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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1936
Page
4
The Inverell Times argues the Town Council keeps the rate at 12d while shifting costs to the poor. It condemns high sanitary charges and water rate practices that subsidize richer ratepayers, urging equitable funding and cautious budget planning for Inverell.
Local notes report five cows under lactation test delivering high fat and milk yields including Ayrshire Denbigh Fairy 2nd and Jerseys, with record fat and test percentages. The piece also advertises Easter railway specials to Goulburn and Canberra, plus store gift suggestions and postal service employment remarks from the High School head.
Temperature readings at the local post office since Friday show 58 85 on Friday 58 86 on Saturday 60 02 on Sunday and 64 on Monday. In the Police Court William Cavanagh faced charges of alleged stealing valued at 2% pounds from James Butery of the Australia Cafe. the case was remanded until tomorrow with a £5 fine and a surety of similar amount. Ross Hill play night saw Marie fill in the part of Mr Murstoane in David Copperfield. Ann Manning was unavailable. A Sydney Lending Library book shipment improves current School of Arts holdings with newer titles. catalog highlights include practical gift ideas from Cansdel’s.
Mr W Richardson of Wari alda transferred to Rylstone. His successor is Mr W Carter. Mr and Mrs L R Smith of Woodstock Wallangra rejoice at a daughter's birth. Mrs Hunt of Temora holidaying with her mother. Mr Munsle of Henderson Street Constable and Mrs Carey report to Inverell after holidays. The Smallwoods and daughter GH depart for Lismore for a fortnight. The Misses McDonald spend vacation with Mrs McDonald of Albion Bill. Miss Burley of Maitland High School, formerly at Inverell, enjoys part of vacation there. On Saturday Alex Anderson retired after 24 years with Bannockburnshire Council at 68. He received pipes and a tobacco pouch from employees including R Foster, F Reeves, F Stages, H Colley, J A Walsh, J A Gilroy. Shire president Dr Lee joined in goodwill remarks.
The Cranbrook School Council announces scholarships from the competitive exam held December 3 and 4 at the school and country centres. Full scholarship awarded to Stanley Lawrence Dempsey of Public School Blow Clear West Wralong. Half scholarships awarded to John Russell Rowland junr from Grammar School Kuilara, David Bruce Gibson Rural School Mullumbimby, Geoffrey Hamine Grey Tudor House Moss Vale, Grahame Alexander Wilson Public School Neutral Bay. Scholarships tenable at Cranbrook for five years valued at £60 per annum full and £30 per annum half.
Jack Buchanan headlines the Strand Theatre Ashford next Saturday night Boxing Night with the comedy When Knights Were Bold. Supporting Mystery Liner stars Noah Beety. Also covered are Christmas Eve entertainments at Inverell Cabaret and Kewpie Palais with confetti, prizes, and a Santa surprise. Relief funds inquiry notes no current support from the Department of Labor and Industry. Christmas Masses listed for churches in Graman Gum Flat and Ashford.
President John Swan hosted fellow councillors, the clerk M J Looby and engineer A E Richards at a dinner in Inverell. Apology from Dr E S Anderson. Speakers praised staff and press, with wishes for a Merry Christmas and New Year.
Advertisers and subscribers warned of Xmas and New Year schedule changes. The December 25 issue will appear the preceding afternoon and there will be no issue on Monday December 28 1936.
January 1 1937 report notes nominations for the Boxing Night greyhound meeting closing Wednesday at 7 pm. Many applications from outside centres have arrived amid attractive prize money. Postponed trials will be held tomorrow night at 8 oclock and will be the last before the New Year.
Weights listed for Inverell Joc key Club annual race meeting first day events at King’s Plain Handicaps Maiden Welter Flying Thespian Presidents Handicap First Novice and McIntyre Handicap with horses and weights, including Feltona Orient Orb Hathalle Phaedius and many others.
Attendance on the bowling green saw five rinks in a snal competition with several close matches. McParland Looby Mepphem and G Smith beat Owen Middleton Jacobs Nesbitt 27 14. Burgess Nesbitt Brooks and Mr Lennon beat Thompson Hills Simpson and Gameran 32 24. Allan Dalton Dibley and A Brown beat McBean Riddle Stewart and Griffiths 31 21. The first night for the trophy event saw J S Butler’s rink win all three games. Next contest Tuesday. Nominations Monday at 5. Red skips ballot chose PL J Neott Ro Brown and G Smith as captains.
Week end cycling report notes Inverell Cycle Club riders making final track practice before the Oligel carnival. standout Wo Chivers wins the half mile handicap and places second in the mile. Saturday results include Leach, Tom Hin sney, O Connell, and C Leach in various handicaps.
A motorcycle with sidecar crashed into a tree after colliding with a car driven by Cas Mitchell at the Byron Street corner by Capitol Theatre. Alfred B B Heckenberg, rider, was injured in the knee and may require treatment. the sidecar damage is estimated at £10 10.
Nine representatives from the 12 24th Light Horse and the Northern Beers Lancers clashed with the 12 24th New England Regiment for the Johnstone Cup in a three-stage small arms event. The local 12 24th won decisively by 369 points, with the 174th team praised for consistency and the 15th team buoyed by luck and noted difficulties during the rapid wind snap. The event featured Kings Medal lines, Prince of Wales targets, and a 500 yard plus range shoot, culminating in a brigade-wide emulation and plans for annual contests next year.
Inverell letter to the Times argues for a modern two way road to Glenn Innes and Inverell. It cites decades of rail promises and a need for faster, safer highways with concrete surface, noting proposed deviations and surface improvements to shorten the route and prevent later changes.
Telegrams of sympathy were received from King family Sydney Hannah and John Kelly Koloonal Jack and Dorks Sydney Kate Berridge and family The family wish to express our deepest appreciation to Mr WJ Thorley for many kindnesses
Shirley Temple stars in Poor Little Rich Girl at The Capitol Theatre with Alice Faye Gloria Stuart Jack Haley and Michael Whalen supported by Clarence E Mulford Call of the Prairie William Boyd leads Bargain Night features Two in Revolt and Escape Me Never as other program highlights.
A reward is offered by Bishop Moyes, Armidale, for the return of a Galden Fountain Pen missing between Delangra and Arndale on the Tingha Goyra road.
FOR SALE CHEVROLET SIX 2 ton truck in good order and condition 180 pounds. Easy terms available. Oldsmobile Coach with Fisher body registered April ready for the road. J F Giblin Opp Post Office Inverell.
Rubber Tyred Buggy and mixed fruit items listed with names and addresses in Inverell. Holmes Wallsend and Chapman River Street supply Australorphens and parts. John White at 4a Oliver Street advertises services. E. Giblin opposite the post office promotes car checkups before holiday travel.
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