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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
4
In a Christmas message, Che Inverell Cimes laments political chaos worldwide and urges adherence to Christian doctrine. He argues peace requires practical spiritual elevation, mutual charity, and applying the Master’s command to daily life to solve economic and social ills.
Dance at Rob Hoy and a Men eurs Eve event with Nash's orchestra. Christmas Day services at multiple Sacred Court churches and Mass times. Large moth found in Maclean Park, with wings spanning several inches. Salvation Army services listed for Christmas Day and December 27. Licensing Court approves transfer of license to William T. Hiscox and grants a new license to Edward Smith for two places. Swinton clearing sale at Delungra with horses, dairy cattle, and farm machinery offered. Queensland Land Ballot notes two blocks drawn in Dawson subdivision. Cansdell's gift shop promotes a wide selection for Christmas gifts.
Boxing Night greyhound racing at Inverell on Saturday night. first race at 6.15 with a bus from Imperial Hotel corner at 7.40. Nominations include Maiden, Grade Stake divisions, and several named dogs such as Credence Snapshot Geralds Son Midnight Sul and Silvermeade. meeting ends Monday with entries and fees under review.
The Inverell versus Glen Innes cricket match roster lists players for Inverell in the CA Tones showreel event on January 2 starting at 1:00. Names include M Kennedy FP Laid Luw Bo Pinney Sunnen L Barrell B Bertie Co Asinus Ho L Estrange E Baerer B D Any T Hagin and Mr A Finney among others.
Rainy weather influenced voting as 54 inches of rainfall delayed counting. Al points increased registration, with A W Paddens now ahead of M r Buchanan by 14 votes. Fewer than 4000 votes remain to be tallied, making Paddens likely winner.
A list of Inverell residents with travels and postings includes Mr J Ansell visiting Sydney and Mr J Coe returning from hospital to current city. Mr H Peake of Kyogle appointed headmaster at Inverell Intermediate High School succeeding Mr W Edgar. Mr and Mrs J Cloonan and Mrs Cloonan Senr enjoy holidays in Sydney and Granville Street. The Hubbard family of High Street plan a North Coast vacation. The Younger Set and District Hospital nursing staff decorate wards for the festive season. Engagement announced between Miss Gladya Tomlinsen of Inverell and Mr R Chaundy of Rob Hoy. Tom Agnew of Thos Davis & Co. notified of success in ICA book keeping exam. Teddy Edwards and pals from Inverell to visit January town for holidays. The Seaman family relocate to Sydney. Inverell Scouts depart for Adelaide Jamboree under Scoutmaster Les Fletcher and team including Alex Campbell and Jack Adams among others.
Mrs Reed of May-street and her young assistant May Cutler held a lottery ticket through the State Lottery agency. The ticket drew a £100 prize, with Mrs Reed giving her assistant a half share as a Christmas present.
A festive night at the Ritz cabaret features Jack Cavanagh's Moree Orchestra performing modern and old-time tunes. Novelties include confetti bats jazz cops and streamers with action songs. Ladies’ prices are reduced for the event.
At the Warialda PP Board meeting a deputation including Messrs NL Forster V McDougall G Hunt T Brodie 8 Brown and W Mitchell discussed a proposed change to the 1.8.2. locality affecting three reserves and Mewstead South Pastoral Co owners. Forster outlined a plan for a TS R route through owners properties to connect Yullaro and Croppa Creek, with possible terms involving Mr Pope. Doyle moved to appoint Cheelahenan Dir Shelton and a shire engineer to inspect the route and negotiate with Mr Pope for an exchange satisfactory to all parties.
Vera Ellen Mary Grills and Herbert Edward Ferris wed at Saint Augustine's Church of England on December 12. Rev. E. H. Stammer officiated as guests celebrated at Lundile's reception with over seventy attendees. The couple plan a North Coast honeymoon and announce their future home as Kilmore, Kentucky.
William Mann sued Frank E Salmon for disobeying a Land Board order to pay half the costs of improvements totaling £134 16s with £2 19s for sobers. The defendant claimed no notice until August. Court allowed £2 10s costs and ordered 12 monthly instalments of £1 15s 4d at 6 percent interest.
The Inverell Rifle Club held its final 1936 shoot on Saturday at 6 yards. Winners included B. M. Wade for best score and Vo Thorley for best score with handicap, with trophies H J Brooks and W Cloonan awaiting announcement. President W Haupt attended with Christmas cheer transfers.
The late Clifford Similey Masai died at the District Hospital on Tuesday night after a period of illness. Born in Gilgal Sa years ago he lived in the district all his life and was known in Coupal and V Tingha sporting circles for football and cricket. He had been ill for four months and passed away at a young age, mourned by his wife, family, parents, and three sisters. Interment was at 11 o clock in the Church of Erne land portion of the district cemetery with Rev. Stammer officiating.
Holiday hours show Christmas Day closed all day Boxing Day open 9 to 11 am delivery first class mail outward mails close 10 am Dec 29 open all day New Year’s Day 9 am to 1 pm no mail delivery outward mails close 10 am Jan 2 open 9 am to 6 pm outward mail close 10 am first mail delivery made.
Boxing Night program at The Capitol features Robin Hood of El Dorado with Warner Baxter in a western tale praised for its hero. The Moon's Our Home stars Henry Fonda, Margaret Sullavan, and Charles Butterworth in a romance amid Hollywood glare. Shirley Temple in Poor Little Rich Girl headlines the night with multiple showings beginning 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM.
A nostalgic verse recounts Christmas Eve preparations and outings in a rural town. Children polish up, wash dads and faces, and head to town to buy braces and cosmetics. They attend a picture show, watch Santa Claus, and return home as the crowd sings God Save the King.
Recorded sales of real estate in New South Wales for the 11 months ending November 30 totaled in sale Lo] That total was 27 percent higher than January to November 1935 and 71 percent above the 1932 low mood level.
Burinjuk Dam stands as a striking achievement in water conservation on the Murrumbidgee. After eighteen years of effort by engineers, the 47 foot high wall, 189 foot crest, and 160 foot base cement structure create a vast storage with a 12 780 acre water surface. It irrigates over 300 miles away and powers a local electricity station, underscoring a practical monument to ingenuity.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd notes supplies of pigs at Tuesday’s sale were 4000 with market lower especially for porkers. Prices ranged with heavy sale up to 180 per head for extra prime and heavy pen. baconers from 120 to 1400 lb. LIM to 130 lb with varied weights. porkers 40 to 90 lb and 50 lb to 35 to 28. Market detail includes backfatters and other weight brackets with regional price ranges.
Rain and social life mingle in Tingha as several weddings, visits, and hospital notes fill the week. Personalities include Miss E Williamson visiting rockdale with her parents, the Bishop of Armidale and Rev Rae at Tingha Cottage Hospital, and Ruby Coles wedding to George Jett in Inverell. A heavy storm dropped 1.36 inches, with more rain anticipated as orders for travel and visits continue.
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