07 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1934
Page
1
Australian swimming news notes Edna Davey as champion in Sydney while the Lawn Tennis Association contemplates supporting Miss Joan Hartigan on tour abroad. The New South Wales Association pledges £100 and urges the National Association to match. Fundraising exhibitions will be held at night to support the trip.
Andrew Gore, 62, a Blacksmith at North Lismore, was killed instantly when a large piece of blue metal, loosened by an explosion, was hurled through the workshop roof. Several workmen narrowly escaped serious injury during the incident at his premises.
Sydney police arrested a man after an eight year old boy was found intoxicated at Jubilee Park in Glebe. The incident occurred as the boy, returning from swimming, encountered several people drinking cheap wine and was taken to hospital. The man faces charges of influencing bodily suffering.
Representatives of about 40,000 railway workers from fifteen unions vow to resist via legal and industrial means the Transport authorities plan to cancel current State awards and place staff under the Federal award. They claim no genuine dispute exists and accuse Commissioners of creating a paper dispute to attack wages and conditions.
At the first annual convention of the re proclaimed New Guard chairman Donald Walker stated Trembers would adhere to the original ideas, keeping the group nonpartisan with no cliques or dictatorship. Principles include loyalty to the Throne Australia and the British Empire, opposing fascism and all forms of communism, and promoting democracy.
A rainy Wednesday did not dampen spirits among old-time dancers at the Kewpie. The forecast promises clear weather for tonight with the Lorna Lance duo to perform familiar favorites on a well kept floor. Admission remains one shilling with no floorage, offering an enjoyable evening at a small price. Friday’s show, Twentieth Century Blues, is anticipated to draw a large crowd if the night stays fine.
London reports that Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon says Western Europe must seek a Franco German accommodation on disarmament. Britain may aid Paris and Berlin to learn other governments’ views, with a plan for some modern and reasonable restraint of major weapons by heavily armed powers.
Melbourne report from Maffra states Gina Palligrini age 11 daughter of an Italian reborer and John Herbert Melton a youth drowned in the Macalister River. They jumped from rocks into deep water and were caught by the strong current.
Local agents Varley and Parker for South Brith Insurance report Inveretl postmaster certified 20 points of rain between 6 p m and 7 p m on the 27th ultime. A cheque for £50 accompanied the communication, indicating the rainfall event yielded substantial revenue for Carr-O'Brien bot.
Sydney wool auction sales totaled 900 bales with super merino and inferior fleece wools showing irregular values. Continent, York shire, and Japan competed, with buyers including R J Bell Armidale T F Grills Guyta McGlenaghan Bros Armidale J M Moffatt Armidale H I McCarthy Tenterfield Mrs M Kenny Stanborough Amos Ridgewell Bundarra and others.
Sir Robert Johnson, Deputy Master and Controller of the Royal Mint, says the world is irrationally treating gold as a commodity rather than currency. He warns that once sanity returns, gold prices will collapse.
Paris endured a volatile session as Chancellor Deladier faced a hostile crowd. Troops hidden near government buildings and police volleys in the Chamber left hundreds wounded or dead, with a woman killed and a maid accidentally shot. Gates were sealed, and the chamber stood under siege as order faltered.
In Sydney last night the 880 yard women’s national swimming championship was won by Edna Davey by two yards from Joyce Cooper of England with De Lacey of West Australia third. Davey set an Australian record with a time of 12.845 seconds.
Premier Stevens announces a new home building scheme to start Monday. The loan cap is £1000, but applicants may add their own funds to build a higher quality home.
John Simon aged 17 died after a girl companion handling a pea rifle caused it to explode. The bullet entered his chest in the Lithgow district as police investigated the fatal accident.
The Italian language newspaper Giornale Italiano published in Sydney remarks on race riots in Western Australia. It condemns alien and Australian participation, warns compatriots against passion and bias, and says no government can be blamed for an unruly mob running amok.
The Lawrence inquest ended today. The coroner discharged Henry Waring on murder charges but committed him for trial on manslaughter. He noted witnesses gave conflicting facts. Bail was set at 100 pounds.
The city wheat market remained steady as country holders offered little. Prices were nominally unchanged from the prior day with bulk wheat for prompt delivery at 2/8 and forward parcels at similar levels. Ship prices for country lots stayed at 2/7 bagged and 2/8 bulk, with overseas markets largely inactive.
The tin market in Sydney on Wednesday shows a unit price quoted at 50/7. The brief confirms current pricing without further context or changes from previous levels.
Weather note forecasts fine and hot inland with warm sultry coastal conditions. North to north east winds and sea breezes along the coast.
Race結果 at Rosebery Park Sydney includes multiple events with winners and betting odds. Queen Beon leads 14.1 Handicap, My Peter tops Flying Handicap first division, Celtic Cross wins second division, Flying Queen takes Flying third division, Cyrus K wins Novice Hardienn, with various scratchings and betting figures noted.
Armidale race day results announced with openings and handicaps. Winners listed include Annabelle, Bowery, Beau Verde in the opening and Lina Thesplar Blue Pleurette Bonnie Land with 5 to 2 odds. Welter event shows Rol West Gowldgee Wendouree Winter, 7 to 4. Additional handicaps and cup details incomplete in readable text.
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