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Newspaper

Inverell Times

Location

Inverell, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

4

Das Great Isewe for the Federel Elections at Deverell

The Country Party meeting advocates a united national ministry to win the war and criticizes Labor for not joining. Three Owydir nominees show party depth and varied views, contrasting with Labor’s alleged internal quarrels. The piece argues voters should back the coalition over Labor, praising the government’s wartime work and denouncing vague Labor policies as insufficient for Australia’s future.

Tne Country Party Deverell Australia Labor Party

Local and social notes from St. Augustine and Armidale

Local items describe a Wednesday meeting of the St. Andrew's branch of the Women's Guild and plans for a luncheon at Butler Hall on Friday September 6. Auction notices for "Gooyong" near Loverell-Ashford appear, with history including ownership by the late J. White and Chut Harston. A burglary at Armidale is reported with £20 in jewellery and money stolen from 6 Main Street, involving forced entry and 22 cane parlor items among the booty. Community campaigns include a paper drive for the Red Cross with Portsmouth details and local salvage efforts. A feature on Larry Adler and Denis Giles highlights youth music, while a Tamworth Greyhound Club meeting approves a grader/stipendiary steward to advance regional officials.

St. Augustine's Armidale Bishop Main Street Larry Adler Denis Giles Giles Singapore Sydney

Obituary and community notices from Inverell era

An obituary notes the death of Alfred Evans, a hospitalist, with survivors including a son in Coonamble and burial at the Church of England cemetery with Rev. E. H. Stammer officiating. The page also lists local council by-elections, fundraisers, dance events, weather readings, and a large clearing sale with livestock and farm equipment prices, reflecting a busy regional community in wartime.

Alfred Evans Inverell Evand Ice Road Alfred 'Evana Coonamble Church of England E. H. Stammer W. J. Thorley

Help needed to send reading material to soldiers

Practically every house in town can help in this drive and it is the least that can be done to aid the fighting forces to enjoy their leisure time. Country folk may cooperate by leaving parcels of books and magazines at Mr J E Giblin's garage on Otho Street.

Mfr J. E Giblin Otho Street

Patriotic Boxing Tournament Promoter Seeks Opponents

War time boxing event promoted by Roger Nasser and Charlie Jardine invites fighters from Moree and Tamworth to Tinverell. Walter Syrett declines refereeing but contributes £11. Noel Steele pledged £2 for sending the best boy and to enter a team from Moree Amateur Boxing Club. Gym sessions run behind the Oxford Hotel on Tuesday Thursday and Wednesday afternoons with Nasser ready to coach and select heavyweights including a challenge to Constable Taylor for the north. Donations from Hinton Bros of £11 noted amid talk of a horse on their property and plans for the tournament proceed with local youth urged to attend.

Roger Nasser Charlie Jardine Australia Jardine Mir Walter Syrett Noel Steele Moree Amateur Boxing Club Steele Tinverell Tamworth Tnverell Oxford Nasser Wasser Hinton Bros Constable Taylor Hiss

Chamber of Commerce meeting outlines war effort and regional cooperation

The Inverell Chamber of Commerce chair E N Oitenfield praised wartime support and pledged continued membership as normalcy returns. Attendees included Meas, Hytten, EY L, and F Worris. Devonport Chamber announced its formation and willingness to cooperate with Inverell. The Dynedon and Liverpool chambers discussed parliament reforms and transport, with Inverell deferring cooperation. Reports on aerodrome landing charges and council costs followed as members noted credit balances and a cottage to let in Seat EUG.

Chamber of Commerce E. N. Oitenfield Hytten Hytten secret EY L #B Alla Keasmrey Nasser F Worris Jeller Devonport Tasmania Inverell Dynedon Caverell Liverpool ATF Ingleburn Husten Allan

Chamber Urges Compulsory Voting in Local Elections

Sy Sipes el odreen and EB N Ditchfield urged the Chamber of Commerce to take a strong interest in the next aldermen election. Ditchfield argued for compulsory voting to combat local apathy and proposed seeking cooperation with the Worth Coast and Tablelands Federation. The motion to advocate compulsory voting was carried.

Sy Sipes el = odreen EB. N. Ditchfield Chamber of Commerce Chamber Weket Ditchfield Ditchfeld Worth Coast and Tablelands

Three candidates named for by election next Saturday

Three candidates were nominated for the upcoming by election to be held on Saturday. The nominees are Geo Malaquin HR Pieter and H G Thormens. Nominations were received Wednesday afternoon and announced by Returning Officer C S Inch.

Next Werk Messrs. Geo, Malaquin HR. Pieter H. G. Thormens C S Inch Malaquin Messrs J OR. Dawson H Ro Lerch Pfeffer P and FP O Brien Thomas Mesra A D Jack J. A Deans JG Griffer Jo Wo T Burgess A Fowler

Camp Delayed Again in 35th Battalion Area

Major G BR McPlyce, area officer of the 35th Battalion, said universal trainees in the South Battalion area would not be called into camp until September 12. Further details to follow.

Country Service Club activity and debt payoff event

The INZ Broadcasting Station Country Service Club runs activities in the Club Room a restful town meeting place. The Keep the Home Fires Burning Club holds Friday gatherings. A September 20 debt clearance event will be a birthday gift for the city room now entering its first year. Tomorrow afternoon the usual hospital visit will deliver gifts to District Hospital followed by a NZ club room party for all ages.

INZ Distriet Hospital Country Service Club NZ Club

Barometer of Queens in Wednesday Preparations

The committees of queens in the competition met on Wednesday afternoon to arrange various functions. The barometer lists top queens as Queen of Song 10.307, Queen of Elocution 6335, Queen of Sport 60Te, and Queen of Dancing 5.308.

Voues

Church Services and Youth Meetings Schedule

Church services Wednesday at 7 p.m. are led by Lieut. Col. Richards Territorial Secretary for Youth work. A meeting at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. covers Young People's programs. The record notes two sessions for youths with a brief description of leadership.

Ednesday P.m Richards Territorial Dloa Young People's

Worship Service Marks War Time Parish Anniversary

A detailed report of a wartime church anniversary procession and service. The procession moved from the Sunday school to the parish church with clergy from neighbouring parishes, led by wardens Manning McFarland and Whittingham. Bishop Moyes delivered the sermon on Nathaniel and Philip, urging faith amid tragedy, while Bishop Turner opened the brick-laying ceremony dating to 1678. The service featured choral music, prayers for the Great Motherland, and readings on faith as a path to Heaven.

Crees Mothers’ Union Messrs Manning McFarland Whittingham H E. S. Doyle Bob Harris Coughlan Moyes

Wanted Private flat to let with own kitchen and bath

Classified notice seeking a furnished self contained flat with private kitchen and bathroom. Applicants advised to apply at the Times office for details and availability.

Wanted to Purchase Choicest Grade Honey

A compact ad seeking to buy choicest grade honey in any quantity. Respondents should contact A. E. Lockrey of Inverell or A. W Lockrey at 25 George Street Parramatta with price details and samples.

A. E. Lockrey Inverell A. W Lockrey George St Parramatta

Reward for information on Inverell Cemetery monument damage

A five pound reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of those who deliberately damaged the monumental work at Inverell Cemetery. The notice is signed by W. J. Thorley.

Inverell Cemetery W. J. Thorley

Old Tanks Repaired by Samsonize in Toowoomba

Leaky and cracked cement tanks and troughing were repaired by Robert Usher & Sons. Materials supplied and work carried out in Toowoomba, with contact phone 2135.

Robert Usher & Sons Toowoomba

Coursing Club Annual Meeting and Trials Notice

The local Coursing Club invites members to Memorial Hall on Tuesday night at 8 pm for the annual meeting. Reports and balance sheet will be adopted, officers elected, and dues paid before the meeting. Trials are set for Monday night to avoid clashing with the Tuesday event. Proceeds from the September 21 meeting go to the Inverell Police War effort. A programme for the Inverell Jockey Club races on September 27 and 28 will be prepared at the next meeting.

Inverell Inverell Jockey Club

Church Reunion in Tingha Aims at Inter-Communion

Chel men from the Tablelands and North-western districts met in Tingha for a church conference. Rev R Evans presided as discussion centered on a Biblical Basis for closer cooperation among church sections. A cordial interlude followed with tea, a daytime procession, and a united intercessory service in the Inverell area attended by clergy and local citizens.

Tablelands Tingha R. Evans Salvation Army Evans Christian Church Tadies Martial Suriltin Lie Boy Scouts Girl Guides Salvation Army Band Anglifait Choir Te Safety Lhe Picture Hall A Edmunds Inverell J Symes Captain Dawson E HO Shaw Delangra H N McKie E. H. Stammer i Inverell J. H McDonald Ashford

Fragmented religious reflection on loneliness and prayer

An OCR fragment discusses spiritual loneliness, the contrast between modern life and Christ’s era, and a speaker’s reference to young men offering themselves. It mentions prayer, God, and a metaphorical ladder between earth and heaven in a devotional context.

Nity Chris Earth

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