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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1941
Page
3
A Christmas meditation argues that mankind ignores divine command for peace and brotherhood. It contrasts ignorant and educated, savage and devout, noting universal longing for life after death and urging religion to rectify world wrongs.
Inverell Waste Salvage Committee calls residents of Inverell and Abe Shire of Macintyre to urgently donate scrap aluminium. Also needed are brass copper lead scrap iron and waste paper with Ashford and Tinghs invited. Public thanks notes strong support and recent waste paper sales of four tons. Drop parcels at the Connect Chambers or Shire Office during town visits.
Community figures and donors listed in a local fund drive for the New Sydney project. Names include Mr and Mrs M Bralir and Mrs A Ow, with several trustees and local associates named in the proceedings.
A long column records births in Duncan Sharpe and Edward Parr families, visits in Brisbane and Yamba, engagements and unions, a death in London, and social roles. It notes Mrs. J A Dent with her son visiting Brisbane, the Lady Gowrie death, the engagement of Geraldine and Colline, and community notices including church and women's associations with Mrs. Cummins honored for long service.
The Nu Hall committee hosts a Home Guard gathering with prize draws and supper. The event includes a Christmas programme, a Messiah story singing, and a Charity Ball planned for December with community groups and the Red Cross in attendance. Music by popular bands and a talk by local officials accompany the nights. The programme ends with a traditional supper and a charity hamper collection.
The Temperalourrs defeated Terrajer Pansipm by a wide margin 62 to 100 in a decisive road game. Key players led scoring while visitors controlled the pace and defense throughout the match.
To night band performance altered by muse supplied by a local group. The program includes a four part suite and features noted by organizers.
The Warlaida show fixed for March 11 and 12 was abandoned after debate. The committee noted only £7 in credit and ongoing expenses including a caretaker’s £10 weekly, insurance and secretary’s allowances, and decided to seek prior year's members' support by treating £1 donations as income while no shows would be held.
Miss Frances Wordaworth daughter of Alan McLeod of Pallamallawa married Ronald James Batterham son of Charles Batterham of Urban Bingara at the Inverell Methodist Church. The ceremony featured mauve and burgundy decor and a sapphire pendant gift. The bridal party wore coordinated gowns and the service included organ music and a solo during the register signing.
Lt J Owen reported large enrolments in the new military classes. The area saw heavy participation as the program expanded to cover more recruits and training activities.
The drover McLean moved 3747 head from North He travelled via Hebel Angiedenl Collurenebri Narrabrahd Boggabri to Tivereil covering over 800 miles despite drought. The sheep remained in first class order, reflecting the drover's care and skill.
A wartime style Christmas message urges keeping faith and inner strength. It praises a Splendid Christ who lives and dies unconquerable, anchors hope in God, and calls for renewed guidance and peace through prayer.
A large community drive for Jack's Day raised funds through Various Activities led by local clubs and volunteers. Peter Macgregor and Mr. Webb expressed gratitude as donations streamed in from the Country Benevolent Club and other neighbors. The event, with hospital and charity links, highlighted local generosity and ongoing support for dependents and relief efforts.
At Goonoowigall School on Saturday December 14 the annual breakup celebrated strong attendance. School chair Mr E M Smith praised the habit of yearly assembly and thanked Pastor Jenner for presenting prizes to pupils and teachers.
Mr Jenner presented year end prizes to pupils including Edna Charter seven year entrant watch donated by Mr Heferth, Beety Hoyt five years fountain pen, Renne Hoyt two scarfs, Kevin Hoyt and Bob Wakaman two years each, and several certificates. Remarks praised students and urged devotion to duty and God as the school celebrated.
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