05 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1937
Page
1
Dr Gey Mareiy at the Dalloc discussed Lasseter's Reef, stating no substantial find after two expeditions. A table reportedly listed items but was deemed forgettable, with no evidence of wealth or treasure.
The local wheat market showed strength on overseas demand and resumption of Kingdom demand. Buyers opened at 4 for delivery and prices moved to 5/1 by afternoon with limited selling pressure. Shippers quoted export parity while farmers held selling mostly on the main market amid sparse inquiry for flour.
A split grows in the Labour movement in Western Australia over the referendum on granting landmark powers. Mooney, president of the WA State Executive, repudiates advice from Wie Promien and Bremler Wilcocks, saying it reflects personal views, not the party line. Adelaide reports a Labor Council meeting backing a liberal stance for the referendum.
News from Canberra reports that the Administrator to the Northern Territory Lieutenant Colonel Waddell will not return to assume charge at Darwin. Mr Giles, the next senior officer, is expected to establish a new administration in the region.
Photo shows Don Bradman in Adelaide on Friday during a Test match. A sailor, James Hobson, aboard the Ormonde, was fined £2 after entering the Oval before play resumed and was held in cells. the incident drew criticism from authorities and a former captain’s wife, who warned of harsher action if the act had been more provocative.
A fierce exchange between the Home Secretary Sir John Simon and Bart Winterton rages as MPs clash over the King’s role and a controversial bill. James Maxton and Gallacher defend constitutional issues while Winterton condemns alleged threats and calls for caution amid concerns about royal health and governance.
The report signals uneasy hints of history repeating in a tense cricket series with mentions of ominous facts and past test outcomes. It references Sydney and private commentary on only two outcomes, noting decisive phases and lingering doubt about future results.
A fragmentary OCR item notes a local name and place with unclear actions. Readable words point to names and a place but lack coherent event or outcome for a full card.
Sydney market notes show tentative activity with wheat futures mixed as traders assess shipment quality and demand. Prices hover near weekend levels amid modest volume and shifting export expectations.
A single observer near Waratan Ore Man reported a crashed plane overhead this morning. The Air Board notes no second occupant was identified and the signal firer did not wave. A land party searched the area while another plane is said to be en route to provide food water and relief.
Senator McLachlan, returning to Sydney from New Zealand after the defence Congress, urged closer Australia New Zealand cooperation across many areas. He advocated stronger collaboration between the two cavalries, but declined to comment on cheaper telephone and postage charges in New Zealand.
A wife of an Thanh doctor reports jewels valued at several hundred pounds missing near the Canberry mall train on Theoay. The jewels were in a fluid bag and the owner cannot confirm whether the bag was on the train or dropped off.
A meeting of Waterton engineers is planned to discuss and address a reported electrical fault at the waterfront. The session aims to align workers on the situation and coordinate actions with local authorities and managers.
Market notes from Sydney list prices for poultry and produce, including fowl, geese, geese weights, onions, mullet, and other commodities with per unit rates. Entries mention Tasmanian origins and miscellaneous weights, reflecting early 20th century market shorthand and currency.
A swimming carnival at Cape Hatch was disrupted as water pollution forced postponement. Officials reported planned events, including relay and sprint races, with participants from Havewell and nearby clubs, as the program faced changes and a tally of 27 entrants, awaiting rescheduled judging.
The latest forecast reports a 24 hour outlook with showers and thunderstorms possible. Otherwise expect mainly fine conditions with warm sultry periods, moderate temperatures, and fresh winds. Seas are moderate with squalls anticipated near coastal areas.
A battered London dispatch recounts an aeroplane crash linked to the Daily Express air route plan. The craft burned, two bodies found near Bearland, and fog or damage hindered recovery as authorities investigated the incident and the status of the air routes across Britain.
Fragmentary OCR shows concerns over labor and pay for workers, with mentions of appropriation and advances. It notes potential replenishment through the Treasury and a question whether the fleet will be funded further in the year. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
Alma Eva Newlands and infant son Douglas were buried after a car ambush on the Rich morn Range on Friday. Roy Newichs and other survivors recalled a poignant graveside scene as relatives and Archdeacon Behyon led the children forward toward the coffin. The wrecked car required lifting and removal, with witnesses noting the dangerous stretch of the Richmond road and a lack of warning signs.
A damaged report notes multiple communities including Hickman and New Madr facing flood risk with unstable dykes on uncertain foundations. Levees near Bellwood show only shaky protection, leaving towns vulnerable to the flood surge and prompting emergency precautions.
One hundred seventy petitions were lodged with the Registrar in January, an increase over the prior January. A record number of cases is expected to be heard by the Courts this year, with many defended cases awaiting hearing and hundreds of undefended petitions pending.
The 224th Light Horse bivouac at Glen as they move out early this morning toward Waterloo. The column of mounted troops and infantry, with carbine band, made a stirring display. They will bivouac Saturday morning and undergo training in tactical exercises on the return journey.
Armidale crowds watched the Armidale Cup meeting progress with results to press time. Prince Caledon won the President's Handicap ahead of Honest Lege and Cun. New Chun led in the Club Handicap with Horton King and Blue Flock following.
Armidale coursing results list Patwill as winner of the main event with Even Money and other divisions naming winners such as Flying Jewel Maxie Boy and Village Star. The report records multiple divisions including Beventhy and Birth with figures and placements for each. The President’s Stare section notes Sly Pox Crobat and Royal Honor with 600 yards.
Arthur A. Pratt ley of Womah Peel near Bathurst presents six wins at the suds championship. Varley Parker and Ron Colman show windows in Newark with exhibits from Pratt ley.
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