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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1933
Page
1
Frail details show a Dublin murder linked to jealousy involving a wife and four children. In Washington, reports allege tense meetings and Treasury statements about international conferences between Italy Franc and America, with a defiant stance by General O Duffy confronting potential arrest.
The fourth Irish Free State loan of 6,000,000 sterling at four per coil was undersubscribed. Industrial and business houses supported the loan to the full extent of resources, though De Valera expressed disappointment at the shortfall.
In Barcelona on Tuesday the rising appears to have collapsed as the majority of railway workers refuse to obey the Labor Federation directive, signaling an end to the wide disruption. The movement, labeled Spanish Rising, faltered as key unions did not follow the call.
Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy died in a New York hospital today. Reports say his death follows complications from intense peerwork tied to a film adaptation of his book Resurrection. The news arrives as a deep cold wave grips the city, delaying routine services and stressing hospitals.
Sydney reports the Minister for Local Government announced that during a forenoon Executive Council meeting Bankstown Municipal Council was dissolved and Mr. Wylie named administrator to block a Salisbury contract. Mayor Alderman Griffiths condemned the move as a bombshell and said he would consider steps to defend his name against the ministerial decision.
The commission's report read to the live council meeting found that proper consideration was given to tender mechanisms. It noted evidence of bribery and corruption allegations, with material evidence presented regarding those claims.
Rosebery races held today with multiple divisions across hurdle and handicap events. Winners include Greensea in hurdle and Habill in the first division, with Meadowdale, Royal Forest, and Royal Clare performing in their respective heats. numerous scratchings and betting odds listed for fans.
Detectives raided a section of the Slate AbbaLiahs last night and seized about 100 skins allegedly taken from Harald Bell’s property near Liverpool. No arrests confirmed. investigation ongoing.
Reginald Jobo Merriman, 32, a Christchurch postal worker, is committed for trial on charges of murdering his wife and three children. The family deaths occurred from gas in the kitchen and bedroom, Merriman being gassed but surviving. A fellow employee admitted intimacy with Mrs Merriman and said he felt indirectly responsible.
The Minister for Customs Mr White said Customs officers would investigate importers claims of a price rise. If the increase cannot be justified, he may recommend to Cabinet that the Budget duty reduction be canceled when Parliament resumes.
Reports from London indicate a tacit agreement between Australia and Belgium on a shipping and meat export dispute. The talks mention concessions by Belgium on contracts for Australian meat, with potential modifications to allow Belgian products into Australia. Details remain unofficial.
A conference of railway unions decided not to compromise with the railway Commissioners on reducing travelling, relieving and other allowances in the same proportion as the basic wage.
Berlin held a militaristic Reichstag gathering at the Kroll Opera House with over 600 in Nazi uniforms as thousands watched. Herr Hitler was absent to greet the cruiser at Wilhelmshaven, while Goering spoke and was cheered. General Goering conducted a brief roll call and was elected president as the session ended in eight minutes.
The Sydney market was quiet with nominal values and irregular prices for wheat. Early delivery samples sold, bulk inquiries at 26 for January February, sellers at 281, Liverpool option market steady, shipments and overseas markets such as Chicago and Winnipeg showing mixed steady tones amid uncertainty.
Viscount Churchill, presiding at the Qonnel shareholders welfare of the British Overseas Bank, said that despite unsettled factors over the last year, the first faint signs of trade improvement noticed a year ago had grown stronger.
In Melbourne on Wednesday Mr. Lawns rejects a report that the Federal Government has been asked to establish a legation in Tokyo. News item notes official denial of the Tokyo legation proposal.
Sydney officials debate bread pricing as Master Tours Association members report raids on over the counter bread fines. Baker leaders, including J. Israel, discuss passing tour lex costs and potential immediate repeal while urging housewives to protect the lower price and avoid bakery limits.
Sydney forecast shows unsettled rain and thunder in the north east and along the northern border with isolated showers in the south east districts. Elsewhere it remains fine and cooler with winds from the southwest to southeast increasing.
In Berlin Cathedral a Reichstag service opened the day with Pastor Deering urging deputies to reject Germanised Christianity drawn from Nordic sagas. He warned not to forget the Biblical Christ and condemned a Christ dragged from Wotan’s wardrobe amidst current economic and critical issues.
Dr Schacht, president of the Reichstag, told German Chambers of Commerce in Switzerland that Germany could never pay the interest on foreign loans. He called the bleeding of Germanys resources immoral and said creditors must help debtors to rescue the world from a crisis.
The Sydney market bulletin notes bit price movement and day by day changes. Prices show softer levels amid trading dampened by external factors affecting commodities and local demand.
Judge Dethridge in the Federal Arbitration Court today dismissed the appeal of the A.W. from the dreisten of the Deputy Industrial Registrar granting registration to the Wool Classers Association of Australia under the Federal Arbitration Act.
Local push by Inverell Chamber of Commerce urges residents to buy gifts for absent friends now. Community notice promotes regional retailers and holiday giving with a focus on local shopping support.
Two renowned golfers Gene Sarazen and Joe Kirkwood have cancelled their planned Australian tour. Reasons remain undisclosed.
Clarence Gay Gordon Haddon faced trial on a charge of uttering letters demanding money with menaces toward the King. He pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial after an undertaking was allowed not to send further similar communications.
A seaside incident at Evans Head drew visitors when Oscar Doupain of Casino, formerly Caraki, hooked a 6ft carpet snake on his fishing line near the mouth. The remarkable find astonished onlookers as the snake clung to the lure.
Heavy storm washing away railway tracks drowned poultry and ruined crops. The Cooma mixed train was cancelled. a ballast train repaired the line for last night’s mail trains. Water rose to several inches in parts of Moss Vale cutting off roads and properties nearby.
James Lewis Hall, 70, who runs a newsagency on Johnstone Street, Annandale, was struck with a hardwood length and suffered a deep scalp wound last night. He grabbed his attacker around the knees and cried murder before the assailant fled. The shop has been broken into several times in recent years.
The Sussex Street Market Report lists fluctuating prices for staples such as wheat at 28 to 29, potatoes at 4 to 7, Tasmanian and Clarence River entries, eggs at 1d, bitter cheese and honey ranges, maize and oats around 3s8d to 3s, onions 3d to 5d, chaff prices from 4d to 4s3d, with hay and other grains noted in mixed denominations. The figures suggest a lively, locally quoted price sheet for farmers and traders.
More than 739 new workers are being absorbed into the Postmaster General's Department to handle Christmas workloads. About 150 will assist in processing mail as daily letters are expected to top two million.
At a club meeting the Inverell Coursing Club decided to light the track for summer racing. The first electric night meeting is planned for Saturday December 30, the Inverell Jockey Club Cup day. Boxing Day will feature a full programme with nominations closing Wednesday night.
Australia reports a rising trade balance for the first four months of the financial year led by soaring wool prices. The favorable balance is described as perhaps the strongest in years, with wool price increases driving the momentum.
Daily Express reports Hon. Alexander Shaw chairman of the Po and O Steam Navigation Company will travel to Australia soon to join a conference on counteracting American subsidised competition between Australia and New Zealand.
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