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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1938
Page
4
The article urges robust physical training for Australian youth to build strong bodies and disciplined minds. It laments overcrowded cities and undernourished districts, calling for nationwide effort by parents and authorities to ensure healthy growth and moral strength through exercise and education.
Local and general items note booth license for the Inverell docks and the club's annual cup meeting on December 31 and January 2. Billiard licenses are renewed for RF Bully and Alan Bereiman. Trades, displays, and policy updates appear alongside local business mentions and social greetings from Emily to family.
The readable parts mention various names and places in a garbled OCR line. It references political roles and a possible meeting or statement. Imprecise fragments include references to a city, individuals, and an event, but specifics are not recoverable.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions oil, premiums, series items, names like Jamie and Friel Hue, and a list of assorted terms. It references glassware and crystal goods, a sale or display window, and a desire to be convinced, but contains no coherent event or verifiable details.
Fragmentary record shows names Garay, Marienty, Mason, and references to cows, dates in November, and a home sale notice. Details are garbled with dates and numbers, but indicates livestock and property transfer context in a local notice.
The Inverell section records births and engagements across local families, noting Mix Batty De Ving's birth and upcoming tours, marriages like Mary Cordingley to Leslie A and Ora Braund to Armidale connections. It highlights social events, school achievements, and holidays, with details on clergy changes and community congratulations for long-standing ties.
Weather notes from Inverell describe yesterday's heat giving way to a new cold spell. Temperatures peaked near 108 degrees F then plummeted with a strong post east wind and widespread power failures. Residents report shattered windows and closures as the cold snap intensifies across towns including Tessperatere and surrounding areas.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions a village event with unclear dates and names. Readable items reference a local condition or procedure and a civic action, but essential details remain unreadable.
Dame Mary Hughes, visiting Inverell, was hosted with hospitality by Mrs Clooran who organized entertainments in her honor. Papers mention a 100 year old book presented to the late Mir Helen Hughes by the author Margaret Gibbons, plus other titles like Tom Brown's Behoal ayy and Fulry stories.
A camper named Frederick, charged with removing a tent from Ble Pare after a court order, displayed defiance in court. Ernest Vor aver testified. the judge noted the defendant’s conduct as he faced the municipal Heald Tospector Me DoH Wallage. The case proceeded with counsels and witnesses, leading to a formal disposition.
Local bowls action lists teams and players for an upcoming event with line by line names. The article notes matchups and participants including Manning Anderson Middleton and Nesbitt along with several clubs such as Wilmington and Middelon in a first round draw.
A garbled notice from a local paper hints at private rooms and arrangements for an imminent engagement and wedding ceremony involving Gith Gade and Permenter. The readable fragments reference rings and a formal union with vague local details.
Fragmented OCR reads about a carnival event with plans, venues, dates, and entertainment. It mentions a second rating, prize money, and acts, with several garbled phrases but indicates a public gathering with performances and stalls over a weekend.
A garbled OCR list outlines entries and nominees for the Inverell Cup Meeting. It references events such as the Maiden Handicap and Novice Handicap with numerous horse names and contenders among crowded, unclear lines. The document reads as a nomination summary with dates and race titles but is largely unreadable.
A garbled speculative note describes a dance event featuring a performer named A inet gee Mu at Haluntasra with references to a crowd, a committee, and a Christmas spirit. The fragment mentions Rock To ther dunes and Maplest hate patron, and hints at a festive televised carnival from the approaching season.
A school service vehicle used to transport children from Delaney, M. and Little Plain areas was charged in court. The driver admitted failing to inform authorities of prior incidents and faced a trial with the owner, a school system, named in the incident. Proceedings included witness testimony and potential penalties considered by the judge.
Daily water restrictions were in effect last week with limited supply and penalties. Citizens faced specific hours for outdoor use, while several districts enforced hose limits and reported irregularities amid holiday observances and weather-related advisories.
Fragmented OCR text notes holiday events and schedule hints with scattered names and dates. It mentions Monday and Wednesday activities, a tavern or venue reference, and partial event items without clear context or complete lines.
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