03 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1937
Page
1
Australia defeated St Helens 15 to 7 in London with mixed opportunities amid few spectators. Lewis Beaton and Williams each scored tries, Beaton added two goals, and Thompson kicked one, as faults in posting and support hindered promising moves.
The Duke of Kent was publicly reprimanded at a Newbattle Abbey luncheon for disobeying the non smoking rule. After the meal the Duke and his party lit cigarettes and Edmund Hughes reminded them no smoking was allowed in the dining hall. The Duke then moved to the lounge to smoke.
In the Legislative Assembly the second reading of the Farmers Relief Amendment Bill was proposed to extend relief applications to July 1 1938 for stay orders aiding debt adjustments. Mr Lang criticized the farmers relief legislation as a Spooner initiative to expropriate needy farmers, denouncing the supervisory drain on farm estates as a public scandal.
Melbourne reporters note that at a Bendigo inquest into William Thomas Wilkinson a 36 year old miner killed by a stone fall the mining jury found gross negligence by the company for removing ground without adequate timbering and mullocking the stope. The jury urged no work in the wet stope and the coroner filed an adding ac
London Thursday. The King completed a two day tour of the Duchy of Cornwall estates. Enthusiastic crowds greeted the royal car despite floods delaying the morning drive through Somerset. Water two feet deep blocked some path segments yet crowds remained along the route.
The latest forecast issued at Bam.o day for 24 hours predicts cloudy, sultry, unsettled conditions with possible thunderstorms and substantial rainfall along with isolated squalls. North east to north winds will strengthen to fresh to strong, shifting to west to south west in western districts, sea building to moderate rough.
During a heavy storm an autogiro piloted by Captain Mendham crashed near Currawarpa while rejoining his circus. Rain severed rotor blade coverings causing loss of altitude just 25 feet from the ground. the craft toppled between two pine trees.
Officials in Sydney state that thousands of skilled artisans left Ireland Australia for Great Britain in the last 12 months and have four immediate jobs in armour and other metal trade factories.
The wedding took place yesterday afternoon at the home of Lady Kingsford Smith’s parents in Melbourne. The couple will honeymoon on an unspecified destination.
Frank Merriman died from injuries after a car crash that killed his father, George William Merriman, the previous day. He was famed as one of Australia’s top wool judges.
Reports from Nanking and Shanghai describe claimed peace term discussions involving German influence on Chiang Kai-shek while Sino Japanese economic cooperation and anti comintern pact participation were cited. Chinese and Japanese air activity included raids on Shanghai, Woosung, Nanking, Canton, and Kowloon line events with losses claimed on both sides.
Moscow reports Teebreakers will depart soon to reach four Soviet scientists drifting on an ice floe toward the Greenland coast. The scientists are studying conditions at the North Pole and may be in danger if wind and currents hinder retrieval efforts.
A violent storm hit Adelaide causing widespread damage as buildings shook and a school chimney collapsed through its roof. Debris injured two workers as aftershocks rattled the area and a cloudburst followed the electrical disturbance.
Four Victims confirmed in Yeppoon crash near Brisbane. The latest victim identified as Kathleen Webber, 16, amid ongoing inquiries into the disaster.
Four RAF flying boats landed at Berne during a goodwill flight to Australia. The fifth aircraft landed later with approval from the commander, completing the authorized crossing as the convoy proceeded.
Sydney report notes Germany's strong demand for American winter wheat pushing international prices higher. December January deliveries opened at 4.60 a bushel, with recent trades at 4.61 4.64 and 4.60. Sellers retreated to lower levels as buying was narrow, old silo wheat drew little attention, and storage charges rose to 4.125 per bushel while millers paid 4.8 to 4.6 per bushel for bagged wheat.
In Brussels the Chamber of Deputies approved a motion of confidence in the new government by a substantial margin. The vote signals political stability as the cabinet seeks to push through its early legislative agenda.
BUCHAREST Thursday students at Jassy University began a hunger strike to force fee reductions. They barricaded themselves in the university as the protest spread, declaring they would not leave until demands were met.
Roumanian police reveal over a thousand doctors are practicing with forged diplomas. An expert forger has been arrested and is alleged to have sold diplomas for about £10 to £20. Authorities order a registrar to verify all recent diplomas.
Sydney hosts the World Radio Convention as Australia marks 150 years. Mr F. Mingay, secretary, says 1400 radio amateurs will transmit overseas invitations to visit for the event. An effort seeks opening by radio telephone from the Duke of Kent or the Duke of Gloucester. Sir Ernest Pick backed representations from England, with officials awaiting confirmation.
The Country Week cricket carnival selects Bingura player Wilson Bull from Inverell Associations for the Combined Country team. Combined Country Firsts will face City Colts at the Sydney Cricket Ground today as the carnival continues.
A fragment from the day’s report notes a unit prove of in was quoted at 42, with the unexplained reference implying a pricing or value estimate tied to this figure. The text lacks context, but the numeric detail remains the clearest strand.
In a quiet Versailles court Madame Irene Schmeder faced charges for shooting and wounding M. Lallement, a French airman, while they lay in an aeroplane last December. Lallement testified sobbing denied having a grudge, and revealed he had married two months earlier, prompting Schmeder to collapse. The case was adjourned until tomorrow.
Cairo reports over two million Green Shirts detained in a sweeping crackdown tied to the plot to assassinate Premier Nahas Pasha. Police state the action targets a major political movement amid rising domestic turmoil.
Police arrest two men for the November Belmore railway station armed robbery. Walter Hough and Ronald Blake, both remanded to December 9, are charged with robbing Montgomery Shepherd of £390 8s 0d while masked with revolvers. The night officer Shepherd was on duty when the theft occurred at Belmore.
A daring escape plan at Parramatta Gaol failed when Walter Norman Smith and two others cut through brick walls with improvised tools, used a master key to exit, and released inmates before warders intervened. Two warders were suspended after the incident.
Market report from Sussex Street lists prices for fresh produce and basics. Items include potatoes Tasmanian and other varieties, butter, cheese, honey, onions, millet, wheat, lucerne hay, and related goods with varying per unit or per hundredweight quotes. The listing features a range of quoted prices and unit descriptors across multiple commodities.
The local wheat pocket movement remained muted with prices easing slightly. Bulk new season parcels were quoted at 46 per bushel amid light activity and bagged lots showing modest declines.
A Barcelona communique reports insurgents made a fierce surprise assault on the Gallego River sector and two onslaughts on Granada but were driven back with heavy losses.
Premier Stevens told the Legislative Assembly there is no alarm about wool’s future as artificial products from other countries emerge. He warned only that the market is adequate and expanding, with government advisers and departmental experts monitoring developments closely.
The Inverell Jockey Club December meeting drew fair attendance in fine weather. UMbercollia won the DECEMBER HANDICAP over seven furlongs, with Budgeralong second and Stanley's Hope third. TARWONG captured the FIRST WELTER HANDICAP, while MACPHERSON led the FIRST MAIDEN HANDICAP before Nengo faced handling issues.投注 Time noted, with stewards addressing horse handling and race dynamics. Private engagement ring display promoted at PARMENTER'S Byron Street.
A festive holiday showcase titled Wonderful Display of We Watches highlights special Christmas offerings from Gordon Britz Jewellers. The event emphasizes curated timepieces, gift ideas, and seasonal discounts at the jewellers, inviting shoppers to explore luxury watches during the holiday season.
Smart hats featured in Canadells window display include Ladies two tone straw beach hats priced at 4.11 plus ladies cretonne hats, Pandan hats with ribbon strings for 1 11 and Pandan hats with patent leather band priced 16.
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