06 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1939
Page
1
Xmas gifts and stationery are suggested as ideal presents with overseas friends. The notice touts Christmas cards in various packet sizes with moderate prices and calendars featuring pretty designs. It hints at a toy department Lucky Dips as a recommended bonus.
Finland launched a successful strike on the Soviet air base at Murmansk destroying many bombers. Heavy Red Army reinforcements begin arriving at Petsamo as Russia advances into Finland, raising regional anxiety over a northern drive.
A Westerly gale battered the coast with winds up to high speeds. A church steeple collapsed in Queanbeyan while a workman Roy Henson was blown into Cook’s River but escaped serious harm. State Meteorologist warns gales may continue along the coast.
London reports no definite word on the Doric Star fortune amid reports of an attack by a German raider while en route from Australia to England. The vessel was sighted four miles northwest of Capetown, carrying 7 crew with no passengers. A mutilated wireless message named a letter and its position, but only the word Chun was legible, suggesting heavy jamming possibly by the German battleship Admiral von Scheer.
In a wartime escape, two steamers sank within a day. One British steamer, with all crew aboard, lost three killed and two missing after 27 hours afloat. The second vessel, a Barque, was torpedoed, with survivors rescued after a 27 hour drift.
Announcement states USA residents may now join the Empire Air Force. Applicants must apply in person and take the oath of allegiance to His Majesty the King.
A Sydney cabinet decision blocks German doctors from practicing. A private member from the Legislative Assembly plans to interview the Premier on Friday seeking reconsideration. Dr Monecell Barto comments on the British Medical Association stance and the key requirement for medical practitioners.
Fragmented OCR describes King George visiting the Western Front with unclear details about events, dates, and locations. It mentions military units, generals, and a general visit to a station or battalion, but the text is garbled and many names and places are unreadable.
A mistyped OCR fragment suggests a report on a compulsory training system under review. The readable pieces name Myrty Shea and indicate Wednesday discussions about dependent faculties. The exact entities and details are unclear due to the garbled text.
The Minister for Agriculture Mr Fie stated last night that new arrangements for temporary bulk forage of wheat would enable about 3,496,000 bushels of this season's crop to be handled. He anticipates a further 200,000 bushels of bulk wheat will be received in temporary storages.
Mrs Esther Bennet, 77, was killed instantly and Mrs Albe Kerr, 54, was badly injured when struck by a motor lorry while crossing Quern Square yesterday afternoon. The crash occurred in Sydney as the women attempted to cross the road. Bennet died at the scene and Kerr was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Sydney notes varied activity in the Australian wheat market with quotations wavering as traders weigh current yields and export demand. Prices drifted with buying interest seen in some futures while others restrain on supply concerns and port logistics amid a mixed market tone.
A long serving postal employee said six months ago he did not expect to leave the Post Office. For years a close associate pressed him to join the business, but he told Sir Harry he intended to remain with the postal service until forced out as all must be eventually.
A woman on the edge of a crevice at Watsons Bay with police officers including Constables Phere and Conannil faced danger. They urged her to safety as bystanders watched, with observers noting the incident lasted several minutes before she moved away from the edge.
At the Gilgandra Police Court on Wednesday, a man named Men dooran faced serious charges including breaking and entering and stealing, with alleged involvement in using and aiding others in a criminal act. The court proceedings heard defenses and stated intent, with further hearings planned.
Metropolitan Police Superintendent Collings reports a two and a half year decline in juvenile crime across districts with Boys' Clubs. He notes greater effectiveness from police juvenile outreach and club programs while acknowledging that only a few clubs operate fully.
The weather forecast predicts scattered showers across the coast and inland districts over the next 24 hours. Temperatures will be cold at night with a rise during the day and westerly winds may intensify.
Four men lifted a tray of watches valued at £50 from Orchards Pig Lic PAUL street in Sydney. The theft occurred while the assistant's back was turned and the watch tray was taken from below a counter. The culprit escaped before detection.
Minister for Transport Mr Hroxner reports thirteen motorcycle involvements in fatal accidents in November, marking a serious rise from the previous accident rate. The figures underscore growing risk for riders and call for enhanced safety measures.
Randwick results list horses and positions across divisions. Scratches noted for Glaucus Maiden Nursery Handiaff Jcolts and Geldings with first division outcomes including Pine 1 Elk 2 Welcome News 9. Second division shows Our Barney Mattheus Peruke and Beauregard scratched.
Tin unit price in the brief market note is reported as five per unit with the quoted value indicating a day price during the session. No additional context or quantities are provided in the fragment.
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