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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1940
Page
3
A school frolic was held despite heavy weather and stormy trimmings. Principal Beheley Min Ren Meengleon led arrangements with teachers and Meesdamen Soodgenss and Cuunson in charge as mothers group distributed prizes and expressed thanks. The event featured dancing, vocal and decorative displays, with students and parents marching and enjoying the program.
A historical racecard describes Flying Stakes events at Inverell with details on horses such as MAIDEN STAKE 1380 yards, 440 yards, and 1440 yards. It lists entrants like BLACK LEGION, GALE, and ALBY LEE, with results noting winners and margins, plus betting odds and track notes from the Inverell meeting.
Fragmentary OCR summary notes limited activity in Homebush with mentions of sales figures, names, and trades. The report references local tradesmen and a small, cautious market showing marginal gains, with figures obscured and difficult to parse.
The Inverell parish reports bright results with many students receiving Junior and Class Honours. Beulah Cash, Beryl Murphy, and Mabel Newman lead a list of names as districts note improved marks and higher recognition.
A fragmented report from a community gathering notes speech by Mrs Campbell and the club officers. Moe J 4 Sargent served as secretary with Mie A Allens listed as treasurer. The meeting included reminiscences and a light refreshments portion.
Promotional item listing Charmosan gift caskets praised for women gifts. Mentions prices 76 to 5 and availability through chain stores. Uses playful, period voice with strong named terms and promotional tone.
An advertisement touts Hands of Charm nanny hand lotion as charming and dependable. It claims the product provides “hands of charm” and reliable aid, featuring a liquid cream formula marketed as delighting users.
G J Barnes offers house for sale at Rast Hill. For sale two tractors including a Fordson in good condition, priced £110, plus a Parker or Pordaan tractor at £10. Also seeking sheep and cattle for sale through Dangar Gedge and Mal och. Includes gear from City Tractors, Lister diesel engines, Shenrow machinery, handpieces, and fencing supplies. Stock and station agent at Hyson Street, phone 3B.
Fragmentary OCR text shows livestock terms including stock, cattle, weaners, and references to prices and offers. Names, places, and clear action are unreadable or garbled, but indicate a livestock sale or auction notice with price mentions and contact hints. The readable content is insufficient for precise facts.
Property lists 41 acres with perpetual lease linkage, near a township, including a woolshed and machine house, two sheep yards, fenced paddocks, and a water frontage along a river. Described as ringbarked and partially cleared, with granite features and a river terrace, asking price per acre is noted though unclear.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to Callaghan with lines of sheep, weights, and pricing hints. Mentions 200 head, balances, August timing, and various unclear names, with scattered figure marks and locations. The text is garbled but suggests a livestock sale or inventory list associated with Callaghan.
Buyers for sinep and related items sought by Quibells Dip insiders. Mutts and Austin Cary VARRY 4 PAKIER advertise contact by phone 12 to arrange appointments with potential dealers.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Belgravia interiors with mentions of rooms, pine features, and a motor garage. The text references a verandah and an acre surrounding property, with unclear details about stalls or authorities.
Fragmentary sale notice shows a single sheep lot with a mare and wool related terms. OCR pieces mention Bala Ynoot Wuhan and various misread words. No clear owner, price, or location is decipherable.
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