Wisdom or prejudice in a dominant democracy
In The Inverell Times 11 December 1936 a Sydney Labor Daily conspiracy claim links to press bias over the British king’s marriage. The piece argues prejudice and class influence shape politics, contrasting Labor views in Australia and Britain and noting Curtin’s stance amid broader democratic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Labor Party
Labor Daily
Labor Party
England
Ue Labor Dally
Baldwins Beline
Li King
Sydney
Bripire
Mainyaas
Leimvern
Uva
Bine Wire Stronn
Australian Labor Party
Edgel Alsa
Linask
Clint
Fedecs
Pordleeest
Curtin
Mays
Weber
Local and General Notices of December Events and Trades
The notice lists upcoming dances and devotional services at Long Plain and Sacred Hearth, changes to Mass schedules across country centers, a correction about Reid's town trip dates, and a meeting of officials on travel approvals. It also reports Fat Cattle sales planned at the municipal saleyards, a pipe band appearance at Civamvat, and Brissett’s display of electrical goods including new fridges and lighting at their store with demonstrations and prices.
Fragmented weather notes and garbled reader text
A garbled OCR fragment reports heavy rain and related discourse with numerous unreadable phrases, interspersed with stray names and units. The readable parts mention rain events and timing, but the overall content is incoherent andunclear.
Local leaders and appointments across rural NSW
W T Robinson reelected mayor of Grafton. Dr Coleman appoints Rev Fatthy Grace as second assistant to Inverell parish. Gordon Stevenson and family to reside on Ovelgie at Glen Innes. Mrs Stevenson farewelled by Country Women's Association. Miss Witherspoon to Liverpool New Year. praised for teacher, parents, and Mothers Club service. Dr Angus to resume as St Andrew's College principal next year after 12 months leave. Rev John Edwards appointed acting principal at St Andrew's Theological College, University. Bannockburn Shire Council welcomes Dr George Anderson to fill vacancy left by G J Jayes resignation. council seeks Anderson's assistance on various matters. Dr Anderson pledges best efforts for all shire sections.
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Coleman
Armidale
Fathty Grace
Inverell
Gordon Stevenson
Glen Innes
Ovelgie
Texas
Stevenson
Miss Witherspoon
Te Tlitants
Liverpool
Prents and Citizens’ Association
0 Mothers’ Club
Therell
St. Andrew's College
Angus
John Edwards
S J. Andrew's
St. Andrew's
Rose Bay
Bannockburn
iCr. Vo
J. G. Beer
Cr. Geo. Anderin
G. Jayes
Bannockburn Shire appoints Ninth Term President See
At yesterday morning’s Bannockburn Shire Council meeting Cr V J G See was elected president for a ninth consecutive term. Cr Gi Makim was rejected as deputy chairman, and See received broad support from councillors and staff with a signed proclamation backing his reappointment. The session emphasized continuity, with See pledging ongoing efficiency and cooperation alongside the secretary and press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn
See
Makim
Botoee Teering
Eion
Set
Wys
Colts
Comayerys
Dr. Ser
Woirki
le Con Iiers
Staf
Wippe
Chabronadn
Widespread Rain Falls Across New South Wales
Sydney reports widespread rain with heavy falls in eastern areas. Meteorologists warn unsettled conditions from South Australia approach, bringing showers to the western section of the state over the weekend.
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Sydney
New South Webbe
Mt .Mares
South Australia
Weather outlook for the weekend with unsettled eastern areas
The latest forecast shows more or less unsettled conditions in the eastern half with scattered rain and thunder showers, calmer in the west though no widespread unsettled weather is expected this weekend. Winds shift to north westerly then become warm and light to moderate.
Inverell Cup Meeting at Jockey Club December 1936
The Inverell Jockey Club announces an annual Cup meeting to be held Thursday to Saturday December 31 1936 to January 2 1937. Six events on the first two days and five on the final day with Inverell Cup on New Year’s Day. Nominations close December 16 with fees for various races and weights to be declared around December 16. Members urged to obtain tickets before December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverell Jockey Club
Inverell Station
Cregan
Examinations Pass List For Inverell and Ross Hill
The secretary of the Religious Instruction Council of the Diocese forwards the recent examination passes from Inverell and Ross Hill public schools. Certificates are expected to be ready in Inverell for presentation at St Augustine's Church on Sunday evening. Second class and pass marks listed for Ross Hill School include many named pupils with scores, indicating strong performance across classes.
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Religious Instruction Council of
Diocese
Archdeacon Forster
Inverell
Ross Hill
Inyverell
St. Augustine's Church
Market Report from Sydney Sussex Prices for Potatoes and Dairy
Sydney market report lists Sussex prices for Tasmanian potatoes, New laid eggs, butter, cheese, bacon, oats, onions, mullet, chaff, wheat, lucerne and hay. Notes ranges in prices and units like ewt cw, bus, ton, with wheat quoted in Alexandria and other items in shillings and pence.
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Sydney
Sussex
Tasmanian
Lucerne
Wheat Market Firmer on Strong Overseas Demand
The local wheat market firmed yesterday on stronger overseas demand and inquiries from Italy and Shanghai. Early sales of 10 wheat for December-January at 5/35 to 5.4 were followed by further strength in the afternoon with prices rising to 6/4 to 14. Shippers’ prices for growers’ grade rose to 48) on the Sydney basis, while farmers sold quietly as reports from the Rain rate noted a firm London market at SM.
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Italy
Shanghai
Sydney
London
King Abdication Sparks Dominion Leaders Reactions
The abdication announcement triggers mixed responses in Britain and across the Commonwealth. Churchill and Halifax address Parliament as crowds gather outside, while Australia and Canada note legislative steps and pledge support. Lyons reports in Canberra that governments rejected any pressure to back a royal marriage that would alter succession.
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Lord Halifax
Stern
Mary
Dominion of
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Union of South Africa
Churchill
Tewrigé
Major Attlee
Iing
Hous
Commons
House of Representatives
Mr. Baldwin
Simpson
Commonwealth
Baldwin
South Africa
Mr. Lyons
Kilng
Lyons
King Edward Abdicates and Plans Broadcast Speech
The king abdicates and will address the Empire from Davenport, with a tentative 10 pm Friday Sydney time broadcast. He signs the abdication instrument and plans to leave England, likely for an undisclosed destination, as Australia and British leaders react with loyalty and preparations for a new monarch.
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London
Edward
Empire
Davenport
Sydney
England
Howe of Commons
George Vic
Ailzabeth
York
Albert
Auren
Victoria
Uval
Windsor
Mary
Mowill
Blevelis
Lyons
Melbourne
God Save the King
Wirth
Olympic
Canberra
Wheat price surge in Sydney market highs
Wheat prices in Sydney surged as market opened with record levels. Silo wheat parcels quoted at 5 47 per bushel and bagged wheat rose sharply by 5 with country wheat offers firming by 4/85 per bushel.
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Sydney
Public Holiday Declared For New King's Birthday Observance
The state government considers next Monday a public holiday to observe the new King's birthday. Chief Secretary Chaffey promised an official announcement soon as cabinet meets to decide parliamentary procedures. Inverell receives notice that Monday is a public holiday throughout the Commonwealth, with the date definite.
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Canberra
Commonwealth Public Service Act
Commonwealth Gazette
Sydney
Chaffey
Fremier Stevens
Inverell
Commonwealth
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the Inverell Times
Long Plain
Wien Nash
Slatridance
Mw Twaty Spyer
Orved
Yamba
Reid
Freelth Police
Tenterfield
Ulupahy
P Po
Beal Graman Openny
Tope Bane
Warimida
Kniveend
Murrik Util Mather
Civanvat
Hotes
Brissett
Mmnas
Brisséttly
Eloe
Estele
Westakhoise
Ian
Brissell
Aid
W. T. Robinson
Grafton
Provident
Cr. G
Rydney
Preidaw
SSAA
SSA
Dave
Long Aga
Inverell Races
Ross Hiel School
Ann Manning
Malving Ball
Betiy Taylor
Jack Greenwood
Bruce Kerrison
Jeli Smith
Lloyd Plum
Isabel Knapton
Suzanne Reynolds
Jack Mu
Colin Chisholm
Brian Smith
Joe Morris
Muriel Anderson
den Winfield
Meryl Holder
Dorothy Reten
Nellie Doskey
Nola Milne
Nancy Gearing
Harold Chapman
Hazel Phifer
Beryl Summers
Nona Seagrott
Dulcie Rochester
Flay Wilson
Doreen Bullvss
Una Monckton
Grace Newman
Percy Cant
Margaret Moore
Patsy Ireland
Lily Read
Jean Smith
Hilda Mitchell
May Thorogood
Heather Davis
Rene Miler
Ron Hagan
Lionel Bulins
Amy Halliday
Enid Daw
Joyce Stevens
Market Report
Alexandria
S/S
Lerna-Lance Orchestra
Winston Churchill
Loray
Cadinel
House of Commons
Lhe Csouep
Baldwins
Devere
Battwin
C. B. Maxton
Fimpire House
Wedgwood
Independent Labor
Mr. Gallacher
Sol
Buckingham Palace
Frijow
King Edward
King George VI
MR. Windsor
America
United Kingdom
Edward Windsor
Cannes
Fort Bebvecere
Tes
Fort Belvedere
Mrs, Simpson
Taily Mail
Mrs. Simpson
League of Lovely
Edward VIII
Bendessa
Duke of York
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