30 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1929
Page
1
A late night attempt to wreck a motor train from Tollomba to Einea derailed a car but halted when a posenper was injured. Investigators found a large stone jammed between the points, thwarting the sabotage and prompting New Year wishes for a prosperous 1930.
Norman Hill, aged 13, was killed at Tingha when earth caved in during tin mining near a bank on Saturday morning. He and other schoolboys were fossicking for tin when the slide buried him and rescue teams confirmed death after extricating the body.
Sydney report says Willan Spears a 61 year old resident of Alexandria was savagely assaulted by two men in Redfern last night They demanded money and after he produced none one assailant struck him a heavy blow to the cheek while the other struck him on the head with a bottle The pair then fled the scene.
James Lye, 32, a motor mechanic, died from injuries after a motor cycle combination skidded at Haberfield. His companion Jo Paggett, 21, was seriously injured. The crash occurred near Lewisham Hospital as Lye was treated following the skid.
A man named Jack Sinderson, 30, drowned while bathing at Bedlind near Newcastle yesterday. He was swept out by a current as his wife fed children, despite valiant efforts by local surfers. One rescuer reached shore in a poor condition. another body was not recovered and the last sighting was two hours earlier.
A chaotic scene at a Sydney residence ends with a woman charged after a man is found dead. Alcohol spills on the floor as a tense incident unfolds, with neighbors securing the case as authorities investigate potential foul play.
A cricket match is planned with Probables and Possibles listed as players for a New Year’s Day Inverell event. The secretary notes a selection on the Church round and outlines available and unable players, including several named individuals and roles for backups.
A coast guard in Newport fired on an escaping rum runner named the Black Dork, killing three and wounding one. A large liquor cargo was captured. Near Beltikhrom Mantank coast guard patrol found the Flor Del Mar laden with liquor and an affair.
A conference at Newcastle decided that Australian Railways Union members would ballot on hauling coal from Rothbury. The meeting also imposed a weekly levy of 1s on all members to aid unemployed northern miners and discussed forming a Labour Defence Corps amid rising militancy.
Six young men saved four girls from drowning in George's River at Liverpool yesterday. The rescued girls were treated at hospital for immersion injuries and all quickly recovered.
In a brisk Tasmanian crossing from Launceston, the yacht Olmara arrived at 3.30 yesterday morning after a race across Bass Strait marked by tempestuous seas. She was followed by the Shamrock five hours later.
In Elisabeth Street during a Saturday arrest two men fought Constable Malone. While escorting them in a taxi a razor attack narrowly missed his eye. Malone grappled the assailant, another prisoner was wounded in the hand, both men were treated and detained.
The All Height meeting at Eisenmonger's Farm on Boxing Day drew few runners with only two horses in the Maiden Plate while the Pubiewa's handicap had four entries. Finishes were close with Malden Flute and Camera Lad, Kia Ora and Barmey, Kangert and Gillette among others, Golden Message a hot favourite but blocked at the barrier. Gate takings neared £20. plans made for an All Height meeting on Easter Monday with a cheque for the late jockey Marchant's widow expected.
Roman Catholic church notices list Sacred Heart Inverell Masses at 7 and 4 o clock with Benediction at 7 pm on Wednesday January 1. Sunday January 5 Mass at 6 o clock and Cherry Tree Hill Mass at 10 o clock.
The return to Apia of A. Smythe, deported from Samoa in December 127, sparked riots killing three and wounding over 30. Smythe, with Auckland barrister Mall Skelton, faced clashes as Mau supporters marched the main beach road. Police fired revolvers. a machine gun was fired over the crowd. One policeman was knocked down. Samoan demonstrators and police injuries were reported. Smythe claimed he only came to Apia to settle business.
Adelaide Monday broadcast address outlined proposals to improve railway and tramway services. He said investigations cover use of buses and abolition of fret lines fares on suburban routes.
The Communist Conference in Sydney resolved to nominate candidates against endorsed Labour contenders in the state elections. It condemned prevalent prejudice and pledged to counter the alley of discrimination while seeking a distinct political path.
Followers of the fietloort prepare for Thursday night boxing at the town hall featuring Tiger Bowe vhdoree and lightweights from wbluty against Jack Reynolds now of Tavere and Norman Kons, a well known Tri corth tak er with Roy Fenton of Tingha. Rey molds and Penton arc aiming for advachee in Engerclprad Tinghe as they face Roch western. A challenge with a £10 stake to any stone fighter in the North or North West is issued. Kent Fenton contest marks a fifteen round bout with Charlie Beckett, the Queensian aboriginal standout, in a four round prelim.
A Christmas Eve storm brought strong winds and heavy rain across towns. Winds toppled sheds and damaged a garage near Bre Street, with telegraph poles down on Swanbrook road. Property losses included a car roof lifted in one piece and workshops wrecked. several railway enclosures were affected and total rainfall reached multiple inches in various districts.
William Leslie Norris, a Boy Scouts member, drowned while bathing in the Nepean River on Saturday night. His body was recovered in seven feet of water. The 17 year old was an only son.
Police investigate after an empty taxi cab was found on Pyrmont bridge on Friday. James Stevens reportedly told his wife last week that his time had come and that gunmen would get him. The body has not been recovered but police doubt he survived.
Rene Smith, 14, fell into the Yarra from a railway bridge in view of many spectators. He swam about 75 yards before vanishing as others tried to reach him. Neonat offered to assist.
Berlin reports two Communist papers recount a mutiny aboard the cruiser Emden. The crew allegedly hoisted a red flag and forced officers to sail home before Christmas though the voyage was due in March. Upon Wilhelmshaven entry, crew were arrested and moved. two convicted and jailed. Official sources doubt the conto but confirm the Internationale was sung and that those responsible faced court martial.
A fire at 4 am destroyed the brick O K Ellinths furniture factory in Annandale. The building 1000 by 1, brick and timber stock, with costly woodworking machinery, was engulfed when firemen arrived. Two hours later the blaze was subdued and tramway cables on the Balmain to Firchern line collapsed, disrupting traffic for three hours.
The forecast for tomorrow shows fine weather in the southwest quarter with general cloudiness, sultriness, and unsettled conditions elsewhere. More rain and thunderstorms expected, with westerly winds easing to northerly or easterly in the eastern half and cooler southerly winds in the southwest, extending to the southern and central districts.
Detectives probe the disappearance of £400 from the Portses Hotel safe on Saturday night. Of the sum £100 belonged to a guest, with a duplicate key suspected in the alleged burglary.
Big floods have washed away rails at intervals over 450 miles along the north south railway severing connections with service points and cattle stations. The Commonwealth Railway Commissioner says temporary repairs could be possible within a fortnight if current conditions permit.
Market notes show 51,000 sheep yarded with steady to firm late rates. demand active and buyers present. Cattle yarded about 3,800 with bulls £9 to £14, best beef £90, medium £42, inferior £37 per 100 lb. sheep and lamb figures mixed with weaker trends for some categories and lower for wethers and ewes.
A concise advertisement-style note praises the local storekeeper for prompt, attentive service and carefully chosen goods. It highlights experience guiding 고객 to patronize established local businesses and reinforces dependable neighborhood shopping.
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