05 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1930
Page
1
Inventory purge offers prices per yard for floral art muslin 42ins wide at 1/6 to 1/9, window nets with pink blue or gold borders priced 2 3 per yard, artificial silk borders in blue or rose or gold at 26 per yard, and two tone curtain nets 45ins wide at 3M. Also Paris color ground nets 40ins wide at 4Ts per yard.
Lord Stonehaven praised Australia as the finest country with the finest people during a Hobart luncheon. He rejected doom saying current problems are smaller than past challenges overcome, urging confidence in Australia’s peace and resilience.
Captain C Lamdie and Secretary Roy Exiwards announce a series of matches for the Cloonan championship cup and the Dritz charge cup. The schedule runs from February to June with events at 100 to 600 yards and two shooters per fixture across ten shots.
An official notice reports Chiang Kai Shek plans to guide government forces from Nanking toward Canton as rebels push toward the city. The government vows to hold Canton, a key southern political, commercial, and military hub and the revolutionary stronghold.
Melbourne report cites Mr. Foone of the Northern Workers' Unbox describing rapid leprosy spread from coastal North Australia. He claims no treatment exists and asserts seeing up to 10 lepers in the bush, with patients moved to Darwin and then to Mud Island, signaling total isolation from cure.
The New Greta colliery dispute ends with arrangements for reopening tomorrow. Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association, led by J. Atkins, orders resume across Northern counties. Some drivers may work at stopmare sites while tensions with militant miners linger. Authorities deploy police to curb demonstrations. South Morland and other collieries return to work. Canberra signals possible end through compensation talks, while “all out” policy debates unfold among miners leaders and central council.
A chaotic incident on Pam Island near Towneville involved a man, Currie, shooting Dr. Patterson and his wife and causing a house fire at the superintendent's residence. Three people died and several residents sought shelter as aid and provisions were organized. Authorities stated Currie fled after more violence, with an inquiry conducted later by Mr. Nevill.
Danish steamer Nelly became stranded in the Gulf of Finland after eight men were swept overboard and the ship quickly froze in ice. Rescuers worked through the day as reports suggested the city faced severe cold with fears of widespread freezing.
A London dispatch notes the Admiralty will not release direct British and American fleet comparisons. A table from the Australian Press outlines battleships cruisers destroyers and submarines built or planned. Britain shows more cruisers and tonnage, while the United States builds many more ships in several categories.
The State Government faces a £60,000 penalty for delaying the Port Kembla to Moss Vale railway project with Hoskins Ltd. The State Treasurer seeks to settle the difficulty as time overruns are blamed on financial stringency.
William Barclay, 65, an old age pensioner of Lidcombe, died in hospital after lying semi conscious in a creek for most of the night and day. Found about 200 yards from home, his dog led rescuers to the spot as it barked at a drenched house. He was covered in mosquitoes and weeds. his corking had to be cut away to remove the insects.
Fire gutted the Fox motor body builders premises at Bankstown in the early hours, causing extensive damage estimated at about pounds. The blaze destroyed workshops and equipment, with the firm facing substantial losses and disruption to operations.
A dispatch from Moscow claims the Soviet secret police executed hundreds of naval officers in various camps. Officials deny the report, saying no such mass imprisonments or executions occurred, and no record supports the claimed number. Reuters notes the story was disputed and denied by Soviet authorities.
In Sydney on Wednesday the Denial Board held an inquiry into Claude Water Miner a Rowelle dentist accused of misconduct for using the letters log on his name plate and premises. The board ruled for concerns proved but suspended judgment for three months awaiting further actions by the registrar warning dentists against title use.
Capetown reports alarming floods along Lake Gombe as the Prince's tour is threatened. A temporary bride washed away underscores rising waters. Goods traffic halted countrywide for weeks creates shortages likely impacting the tour and logistics.
In Brisbane on Wednesday two men faced fines for filing false income tax returns. Prosecution stated the deficiency over the past seven years totalled about £40,000, with discrepancies of around £20,000 noted in the returns.
In Melbourne at Preston last night Lone Frank Aikin was killed while experimenting with explosive chemicals at his home rear. He attempted to craft a rocket from galvanised iron piping when an explosion occurred, leaving Aikin dramatically mutilated.
Tennis experts predict Japan will be among the top-half finishers in the European zone at Paris. Australia and the Anglo German tie winners are expected to reach the semi final in the other half.
Abert Hoker is sentenced in MPLAOURNE to 12 months in prison and 10 strokes of the cat o nine tails for injuring Canstale Malone. The case proceeded on Wednesday with the lengthy punishment reflecting the severity of the offense.
In Adelaide on Wednesday eleven motor cars valued at £4000 were destroyed or badly damaged in a fire at the Pier hotel garage. An Alsatian dog belonging to a car owner stayed in the garage until driven out by a mechanic, then returned to guard the wreckage with its coat singed.
Owing to a meat shortage, all restaurants in Moscow and other areas have been ordered to observe eleven meatless days each month.
Melbourne telegram says the Air Accidents Committee found Captain Grosvenor, Flight Lieutenant Briggs, and Aircraftman Ewen died in a flight intended to give Grosvenor dual instruction in amphibian boat operation. No authority existed to carry a passenger on that flight.
The forecast predicts warm to hot weather with north to east winds and scattered rain showers tomorrow. details in the regional forecast note indicate humid conditions and a likelihood of additional showers as the day progresses.
New York Tuesday reports indicate Sydney has completed talks for the flotation of a loan in the city. The move signals a potential expansion of Sydney financed operations and could affect local markets and investors.
Government allotment funds relief for unemployed painters to work on painting public buildings, city, and county properties. This program directs 190 in funding for local job relief and civic maintenance efforts.
A locomotive drawing 60 empty wagons left the rails near Perth. It fouled safety points, ploughed into the lane and tipped nearly on its side. Six trucks derailed four escaped, with no injuries reported.
Prime Minister Mr Scullin addressed the Australian Workers' Union Convention promising government policy will be carried out. He assured delegates that with Labor in control the ship of state would weather the storm and reach port safely.
A sale listing shows a wide range of Sanpben Sup per Clothe KK Table Clothe and assorted linen goods. Includes Sample Runners Covers Cushion Covers Pwahed Sets Galled Linen Bags and more with yard sale prices and bulk lots. Includes heavy white turk towels with borders and special sheeting offers.
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