30 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1935
Page
1
London reports the Duke of Gloucester announced engagement to Lady Allen Scot, daughter of a titled family. The ceremony detail mentions a pledged token from his regiment. A haphazard line notes a birth in 6.
A young man with two accomplices fired several shots through windows of a Punt Road apartment last night near Windsor station, then fled in a car. Constable Lets saw bricks thrown and a man fire a repeating rifle into the room. no one was hit, bullets lodged in the ceiling as occupants sought help.
Sydney Australia Friday address at the annual meeting of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals the Minister for Justice praised the association. He highlighted efforts to provide a sanctuary for wild animals and to stop rodeo demonstrations at shows.
Amid wild speculation Europe faces potential upheaval if global powers err in policy. The discourse warns of general revolt by oppressed groups and the risk of wider conflict spreading to other regions.
Rev. A. James of Marulan was injured when his car collided with another vehicle and struck a taxi at Kennington. He suffered a forehead wound and cuts to arms and hands. Taxi driver Inala Maghere sustained injuries to the right arm, right leg, and back. Both crews were taken to Loboli hospital.
Melbourne dispatch reports a royal car crash near Kosenacht kills the King and Queen of Belgium. The King lost attention while traveling at speed, the car mounted a curb, and both royals were severely injured. A priest and doctor attended the scene as crowds mourned. The Queen is described as beloved by Belgians.
Melbourne police report an attempted murder on March 4 near the Yarra by the University. G Wille, a resident, told a walker he saw a man attempt to drown a woman by holding her head under water. The assailant fled after a confrontation with the witness.
Market brief from Sussex Street lists multiple produce items with price ranges. Wheat bids show various bulk figures, potatoes priced per bag, butter and cheese quoted, onions and milk noted with fluctuating values. Reader gains a snapshot of daily commodity pricing across staples at the market.
South Africa beat Kent by an innings and 138 runs at Canterbury after a delayed start due to a wet wicket. Vincent’s slow bowling dominated Kent's reply, with standout figures and a decisive first-innings total of 311 for the South Africans.
Sydney Friday report notes antagonism to Australian partition and a meeting of the Sydney Labour Council. A ban ning committee was elected to defend democratic rights during wartime. Protests targeted proposed amendments to the Crimes Act restricting worker organisations including the Communist party.
Sydney reports subdued wheat trading with bulk parcels bull but overall quiet. Prices touched lows from the prior day while bulk and consignments moved slowly, with buyers retreating to last levels and no Australian sales reported. Liverpool and London markets were firm to steady as sentiment cooled.
Brown, 44, a taxi driver, was stabbed in the back by a man who asked for a ride to Alexandria. On arrival at Eastern cond, the assailant fled as Brown collapsed. He was admitted in critical condition with severe blood loss. Police pursue leads.
A sulky collided with a motor car on Prine's Highway late night injuring multiple people. Mrs Eva Rourke suffered leg and facial injuries. Mrs Annie Bouchere was badly hurt along with Albert Nye and others. George Dowpital noted among the injured.
The weather forecast warns of ongoing unsettled conditions with some rain and morning mists. Winds are expected to be coastal and fresh to strong from the northwest elsewhere, with periods of fine spells possible in parts of the Ear.
Newcastle wool sale plans list districts including Garan Wacalda Nur rabri Burren Junetlon Chaney Manxind Goondiwindi Queensland. The schedule offers two price periods and regular intervals with advances on shipments, aiming to attract growers with timely payments and competitive terms.
A garbled market note lists supplies of porkers and bacon products, with references to Sydney aviation, Buck lottery, and various weights and prices. Mentions rabbit skins catalogued on weekdays and arms remnants, with unclear figures and conditions.
The report notes several entries and prizes including Mrs Doria Brett and B J Bleburde with addresses in Pitt and Ward streets Sydney. Lottery No 3X0 will be drawn on Tuesday with Mr Hi J Richards among volunteers observing marble removal from the barrel. He did not recognize his number when drawn, having not checked his ticket.
In Sydney markets today the tin bloc shows tentative bias with small shifts noted by traders. Prices quote around recent levels as supply concerns and factory demand influence early session activity.
A patrol reports two new ore cars derailed near Murwils as a line obstruction slows service. One sleeper cleared, another pushed along by the wheels. Fire and damage to undercarriage caused reduced speed while repairs proceed. A bridge manager notes steam visibility and safety checks after the incident.
Story from Inverell District Court chronicles the Yetman trio of schoolmates, two men and a woman, separated by a bitter affair. Georgina Allee Graham wed Harold Graham. William Schmidt acted as co respondent. The court found the charges proven and granted Harold Graham a divorce with the co respondent ordered to be served.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a road crash case near Glen Lines involving users and authorities. It references a court ruling about responsibility and highway work, with distorted place and name details and a judge explaining the purpose of a new road project.
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