/4 by midday and closed near 24 after speculative demand and nervousness cooled, with new crop for December January selling 24 to 24 1/4.
London reports that the British cabinet affirmed that the Russo German non aggression pact would not alter Britain’s obligations to Poland and pledged to fulfill them. The French cabinet also reaffirmed this stance as Parliament is convened to vote the Defence Bill emergency powers.
London reports AP details a proposed Russo German pact promising neutrality if one side is attacked by a third party. It outlines non-aggression pledges and stresses the risk of wider European war with shifting lines between Germany and Poland.
A garbled OCR style snippet mentions various scattered names and phrases. Readable items reference Australia and England like Britain and the UK while other words resemble places and names. Overall content is incoherent with no clear event or dates to summarize.
A throng gathers in London to witness a European alignment event amid talk of Boviet quarters and German ties. Uncertain details and fractured phrases hint at diplomatic tensions and routes as air services face suspensions by KLM, signaling broader disruption in postwar European travel.
The third test between England and West Indies ended in a draw in London. Hammond and Hutton set a third wicket partnership world record as Hammond scored his 22nd century in tests. Bradman’s long-standing 20th century mark was surpassed. England declared at 4206 after first innings 352, with Hutton 165 not out and Hammond 138. West Indies 44 in their first innings.
Adelaide reports Deputy leader of the Opposition Mr Forde said last night a Federal election is nearer than many think. He noted the Menzies Government holds only a small majority and that it could be defeated on a vital issue on the House floor soon.
Reports from Tientsin describe severe floods causing hundreds of deaths amid hunger epidemics. British relief efforts distribute food and control supplies, with access limited to a narrow Bund strip as waters overwhelm the city.
Reported strike disruption in Melbourne centers on driver conditions as union leaders argue over pay and safety. Details are unclear but the action halts taxi service and prompts questions about employer obligations and workers rights.
Unsettled conditions persist across the eastern half of the state with light to moderate rain and potential heavier falls in the Murray and Murrumbidgee basins. Snow remains on highlands with improving conditions inland, cool to cold in general, and strong westerly to southerly winds gusting to gale along the coast.
Sydney reports the State Cabinet considered new taxation to fund defence costs over the coming years. Increases are expected around 15 percent, with higher incomes facing 20 to 25 percent. About 2,500,000 pounds from all sources is needed and many wage and income tax exemptions may be abolished.
Sydney market brief notes that the unlit price of the item was today quoted at 47. The report lists no further figures, dates, or counterpart details.
Races at Victoria Park included Brush Hurdle with Dubonnet first and Letkslea second. Flying Handicap first division saw Astounding top, Beau Cheval second. Novice Handicap first division led by Selmond, Valmiki second, Foursome Jack third with several scratches. Second division Bowrain won, Wallace Foote second, Prendergast third amid more scratches.
The Sydney wheat market shows a slight drop with prices easing from the day’s earlier level. Quoted bids and sales in Sydney reflect modest movement, while futures and spot prices indicate a measured market tone.
Sussex Street Market Report lists price quotes for numerous staples today. Items include butter onions corn hay lucerne oats and wheat with varying units and per ton or per cwt rates.
A baby car crashed into a tree and a bridge rail at Windsor injuring Corporal Hager Keary and Aircraftsman George Wollongtan. The machine was smashed beyond repair. Rescue teams worked in thick mud to extricate occupants as both men faced grave danger.
The draw for the Australia vs Yugoslavia Davis Cup tie sets up Quist against Mitie Bromwich versus Puncee in singles, with Quist and Bromwich teaming for the doubles against Puncee and Kulul riv on Friday.
Sydney reports Rev Dr Rumble a notedCatholic lecturer stating the church does not oppose capital punishment when all facts are verified and the offender was sane at the time of the crime in relation to the decision to hang Trevor Kelly tomorrow.
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