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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1939
Page
11
A reader reports motorists stranded while a plan to convert a street into parking space meets traffic jams. Buses stop mid road to pick up passengers as normal hailing points overflow. A local campaign urges enforcement with heavy penalties. A man on a ringing cart is mentioned in a humorous aside.
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia warns that motorists increasingly delay or block pedestrians while passengers fight. Clyde Hodgins notes danger beyond creeping water and cites that over half of NSW accidents last year occurred in Sydney and its suburbs.
A British Foreign Office commentary surveys Germany’s proposed aims to reshape Europe including restricting British influence, setting Reich frontiers by race and history, and creating rump states. It notes the risk of German dominance and questions how to balance power among European neighbors.
In an interview, Dr Ward at Hebrew University of Jerusalem discusses antisemitism and persecution in Germany, arguing for a new synthesis of universal civilization with Israel’s ancient identity. He stresses the university’s non confessional openness and pluralism as part of this vision.
A tow vessel raced with bells screaming and crew in warm clothing ready to abandon ship at a moment's notice. Four British destroyers appeared on the horizon forcing the U boat to dive. It is believed that the alive person was Stewart, tow chief engineer of another vessel.
A youth about 16 walked into Petersham police station at night lacking memory of his name or residence. He was taken to the reception house and interviewed by a psychologist who questioned him at length, but his identity remains unknown.
British Parliament in London schedules a fractured session, with unclear timing and disrupted proceedings. Report notes a paralytic delay affecting debate and potential disruption to legislative business.
Fragmentary report indicates a government firm stance in Sydney on Friday involving German doctors and a decision by the ministry regarding registration for a protest or election in country districts at Naw. Names and precise actions are unclear due to damaged text.
NSW Agriculture Gazette outlines varieties of stout wheat for northern and inland districts. The list names Fort, Pus, Port, Mietenson, Beteubbin, and others with notes on suitability and status in regional trials.
A fragmented 75 year old transcription reports a Newcastle Baptist Sunday School gathering. The discussion centers on age, gender, and fashion judgments influencing the teen audience, with participants debating whether modern dresses reflect faith and propriety. The exchange includes references to designers, generational tastes, and social expectations.
A dense, fragmented listing shows a December radio schedule with numerous programs and times, including music blocks, news bulletins, theatre and recital segments, and various special features. The OCR text mixes program titles, times, and station identifiers, presenting a chaotic snapshot of a radio station’s daily lineup.
A historical auction notice lists wheats with fire and premium terms and stock offerings. J Daley of Byron Street sells hard wheat and oats with bundled premiums, and H H Johnston advertises ewes and rams for breeding. Contact details include 110 Byron Street and Otho Street phones.
Funlop Pty Ltd stock and station agents Inverell advertises latest available sheep lines including 160 ewes, Romney Cross lambs three months old, 21 000 wethers aged 3 months and 4 years, 86 860 wethers two years, and 6 6 wethers from various stations with October and November conditioning. Contact RV Dunlop Pty Ltd for details and further pyrasolars. The notice lists associated Woolbrokers and insurance partners and provides phone numbers and box address.
A jumble of sale notices listing 320 Merino wethers and a car for sale. The ad mentions 160 price, terms to approved buyers, and contact via A J Cramer & Co Byron Street with a phone office number.
Auctioneers Fowler and Burgess advertise a vacant five roomed house with electric lighting verandah and conveniences for sale through The Co operative Insurance Company agent. Phone 147 PO Box 199.
The notice advertises lines of sheep from Crimmorley and Warialda properties, including ewes, wethers, and store stock. It lists prices and delivery terms, with Sept-Oct lamb drops and fat stock, plus consignor contact C Kimmorley, Travaler District Agent for Goldsbrough Mort & Co Ltd. Financing and insurance options are offered through Royal Exchange Assurance Co.
Article discusses the wear suffered by women golfers' hands from friction heat and cold and recommends Charmsan liquid cream hand lotion to massage before and after golf to restore softness and a fresh appearance.
A vintage advertisement promotes Charmosan hand lotion described as none sticky. The note lists retailers and chemists to buy Smell Soli by all chemists drapers and stores.
100 acres near Inverell offering freehold title with 3 miles of good road, white soil and basalt traps. Includes a good cottage, wool shed, and permanent water. Can carry sheep at one per acre. Price £716 per acre, cash £900 deposit. Frank Norris, Town Hall Buildings, Office 262, private 174.
A Bonshaw stock and property agent advertises a mixed sale of 000 wethers six years and older, 1900 wethers, four to eight years with dipping, 670 mixed sexes rising two and four, 100 ewes aged about eight to nine years with lambs at foot. August sale date noted and commission details included.
A bedtime note extols Charmosan cold cream as a splendid nightly ritual. It claims the cream penetrates pores to cleanse dust and beauty harming agents, leaving skin supple and smooth through a simple, cleansing routine.
The new season’s wheat loading at Newcastle silos is finished as trucks arrive from northwest areas. Since the Anglo-Canadian sailed from Newcastle in June with a wheat cargo for the United Kingdom, the silos have been cleaned and reconciled.
Government appoints John Darling and Gin as licensed agents in Inverell and North Star with Mr Russel handling Croppa Creek and North Star. Warner and Ron, Inverell agents, announce ongoing wheat deliveries and receiving sites at Croppa Creek and North Star.
Fragmentary note lists items including cold cream and drapes sold in a small trade listing. Readable names include Boudoir Jara 26 and references to tubes and trees. Details are partial and unclear.
Varley and Parker advertise a mixed consignment of well grown, dipped and in good condition spring drop wethers and wethers sold by the 0 M Wre and 1 mk categories. Listings include multiple lots with sexes, weights, weights, and sale windows from March to September, with station bred, prime fat, large frames, and fair to good condition noted. Also listed are agents for Liverety A and other hides, signaling a country livestock sale notice with contact via phone.
Fragmented notice describes a cottage with kitchen and bath, list of fixtures, a small farm area, and a notice action. Mentions McLean & Co agents and a local property context. Details are unclear but imply sale or transfer by office of a Peters or Gren office with listed occupancies and utilities.
A murky OCR inspired notice lists vendors and goods at an Inverell auction mart. Items include seeds, garden supplies, flowers, vegetables, and building materials from multiple sellers such as Walker Built and Stone Bros, with unclear names and fragmented phrases.
Rh Callaghan offers 56 Merino ewes Western bred and other stock for sale. Includes 8 year Sept Or WW shop Moree district bred, 24 Merinos, 70 wethers, 2 year station bred, Bullawarra district September, Hereford cross calves valued at £4 10s. For details contact A Callaghan by telephone 438 60%.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Delungra and wheat with references to elevators and a jumpy or missing context. Names, dates, or clear actions are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases about wheat and facilities.
Daley offers cottages for sale at Byron Station. Two bedroom homes with dining room and kitchen, quarter acre of land, reasonable prices. Includes mentions of 6 to 14 months terms and Sept delivery, with references to wood and mixed grades.
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