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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1931
Page
1
A garbled catalog page lists many items for gifts and household use. It mentions tablecloths, napery, linen, and decorative sets like tortoise Xylonite kits, with scattered prices and sizes. The text reads as a Christmas shopping guide with assorted dry goods and trinkets.
A chaotic OCR fragment mentions a violent attack on royalty, a violin with a 1400 origin, and a possible theft involving a car door and stolen property. Vague names and dates appear garbled, with unclear figures and locations. The text lacks coherent facts suitable for precise reporting.
A man identified as forty year old is hospitalized in critical condition after a violent attack in Brisbane. Police reported that two men in a car detained him and fled the scene, with the incident occurring near Buranda School and involving a teenage witness. Authorities are investigating suspects and motives as the victim fights for life.
Sydney reports say the NSW team opened their match against South Africa on Monday but play was disrupted by rain. Craven, Hindman, and other players featured, while Labor candidates in Adelaide faced defeats to Government rivals, including Port Pirie where J Fitewermld lost his council bid.
Reported returns show Labor losing control of councils across several districts. A.L.P. aldermen defeated in multiple towns, with only partial gains on the South Coast. Lang-Beasley attacks Lang over political cowardice and the public’s rejection of the plan.
Sydney market bulletin shows cattle and sheep prices with steers and cows varying in quality across multiple stations including Macpherson and Glenore. Notable figures list 2800 sheep and 198 ewes plus several steers and bulls, with bulk wheat and dairy prices also noted for the day.
Fragments indicate a planned action or event involving Pamir and an entity named Ankers. The note mentions tomorrow and a Tuesday night context with music and people named Beis and Tusser, though details remain unclear due to garbled text.
Rain drenched the district with heavy showers over the weekend causing harvest delays and pasture damage. Temperatures ranged from the high 60s to 80s while district registration tallies show varied counts across towns, including Armidale and Narrabri, with scattered figures listed for many communities.
A fierce bush fire burned for five days near Adlaton station devastating a large area. Residents reported several buildings damaged and calls for aid continued as authorities advanced containment efforts. No details on casualties or exact location were fully clear from the surviving text.
In a volatile speech a Communist campaign leader warns that even if the movement is banned it will endure and push for an industrial republic. He cites opposition by Lyons and Latham and claims hundreds of thousands of returned soldiers oppose Campbell's New Gas. The discourse decries fascist threats and promises ongoing agitation amid wartime politics.
The Daily Telegraph reports Bert Hinkler, famed pilot and navigator, arrives in London amid honors. The article notes his tour schedule, weather about the trip, and planned appearances including addresses and demonstrations.
A damaged airliner plunged during approach near Singapore. Five people died including Colonel Brinamend, with others injured. The craft broke apart after striking embankment and crashed into a field. passengers and crew were evacuated as authorities investigated.
A Melbourne incident left five dead after a motor crash described as murky and deadly. Officials say the driver was arrested on manslaughter charges as two girls aged 24 and another victim died. other casualties occurred during the event and related actions over the weekend.
An OCR damaged notice outlines the twenty-second lottery draw in Sydney with names and partial entries. It lists numbers and participants such as Arthur Want, Mary Lewn, and GW Walker at Pick Areet, Byrney, with regnal and street cues. The text is fragmentary but preserves the event and some participant references.
A prisoner escaped by jumping from an express train near Adelaide but was recaptured within the same day. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the incident occurred after a polling period.
Victoria Park racing cards show maidens and divisions with winners and Scratchings. Maiden Baritieapte Suave led, Behe Mare placed second. Second Division saw Cenereian win with Pritec Rupert and Black Sew following. Third Division featured Fienmont Walk with Lady Cayo Siegnd, and multiple scratches noted across divisions.
The forecast text shows cloudy conditions with scattered showers and a stalled front. A low pressure system near Turkier–Wn and Uonnder contributes to unsettled weather with clouds and weak winds. Expect improving warmth later with coastal fog possible and variable winds.
Kingford Smith arrived in Rangoon on Sunday amid reports from Australia. The liner ship was hailed by officials as it docked, with local observers noting the event as a significant aviation milestone for the region.
Fragmentary notes describe a Beatles appearance and weekend dance at a Plain venue, with postal updates and a planned event Tuesday. Runners and snooker sessions are mentioned, plus attendance by a notable figure. The garbled text suggests a chaotic social calendar affected by rain and poor conditions, with several informal plans across Saturday and Tuesday.
A murky report discusses government policy promising to end low mood and criticizes the Labour Government. It mentions accountability, the cabinet, and alleged commitments to monetary reform, with claims of suppression of dissent and political maneuvering surrounding policy rollout.
A detailed program for the Inverell Choral Society Tuesday night concert features the first duet by Mien TD Hurling and ME. Pdr, LGA, with selections including The Virgin Queen and other works. Leonard directs with Ms. Nivw Wil, and the choir performs amid a lively programme of solo and quartet items, violin pieces, and a finale of Vernetian Song.
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