06 Feb 1931
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1931
Page
1
Forecast indicates further rain across northern and eastern districts with heavy falls in the northeast. Showers likely elsewhere with possible brief clear spells, winds from the southeast are strong.
Reports from Napier and surrounding districts describe severe earthquake damage and widespread destruction. Refugees crowd shelters as rescue operations continue and aid pours in from London and New Zealand officials. Donors in London pledge relief funds while the New Zealand High Commission coordinates support and public sympathy.
Heavy floods hit Murwillumbah causing rapid river rise and many roads blocked. Water covers streets as residents report damage to fences yards and low-lying areas. Bridges and some town districts become inaccessible amid rising waters.
The text reports a general strike proposal endorsed by delegates across the Commonwealth as a protest against the Federal Arbitration Court ruling reducing awards. The council urged unity and action, with delegates signaling support for coordinated strike measures to challenge the decision.
Market notes show eastern buyers steady for wheat while buyers reserve bids. Prices for Australian cargoes rise with demand from United Kingdom and China. some parcels traded around 20 to 21/8 shillings and 208s for futures. Sentiment improves as European and global demand revives, with occasional higher bids noted and Australian exports moving to meet UK and other markets.
A Farmers Conference at Birch Victoria passes motions urging the State Parliament to apply to the Loan Council for funds to enable the next wheat harvest. A second motion requests the immediate reintroduction by the Federal Ministry of legislation for a wheat pool system.
A garbled report references railway matters and labor issues tied to a transportation project. It mentions workers, employers, and a labor body, with unclear names and dates, outlining a strike or dispute and the scene around a train route.
Today market fragments show wheat prices in Sydney with bids around 41 pence and weekly swings in cereal markets. Wool sales and lucerne futures appear alongside dairy and grain notes, with mixed activity across regions and unclear weekly summaries.
A fragmented OCR passage shows garbled phrases about a market and commodities. It mentions food, boats, and appreciation, with unclear dates and entities, yielding a partial snapshot of a local market listing.
Sydney death notice reports the passing of Mr Ein Went at his residence in ingharst ask mig Me mas. The notice also mentions Bast Eynney and the Mouse of Reprereni ivi, with references to his role and standing.
In Daytona Beach Malcolm Campbell reportedly shattered the world land speed record with a frightening pace. He reportedly clocked 245 miles per hour on the return run, achieving an average speed near 246 mph for the 1 mile circuit.
London wool sales were postponed yesterday with limited details and unclear future dates. The report notes a postponement affecting buyers and sellers in the London market.
A disrupted production cycle shows cost pressures and shifting demand. Officials note steering and machinery issues, with next week cited for partial resumption. Leaders discuss asset values and potential profit impacts as labor and supply adjustments unfold.
The Sunday School social at Ross Hill featured a Pennsylvanian style event with prize presents for regular attendees. Teachers received thanks from Mr Ward and Alice Neik as the fundraiser included supper and a tractor display, with plans to repeat the gathering next year.
A distorted summary notes a Moscow conference with socialist rhetoric urging faster economic growth to bridge a perceived gap with capitalist nations. The text mentions delaying progress to avoid being ten years behind leading countries and resembles wartime propaganda.
In Calcutta on Thursday, ten persons were injured when Hindus and Muslims clashed near a mosque after a Hindu procession halted in front of it. Police witnessed the melee and intervened to restore order.
Thursday Teibond, alias m eo eimabir, was found guilty of fraud and sentenced to four months imprisonment. He has already served part of the term while awaiting sentencing.
Sydney reports a double drowning near Nyngan with two women named Mrs Murray and Mrs Pines among the victims. Searchers recovered three bodies and details remain unclear as investigators review the scene and identities.
Residents clash over a tongue in cheek slogan about keeping one’s mom and town private. Community leaders urge respectful dialogue while noting concerns about safety and family boundaries in public life.
Police raid in Sydney's Chinatown round up 51 suspects just before midnight. Officers found several Chinese individuals inhaling opium and engaging in a gambling game in an upper room.
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