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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1939
Page
7
A list of men’s apparel items with sizes and revised prices includes working trousers in all sizes 3/6 to 11/6, check shirts reduced from 3/11 to 2/11, khaki shirts from 2/11, various socks from 1 to 1/11, silk and fancy socks, straw and felt hats, ties, shoes, breakfast linens, and tea towels with marked down prices across multiple items and sizes.
A compact grocery advertisement lists steamed puddings with custard powder and vanilla essence, plus sandwich spreads in flavors such as raspberry pineapple lemon walnut and raw, peanut butter, and custard powders. The entry resembles a busy market notice with product names and unit prices.
Local voters show little rush for a new Mayor as the council weighs the next year's finances and street projects. A strong call favors continuity with Alderman Cloonan and Flood guiding civic duties while plans for a new pedestrian street between Vivian and another avenue promise to boost accessibility and land values.
Fragmented OCR listing wool orders and flock items across Barraba with ewes wethers and breaks noted. Mentions include Arthur Crowley, Udy J Crowley, Taylor, Scutt, and Albert J. York among others. Items describe wethers ewes and broken lots with yardage or weights.
The Tamworth Jockey Club held its December meeting yesterday amid brisk winds and grasshopper disruption. Blue Blood took the Toc Handicap in a runaway ride aboard the Baralong gelding, with results including Broadway Rose, Balowrie, Poly Jew, and Lunar Gold among others, and a protest on the whines dismissed.
fragmented OCR notes indicate an amateur event with disqualifications involving competitors Yetman Mahe Cridizi and others. mentions tie results, paddock area, and local paddlers such as Bass Fale Hner and Mir i G. Lis PHL EWS. unclear details hinder full context.
Race program from Inverell featuring the Inverell Station Handicap l2 yar. first novice maiden and Keera Welter divisions with prizes ranging from £19 to £29 and distances listed in furlongs. Starts scheduled from 4 pm with minimum weights and conditions for horses not yet won money.
Boxing Day meeting to start Tuesday and Wednesday December 26th and 27th 1939 features several handicap events including First Maiden Handicap First Novice Handicap December Handicap Second Novice Handicap Plying Welter Handicap and multiple prize structures. Distances range from five furlongs to seven furlongs with prizes varying from 1 to 14 pounds and horse eligibility to receive funds based on starting and prior prizes.
Second day events list six sprint and handicap races at Ume racecourse on December 27, 1939. Starts at 2 15 pm for Maiden Handicap of 614 yards, prize to second, then Shorts Handicap at 2 45 pm, Trial Handicap at 3 14 pm, Town Handicap at 3 45 pm, and Welter Handicap at 4 20 pm with payments to runners up.
Circular from S C Regan, secretary, outlining race entry rebates for both meetings. Details cover weights for the first day of Boxing Day fixtures and Cup Day, with dates around December 1 and December 20, and allowances for horses starting at either meeting. Travel rebates apply for horses by road or train at standard rates.
Inspection notes show mixed results with premises cleanliness issues and weekly refuse removal required. Authorities warned about manure piles, uncontained waste, and unpicked refuse while most shops, schools, and depots were deemed satisfactory and in good order.
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