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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1936
Page
7
The Jaserell Times discusses a "Herakd" essay by a former Bank of England official, praising plain truths while criticizing progressive Australian policies. It argues against overseas borrowing for public works and urges efficient use of idle rural lands to boost wealth and population, warning that city wealth depends on country development.
A severe whirlwind near Long Col Qld wrecked a shearing shed while a nearby homestead escaped damage. A storm dumped one to three inches across parts of the district. Wheat losses include 60 pounds of grain and 180 bags. cause traced to a tractor exhaust igniting chaff. Tobacco sales report from Brisbane notes 37 tons offered. 75 lots catalogued, with 50 sold at varied prices. Dancing display by Miss Theodora Johenson pupils drew large local attendance despite admission.
Mr Geo Makim’s wheat crop yielded 374 bushels per acre and weighed 64 pounds per bushel. Across 50 acres there were no bags of chick wheat reported.
A public meeting in Delangra discussed town improvement affairs and an Inverell electric light and power extension. The gathering supported the scheme unanimously and a full report will appear in the next issue.
At a meeting of the Armidale P P Board a proposal for a uniform regional bonus on fox cub scalps was discussed. The board announced a 240 scalp bonus for October November and December only and advised writers accordingly.
A notice invites attendees to an evergreen dance night with a promised fine supper served by the ladies. The event emphasizes a well prepared floor and a welcoming atmosphere for all, including non dancers, at a venue to be announced.
A meeting heard details on emergency relief efforts with Banik harmood Macontyre Shires noting trouble and suspension. The Maiumii Shire reports fifty men employed on relief work and anticipated further employment in March.
St Augustine's Church announces a December Sunday with morning and evening services to honor the Bible. Special addresses will cover Collect Epistle and Gospel, with Advent hymns and Holy Communion at 11 am and Evensong at 7:20 pm. Parishioners urged to attend in thanksgiving.
Brae Street resident Bob Harper suffered a bad foot cut at Capetonial Bunday with medical attention needed. R McGeachie of Bellingen Bank transfers to Wee Waa. Mrs. B Stevens, wife of the Premier, leaves Gloucester Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for home. Premier Stevens to open the 1937 Glen Innes show. G T Dawon, northern agricultural instructor, transfers to Sydney, to start next year. Mrs A E Nolan of Lawrence Street recovering after major operation. J Lowrey and spouse holidaying in Brisbane. Engagement announced for Vi Millicent of Inverell to Noel Russell of Brisbane. J Hanon of Spring Hill Bingara injured after entangling with tractor wheel. Miss Nance O Halloran returns home from St. Vincent's Hospital for six weeks. Mrs Marguerite White dies at Saumarez Armidale on eve of her birthday anniversary.
Noel Deane of Inverell leaves for Sydney after three years at the Commonwealth Bank and two as District Cricket Association treasurer. A large gathering at the Oxford Hotel honored him with praise for his sporting conduct and efficient service.
Mr William Henry Wheeler died at 70 at his McIntyre Street home. A long Inverell resident, he once hawked fruit and later mined tin. Survived by widow and four children Mrs W McCluskey Nellie Beart Inverell and J Wheeler. Funeral from B C Church to local cemetery with Rev Father Doherty officiating.
The late William Robert McKay of Five Mile Tenterden near Guyra died in Inverell on Wednesday November 25 at age 58. He was the eldest son of the late Lachlan Neil McKay of Briarbrook Guyra, a steady stockman and respected neighbor. Interred in Inverell Presbyterian cemetery after a service at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, survivors include his wife Ida and several siblings.
The Sydney market opened very firm with strong Liverpool options and higher wheat prices. Buyers hesitated as prices rose to 4 3 for silo wheat on delivery, then traded down after lunch while selling continued. Prompt trucking ranged 2 to 5.24 with shippers' prices up one penny. Farmers sold sparingly.
First prize goes to Manly Sydney with draw No 362 on Friday. Second prize to RM Retson Wal lace street Braidwood. Third prize linked to Mr Philip Francis of Merrylands. Fourth prize listed with Mr A Lees of Sydney. Draw results show multiple syndicates and addresses.
The Primary Final examination results list several pupils achieving success. Names include Bella Gharkers Maney Davia Roy Griffin Bruce Lisungly Nola Milne Jayce Moir Uns Mouck ton Rex Neaughton Dorothy Rixon Roma Rooney Jean Clark Norma Gill Marion Nicholson and Harry Sheehan.
Miss Dorothy Helleher, a Convent candidate, was crowned queen by Mayor Alderman Buller after a charity bazaar and competition night. The fundraising committee secured about £94, with total proceeds expected to exceed £200 despite drought conditions and a quiet season.
The bazaar, opened officially at 1 o'clock on Wednesday night by the mayor, supports the Inverell Sisters of Mercy. The Very Rev Dean O Neill and Ald Buller presided, praising the sisters' forty years of work and urging strong patronage. Mrs Cloonan announced Queen competition results and a sash presentation followed by thanks to the mayor, stallholders, and volunteers.
Tomorrow night’s greyhound meeting at Inverest features top local dogs and several visiting contenders from Moree and Glen Innes. Races begin 8 15 pm with bus service from Impersal Hotel corner at 7 30 pm. bets focus on Maiden Stakes and four graded stakes with strong contenders like Chrystal Bean Sunlight and Take-Yu-Pick.
The Capitol opens tonight with a light comedy program led by Mark Bros. "A Night at the Opera" stars Allan Jones and Kitty Carlile with Chico and Harjo in a romance of two young opera singers. Also on the bill Spencer Tracy stars in "Fury" with Sylvia Sidney as a mob threatening lives and justice.
Half an inch of rain fell at Inverell and similar totals across the district easing tank shortages as harvest work continues. Elsewhere, registrations through 6 am show numbers for Armidale Ashford Barraba Bellara Boggabri Bingara Bonshaw Burren Junction Bundarra Deepwater Delungra Emmaville Glen Innes Gravesend Mogil Moree Mungindi Pilliga Pallamallawa Tamworth Tenterfield Walwell Wandoon Yetman Elham Pindart Araleun Blomfield Wembi Rapphirell and other small towns, with scattered gains and ongoing drought relief prospects.
Owing to player unavailability the side for Barraby tomorrow at the local showground has been revised. Selected eleven include J Anderson FP Laidlaw E D Arcy Reid M Kennedy J Watkins C Wake R Farrell 8 Austin K Werber and A Lenard. On December 13 Inverell meets Texas at Benshaw for the McFarland Shield with a lineup led by Farrell Anderson F Baker Werber E D Arcy Lestrange F Laidlow M Kennedy J Watkins S Austin and R Farrell. Final plans for the Glen Innes clash that day await.
A list of top students from both centres is presented with leading scholars including Robert Sparkes Hazel Phifer Marc Keenig Heather Sharp Daphne Turner Amy Halliday Noel Miller Wallace Mekyoy Ron Fersui son Marie Thompson Don Winfield Doreen Bulléss jaeq Len Clark Neville Anderson Grel Newbury Stanne Reynolds Jick Greenwood Nancy Smith Tom Parker Cal Chisholm Bruce Kerrigan Stan Newbury Gwenda Skaines Len Brighty.
Serious bush fires rage through North Coast districts. Oram was ringed by flames, Corinth post office area cut by outages as Miss Murphy kept warning residents. Coff’s Harbour banana plantations suffer thousands in damage. Boambee workers escaped through blaze. Lismore area sees thousands of acres burned in Tucktan Swamp. homesteads and sheds destroyed.
London reports the Spanish civil war remains largely unchanged with fierce battles between loyalists and rebels over four days without decisive result. General Franco warned of frequent day and night air attacks on a zone between Alicante and Malaga against presumed enemy ships and noted mines at harbour mouths.
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