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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1939
Page
3
The piece condemns aggressive tactics in educational reform advocacy. It argues for respectful public debate, mutual cooperation between Minister and teachers, and urges an engaged electorate to press for improvements like rail links, rural development, and water conservation.
The bulletin covers a range of items: a rise in the federal guaranteed minimum wheat price per bushel affecting bagged and bulk shipments, with freight deductions from lists. It notes advances in school admissions for next year at Belgravia Public School, including a new super-primary course. It reports the abolition of first class travel on metropolitan trains from January and quotes Premier Mair on easing suburban overcrowding. It lists a jewelers’ price for old gold and auction notices for two large properties between Elamore and Stanmifer. It mentions a concert at Ross AMM School and a public meeting at Ashford Memorial Hall regarding hall funding and operations.
Hite announces Tonight’s gala opening at Taverell’s with the Rite Cabaret and Jack Cavanagh Moree Orchestra promising novelties. An Inverell Institute of Automotive Mechanics meeting will feature a talk on Engine Design and Tuning by a technician from the Sler O1 Company. Military training registrations begin for single men and widowers reaching 19 by June 30 1940 and further 20 or 21 year olds born in 1940 face January February registration for 1949-41 training.
Murray and Ether conducted a Glen garry Severn River clearing sale with Elmoss Bros. account Mr G W Finlayson on Wednesday last. A good attendance and a complete clearance were achieved. Principal sales included merino sheep and draught animals with prices noted, reflecting a thorough local livestock auction.
Mthy Light Meme at present in camp on the Showground agreed to parade the full Regiment of the welcome hosts on Monday morning. The battalion’s return on Sunday will be marked by a large crowd with a wreath service and marching through the streets led by the Regimental Band. Police and civic officials outline crowd control and platform restrictions for the farewell and welcome home events.
Local unemployed in Inverell formed a group at Victoria Park to petition the Department of Local Government for funds to create work. George Daeneghue chaired the meeting with Roland Ros as secretary. Petitions were sent to MLA W McKell for presentation. Also notices: Gilgal Carnival booth tenders close December 6. Auction set for December 26 in Tamworth for the Killarney property in Dungovan Creek, now part of Fred Herden estate.
A complete redraw of tomorrow's cricket schedule is issued. First Grade hosts Easts versus Norths at the old showground, Little Plain meets Souths at the church ground, and Easts faces North at the far ground.
A church fete hosted by the Womens Guild and Women’s Missionary Association drew about 229 attendees. Mesdames McKenzie Scholes opened the event with a Christmas tree and dolls, while stallholders list Mesdames Napier Wicks Edwards among others. Openings by Mayoress Mrs L Cloonan and Rev A Edmunds marked the ceremony, with a concert closing the evening after a measles-related postponement for the percussion band.
Readers are reminded of Advent Sunday services at St Augustine's Church on December 1. The event features Rev E H Sigcume Ross Furrow as preacher and a village concert with Miss Ade Hamilted, Mr Coughlan, Mrs Barrett, and the Hawai Clie Band among performers.
Wests triumphed over Easts 174 to 142 in a midweek summer match. The club listed regulars and contributors including B Miles R Little Ro Law Emith E Graves C McParland V Job F J Nesbitt NL Gibson J Bath A Dean and Botler F Gallagher C Holloway Kingemill L Neabit W McKay Ro Young W Meppen L Trimvy A Dunbar J Milne H Riddle A Winter P Brown H J Young H Broo EB J Smith A Dori A Moore FH Alta Ro Milne 1929 M Manning H Johnston BD Stewart M Guan L O Grady G Woods O Middletas J Forlong J Quean VO Wilyglure E McBrays.
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