06 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1929
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment references a Sandd Trinket related item or ad. It includes stray words like quality, gods day, and a phone-like number 97, but lacks coherent details or full context for a clear event or entity.
Fragmentary OCR hints at an Ontario loan or welfare program related to healthcare or kidney treatment funding. Mentions regional authorities and possible beneficiaries, with uncertain details due to damaged text.
Burge's advertises unbeatable quality and prices with a contrast to cash and carry stores. It claims prices shown in windows prove Burge's cannot be undersold and urges shoppers to buy where they know they will get the best deal.
Readable excerpt from an old advertisement touts LADIES SAMPLE items at discounts. Pouches envelopes cases sunshades and umbrellas are offered with various sizes and prices, along with silk and cotton fabrics and dress goods. Strong emphasis on value and assorted colors and designs.
Sydney docket reports Percy Harvey Woerne aged 34, solicitor, sentenced to seven years penal servitude in Darlinghurst for misappropriating client funds. The case involved an elderly widow who trusted him and entrusted her money for investments. Total defalcation alleged to total around £4,000.
Willan Frederick Thostas, a bank clerk in Auckland, pleaded guilty to six charges of theft totaling £507 from the Commercial Bank of Australia. He was sentenced to four years of reformative treatment.
Armidale Wednesday meeting of Armidale Jockey Club saw light rain and showers forecast as the big event, the Cup, is run in two divisions. Opening Handicap over furlongs produced Yarraluba and Our Key among top finishers with Evens as winner. First Maiden Handicap over five furlongs saw Be Daplaere, Price Wetton, and Bosa Tophy among the notable runners with surprise dead heat at the finish.
London reports Wilkins party returning from an uneventful voyage. Crew listings include Staiger and Markland. On Monday a voyage leg departed for Panarea with Decepron Estland and Vic heading to New York for legal matters.
Forecast predicts further rain along the central and north coast with unsettled conditions and showers on northern slopes and table lands. Remaining areas should be fine with rising temperatures, southeast coastal winds, and east to northeast breezes inland.
Market brief from Sydney on wheat prices and commodity movements. The report mentions trading activity, price directions, and related market factors affecting oats and metals, with uncertain figures due to garbled OCR. Entities include Sydney and associated commodity terms.
A weathered item notes thrice interrupted feed rulings at Sussex Street, mentioning barges, tents, and a Shefener, with references to potatoes and a Tasmanian connection. The fragmentary text hints at market activity and transport links, but details remain unclear because of missing context and garbled phrases.
The town clerk Mer Miller tendered his resignation at last night's Bankstown Municipal Council meeting and it was accepted. The council decided to honor all dues owed. It approved a tender of 1180 pounds for an electricity store room. Four days later the town clerk presented a contract for 1614 pounds. He said contractors claimed a tender error and would proceed if raised to 1625 pounds. He accepted, believing it best for the council.
The fourth test resumed with Australia taking a brief first innings lead after only four runs were added. England collapsed early as Hobbs and Sutcliffe fell to Widfield, but Haines and Jardine forged a long partnership changing the game. England’s total shows several key scores across Woodhull Dockworth and White front lines, with White collecting five for 13 and Tate four for 77.
Sir Arthur Duckham hopes the A W L will reconsider its refusal to take part in the industrial peace conference, deemed Australia’s top issue. TheAlb BP State Executive condemns further attendance, calling dialogue futile due to employers’ stance against wage earners and the effort to undermine living standards.
A 15 year old boy named Herbies rode alone across unpopulated country when his horse fell injuring his leg. The event occurred at night under the moonlight, and he was found near a fence before being struck by a motor car.
The Premier of South Australia said prices for coal admitted by Australian testler ers were too high. He stated the government would not wish to obtain coal from outside but there may be a substantial reduction in price. For the present, the government would only purchase car works as required.
Sydney report states Mrs. Margaret Heaven aged 42 was found hanging from a washhouse platter last night. She had been distraught since the death of her husband some time ago, according to locals.
An inquiry was opened today in Melbourne regarding a pension for Mr. 4 percent. The proceedings, led by Captain Larkin and presided by Burt, probe alleged improper acts connected to Australian Air Services. Charges include bribery attempts to influence a civil aviation official and improper conduct at a dinner and residence in Sydney in 1028.
A hazardous melon mixture caused illness and death at a hospital ward. Doctors reported multiple patients affected with similar symptoms and investigators traced the incident to contaminated produce, prompting a review of safety procedures and a hospital recall.
Queensland set Victoria the target of 315 to win in the Sheffield Shield match. Queensland led by 426 on first innings, Victoria replying with 244 in second innings as Gamble and Ironmonger shone with the ball. Thurlow was not out at 20 with Darling and others progressing. final wickets left Victoria two down with Austen and Nothling contributing solid scores.
The Crown Law Office reports government power to compel immediate action to force North Store Ferry Co to reverse the recent fare increase between Circular Bay and Milson's Point. A Cabinet report will be presented at the next meeting.
A garbled report cites a Rivera statement claiming ongoing fighting and law violations amid unrest in Spain. The text references authorities and political tension, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Daily stock clearance runs now through February 2 as shop banners urge customers to come early and frequent the store to grab the bulk of the stock before stocktaking.
A scrambled archival snippet discusses Hammond's temperament and rising cricket figures in London. It references Tuerdas and Thomond, mentions beating and notable players, and contrasts prime testing with mild inquiries into hormonal temperaments, all in a period-voice tone.
Secretary amid Eisteddfod events vanishes mysteriously from Goulburn area. Officials report strain from the competition, with speculation about whereabouts and prior duties before the disruption. Authorities promise updates as recovery progresses and plans for next steps in the Eisteddfod organization are considered.
A body found on Bondi Beach rocks was later identified as Mary Kennedy of the Hovel Hotel Bondi. Police consider theories about foul play as they investigate the unidentified woman discovered near a military reserve. The victim had a forehead bruise and wore a wristwatch. a man's hat and purse were nearby, suggesting a possible assault but no clear struggle was evident.
A man entered the Australian Bank of Commerce at the corner of Det wid Central Streets yesterday. He dashed out with a sum of money and sped away on foot, pursued briefly by bystanders, while the tale of the attempted theft circulated through the street.
Fragmentary OCR text describes fishermen or seafaring activity with names and events but is highly garbled, lacking clear dates places organizations or outcomes. contains stray phrases and nonstandard terms, making precise summary difficult.
A Sydney police operation traced stolen goods to a local shop after an investigation. The shop owner was arrested as officers recovered items likely connected to the thefts.
A report from Melbourne details a theft of a quantity of pills described as an embarrassing haul. The incident occurred yesterday near Bel and involved unclear defendants and locations. Police are investigating the circumstances and seeking information from the public.
In London on a Tuesday report notes an upcoming world flight to Australia. It mentions Moir and Chen as potential crew for the Australian leg and a British manufacturer supplying a new machine. Details are to be disclosed soon as flyers expect to depart at month’s end.
Preliminary arrangements for Heeney and Phil Scott to file at London for the world championship are fixed. Mortimer, Heeney's manager, cables that Heeney will bring Tarbes Harvey to take charge of his training. It is suggested the bout will be at Wembley Stadium on April 27.
A wedding was held at St Andrew's Littlehain this morning for Miss T Jo Hallett, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Fork Hallett of Rob Key, to Mr C J White, fourth son of Mrs and Mrs W Whitt of Livthelain.
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