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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1940
Page
4
A tribute to Sir Oliver Lodge noting his role in reconciling science with religion and his belief in life after death through spiritualism. The piece highlights his scientific discoveries alongside his philosophical stance that science and religion can complement rather than contradict each other.
A brief calendar snippet shows new moon and full moon events with scattered notes and stray numbers. The readable items reference September dates and lunar phases, alongside garbled tokens that resemble reminder bits or page notations.
The Inverell area reports mixed temperatures with readings at 53 to 72, a 35 degree minimum, and light rain yesterday morning. United Country Party meeting at Memorial Hall Evans Street Thursday 22nd Instant to discuss election. Police quash driver license case after contradictory testimonies in Warlards court. James Quinlan of Delangra acquitted.
The Warlalda and abd A Society committee voted to reverse the animal meeting and instead host a show in PMI next year with dates in the week after Moreen The Mystery Man feature will appear in Phe Phantom No S. Municipal by election nominations close at 4 pm with candidates not officially named until Friday noon. rumors hint at Mr Maliquin and Mr RO Pfeffer as nominees.
Two meetings of Returned Soldiers have been called for Wednesday night west at 7 o'clock to form the Returned Soldiers Defence Corps and at 8 o'clock to discuss the Duarnes at the annual monthly meeting. The golf club function for Sunday has been cancelled. A popular dance is planned for Olencon woolshed on Saturday September 7 with prizes, supper, euchre, and a first-class orchestra. Glendon is 12 miles from town on the Arrawalla Road and proceeds go to Red Cross funds.
Mr T Young pledges a party night at the Tingha Palais on Friday for a Patriotic Ball raising funds for the War Functions committee. Highlights include a non dancer euchre tournament with prizes a Belle of the Ball silver cup a flowers and sweets for best fancy dress and a lucky door ticket winning a tailored suit or costume. Steve Jones hosts a popular ballroom orchestra.
Local notes show Mrs Pinsen and family holidaying, plus several officers and locals in camp and training at Armidale. Mra Roy Rochester visits Newcastle for a brief family holiday. Engagement announced for Miss Lary Sehr to Ray Stehr with St George Hospital ties. Pilot Officers Allan and Arie strong arrive home from training, and Ron McKinnon secures a banking role after school. A presentation at Masonic Hall marks Miss Mary Parker’s approaching marriage to EB Huw Buewer amid social events and farewells.
Ashford Church of England announces a Sunday set aside for prayer for peace with special prayers at Ashford Benshaw and Mandale. Other centres Dinton Vale Nullamanna on 1 September and Oakwood Graman on 15 September. Bishop to visit this week with lantern lecture on Thursday at Ashford Strand Theatre.
The text outlines an evening series of addresses to aid those confirmed. It lists topics such as Christian Name Privileges Responsibilities Renunciation Parth Obedience and Christian Helps. The first address is scheduled for Sunday evening September 6 and continues through the following week.
Veteran Moree identity Willam Blackman aged 92 died in Moree District Hospital. Born at sea while en route from England to Australia, he lived in Moree and Inverell for decades. A former teamster and noted jockey, he rode many winners. Survived by widow Mrs Blackman, four daughters, two sons, and an adopted daughter.
Miss Elsie Wanser daughter of Mr and Mrs G Manser of Tenterfield married Cedric Jarrett second son of Mr and Mrs G Jarrett of Toorall in a Church of England ceremony. She wore a blue gown with teal accents and a black bag. Attendants wore blue with black accessories. A reception followed at the Australia Cafe and the couple will reside in Inverell.
The Inverell Police launch a fundraising drive dubbed the Police War Functions effort to support the general fund. Police will run the ball on Monday night October 7 with a police orchestra of ten Sydney musicians, plus country events to be announced. Office-bearers include President A FP Toone and Vice-President Berg McMahon. joint secretaries and treasurers Bergt Ra cheater and Const. Quinnivan. author Mr A Gilroy.
The body of Thomas Ross a fettler was found by a shed at Deepwater about 10 oclock Monday morning. A suspected pearitie rifle was located in the shed and a wound indicated death by rifle shot. Ross had left home about 9 oclock that morning and was last seen near the line. Deside Udley and a medical team were summoned from Tenterfield but he was dead.
Last Thursday an 8 hole stroke event opened the Visitors' Trophy first round with scores for A GRADE led by Mrs Macdonald 42 11 and Mrs Crossley 3 10. Saturday hosted an 18 hole stroke for the Colin Sinclair trophy with top scores including Miss Burge 60 and Miss Brown 70. Sunday featured a 9 hole stroke handicap where Miss Brown led 93 21 and Mrs MacDonald 64 10. Tomorrow’s 18 hole stroke round will determine the second Visitors' Trophy round with draws listing Mrs MacDonald vs Miss Brown and Crossley vs Burge among others.
The wedding took place at St Augustine's Church of England, Toverell, on Saturday. Bride Doreen Jarrett, daughter of Mr and Mrs G Jarrett, wore teal blue with white hat and carried blue furackiths. she was given away by her brother. Marjorie Jones attended the bride. Groomsman was Mr Flas Camptell Aled. A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Berson, Oliver Street. The couple will reside in Inverell.
The Capitol presents Irene with Anna Neagle and Ray Milland in the leading roles. Roland Young May Robson Billie Burke also appear. The plot follows a young Irish salesgirl swept into sudden fame. Songs from the stage version including Alice Blue Gown and Irene are featured. A spy thriller titled Murder in the... will accompany the screening.
The Labor Party weighs changes to its slate with Mr Justice Evatt urged to accept a Senate nomination while W J Geally is named for Gwy dir and L Cuthbertson for New England. Other candidates include Sengor Ashley J Arnold and W Large. Beasley to speak September 4 at Glebe Town Hall. Rumors place H Johnston considering electors of Barwon.
Mr W P Wiltshire informs Mr F Norris that after lengthy consideration he will not contest the Gwydir seat in the forthcoming Federal elections as an Independent. He explains a prior withdrawal as a United Country Party candidate was to avoid friction at the Gurimedah conference and that entering the field would breach an implied undertaking to avoid opposing other candidates.
The Barwon by election promptions include BoM Ward seeking federal honours and several candidates forming a crowded field. Cummins of Moree, a prominent accountant, has been approached to stand but will decide after federal elections. W Ewan of Glendon and J P Abbott plan runs, with non Communist ALP backing McArdle of Barraba. Abbott, a WWI veteran and former Graziers' leader, now runs a 6000‑sheep property at Wingen and holds various community roles.
Training program changes announced with September entry delayed and new notice to advise exact entraining time and place for camp. Vacancies exist for vandeman in the 2/18 Battalion ALP and bandsmen are asked to report to the designated location.
A plea invites donations from a penny upward with acknowledgments promised. The list shows contributions from J. K Capitol Theatres and several individuals including G. Rothpleta Mrs A B Pollard E. Wright J OH Dugan and F A Perey, with amounts noted in a continuing tally.
Bundarra villagers bid farewell to Corporal A R Robinson and Privates A P Archibald W Kennedy C Polson and Ro Robinson on final leave with speeches by local figures including Mr A F P MrLean and Rev Pather Hiscox. The Patriotic Fund presented pen and pencil wallets and comforts while a wall-tet and charity supper followed in the Bundarra School of Arts.
The Army Minister announced overseas mail posting rules requiring clear English writing and full sender details in block capitals. Envelopes must show proper postage and, for foreign or enemy-origin writers, be enclosed in a two-envelope system with the sender’s full name and address on the back.
Sydney dispatch notes the Commonment Electoral officer Mr WF Turner explains use of packhorses camels and camel luggers to distribute ballots across Northwest Western Australia Northern Territory and Cape York for forthcoming elections. He warns voting costs will exceed prior polls due to war and ALP overseas voters. Names must be on roll by tomorrow. Mr Stevens predicts strong campaigning if elected in Lang election.
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