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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1939
Page
3
A pastoral letter issued by Archbishop Kelly, read in Roman Catholic churches, condemns atheistic communism and its alleged Soviet connections. It warns that joint campaigns with industrial and union programs could lead to political power, urging total abstinence and cautious social conduct.
The Road Safety Council of New South Wales reports six deaths in four motor vehicle crashes and multiple injuries in separate incidents. A continuing wave of motor vehicle accidents, many involving collisions with other vehicles, is noted over several weeks.
A London cablegram dated December 2 discusses rising prices and inflation fears in Britain, with the textile boom reaching the wool trade. Buyers seek generous orders amid possible government demands, Bradford traders note misaligned prices, rationing discourages forward buys, and profits remain high while exports fall by two million pounds over two years, prompting calls for an export subsidy funded by industry levies.
A Cornwall youth, Norman Richards, was charged at Penzance for severing two fingers on his right hand to avoid Army service. The case, heard at Camborne and described in disorder, notes his stated intent and his emotional distress during the incident.
The Youth Employment Select Committee in Sydney heard witness C C Armitage lambaste a party system and funding links to political parties. He argued the Legislative Assembly should enact practical youth protections, while accusing the party machine of controlling government. The chair, Mr Baddeley, pressed for evidence as Armitage claimed party selection did not reflect constituents.
A fragmentary account describes a parachute jump five miles up with mentions of Sergeant-Quierier Leslie Webber on leave, scenes of disrupted flight operations, and various names and places. The garbled text references military figures, a aeroplane escape, and reflections on peace and duty interwoven with local chatter.
Fragmented notes reveal wool appraisal report number 7 completed in March. Principal prices varied with grades drawn from southern slopes and western valleys, listing buyers such as E Ew, Nissen, Cassbts, R.A. Bh, Peake Manila, Chaffey Tanworth, and Hudson Merillc with per pound values and lots.
The article lists racing events at Inverell with fixtures on January 1st and 2nd 1940. Included are the Inverell Station Handicap with £30 prize, a First Novice Handicap, a First Maiden Handicap at a 3 mile distance, and the McIntyre Handicap among others. Prizes range from £2 to £96 with various distances and conditions noted.
Boxing Day fixture list for December 26 and 27 1939 covers first and second handicaps maiden and trial events with prize money from 10 to 27 pounds and distances four furlongs to a mile and a half. Start times planned from 2:15 pm with multiple races and conditions for non-winning or prior winners.
The article describes carob trees, their evergreen appearance with glossy leaves, and autumn blooms that carry fruit into the next summer. It notes carob pods are drought tolerant, grow on rocky dry soils, and contain about 50 percent sugar, with dried pods sold for eating like candy. It references the Prodigal Son motif and Syrue but centers on the tree and its use as stock feed.
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