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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1941
Page
3
A speech urges education as a cornerstone of democracy amid wartime conflicts. It warns against savage education and calls for universal schooling to end social evils, promote Christian ideals, and resist manipulation by strong nations. The text stresses learning as humanitys salvation and a guard against future tyranny.
In a Saturday event M Stalin, the Soviet Premier, marked his birthday amid celebratory remarks. Miss Jom Campbell attended with two cen. Campbell is linked to George Brrest. Youmman is elected President of Guyra Shire with Cr. Dettman as vice-President.
Obituary notes a 70 year old resident of the Moore district died in Plainclothes Coast. The report mentions transfers of police and staff, including Relph Whalen moved to Newcastle, and A Bweaney from Glen Innes High School notified of transfer to Newcastle. Other items cover local council luncheon for Dr Alf Jones and military training reports.
Local news item reports the Swanpeak clearing sale at Gwanpeak with Merino sheep sells across several lots and prices, a road accident near Quyra on the Tingha Road injuring Mr Cameron, and a Christmas Hamper drawn for Minas cadet welfare, won by Mr C Thompson of Byron Street, plus community notices from Cansdell's, recruitment updates, and local events including Bush nursing and hospital activities.
Readings show daily temperatures from Friday to Monday with a peak around 99 degrees. Data appears from local posting records with scattered symbols and incomplete values.
A Friday afternoon council meeting in the Council Chambers approved forming a local Evacuees Committee. The mayor and town clerk, with shire officials, were to compose the body and may appoint paid assistants. Each council will be asked to contribute £50 toward working expenses. Parish of Ashford notes Christmas Communion times. Wheat shipment estimate 1751 bags from north west harvest. A bush fire threatens Gum Flat. 1500 acres burned. Local shops advertise specials and donations to charities noted.
Fragmentary OCR notes list names such as Mr Glen and Mrs Finnel along with several households and students connected to Inverell Public School. The entry references a fund named New Sydney Fund with multiple acknowledgments and allocations, but details are incomplete.
In the Ashford Shire Council chamber, engineers and councilors discuss how best to assist government in the present crisis. Cr Black chairs a gathering of officials from North and North Weratema Water Conservation and Development Committees and Municipal Council members. Satterthwaite notes limited departmental knowledge of local resources, cites Ashford coal near Fraser Creek with potential yields between ten and twenty million tons, and mentions bauxite and limestone cave deposits with uncertain depths. The motion to aid coal development is carried unanimously.
Beamond John Lennon aged 11 of Mr and Mrs J T Lennon of Jangra died in hospital from tetanus. The funeral was held at the Roman Catholic portion of Delungra cemetery with Rev Pather Walsh officiating at the church and grave. Funeral arrangements were by W J Thorley.
The death occurred at his Bundarra home on Saturday afternoon. Francis Degius was aged about years. He is survived by his wife and family. Interment took place yesterday at the Bundarra Roman Catholic cemetery with Rev Father Hiscos officiating. Funeral arrangements were led by Mr W J Thorley.
Mr George Herbert Loch of Delungra aged 58 died in Innishowen private hospital in the early hours yesterday. A well known Delungra identity he ran a general store there since 1912. He leaves a wife and three children Ronald Delungra Thomas Moreet Phillips Bingura. Funeral in the Delungra Church of England section with Rev W Shaw officiating. C A Thorley firm handled mortuary arrangements.
Mrs Mary Ann Wickham died in Sydney on Saturday at age about 70 after being born in Maitland. She was the widow of Edward Wickham and left Maitland for Narrabri then Sydney in 1916. Survived by four sons Percy Gordon Wickham Newcastle George Sydney Herbert Inverell and one daughter Mrs Kendall of Sydney.
Mrs Frases Clara Tutt wife of H A Tutt prominent Guyra businessman died at Hillcrest Guyra on the 11th inst. She was mother to Fred Jack and Keith Tutt of Riverdale and a longtime public and church worker. She organized the Scouts Hall in Guyra and held roles in Country Women's Association and patriotic movements. Born in Glen Innes into the Hickey family, she leaves husband three sons and two daughters, seven grandchildren, two brothers and a sister. A Holy Trinity Church service was conducted with Rev Hunter-Barrett officiating.
Nominations rise for Inverell Jockey Club Xmas and New Year meetings. The eight-event programme opens Boxing Day with morning gallops and a 215 start. Inverell Cup on New Year’s Day attracts 27 horses, prize money 100 pounds, distance seven furlongs. A trotting race is added for December 27 with local trotters expected to compete.
Cansdell's Xmas Party drew about 1000 children to Town Hall with eight hundred tickets issued and six prizes. The hour long program on VNZ featured Ron Scott and staff, Ken Hutton directing singalongs, Margo at the piano, and acts by Jean Watkins Thelma Persolo Patay Choice Peter Macgregor Richard Paul Nancy Latin Hazel Pearse Way and 2NZ staff. A Christmas cake cut by Harry Buxton drew cheers and gifts included a stocking and a hamper donated by Teel Lambewround and Mr Trotterson RAAF Christmas morning notes praised the event.
Advertisers and subscribers are asked to note that the Times will not be published on Friday December 26 due to holiday scheduling. The notice informs readers of the temporary pause in printing and delivery timelines for the Christmas period.
Mr Blake, honorary organiser, notes 200 camouflage nets aimed by recess. 184 completed so far with some in transit. Old Times Building will close from Wednesday evening to Monday morning as workers finish. The Technical Director of camouflage, Prof W J Dakin, appeals for more nets for defence, with many already donated by National Defence League and Country Women's Association. An invitation extends to Inverell residents to join the war work at the Old Times Building.
Inverell and District War Functions Association approved £58 for Jack's Day and debated overseas troop needs. A letter from Lt Col Varley praised a Christmas parcel, while concerns about returning soldiers' railway travel and funding policies were aired. The Australian Comforts Fund displayed captured German equipment in Inverell with funds split between ATF and Red Cross, and Home Guard requests for £30 were noted amid troop welfare worries.
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