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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1934
Page
4
A 1934 Inverell Times column laments apathy in municipal and shire elections in the Inverell district. It argues low voter turnout and indifference threaten democracy, noting 48 percent turnout and urging citizens to engage for local progress and reform. It ties apathy to broader state and federal patterns and criticizes forced participation.
Public sale of a building allotment on Brar Street Ross Hill set for 2 pm Saturday at Mr RP Handley’s auction. Included are pupil displays at the School of Arts and various livestock and furniture auctions. Also reports on Hib, Watt and Waddell sales, timber auctions, and local shire election results in Guyra with multiple forthcoming sales and examinations.
The Inverell Rifle Club held its usual fortnightly shoot at 500 yards with two stages. Prank Skaines and Ren Latter each scored a possible. Results list followed.
Hot Christmas and middle month heat warned by Queensland weather expert Mr Inigo Jones with a wet change after Xmas. February and March expected to be wet. Also reports chilled beef export plans from Glen Innes to Aberdeen. Census figures show state population about 2,600,000 with major religious denominational counts. Dairy cattle sale announced near Auburn Vale road, with auctioneer A J Cramer. New mayor expected to be Ald Butler. Hospital linen drive appeal at Town Hall. Ross Hill fete next week with prizes, concerts, and dancing. CWA Inverell branch annual meeting set for Friday December 7. Cattle sale at Glen Innes yards December 4. Kewpie Danse Palais hosting Inverell hockey association dance December 12 with O Shannessy Revellers Band. Cantina film program notes include Tauber and King for a Night. Pacific travelogue and drama program advertised.
Mr B M Wade has agreed to host the Younger Set garden fete at Mr C Murray's home Saturday at 3 40. L F Keller may be promoted inspector of schools in the new year. F Houston left Yallard Shire Council after 17 years and would have been president since 1923. A large number of voters credit Ald Cummins with success of the Blue Ticket and mayoral prospects. Mr and Mrs T Wilkins of De lungra Inverell mourn their nine week old daughter Irene who died after whooping cough developed into bronchial pneumonia funeral held at the Church of Fulaaid cemetery.
Greyhound racing officials remind owners nominations for next Saturday night close Wednesday at 6 pm. A sapling stake will be included if nominations are sufficient. Boxing Day and New Year meetings feature added money and graded divisions with finals, including the Blakemere Cup, and sapling stakes for both Christmas and New Year events.
Queensland beat South Australia by three wickets in the Sheffield Shield clash at Brisbane. Queensland totaled 401 in their first innings while South Australia were all out for 281, with notable contributions from Lee and Thurlow, and Grimmett taking five wickets for Queensland.
A musical program by Convent pupils takes place in the seven hall at T4%. The event features solo and duet songs two part scores dancing recitations and a come sketch with physical culture exhibits and musical numbers. Patrons advised to attend and support local commerce during the holiday season.
Archibald Cameron Sinclair faced a Court of Petty Sessions charge after being found driving a lorry under the influence. He pled guilty and, with good character noted, received a £5 fine or seven days imprisonment but no license suspension, reflecting the bushman's celebration and local visitors from Borgabilla.
William Tate pleaded guilty through Norman Clif ford Guyer to keeping an unregistered dog and paid 10 fine with two days costs. James Gilligan also fined £1 with Beasts for similar offences. Three men charged with being on licensed premises at the Byron Hotel were fined £1 each. Licensee Frederick Charles Thomas fined £28 or five days for keeping premises open during prohibited hours. Another resident cited for premises at the Australian Hotel. police noted a septic tank inquiry and a near completion tender. Defendant cited previous similar offences and a month to pay, stating unemployment.
The local club schedules an eight mile race along Glen Innes road from Oxford Hotel to four to peg and back. Start time is 32.15 p.m. A larger field is expected as riders train for Gil gai Boxing Day. Caledonian Society offers prizes and future long distance inter town race may be planned with trophy donations.
Mr J H Yeoman operates a fruit and provisions shop in Byron Street. The premises have a new front and sliding door, with a renovated shop displaying fruit vegetables confectionery and tobacco. Supplies come weekly from Greenhill Arding Unguria from 1865, with cheruta orders for Christmas cases.
The Capitol screens a travelogue titled Pacific Pleasure by the Orient Line Steamship Orana as an added feature to Richard Tiber in Blos som Time. The film highlights a pleasure cruise in Papua and will be shown Friday with Orient Company representative Mr G J Kimmorley available for details. Ad genuine Pyrex Ware advertised at Can Dell's with a wide range and surprising prices.
Ex lightweight champion Bobby Delaney of Australia agrees to fight in Inverell on a date convenient to promoter Mr. Dan Hawkins. Delaney will meet Alby Roberta, the colored KC king, on Saturday December 7, with possible rematches against Ron Richards and Jack O'Brien planned. Other undercard bouts feature Clift McCumskie versus Tommy Fevr and Stan Sing versus Vic Jenkins, with more matchups to be arranged.
The Grazier Association of New South Wales re formed a branch at Ashford on November visit by Mr Walker president and Mr Allen general secretary. The Ashford Benshaw Branch elected R A Black Wallangral president and O C Varley secretary. Mr V Johnson chaired the meeting and the visitors spoke on primary producer advocacy.
Sunday notices list Inverall Tingha Oakwood Rob Roy Inverell Invercll and Slannifer services with times from morning to evening and mention Rev A J Keeling and Mr H J Brooks in attendance or membership roles.
The Parochial District of Delungra lists a December program with Missiona Service at Little Plain on December 3, confirmations at Delungra and Little Plain on December 7 and 8, and multiple services including Matins Litany Evensong at Greylands Inverell and St Andrew's Inverell with the Rev Emlyn James and other clergy.
A dedicated department for Powers Vacola Fruit Bottling outfits is announced with a demonstration of the No 2 outfit priced at 65. Cansdell’s Vacola Agentax is featured.
Impounded at Ashford on December 3 1094 by E Rolls one white spotted cow four years old branded Like JA conjoined blotched top off off ear Mu 7 back of near ear Tf not released will be sold by public auction at this Pound at noon on the 12 34 DB Sutherland Poundkeeper
Tenders addressed to the understenre will be received up until 4 pm on Wednesday, 19th December for the construction of Lily Pond and Pleving Mountain together with fenipsths lawns etc in Victoria Park to the Mary Turner Estate. Plans specifications and tender forms may be read at my office. J F O Connor F Alala Architect Inverell.
Tender details for concrete floor constriction at Messrs F Gauk rncer Ane Sore Marage Vivian Street. Tenders to PO Any 5% Inverell with endorsement Tread for to close Monday Wh December 1434. address details provided.
Wrynall or Malvern Star cycles priced from £317 6d plus weight with deposits and weekly payments. Catalogues and details available from J. E. Giblin Opp Post Office Inverell. New Buicks Straight 8 sedan £495 Oldsmobile sedan £425 Light Six Big Six Vauxhalls Bedford Trucks. Inverell Motors contact 141 FE. Gibson proprietor.
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