31 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1937
Page
1
Edward Castles of Farnell’s stead in Kat oomba reported last night that an intruder forced entry into his hut and assaulted him with a shovel. Castles sustained injuries before managing to fend off the attacker. the assailant was intoxicated at the time and a charge of assault is noted.
In Melbourne, Friday a man from Ki survived after appearing to die at a West Preston location. Nursing staff and observers reported efforts to revive him as night fell, with authorities investigating the sequence of events surrounding the incident.
Sydney report notes £4,041,000 already allocated to various Building Societies and an estimated £10,000,000 more to be available soon. The figure reflects funding tied to the Cocoperative Housing Scheme announced in June last year.
J G Lush departs for England amid a wary scene as associates and patrons prepare support, highlighting a social circle tied to Sir Dy Cadi and a wealthy patron. The article notes employment ties and personal arrangements surrounding the move, with emphasis on international links and expected reception.
An OCR fragment reports a fatal Melbourne incident with unclear names and details. It mentions a shooting, a weapon described as a repeating rifle, and a person named Parker. The exact sequence and identities are ambiguous due to corrupted text. Police are referenced but no clear outcome or date is provided.
Sparse border controls discussed in NSW with claims of limited cases and a cautious stance. The report notes a reduced annual case count, hinting at eased measures though details are unclear and several terms are garbled in the OCR read.
A Dragon Rapide airliner flying into Mascot yesterday encountered radio guidance problems during approach. The craft, Maogana, was the first Mascot flight affected by the new radio control, with guidance distorted by clouds while the airport had only been operating a week. The plane ran behind schedule by hours and minutes, and the incident prompted investigation into radio instructions.
The Sydney wheat market remained dull with limited activity as buyers held off and sellers posted steady offers. Trade centered on a few tentative bids and cautious selling, with prices easing slightly amid thin interest and regional fluctuations.
The report notes new pearl shell beds found near Gullus Carpentaria by Japanese divers aboard the pallor vessel Larkin during the latest voyage. The month’s activities include采 suspicious weather and exploratory dredging, yielding several promising veined shells and potential stock for markets in Sydney and Dewitt Mut.
A covert anti Lang movement labelled ALP revolt mobilised anti Lang groups across eleven key Labor or possible Labor state seats. The Watters and AWE carried the drive with rival organisations forming to challenge Lang supporters amid near-complete reorganisations.
A disorderly OCR entry mentions Mary Maguire and a bracelet valued at 1500 dollars with scattered words about a hotel and time. The readable portions indicate a loss notice involving a personal item and a monetary value.
An air raid disrupts Canton and Tsingtao with destruction to railways factories schools and buildings. A Briton A R Hogg forms a foreign volunteer force at Tsingtao including 135 Britishers 51 Germans and 150 Russians all armed with sticks. Americans are barred to avoid incidents. Five dead at least in the upheaval amid the exodus and chaos.
A garbled OCR fragment lists street names and items such as potatoes onions and other odds and ends. Contains unclear tokens and several misread entries, offering no coherent event or narrative to summarize beyond a market or listing style but the exact details are unreadable.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss optimistic expectations for England cricket in 1938 Tests. Mentions Australia, selectors, key players, and general mood of confidence amid uncertain form.
A cle arrowed caption reports student calls to boycott Japan amid rising tensions. The text mentions American student groups and civic reactions, with references to organizations and dates as placeholders. The readable fragments imply activist sentiment and campus engagement on the issue.
A fragmented item notes a local event about dental health. It mentions a meeting on teeth care and a community audience, with unclear dates and organizer names due to OCR errors.
Market men and women in Alexandria report daily sales activity with brief notes on buyers, prices, and goods traded. The itemized snippets reference multiple vendors and miscellaneous commodities, listing varying transaction details from the day’s commerce.
An infant paralysis report yesterday records a second wave of cases in the district. One death is noted, with the hospital cited as the 1387 county facility. Local authorities urge caution as medical teams respond to the surge.
The foremast of the Seamer Paterson collapsed at Woolloomooloo Bay in Sydney killing Roy Blanch a Cinesound News Review engineer who was aboard at the time The incident prompted safety checks and a formal inquiry into rigging and stability of coastal vessels.
A public inquiry in Sydney questions state industrial undertakings and government contracts. Witnesses discuss tender rules, procurement aims, and alleged misuses, with focus on how contracts were pursued and whether early disposals favored certain parties.
A Japanese firm consolidates several pear distributing concerns into a new entity named The Souls Sena Pearl with capital of 10 million yen. The move aims to develop industry in the Hudstey area and expand operations.
Fragmented OCR yields a record about wool market activities, listing names such as Hurley Luimis and Corinne, plus scattered terms like Australia and Yorkshire. The text is garbled but centers on renewed sales, prices, and regional mentions.
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