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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1936
Page
7
An editorial touts annual meetings of public bodies as essential for civilisation. It praises active volunteers, passive supporters, and beneficiaries, notes women’s progress in civic life, and urges communal support for civic workers shaping better towns and rural areas.
A Queensland district report notes land deals in the Blackall area with H Rubin purchasing settled property for £6500 and Lancevale Yiehong North changing hands for £7000. Observations on local wildlife include a large stick insect found near Macquarie. A bankruptcy petition is heard in the Supreme Court with Mr Justice Lukin presiding over the estate of Rosert Ron Craw. An Ashford restaurant succession prompts talk of cleanliness and a push for a new owner. Gift suggestions emerge from Crassiey's in Crassie while relief funds in Cheshire Shire provide Christmas aid to workers.
The item lists a Swinton clearing sale on a Tuesday in January with livestock alluded to and mis-spelled bidders and catalog details. It also recaps weather readings for Wednesday through Friday, a Rob Roy Dance, a re modeled Can dsell store sale pitch, milk preservation notes, and a tragic local incident involving Rev Stinley Morris found dead in his rectory yard with police reports surrounding the event.
Local society notes report the arrival of a daughter for Mr H Scott of Nullamanna and several departures for Sydney and abroad by Mr and Mrs Archie Sinclair and others. Sister Marie Ford of District Hospital and Miss Bryant of West Maitland gain nursing duties. Mild travel plans include Teddy Edwards and family to Palm Beach and Siler Wilmington visiting Inverell for the holidays. The Premier declines Coronation trip. Engagement announced for Fileen Fay and Charles Camn. Mr W Mellveen heads to Sydney. Misses Eva Miller and Melva Johnston set for New Zealand and Tasmania. Gwen Boyd of Delangra earns multiple school prizes. W Edgar to transfer from Inverell to Enmore. farewell event planned by the High School Band.
At a board meeting the Inverest District Hospital bid farewell to Mr. F F Dibley after eighteen months of service on the Board. L J Cloonan praised his House Committee work and insight, while Mrs Dibley was thanked for founding the Women's Auxiliary. Dibley hoped for continued progress in nursing training schemes and praised the hospital's amicable operations.
A woman named Nellie Slater, aged 22, fell about 25 feet from a balcony at a house in Crown Street City. She was taken to a Sydney hospital on Wednesday in a serious condition.
Mrs Ann Reeves aged 73 died likely from a ruptured blood vessel after a fall in her son s Delungra home following a walk from Memorial Hall. She left a widow since seven years ago and is survived by two daughters and two sons with funeral service led by Rev Father Walsh at Delungra, interment beside her father.
Mr Samuel Gallagher, an elderly Oakwood resident aged 80, died yesterday at District Hospital. Born in Singleton he moved here with his parents and worked as a carrier on Maitland to Inverell routes, living at Myall Creek before retiring. Survived by two sisters Mrs Duncan McIntyre Glen Innes and Mrs Brown Manly, wife predeceased, two daughters and a son whose whereabouts are unknown. Funeral from Church of England at 2 pm today to Inverell cemetery. Rev E H Stammer officiated. Mr W J Thorley led mortuary arrangements.
The death occurred in the District Hospital this morning of Mr. Robert Griffiths of Elamore. He was in his Mth year and closely associated with the early life of the northern part of the State. Interment took place in the Church of England portion of the local cemetery this afternoon with Rev. Stunmer officiating at the graveside and Mr. J. Thorley overseeing funeral arrangements.
The Goonoowigall School ladies committee held a Christmas tree break-up as lessons ended. Children searched foliage for hidden presents, received toys from Mrs. Bone, and were given bags of lollies, cakes, fruit, and ice cream. Prizes recognized perfect attendance and three-year unbroken records. A silver cup was awarded to top trio, with certificates and a vase given to teachers. The event closed with a National Anthem.
John Geddes Underwood Skelton, a Delungra man, asks Acting Justice Windeyer for a divorce from Kathleen Jean Hope Skelton formerly Lanagan at Inverell, on the ground of desertion. He states they married October 30, 1931 at Inverell Registrar's Office. they have one child, George Walter Skelton, born April 28, 1932. He alleges she left after living at Braeside Delapara and has been away for over three years.
Mrs Pauline Skelton of Braeside Delungra faced a divorce petition after her son's wife moved in then left, with witnesses noting a quarrel and desertion. Frederick Bowden, solicitor for Inverell firm Averne, Meelniyre and Warker, served papers. the respondent admitted a relationship with her father at Inverell. Acting Justice Winter determined desertion, set the case for a six month return, and the Inverell legal team of Fitzhardingeane Blamey and Suney appeared for the petitioner.
A town appeals for farmers to donate one or two bags of wheat or its value to fund Christmas meals for needy families. The Inverell relief fund adds flour and promised dressed mutton cuts. Donations may be left with the Inverell cleric or the Salvation Army, originated by a district farmer offering two bags of wheat.
Hong Yuen & Co presents a Christmas sale with “The Glove of a Million Gifts” offering wide discounts across departments. Shoppers are urged to visit early, view the wares, and enjoy reduced prices as a festive season policy.
A British film triumph headlines The Capitol weekend show with Jack Buchanan in Brewster's Minions. The feature blends song and dance with bold humor as Buchanan embodies a daring adventure. The cast and production evoke Hollywood scale, highlighting a strong British musical effort.
Jack Cavanagh's celebrated band performs at the Ritz tonight with a blend of modern and old-time dance tunes. The management promises a lively program and urges patrons to attend, noting the event as a premier seasonal attraction outside the metropolitan area.
Nominations received for Inverell Jockey Club Cup meeting on December 31 1936 and Inverell Cup on New Year’s Day. List includes Beau Cheval Brillant Orb Luna Thespian Orient Glory Sir Mart Rackets Imperous Feltona and many others across multiple handicaps and distances.
Sydney price note shows wheat on city market with bulk at 4.6 bushels and bagged at 58 per bag. Alexandria quotation listed 6/7 bushels.
Inverell Seconds will play Armidale at the show ground on December 28. Captains include I De Rudney Gb Croft N Cam ieran C Golledee Potey Middle ton Timmins Crawford Finney Lockrey Middleton Agnew. Notify secretary if unavailable by December 23.
At Inverell District WHS, Matron Braithwaite and Sister Bolen received a donation drive from Goonoowigall School. Nancy Day reported that each stitch carried love as girls made quilts for hospital use. The matron praised the work and thanked the school, noting the welcome of the hospital in need of materials.
The Cubs Ladies Auxiliary hosted a Christmas party at St Audrey's hall on Monday night. Attendees enjoyed decorations of pines and balloons, games, and a large Christmas cake carried by Sarita Clara who distributed gifts to each child and to Mr. Let Adams and Mr. Geol Silva. Small tokens were given to Messrs Jippers and Murray. The event, led by Mr. GQ Silva, featured special items from the Cubs with thanks to L O'Grady G Campbell R Squires and others who aided the evening.
The focal secretariat of the Returned Soldiers announces a circular detailing Australia’s coronation contingent proposals. NSW quota is 26 with one officer and ranks. Sir Pourry Chaya to lead the continent in Britain. Applications open to ex-service members meeting physique and service merit, six months service in Royal Australian artillery contingent, February departure likely 1997.
For delivery at Intercell Station 24 straight and sound box or ironbars round posts 15 feet long by 1d inches at the small end. Apply to Jiao Twlroat RT Telephone 4563 Swanbrook.
A special mestine to make arrangements for a presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Folpar on their departure from Twerell will be held in the shoo Arts on Monday Night Next Dec 21 at 7 pm. H F Winter, Secretary. Saturday Night Next Lorna-Lancs Orchestra Beight Evening’s Entertainment proceeds in aid of Sports Club. R Hardy, Secretary.
For sale laid corner at King Street Tot 1 with 27a links to side lane 2 roads rear land. Area near = 90 pounds cash. CH. Pratt G F O Box 364M Sydney.
Essex Sedan in good going order at bargain price offered by Inverell Motors. Readable ad promises a genuine pod job and economic value with sale at a low price for quick sale.
For sale of second-hand bricks at 25 per 1000 loaned and timber on the job at The Brae. L. G. Sonter offers these materials through a local notice.
A 2 ton Chevyneft six truck in good order with 800d aid condition and £160 price. An easy terms sale includes an Oldsmobile Coach with Fisher body, registered Anvil and ready for the road. Also noted are references to ATRLIM and Pot QMice Inverell for contact.
Partial OCR notes describe rubber tyres, sulkies and related parts such as shafts rims and fittings, along with two boats and references to LW Rogge and Byron Street Tavereli. The fragment preserves few clear details or context.
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