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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1940
Page
2
Nancy's Return clocked 24.6 seconds to win the top heat at last night's local greyhound meeting. The crowd packed the stands as betting ran strong and the program ran in good order.
The assistant treasurer cites New Zealand wartime taxation as five times higher for workers than in Australia, defending government measures amid political debate. He warns wage-earner burden and questions New Zealand policy in light of Australian tax and welfare considerations.
Mr and Mrs Don Kay and family left for a North Coast tour during the week. Boxing Day saw Mr and Mrs D McPhee and Jim depart for a Yamba holiday. Mrs F T Satterthwaite and family spend Christmas in Sydney relations. Mrs W J Bird awaiting operation in Inverell hospital. New residents include Mr and Mrs N Evans and family from Emmaville. Weather turned hot with a brief cool change on Christmas Eve and storms on Boxing Day though more rain needed. Local cricket match on Sunday with Benshaw district team. high scoring and mixed results with mentions of players Wright Courtney Week and others. tie and hopes for improvement.
The report notes soldiers and churches engaged in wartime service, a Christmas Eve price settlement at Bulli hotel, a fatal train crash near Harden, housing policy shifts under decentralisation, and new rationing rules starting January 7 requiring inked endorsement of ration tickets. The drought mounts livestock losses, with official calls calling the sheep and cattle death rate extremely heavy.
Mr W Hancock ex North Western Air Lines pilot now test-flying Air Force trainers had a narrow escape when his Tiger Moth engine failed over a bay near Mascot. He glided to within six feet of water, waded ashore, and rope secured to plane before it was towed in.
Fragmentary record describes eczema sensitivity and fear of widespread flare ups. It mentions irritation, health factors, and the need for early treatment. The text references relief products and possible remedies but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
A damaged OCR item mentions Samson Lane and a cracking incident linked to Lee Cement Tong Yuen and Co. in Texas. The fragment references a tavern and moving firm names along with other unsettled identifiers.
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