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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1939
Page
7
Wruce White of Duke Tuck BW Hon Sveum presided at Yetman House on Friday evening for a voluntary social hosted by Yetman Women’s Voluntary War Service. Guests raised about £100 for Fare fund, with thanks to organizers and patrons. event featured garden lighting and a country supper.
An unnamed youth, son of Mr and Mrs W Pasterfield of Yeoman, made a successful escape attempt that drew attention from local residents. The incident prompted brief reports from authorities and highlighted safety concerns for youths in the community.
Sydney reports show opening shield cricket fixtures with players from New Victoria and South Australia. Notable dismissals include McCabe Chipperttela Pyne Tamblyn and Bradman among others, with rain interruptions noted and two wickets down early. The fragmentary text records early innings actions and team names such as South Australia, Queensland, and New Victorias amid wet conditions.
A massive Australian military convoy from Broadmeadows camp departs at 10 am heading to Sydney. The formation includes at least 140 vehicles and stretches over three miles. Mainly military motor trucks will be ferried south for training, with a five day journey planned and a return to Sydney expected by Tuesday afternoon.
The Weverell District Hospital Board held its monthly meeting reporting a fruitful fete, a matron’s daily average of 57 patients, and a sizable contribution fund boosted by a patient’s 379 days’ stay. Tenders for hospital supplies were accepted, donations significant, and accounts and debts reviewed.
Fragmented notes from a local government audit discuss hospital ward availability and a vote on funding. It references private ward demand, hospital electricity charges, and a council decision to donate funds. mentions the Perpetual Trustee Company and wills, plus tender notices for bread and milk supplies.
A Capitol program outlines holiday arrangements featuring Jane Withers and a slate of films and screenings. The event includes special late night showings, previews of new areas, and a weekend lineup with actors such as Bonita Granville, Prankie Tina, and Elizabeth Bersner in a varied entertainment bill.
A lengthy discussion unfolds over Bellevue property ratings and a disputed sale tied to the Bank of New South Wales events. Legal figures including Me DK Stetivar and Wals State court actions feature, with Omaha politics and aldermen under scrutiny. The piece critiques government candor and reflects on past methods in public processes.
A late entry reports Britain set a record for imports of chilled pork, with figures showing a high quantity received against Argentine supplies. The article notes a strong rise in consumption and a shift in import proportions, reflecting postwar demand.
Open air services announced for December with multiple locations including Oakwood Rye Crossing and Ashford Tam WS. Scheduled readings feature biblical excerpts and the evening offering is requested. Services emphasize hymnody and familiar Christmas themes in a period church program.
Fragmentary OCR notes record a Christmas Holy Communion service with mentions of Saint Augustine, Inverell, Canishmae, Wey, ArtHUF, and BAMA. The jumbled text includes timelines like December 2 and December 23 and references to a matins or morning service.
The report discusses global wheat markets with notes from Argentina and Australia. It mentions Argentine shipments around 17 to 19 million quarters and Australian shipments for February to March valued about 22.6 per quarter, plus references to North American winter crops and Vancouver trade.
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