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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1937
Page
4
A 1937 Inverell discussion extols public education and intellectual growth across social classes. It argues that neglected schooling harms individual and national progress, urging broad access, reduced unemployment, and modern inventions to lift society.
Children and adults attend the Foutyer Set Christmas party at the Biby ial Centre on Friday afternoon with games and a Christmas tree. Market and church notices follow including Christmas services at Presbyterian and Anglican churches and a special service led by Reverend Arthur Bile with carols and solos.
Historical weather notes describe extreme heat with 95.2 degrees, 94 degrees, and mentions of wind loops and rain. The fragmentary text references local areas, names, agencies, and a chaotic sequence of days and events, reflecting a noisy, partial page segment with weather and community notes.
Reports detail Lorna Gorman of Crookwell a pupil at Wartalds public school with continuous attendance for several years. Mentions of holidays for Paracomb and Mos Facheimb of Armidale and the marriage of Mr Capel’s well known Durerman stud. Also notes promotions of Kelly's Gully headmaster Lenahuri to Hammonaville post and transfers of Nichols from Wunalaa to Keesfey. Also references Rev Arthur Edmunds and church duties.
Fragmented obituary notice recounts the death of Mrs Mary Att Poulkrnen, widow of the late George Faulker, with details of a graveside service at a local church and burial in a cemetery. It also notes the passing of Mrs Gileen Crockett, wife of ADL George Cruekes, with family relations and funeral arrangements referenced.
The Inverell Municipal Council extended business past 1.30 am, with aldermen debating power extensions and a proposed gasworks upgrade. The mayor pressed for order as officers faced a lengthy agenda. several members spoke on future plans and insurance matters while others urged restraint. References to river improvements and town governance were noted as meetings adjourned around the early hours.
A coroner’s inquest at Inverell Court House examines the death of Mr R Coleman following a Severn River drowning. Witnesses recount river search, dragging efforts, and the discovery of the body, with investigators detailing patrols, rescue attempts, and the surrounding circumstances.
The Inverell council debated Sunday sport, with Alders arguing for and against allowing Sunday play on town grounds. Motion to permit venues faced resistance. some favored Referendum and majority support, while others warned of revenue loss and church opposing Sunday events. Debate touched on town amenity, public funds, and potential league use.
Fred Watt plans a long bicycle ride from Inverell to Sydney aiming for 424 miles in under five hours. He expected to reach Sydney around 2 pm but weather and delays hindered progress. Watt previously set a speed record on shorter runs, while Jack Bacon set a separate motor cycle record the prior Friday.
A garbled notice lists The Last of Mars Cheney a dramatic romance starring Joan Crawiant Robert Montesnery and William Powell at The Capitol theater. It mentions weekday showings from Wednesday to Friday with matinees Friday afternoon. The piece references a story of forbidden love and sacrifice amid a chaotic society, and a secondary Advent adventure with Jenny Arthur and Joely mecres.
Aldermen clash over church service closures amid debated referendum framing. Cooper and Furie back the reform angle while others press for clearer wording, polling hours, and garden work plans amid cricket match interests and public safety concerns.
Last night a convent fete organized by the Ladies Committee at the Convent of Mercy raised funds for their school projects. Despite heavy rain, stalls and events drew crowd support with volunteers thanked for tireless work and local dignitaries praising the effort.
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