24 Dec 1931
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
1
British Mail reports Walter Lindrum and Tor i Newman will not travel to Canada for the February championship. The decision stems from London venues being too small to keep both players profitably engaged, leaving them absent from the event.
Southern Star London reports Kingsford Smith still searching for a suitable aircraft to extend mail service to Australia. Repairs to the Southern Star are underway and expected to be completed soon. If a substitute machine is found, the new mail route may commence. otherwise the mail awaits the Southern Sea option.
A summary from a Thursday Friendly Society office discusses retrospective clauses of the Act limiting payments. It notes members would have to be repaid contributions or benefits reduced under the new rules, reflecting concern over obligation and fairness.
Saturday’s Hindicaps at Gilgas Carnival in New South Wales feature a mixed program. Early entries include Langue and Whesimenias in tuned handicaps with boxing day flair noted for the event.
Colin Kramer delivered a strong showing amid mixed spectator turnout at the Boxing Day meeting. He dominated early heats in the Mile events and faced competition from O'Connell Foxe Chivers and others, with notable speed in first and second heats and steady marking through the day.
Fragmented report notes NSW and Victoria involvement with federal election deposits and a second referendum reference. Names such as North Sydney and Hughes appear in unclear context amid partial quotes about voting dates and deputy actions.
Mr Hinscines and Mamie urge trust and unity as Latham stresses the crucial role of public support. He notes electricity advances already aiding progress and invites assistance from attendees to bolster the mission and community resilience.
A quirky report from Stockholm describes a clever swindler named Jenssen who duped the Swedish Leavanture, arriving with silver worth £3.00. The scene unfolds in an old journey tale as Parliament overlooks a traditional standard.
A scrambled report details a fraud probe at a Sydney rubber factory with multiple suspects and alleged misconduct. The piece mentions the involvement of a named dealer and a large fiber manufacturing firm, with investigations and interviews following the incident.
A robbery at a Sydney Picture Theatre ended with bandits taking about £80 in takings. Investigators report two assailants attacked the clerk, one pepper sprayed and another wrestled away the money before fleeing. No injuries are listed and authorities are pursuing leads.
A severe cyclone struck Briabane and Thumlay on September 16 causing roofs to be unroofed and windows smashed. Weather damage spread across the area as trees were felled and debris hindered roads. Officials reported property wreckage and ongoing cleanup efforts.
Transport Board updates on progress and milestones with a focus on new framework, approvals, and schedule. Sections mention licensing, venue access, and planned actions though wording is fragmented. Key entities appear as organizations and locations, but readable details are limited by the OCR text.
The wheat market showed quiet, largely unchanged trading with prices described as steady. Reports mention slight price movements and muted demand as traders await clearer signals. Prices hovered near recent levels with limited buying interest and only minor shifts in nearby contracts.
Melbourne report notes NSW batting and fielding notes with reference to players and conditions. Specific names are unclear in the fragment but indicate a NSW innings and a Victoria response during a Sheffield Shield contest in Melbourne.
The Prime Minister announced an exchange arrangement intended to mobilize resources for governmental use. The plan aims to secure credit and allocate assets to support public needs.
A confused and fragmentary report from Brisbane details a fatal incident involving a Spaniard and local figures. The text is garbled but indicates a lethal event, possible investigation, and references to individuals and places, with key names unclear due to OCR errors.
News item reports the appointment of Airashanes as bishop in Brisbane with very Rev Dixon Dean of Beisbuar leading the selection. Details describe official duties, the church’s plan for the diocese, and anticipated impact on local worship and community.
Sydney report describes a cycling incident with injuries at a Barbsw location. Names Toureiay Tht Mab lahine Malin Mitchell and Bana Willie involved, with injuries described as abrasions and wkidded wording.
A garbled OCR note reports a parliament opening at a Keem inty mine with references to Soviet plans and five year programs. It mentions industrial production, nucleic rites, and economic figures, including rubles and fees, with unclear dates and names.
Fragmented OCR style text mentions disqualification and various names, places, and dates. The legible parts reference a field event with possible penalties or results and scattered names such as Moray Passe and Newcastle. The readable content is insufficient for a concrete event or outcome.
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