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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1936
Page
4
A dramatic voice condemns royal weakness amid a scandal involving a king and a married woman. It argues that national morality required sacrifice, resignation, and a restoration of civilisation over personal folly and political prestige. The piece frames the event as a historic test of character and national strength.
Ashford community items include a church service at Ashford cee Seti, a Gilgal Dance to raise funds for a club, and a gift shop promotion at Crossley’s. River levels rise after heavy rain, swimming holes reopen, and Ashford Pictures features Joe E Brown with a Western at the Strand. Changes to school staff and marriages are noted, plus King Edward VIII abdication headlines in the holiday edition.
The Inverell District School annual sports prize event lists class winners and certificates for primary and junior classes, names many students and staff, and notes money raised by a Red Cross appeal and a jewelled concert. A penny rack and donations to a relief fund are mentioned to support distressed communities.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions population and productivity terms with scattered place names and figures but is largely unreadable. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable fragments.
Ald W R Peacocke elected Mayor of Bingara and Ald A E Ward re elected mayor of Glen Innes with Wat son as deputy. Tingha inmate Rev G H Rae at Tingha Hospital. Greta headmaster Mr Murdoch to Ross Hill. J Murphy promoted from Bukkulla to Belbird. Wm Salmon dies aged 75. funeral at Inverell Roman Catholic churchyard. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth figures noted. birthday and royal family details included.
Beneficial rain last night brought 105 points at Inverell post drive and scattered falls across the district. Moree reported 12 points with ongoing rain, while Queensland towns recorded good falls including up to three inches at Charleville and St George noting its best fall in a year.
Forty bowlers took part in Saturday afternoon rink games at the local green. New members G Woods R Wright E Eddy J H Thompson L Faint and L Pletcher debuted strongly. Results: Pletcher Rice Brooks Griffiths 27 23 over Woods Law Meppem Warner. Boshier Wright Dibley Brown 28 21 over Edwards Eddy Murray Mcllveen. McFarland Thompson Simpson Cameron 24 13 over Buxton Faint Nickalag Nesbitt. Bacon C Butler A Butler McLennan 28 18 over Myers Hills Milne Burgoyne. McBean Lowboy Furness G Smith 27 22 over Middleton Jacobs E Smith Knapton.
At Saturday's Macintyre Shire Council meeting Cr John Swan was elected shire president and Cr E A Anderson deputy president. Swan thanked councillors, the clerk Mr Looby, engineer Mr Richards, and the press for support. The presidential allowance remained the same as last year.
F Bell dominated a high standard program at the Gilgas Sports Club carnival on Boxing Day. He won the Half mile Handicap from 180 yards and the Mile Handicap from 420 yards, with J Stasher and B O Connell and D Preston placing in the respective races. Racing resumes next Saturday at 2.40 PM.
The annual Christmas party and tree at St Andrew's kindergarten Sunday school was held in the church grounds Saturday. Sixty to seventy gifts hung on the old pine tree. Father Christmas, Mr Stockman, presented items made by Mrs McKenzie and gifts to children. Special prizes rewarded regular attendance and improvement. Afterward, a substantial afternoon tea followed, with praise for Mrs McKenzie's years of selfless work bringing joy to others.
One night Tuesday program features Simone Simon in Girls Dormitory with co stars Herbert Marshall and Ruth Chetterton. Inverell Younger Set performs bright musical numbers and a curated shorts selection. Main feature is Richard Dix in Special Investigator with Times Square Playboy as support.
Macintyre Shire Council debated raising the rate from ld to 2d, presented by clerk Mrs M J Looby. The report showed the old rate would yield £4231 and the 2d rate £4825, with unemployment relief converting the extra £600 into an effective £2400 for the shire.
The Bishop of Armidale visited the parish of A hford and urged funds to build a church at Bonahaw. A strong response followed as promises rose toward F100 and a June target. After service, ladies provided for a collection and the Bishop thanked all for the generous response. A confirmation service was held at 7.30 km. The bishop celebrated Holy Communion in the Nullamanina Church, where the sacred edifice was nearly ready.
Ross Hill Sunday school held a successful concert in a crowded building. Admission yielded a record 3 pounds 17 shillings and 9 pence in silver. Teachers and friends organized the event to fund the kindergarten, with many performances of songs, sketches, dances, and recitations by children under supervision of Superintendent Barnard.
Hong Yuen’s invites shoppers to a special stock buy of manufacturers’ stock and ladies’ stockings with 409 last minute styles offered at prices “never before heard of.” Bargains cover every department as Christmas nears and customers are urged to visit the store to inspect without obligation to buy. Remember we will not be undersold.
Floral tributes are noted from many relatives and friends in a lengthy May funeral notice. The list names Liss, Lanka Wilson, Danier and family, Elbel, Thom as, Polly, Neaywn, Banks family, McCraw, Jd Han shaw, Carter, Purcell, Campbell, Snow and many others. The notice reflects a large community acknowledgment of sympathy.
Monday and Tuesday program notes list chimes and early music, dinner music, and a range of acts at the Savoy and local venues. Highlights include Heroes of Civilisation, National Anthem closings, News and weather, singalong sessions, orchestras of the world, and Sandman's Serenade with late night entertainment.
Lost set of BS.4 motor cycle tools between Wullamanny and Swanbrook via King s Plain Toad in verell. Please return to Times Office. Reward offered.
Jim Coe and wife thank organisers patrons and all who assisted in any way to make the Gum Flat benefit social last Saturday night such a success.
Mrs Wheeler and family express sincere thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for support during their recent bereavement. Special thanks are given to Mr Marquart and Mr Foley for their kindness and to everyone who sent letters cards and floral tributes.
WANTED A Maid for all duties Apply by letter to Times Office A dance will be held at Gilgal on Wednesday December 15 in aid of A Yates Benefit Pung Reyes free buses from Otho Street Bartle's Orchestra Admission 2 J J Monaghan Secretary Gilgal Dance Saturday Night Next Lorma Lance Orchestra Bright Evenings Entertainment Proceeds in aid of Sports Club R Hardy Secretary There will be no greyhound fixtures this weekend the Club conducts next boxing night followed by the New Year meeting of Laree nights after the annual Cup meeting of the Jockey Club
A delegate from the focal club travels to Sydney for a conference expected to settle a long standing disagreement. Night trials are scheduled for tomorrow night at 8 pm to determine the outcome.
Public notice warns against being persuaded to replace an old sewing machine and promotes a two year warranty plan. It advertises Avonis Wank repairs and parts for all makes, with contact at 280 Inverell and clarifies no connection to the Singer Sewing Machine merchant operas.
Intending Inverell Jockey Club members should apply early for tickets with a subscription of £1 14s including tax. Probate sought in NSW Supreme Court will for Herbert Clement Limberg appoints Spencer Joseph St. Clair Butler as Executor. notices and creditor claims due within fourteen days. Also an ad invites industrious, reputable people to distribute home and farm necessities with J R Watkins Company offering opportunities.
R J Casey advertises as authorised representative offering free adjustments and service for all Singer machines. Provides free advice and urges repairs unnecessary with small adjustments. Contact at 34 Urabatta Street Inverell or phone 407.
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