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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1939
Page
4
An accident occurred with an unspecified vehicle. The occupants were uninjured. the car sustained severe damage including a bent mudguard, damaged radiator, bonnet, and two windows broken. The vehicle was towed away by Inverelt Movers.
A chaotic police report describes a stolen vehicle incident involving multiple suspects including John Madera and others. Authorities allege drinking and disorderly conduct, with arrests made during an evening operation in the town. The text is garbled but notes charges and a forthcoming court appearance.
A fragmented report notes a sudden passing of Mr. Fret Knowipp, former Mayor of Tenterfield, with mentions of relatives, attendance at a church function in Inverell, and various local figures including Dr. All, Jon Ras bese, and Meryl Machener. The piece references a memorial gathering, church events, social notices, and community figures in a period-style local page.
Fragmentary OCR text about farm workers wages and payroll data. Readable portions suggest a local or state wage listing, but key names, dates, and amounts are missing. The piece hints at an economic note or payroll summary without clear entities or outcomes.
Fragmentary police court notes show an adjournment sought by a party tied to industrial workers. The record mentions expected January 10 dates, a consent motive, and an admitted failure to review a ticket. The verbatim transcript is unclear and names appear partial or garbled.
A fragmentary note from Fen and Mene mentions good wishes extended to a local official and his family for a prosperous year. The text references neighbors and a group offering considerate greetings to a sergeant and his household as part of a community gesture.
A drunken driving incident occurred on December 11 as suspects Melville Mosane Avenue and Warners appeared for Dr Aenean. The case involves a vehicle at a local station and warrants, with charges pending. Authorities report Detention and further hearings planned, as the defendant faces trial on related offenses.
The obituary outlines the death and funeral of Mr William Cerii Burton of Ladoes Bonny, noting his long service as a regent and hotel manager, his 45 years of marriage, and roles in the Church of Christ. It highlights survivors including his widow and five daughters, and mentions a church service at Hornby and burial at Northern Sumurts Cemetery with Pastor JK Lawies officiating.
A list details returning men who arrived home by Wilton’s Mallet yesterday. The gathering included a public ceremony at noon on Tuesday with a Lord Mayor’s fund offering and Christmas gifts. Names mentioned include Foster, Bevan, Wallace, Mowman, Bingleton, Formas, and H Smith among others.
Readable fragments indicate Inverell Post Office closures and holiday hours around Christmas and New Year. Details mention Monday to Friday operations with revised delivery and pickup times and potential service changes for late December and early January.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the Boshier Benefit Fund with unclear details. The readable text hints at a meeting or acknowledgment and possible referents to dates or names but lacks coherent context or specifics. The record preserves only scattered phrases without identifiable actions or outcomes.
A wildfire in a wheat paddock destroys about sixty stacks as high winds aid spread. Firefighting teams battle the blaze, hoping to halt the advancing flames before a looming storm washes away progress. The conflagration nears nearby lines of crops, threatening further loss before rain douses the scene.
The report describes warm conditions this week with periods of rain and unsettled weather. It mentions readings at an estate and references daily tallies like Sunday and Monday figures, noting above normal temperatures and light showers.
A chaotic report notes the Picnic Race Club meeting was abandoned amid wartime disruptions. Officials stated the outbreak of war led to a near empty turnout with few punters present as the gathering planned for late April was halted.
Fragmentary notes list Stanley and Livingstone at the Capitol with references to attendees Blakey Sage Walls and others. Mentions of awards, a winter event, and a Mister Wong mystery appear amid scattered names and dates, with unclear sequence.
Mrs Houpt and committee members led a final stage at 80 and 100 yards with top scores noted. MP Mave won the match with a 96 total, while Mrs Winnet earned high marks in several metrics. Prizes were awarded after a shoot off for premier position between Mr David and Kev.
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