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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1940
Page
3
A 1940 editorial argues central controllers force candidate pledges, limiting electors. It questions whether pre-selection stifles free voting, preserves power for party elites, and creates factionalism within the Labour movement, claiming central control harms democracy and universal suffrage.
Local notes describe city council opposition delaying the municipal election shift while Parliament may not approve. Reports cover a dance for fundraising, shire amalgamation discussions, drought and water concerns, weather readings, and a court case with minor fines for disorderly conduct.
Fragmentary OCR shows a town notice about a war effort drive with activities planned on September 2 and September 21. The readable names and places are garbled, but the item references local participation dates and a community event tied to the broader war effort.
The United Country Party committee calls a 5 pm meeting at Memorial Hall Prana Street Mers ss BoM Wale and BE Batchelor eidorss Counts with partly candidates for the Cweedtr present and Mir Feeraaie a prospective candidate for the Bare won. A general meeting format. committee extends an invitation to all interested. The kangaroo shoot at Newsteadworth drew many spectators. 54 kangaroos bagged and skins to be sold to Mr Will Lauder. High gun prize went to W McCluskey Brodie's Plains with 7 kills. C MacCosker Cherry Tree Hill second with 6 kills. Newstead sweep winners listed. turkey winner Mrs Hamilton. tea served by Els more and Swan Vale ladies. About £30 expected to be netted for Major Chambers's candidacy. Shoot organized by Mrs Bucknell Bros. of Newstead North. event well run with no hitches.
Saturday's event raised funds for the country candidate with £18 profit. The Gun Club thanks shooters and helpers at the gate bar tea table and referees. Winners were declared in multiple clay and live bird events and a cake prize went to A Fraser. A card party is planned for September 41 at Butler Hall with bridge mahjong rummy and euchre. Gifts for Paddys Market are welcomed for a country campaign fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the country committee and Dinton Vale residents provide goods. Dressed poultry features at the stall with orders taken next Friday.
A man named George Geedsell, 28, was found unconscious on a footpath near his home. Medical staff declared him dead after a postmortem ruled a tractite as the cause. Police traced no clear witnesses.
Market readers note tin price movements with reference to Sydney and Mesias tying a notable position. The report mentions a quoted figure around 327 and hints at volatility in the metal market.
Two mysteries headline the program with Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan and Boris Karloff leading The Fatal Hour. A second feature Murder Cruise offers a world cruise crime tale as cast includes Marjorie Reynolds and Grant Withers. Also a bargain matinee Friday features Irene starring Anna Nagel and Ray Milland.
A local fundraising effort in Glen Innes and nearby districts aims to build a balance for a war plane fund. The Glen Tones and district community group advocates donations to support the project and secure funding for the aircraft initiative.
Yesterday at the old showground Inverell Evergreen defeated a Tamworth ladies hockey team by 4 goals to 2. Tamworth men lost to Inverell 4 2 in two matches. Public invited to support fighter aircraft defense. E L Flood offers funds toward an Inverell Spitfire. Mayor welcomes further donations.
Brae Street resident Bwan appears in Craignish scene while Mr B Gweaney returns from Brisbane Exhibition. Many residents announce holidays, travels to Brisbane and Inverell, and family visits. updates on local officers, school staff, and parish events. minor accidents and hospital cases. and a farewell for Mr Chas Moore rejoining the air force.
The death occurs of Mrs Schieh who lived in Nullamanna before moving to town about 70 years ago. She is survived by two sons Francia and David and three daughters Mrs C McKenzie Mrs A Laidlaw and Mrs H Dickson all of Inverell. A brother Mr John Curtis of Inverell also survives with twenty three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Saturday results from Dowling Green show PAMES BANTDICAP led by Y E Manning and A Furness beating W Bunyan and H T Knapton with a 29 27 margin. Rink games featured Ho Provins and partners defeating Wesbrook and Brown 11 15. Eddy and team defeated Wikem Wright and Brown 211.
Writs for the forthcoming Free era elections will be issued on August twentieth and rolls used at the elections close at six pm that day. Only electoral claims in the hands of the Electoral Registrar by six pm on Friday August thirtieth are effective. posted claims are not enough unless they reach registrars in time. Electoral claim cards are available at post offices or from registrars.
Seven weary residents and river police kept vigil overnight for Max Douglas, a 7 year old who left school with plans to reach the aerodrome. He was found next morning at the home of a town pharmacist after a rescuer learned his location from Mr Snell. Max had intended to stay with relatives over the river and was later bathed fed and put to bed before a bus ride home was arranged.
A British military spokesman says Italian and Arab fighters at Fort Capuzzo are repairing damage and improving defences after a August bombardment. Air photographs indicate the August 17 attack was the most effective thus far.
The High Command asserts sea forces attacked Turashina in Australian waters. Shipping experts had long expected Germany to disrupt Australia and New Zealand supplier shipments of war materials and food to Great Britain.
Inverell and Ashford clubs split a foursome style match play series with Inverell taking the overall count 7 to 3 and 6 to 2 in later rounds. Individual results feature A Miley beating V Rogs and F Batley defeating J Tong while Ashford’s A Macdonald bested C Kirton and L Wendels fell to F Batley as the Inverell men clinched the MeRAE Cup in a tight contest.
In a Saturday Ollera meet Inverell beat Ollera five matches to three with three draws. Notable results include Don Stewart and B MecAskill drawing and J A Cameron losing 31 to 21 to A Halls and 31 to 21. W Ward and R Buckels drew, T Everett defeated Les Moore, B Jackson fell to M Dunnett 43, Dan Cameron lost 1 up to F Tonkin, and A Farrell defeated M Vernon 54 to 0.
Des Cannen, in his first club appearance, shot a net 49 after a 34 handicap to win by five strokes on Saturday afternoon. Final scores included D Cannen 50, A G Macdonald 64, A Asher 67, B Miles 60, Schmieder 69, Clarke 70, Parmenter 71, Cameron 74, Long 75.
A Leviathan Tennis Club fundraiser held at the Leviathan course on Sunday August 1 supported the War Functions appeal. Prizes included a guessing contest won by Mrs W Austin, Mr Rolfe, and Mrs Frank Fox. Winners in tennis were Mrs E Davis and Mr Jack Nicholson with Booby prizes for Mrs Fox and Master Bob Fox. The event featured free afternoon tea and praise for organizer Mr W Austin. The Auburn Vale Red Cross branch benefited from the proceeds.
Fragmented report details horse names, trainers, and odds from Inverell races. Winners posted with margins and times across several heats, including notes on bets and handlers, but the text is garbled and partially illegible.
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