21 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
1
A severe Brisbane storm last night caused two deaths including Dennis Hammond who was electrocuted and Mrs. Linda Walden who died of heart failure. Property damage ran into thousands with the Hotel Daniel in George Street badly damaged and Queen Street shops flooded.
Sydney reports a dull parcels market with buyers unwilling to bid and sellers steady. New season wheat parcels declined to 2/10 per bushel for December to February delivery, 2/11 for March, while bulk rates hovered around 2/9 to 2/7, with minimal overseas activity and quiet private cables to London noting scarce sales of South Australian Wheat.
The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney Dr. Mowll, opening a new Church of England hall, said the only thing to do with their troubles was to laugh at them. He urged faith in God and unity as a large family to face fire and hardships together.
The report notes New South Wales urged the Water Board to reconsider allocations affecting a Victorian contract. Premier Macfarlane dismissed the move as un Australian and said Victoria must reexamine its policy to protect local manufacturers. A broad Australian spirit should guide tender settings.
Two tramway employees James Burkeley aged 54 and George Barnfield aged 31 were injured switching tram points at Edgewiite when struck by a car. Burkeley sustained facial burns and cuts. Barnfield suffered facial and head abrasions and eye injuries. A man was later charged with driving in a dangerous manner.
The Inverell Chamber of Commerce announces current tin prices, with the walt price quoted at 50 11. The notice urges shoppers to buy locally, highlighting a rebound in the pound and urging Christmas shoppers to support local merchants.
The Legislative Council spent the night on the Charities Bill. The government retained the clause abolishing state lottery shares syndicates. An amendment allowing registered unions or friendly societies to appeal for distressed members without registration was agreed 22 to 14. The government also accepted an amendment exempting friendly societies from registration for public appeals.
Sir Thomas Bavin M.L.A. plans a hurried trip to England for private reasons. He will leave by the Grama tomorrow and is expected to return in March.
Reused railway merchandise and livestock rates will take effect January 1. Key change is the removal of fractions of a feniny from all rate scales to simplify freight calculations.
The death is announced of the Right Reverend Monsignor J P Moynggh, a senior priest of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, aged 83. He served decades in church leadership and ministry.
A 35 year old inmate at the Goulburn reformatory was found bleeding from a throat wound inflicted by a safety razor. He was moved to the gaol hospital where doctors hope to save his life after a stabbing affray at Coolamundra years ago.
Government building relief committee ends after a year of revival efforts. The body dissolved as plans to revive the building sector shift to new oversight. Despite activity, the committee's mandate expires with no successor group named.
Goldsbrough Mart and Co offered 4952 sales at auction on Thursday. Bradford, Japan, Germany and France led the market with nearly full clearance of top descriptions. Prices eased for fleece and skirtings while several named buyers and firms from Armidale and Barraba participated in bids and private sales.
Daily Express cites an official Moscow broadcast claiming Zinoviev and Makeney have been arrested for the murder of Kirev. The brief item suggests a political or police action tied to the case amid wartime European reporting.
In Commons Sir Philip Sassoon outlines a threefold imperial air scheme to extend and speed mail services. It envisions air schedules cutting travel to India to two days and to Singapore and East Africa to about two and a half days, with Australia at seven days. Rates may drop to 12d per half ounce for UK letters.
Navy authorities say wreckage found on Mithau Island beach appears to be from a condemned navy aircraft and not from Wins plane. Pieces are aluminium while Ulm's plane used wood struts, suggesting separate origins.
Mamos and Ali Bey wrestled to a draw at Rushcutters Bay stadium in Sydney on Friday night. The match showcased tight technique and balanced offense from both fighters.
A meeting of the Metropolitan branches and officers of the Australian Railway Union decided to take a ballot to ascertain if members were prepared to resort to strike action to enforce demands for better conditions.
Shooters from Limevale notified this afternoon they cannot compete here tomorrow, reversing prior announcement. Inverell team is left awaiting a replacement or rescheduling.
A ball of fire preceded a blast at Yandera on the North Coast. The explosion sent flames through the building and threw occupants to the doors in a panic.
Homebush yards penned 58 497 sheep of fair quality with lambs predominant. Wethers slightly outnumbered ewes. prime lambs firm while other types eased 6d to 8d. 3458 head yarded medium quality. heavy bullocks steady with prime at £10 10s, cows £7 10s, dealers to £8.
In the Lords today Lord Darnsfort fiercely criticizes the Free State Citizenship Bill as a preposterous move that would strip long standing British citizenship from Irish subjects. He warns it attempts to create an Irish Republic and urges Britain to press the Free State to modify or abandon the measure.
In Herlin on Thursday Captain Von Goering ridiculed British fears of a German air menace as groundless. He claimed Germany has only a few training machines and passenger planes not suited to military use. He said Germany seeks friendly relations with England and equality. He also predicted a possible international issue in 1935 to be resolved by power.
The forecast predicts warm conditions with hot and sultry weather, thunderstorms in the northeast quarter and local squalls. Some isolated thunder likely elsewhere in the state. Dust storms expected on the plains with northeast winds along the southeast coast.
At Homebush on Monday R Johnston Wari alda led a sale including 10 bullocks and 50 bullocks priced across prime figures. Carson Ltd reported Sydney pig sales Tuesday totaling 3400 head with porkers dominant and prime classes firm though other descriptions varied. Backfatters and heavy weights reached 140s per head with varying prices for baconets and porkers across weight ranges.
Inverell B grade selects J Cottee H Croft L Croft 7 De Rudney Pinney Lowrey P Ryan E Ryan J Mitchell J Watkins W Watkins to face Armidale B grade on Boxing Day with W Watkins named team manager. Bus departs Parmenter’s at 6 am Wednesday. Spencer’s Gully names C W and R Croft FP Stephens J Cotlee J Hurie M Moore F Bredzes J Boland A Provins W White A New for a Bannockburn match.
Fiecrobody highlights quality glass and chinaware as Cansdell's displays the latest English china and crystal cut glassware. The tag-by tag display emphasizes new and up-to-date items at the store.
Harold Fysh managing director of Qantas Airways said England to Sydney mails should reach Narromine this evening and be moved to Sydney early tomorrow. He warned that night flying from Narromine to Sydney under current conditions would be a mistake.
Robert Gray, a 53 year old electrician, entered a manhole in Alexandria to repair underground cable and received severe electric burns. He was rushed to hospital in serious condition.
The body of Mrs Badger Moroney, 55, who vanished from Earlwood on December 1, was found in scrub near Bankstown. Rescue dogs and police traced the case to her staying in the scrub where she endured bull ant bites. Her death is described as painful and distressing.
The 230th State Lottery draw announces first prize No. 98804 won by Miss Lb Catway of St. Kilda Victoria. Second prize No. 147h goes to Electric Shock syndicate led by Mr Thomas Burns Weston U S. Third prize No. 40688 goes to Lucky Whites Horse syndicate led by J Ward Moore Park. Fourth prize No. 69931 goes to Macrimac syndicate led by Mr E G Otlin Cremorne Sydney. Lottery 240 will be drawn on Monday next.
Sussex Street market report lists prices for Wheat, Tasmanian and Victorian potatoes, eggs, butter, cheese, honey, maize, oats, onions, chaff, hay and lucerne. Quotations cover bulk wheat Sydney July basis, new and old prices, and various cwt and bus units.
Melbourne reports the Victoria vs New South Wales Sheffield Shield game opening with early events. The text notes the commencement of play in Melbourne on Friday and mentions initial performances by Victoria, with incomplete details on wickets and scores.
Ken Waller, Melbourne Air Race entrant, left Brussels aboard a Tigh in Leopardville Belgian Congo and landed at Oran after a 1060 mile stage in four hours 56 minutes at 210 mph. Weather anticipated the flight to take seven hours.
In view of one dispersal of Australian Ministers, further development in the meat export situation is not likely before Christmas.
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