Inverell urged to push town improvement and beautification
The Inverell Times calls for a continuous civic program after the Town Engineer’s report to the Municipal Council. It urges drainage upgrades, street resurfacing on George, King and Lawrence streets, improved tennis courts and river bank plantings with willows, and a sewerage system following the water supply, to enhance appearance and attract population.
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George and
King Streets
Lawrence Street
Brae
King Street
Macintyrt Bridge
Tingha
Iran
Local Divorce Decree and Court Notices
In Divorce Court Justice Boyce grants a decree absolute in the case of Grace Ongley versus Arthur Bowles Unity. A Malicious Damage case against Reid and Kyle was adjourned to February 3. Other items report fines for unregistered dogs, a motor vehicle sale disclosure, and local notices including entertainment and shopping events through the district.
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Sydney
Perming
Rth Reid
Fold Kyle
Iiwge
Ruby M Wason
Smith
Messrs. Borthwick and
Jer
Notable Local Deaths and Life Events Across Town
Mrs. Telford Murray died suddenly at Brynaman Garth on Monday. Numerous notices report transfers and engagements including C Rowarth moving to Inverell, D McLachlan holidaying in Lakemba, and engagements involving Phyttla Baldwin to William Lowrey and Roma May to Alfred Rochester. Also noted are Rev A F Mitchell’s death at The King's School Parramatta, Nurse Coates gaining honors, and Hawkesbury student Bob Lewin attaining Dux and a job in tobacco buying. St Andrew's Guild presented Matron Dibley with a Wedgewood dish in appreciation of her service.
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St. Andrew's Presbyttrian Guild
Tibley
Newcastle
Bullock
Dibley
Special Releases at Delungra Theatre Schedule
Delungra Theatre presents Wife v Secretary with Captain Blood and Moonlight on the Prairie for Christmas week. Eve shows Mutiny on the Bounty and Moonlight on the Prairie. New year features Whispering Smith Speaks and Boulder Dam. January 8 offers The Tale of Two Cities. Australia’s Errol Flynn in Captain Blood headlines.
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Delungra
Athy Country Theatre
Australia
Errol Flynn
George O'Brien
Boulder Dam
Swinton Clearing Sale and Christmas Festival Notice
A Swinton Clearing sale is announced with items including Christmas hampers a carpet suit case and travel prizes. The event features livestock farming gear and farm implements with horses wethers and ewes and a sale day on Tuesday at Swinton Delonge. Keepie Management wishes merry greetings and a festive event at Keepie Palais tomorrow night.
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Swinton Delonge
Abi
Janice
McKay
Shearer
Leis
Murray
E A
Clarke
Keepie
Keepie Palais
Traveller Injured Near Moree In Road Accident
Inverell resident and Sydney firm traveller Athol McCosker was critically injured when a car overturned on the Warlalda road near Moree after a blowout. He was taken to Moree District Hospital. At a Bur Won Electorate Council meeting of the United Country Party, the secretary role to succeed Clarrie Moore was filled by A U Ezy after debate, with two nominations received.
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Athol MccCosker
Syd-ney
Inverell
Moree
Warlalda
McCosker
Burwon
Clearance Sale at Glenwood Strager Creek Inverell District
Instructions from Mr W Anderson authorize sale by action of his property Glenwood Strager Creek 16 miles from Inverell on Saturday 8 January at 1 pm. Whole stock plant and sundries included. Plant features a Twin City tractor 17-28Top recently overhauled and in good order. Inspection possible before sale. Sheep drafted and sold in lots to suit buyers.
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A. J. Cramer and Co
W Anderson
Aictin
Glenwood Strager Creak
Inverell
Inverell District Hit By Heavy Storms And Rainfall
Drought relief arrives as storms yield high rainfall across Inverell area with daily totals of around an inch. Monday and Tuesday brought 84 and 64 points respectively while a late evening shower added about 82 points. Weather remained sultry with heavy showers continuing into today and readings show fluctuating temperatures since the last issue.
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Ox Farma
Inverell
Water samples compare treated and natural water at Gwydir site
The town clerk’s office holds sampled waters from the river hospital intake after filtration and from the Gwydir site as proposed at Mather’s land near Capeton. The Gwydir water appears clearer than untreated Mather water, and filtration may be needed or extra capital cost justified. the Mayor should request the Council to state its views to address critics.
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Board of Health
Mather's Land
Big Hove
Gwydir
Muller Dam
Gwadir Ac
Mather
Perfelt
Glen Innes
Tenterfield
Ross Hill School staff honor Miss Kauter at closing
Miss Kauter received a crystal rose bowl from her class as headmaster Mr Dibley praised her record and students. Teachers presented a crystal sweet dish while staff notes, including Drummond and Inspectors, lauded the work of Miss Kauter and Mr Hill. The school mourns the loss of the headmaster and two assistants but efforts will continue under successors.
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In Spector Drummond
Hill
Hall
Dibby
Chew Beacmaster
Mayield West
Cogan
Mitchell
Dibley
Lucy
Inverell Annual Cup Meeting Preview
Inverell Jockey Club's annual Cup meeting slated for Thursday to Saturday during Berl week. About 10 horses entered across 17 races, with recent rains improving course conditions and the Elkuyu grass thriving. Highlights include Blue Blood and favoured charges Hathalie and Phaedus, with Inverell Cup on New Year’s Day and early ticket applications urged at Kinross Bros in the Imperial Buildings.
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Inverell Jockey Club
Berl
Jack O'Brien
Feltona
Sydney
Hathalie
Phaedus
Blue Blood
Baralong
Rosehill
Inverell
Crowley
Kinross Bros
Imperial Bulldings
Insurance policy debate at committee meeting
A committee meeting at the secretary’s office discussed insuring the Cup meeting against rain. After open discussion the motion to insure was revised and a policy for £20 on January 1st was approved with rain coverage of 10 points for the first day and 10 points for the second day. Officials and sub committees were appointed and arrangements for bookmakers stands and a Ritz Dance Palais event were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H. T. Knupton
M. J. Looby
F. J. Smith
A.J. Cramer
G. J. Kimmorley
J. Campbell
A. J. Nicholas
Mrr
S. C. Regan
Mesars Kloss
Dunlop
Looby
Campbell
Grounel
Kimmorley
Smith
Kimmorie
Dunlap
T Ladby Smith
Kimmarie
G. R. Bkeltan
T Dilkin
R. Yo Dunlop
A. J. Cramer
C.H. Moore
Sydney
A. T. Brissett
Ritz Dance Palais
Jockey Club
Bodal
Bannoburn Shire Proposes Road Works Under Government Plan
Bannockburn Shire Council lists proposed works across Riding A B and C with listed road names and costs. Total expenditures reach 5560 plus holiday pay tools and workers' compensation insurance, subject to Main Roads approval and possible January start.
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Bannockburn Shire
Fernhilroan
Preston's Lane
Michell’s
Eddy Park
Harilah Park
Leviathan
Gilgai- Slanmiler
Main Roads Department
Japanese official doubtful on Australian talks this year
The Japanese consul general Mr Murai told the Foreign Office that Australian negotiations remain at a standstill and unlikely to resume this year unless Australia takes the initiative. The press indicates Mr Murai has abandoned any plan for material progress this year.
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Japan
Went
Th Ds
Murai
Foreign Office
Stranger killed by lightning in Texas tent
A stranger named Reuben Stafford, 46, was fatally struck by lightning while taking shelter in a tent near Texas on Monday afternoon. Wells, a fellow occupant, was only slightly affected and recovered. Stafford, a returning soldier, had been traveling by push bike and was not known locally. Police investigations ongoing. He was buried in the Protestant section of the cemetery after a morning service.
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Texas
Tha
Reuben Stafford
Wells
Stafford
Imperial Army
Obituary of Mr S C Mason From Pingha District
The death occurred in the District Hospital early this morning of Clifford Slatley Mason aged 20 of Pingha. He leaves a wife and two children. Interment will be in the Church of England portion of the local cemetery tomorrow morning. The cortège will leave the parlor of C J Thorley, who is in charge of arrangements, at 11 o'clock.
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Clifford Slatley Mason
Late Robert Griffiths remember pioneer of district
The district mourns the death of Robert Griffiths at District Hospital after a long life of exploration and venture. Born in Ludlow England in 1852, he arrived in Australia as a youth and became a noted coach driver for mail services across the state. Survived by a widowed grown family and grandchildren, his funeral was held at Inverell churchyard with many tributes.
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Robert Griffiths
Ludlow
England
Queensland
Bob Griffiths
Her Majesty
Btute
Farmious Golh and Co
Tlsa
Benglish
Reward VII
George V
Griffiths
Wo J Thorler
Shirley Temple at the Capitol in The Rich Girl
Shirley Temple, billed as the world’s sweetheart, headlines The Toor Luile Rich Girl at The Capitol Theatre with Alice Faye Goris Stuart Jack Haley and Michael Whalen in supporting roles. The program includes Call of the Prairies on boxing night and Robin Hood of El Dorado with Warner Baxter, all praised as thrilling entertainment in a festive pre Christmas program.
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Shirley Temple
Capital Theatre
Wght
Sturley
Alice Faye
Goris Stuart
Jack Haley
Michael Whalen
Hollywood
Clarence E. Mlford
Call of the Prairies
William Boyd
Warner Baxter
Inverell Scouts Headed to Adelaide Jamboree
A group of 25 Inverell Scouts led by L Fletcher prepared for the Adelaide Jamboree tied to South Australian Centenary events. A farewell message was delivered at Capitol Theatre by Alderman Butler and Mayor, praising support, fundraising, and the scouts' expected credit to Inverell.
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Inverell Env. Ungent
Scomimaner L. Fletcher
Tery
Adelaide
Capitol Theatre
Ald
J. & Bitler
R. Barnard
Butler
Inverell
Gift selections at Cansdell's in mist giving goods
A practical and sensible choice of gifts at Cansdell's offers pleasing accepts. This item highlights the option of a wonderful selection of gifts available for recipients.
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Cansdell's
Thanking Doctor and Staff for Late Mr. Griffiths Care
The family of the late Mr. Robert Griffiths of Bismore express gratitude to the attending doctor and the Mattor and nursing staff at District Hospital for their care and kindness during his illness. A private family vacancy seeks a non male boarder. room 326, work is soft washing. Apply at office.
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Robert Griffiths
Bismore
Mattor
District Hospital
Flannel Dance at Oakwood School of Arts
Oakwood hosts a New Year Eve flannel dance with Nash's Orchestra providing music. A good supper is planned and Reid's bus will depart town at dusk. Euchre for non-dancers and an official ranking by Hon. Secretary E M.
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Oakwood
Oakwood School of Arts
New
Wight
Nash
Reid
Tal
Public bus service notice for Boxing Day to Gigas Sports
Reid's Buses will run continuously to Gigas Sports on Boxing Day starting at 1 PM from the bus stand. The usual Friday timetable will apply, noting no tomorrow Christmas vel.
Public notice on holiday ice cream buyers buckets
Purchasers of ice cream during the holidays are asked to bring their own bucket or ice container as it will be impossible to supply wooden tuba to all concerned. F. and E. Thomas, Ltd.
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F. & E. Thomas, Ltd
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Inverell Times
Crossley’s
Sonter
Cansdell
Liam Reddett
Oscar Warwick
Cwrard Pitcher
Deluogra
Follee
Pitcher
Aer
Long Plain
Long Plaza
Beelooren
Couness
Telford Murray
Brynaman, Garth
C. Rowarth
D. McLachlan
Lakemba
Mrs. T. Kennedy
Roas Street
George Judah Cohen
Sydney Anander
Maurice Buxton
Braestreet
Phyttla Mary Baldwin
Gum Flat
William Lowrey
Oumat
May
Constable
Ford
Glebe Point
Rhets
Alfred Kent
Myall Valley
Kaloons
Belliford
King’s School
Parramatta
A. F. Mitchell
CT. Parkinin
Coates
Canon
Barraba
Royal Alexandra Hospital For
Nancy Mary
Kojooma
Alfred Woodward
Alfred Hobday
Robina” Delangra
Roma
C. W. May
Wilga
Bob Lewin
Hawkesbury Agricultural College
British Australian Tobacco Co
Delungra Theatre
Convent Mazaar
Convent Bazar
Rabelle McKinnon
Ryan
Campbell-street
Frank Limberg
Rob Rov
Len Cavanagh
Jesser Leith Maurer
George-street
Ban Ban Morcnard
Devon
Cornwall
Thtrton St. Augustine's Church
Sale
Vswinton’ Clearing
Ross Hill School
Missis Verna
de Cooksaris
Suzanne Reynolds
Inverell Races
Mr. S. C. Mason
Boy Scouts
WNL
Gilgal
Casino
Lismore
Tamworth
Narrabri
Emmarille
Gilgal, Thigha
Inverelly
Business WiReMr
Eseadakaraaelelereseererd
Kewpie Palais
Jaz
Lucky Spot Dance
Lorna Lance Orchestra
Pather Xmas
Evergreen
Elsmore
Jess McKenzie
Treas
N. Blanch
Gee
Pues
P. L. O'Halloran
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