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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1941
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR indicates rough notes about identifiers and leads, with unclear context. Key entities and proper nouns are not recoverable, leaving a vague outline of data tracking or editorial workflow. Further readable text needed for a concrete card.
Rane Tame the Wt the Lig at Litele row appears as a fragmented OCR item with unclear names and locations. The readable bits hint at a sports or event note but lack coherent details or verifiable entities for a precise summary.
A local Christmas hamper drive organized by the Women's Association invites donations of vests gloves and similar warm items. The alert includes a call for fine pelts and mannikins to outfit men for fieldwork, with volunteers tanning and assembling items at minimal cost. The effort relies on community labor and aims to ship proceeds to the country branch, aided by the Marrisham’s Bhegiela appeal and Can dell's logistics.
The Mayor and Town Council consider a proposal to provide private homes for children evacuated from Fremantle and to assist the Brevity Orphans Adoption Baier y Martin Place. A special meeting is scheduled to discuss the plan and private accommodation may be welcomed for relief efforts.
The article notes Canvey Le Linde Gobbert of the RAAF training school Wagga and son of Mr and Mrs W J Gobbert of Kenya Delungra has been presented with his wings and is now a qualified pilot. Also: Noel Dodd of Byron Bay receiving medical care after a bad accident. King George VI marked his 40th birthday with celebrations across the Empire and United States. A death is recorded of Max Pearce Pearcon aged thirteen at Armidale Hospital.
Fragments honor air observers and a Bucknell Buckie from the RAAF era. Mentions a family tribute after service in Britain and arrival of a family member back home. References to heroic defense and wartime events with limited readable details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions waste materials and a committee context. Names, dates, or clear actions are unreadable, but references to a commission and a demand for handling waste are implied. No concrete outcomes or locations are identifiable from the readable fragments.
This morning the Macintyre Shire Council elected Cr. Geo. Maki as President and Cr. J. L. Vivers as deputy. Cr. Makim was nominated by Cr. Vivers who served as president last year. The meeting also welcomed Drs. A. G. Pigot, R. Boshier and D. G. Mather to the council.
The P and A Committee with Frank Pile and others discussed silo competition and harvest logistics in Inverell. Debates touched wheat production delays at Delungra and Crooble, with estimates of 20 to 42 bushels and concerns over department action and wartime preservation efforts. New trustees noted under the new act.
At a morning council meeting the Macintyre Shire decided to strike a 2d rate for 1942, up 1d from last year yet unchanged from prewar levels for most taxpayers. President Dr Maxim endorsed scrutiny of clerk estimates, while some argued a 2d rate remains necessary to meet council needs.
An old clipping advertises tin price today and a Barn Run lawn mower promotion at Canedell's. It promises a freshly mown lawn with the Exey Run model available for sale.
A meeting of the Delungra Wer Functions Association will be held on Saturday next December 20 at 3 pm in the Delangra School of Arts. A large attendance is requested. H LAMROCK, Hon. Secretary.
Frank Michobon of Inverell, student at Taverell Hill School, won Rural Bank’s Junior Farmers Essay competition earning a two year course at Hawkesbury Agricultural College toward an HDA. He has a strong farming record including poultry projects, stock judging, and leadership in the Junior Farmers' Club, with multiple prizes at Inverell shows and plans to pursue further studies in Agriculture and Veterinary Science.
The Board paid tribute to Mr Copeland's long service as an inspector during July association with the Board. Directors praised his diligence and integrity, noting he had been one of the best inspectors. A recommendation named Major Chambers Woodham Frank File and DB as additional trustees to be forwarded to the Minister. The meeting adjourned with no decision, and a proposed time was set for 2 209.
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