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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1927
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR mentions a court action involving for all and a party labeled E and indicating names or initials related to a legal matter. The readable text is sparse and does not provide dates, locations, or a clear outcome.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a hotel and a company, with garbled wording and missing context. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities usable for a proper summary.
A local retailer promotes a larger and more varied display of Christmas gifts and toys for children. The store emphasizes early presentation to aid selection and invites customers to visit their large corner window Christmas display.
A Melbourne to Sydney express near collision was averted when a night officer derailed a goods train and diverted signals. The goods train caused track damage for miles but no injuries. An inquiry will investigate the events and signaling failures.
Dr Wu, Nationalist Foreign Minister, telegraphed U S Secretary Kellogg protesting American bankers loan of 40 million dollars for the Japanese controlled South Manchurian Railway. He accuses the United States government of condoning private control that aids alien domination of Chinese territory and warns of strained relations if the loan proceeds.
Sydney report says Dorothy Thonnlan, 25, leaned near an electric light pole at Merrickville when she touched a live wire. She sustained severe burns and a severe shock, reportedly caused by the energised line.
The Minister for Justice announces the Fair Rents Act will not be introduced in Parliament until the next session, starting around April next year. Provisions aim to spur home building with sweeping changes to the current law.
The Smith and Waddington motor bodybuilders plant, idle for a fortnight due to a previous shutdown, will reopen on Wednesday. About 200 workers will be re engaged while the remaining staff are expected to regain employment before Christmas.
After inspecting our windows we present a large display upstairs. A toy for every boy and girl in Inverell and district awaits, inviting all to explore a festive selection.
Canberra reports the Federal Parliament will resume sittings in January after a delay to mid January. Government plans to address extensive work, including disposal of the Velen matter, with members recalled to handle urgent business.
A car skidded and collided with another yesterday near a narrow bend. Mrs McNeill of Springwood drove into Mrs Handwicek of Burwood road, who halted for danger. Mrs Monell whidded, missing the lead and struck Knardwick’s fence, causing minor damage. All occupants escaped injury.
London report states Railway Commissioners secretary says dismissals at Tower depot were due to work completion, not retrenchment. No unduly large layoff in progress, and no policy of retrenchment was initiated.
At Manly yesterday a dangerous channel plunge left more than forty people in difficulty. All were rescued, authorities report no fatalities. Public safety crews worked swiftly to avert tragedy as bystanders watched the operation.
London officials discuss the Australian deadlock as Waterside workers in Melbourne and Brisbane stage strikes. Jarman reports Havelock Wilson advises Australia to carry on, while arbitration hearings in Melbourne press unions to obey conditions. Steamers Maloja and others tied up amid ongoing labor action.
Captain Lalor, a British officer, was captured upriver near Shanghai on Wednesday by bandits and held for ransom. Initial demand ranged from 100000 dollars to 60000 dollars with his life said to be threatened if a rescue is attempted. Negotiations are ongoing via Chinese authorities, with a release hoped for tomorrow.
The Bishop of Gippalind announced at St. Andrew's Cathedral that twelve new missioners and £50,004 are urgently required as part of a sweeping empire campaign. He warned the Hindoo majority and other faiths dominate the region, urging decisive action.
Police found Norman Anderson of Munsterton New Zealand dead in bed at a Bourke Street lodging house after being summoned. He had engaged a room for the night and was found with more than 200 in money a gold watch a chain a silver watch chain and other jewellery including earrings.
Richmond woman Mise Paarl Newton discovers her trousseau and glory box contents were stolen Friday night. Police investigate theft of valuable wedding items valued at Seth.
Four fully dressed girls were swept off rocks at Dulm Beach on Saturday afternoon by heavy seas. Lifesavers spotted their plight and pulled them from the water after two were already in danger of drowning. The girls suffered injuries from the waves and exposure.
A Shanghai International Settlement report shows rising crime with 137 armed robberies in ten days and 12 murders in November. An Englishwoman was killed with an axe in daylight at home. eight others felled in the streets amid pistol battles. White Russian Volunteer Unit guards bridges and entrances while police patrol nightly. funerals draw British American and Japanese forces. Deserters from Nationalist troops are sometimes named among arrestees.
John Thomas Davie, 44, a Balfe Stevet employer from Brunswick, drowned after being caught by an undertow at Mornington Beach. Lifesavers Smith Armicrson and two Mornington Life Saving Club members pulled him from the water. he collapsed and died after being taken to a private hospital.
Early yesterday a man climbed the netted mailings on a footbridge at Kogarah railway station and lowered himself from a stanchion twenty five feet above the line. Police were called, the man was pulled from danger after a violent struggle, and taken to reception house after declaring he wanted to end his life and not fall under any train.
A girl near Adelaide was killed when a tuber truck struck by her father during a business trip preparation. The incident occurred on her birthday and one witness stated the tragedy marked a life ending that day.
Old letters found in a vacant house at South Yar ra helped expose a scheme in the disappearance of property valued at £4000 from a suburban storage business. A Saturday arrest followed when detectives seized a man using a telephone in Hoorke Street impersonating owners of baggage to have cheques sent to an empty home. a woman is believed to have collected the cheques.
London reports the Waratahs manager refuses to discuss the Ford moment saying a report will go to the International Board. Ford was cut off after disputing the referee, and the crowd cheered as Ford left the field.
A Perth resident reported £240 missing from her handbag after visiting friends. A boy found the money near a woman’s house and returned it to the police, receiving £10 reward for honesty.
Captain Kingford Smith and Lieutenant Tow attempted an endurance flight aboard the Spirit of California. They took off at 7 30 in the morning but were forced down at 10 8 a.m due to a tail flap or tail Mutter issue, with plans to resume the attempt tomorrow.
The estate of Alfred Bacon of Gunnedah valued for probate at £90,020. He wished no funeral mourning gear beyond an armlet, and funeral arrangements to be minimal with no grave decorations until after the service. Bachelor testator left legacies to relatives, £2500 to Bacon and Co staff, with the residue in trust for his three sisters Mary, Hose, and Florence Hien.
The Premier told a deputation in Lithgow that the government will pursue a vigorous roads policy. He said there is a possibility the government may take over some arterial roads and proclaim them an unusual remit.
Health Minister Dr Arthur states he will soon begin work to improve the metropolitan milk supply. He hopes children can then buy a half pint for a penny, aiding affordability and access for families.
Report from Rockhampton dated Montag states Fred Barney was fatally injured after being caught between buffers in a railway yard. Police and Reuters could not confirm further details.
One of four men missing after a fishing boat overturned a fortnight ago has been recovered in Hobart. The body is identified as Harold Lewis Booth, age 04, a single man who had resided there.
The Civic Commission aims to secure a chairman with Mr Arthur Collins of London in consideration. Collins may decline the appointment and be absent from England for two years if chosen, though he is willing to serve in an advisory capacity. Negotiations continue.
At a meeting of the Council of the Public School Teachers Federation it was stated that temporary state service teachers were paid £1 01 a week. The union decided to interview the Minister for Education about the project. Many teachers have 16 to 20 years service.
The Premier Mr Boyln expects the legislature to complete all current business before recess on Thursday. Ministers will act to reorganize the administration of railway and tramway services.
Sydney reports a flagman named Thomas O Rielly aged 60 was struck and killed this morning on the railway line between Ashfield and Summer Hill while signaling the approach of a train to Sydney. The incident occurred as a Sydney bound service ran over him.
Notice invites readers to shop and visit Sorte with many items of interest. The message highlights contact via phone 16 for details and participation in the events or offerings.
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