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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1925
Page
4
The piece condemns apathy in Inverell toward municipal issues and elections. It warns that low voter turnout weakens representation, urges honoring past public figures, and urges reform of committee processes to avoid harming the town's governance. The language urges citizens and nominees to remain engaged and responsible.
Fragmented text discusses tariff policy, federal authority, and states' rights with references to political figures, economic sectors, and ongoing debates. It notes recognition of a protectionist stance, questions about the scope of the Tariff Bond powers, and tension between central and state interests in agricultural and industrial sectors.
Wenwick got fund at Gilgai dance organized by Mia for Renwick District. A four foot year reptile killed near Mr. J. Kelleher’s butcher shop. Auctions planned: Banackburn sale of livestock and fittings by A. Draper at 10 am with luncheon. C. Murray's rooms at 11 am for several estates and allotments. properties include Albion Hill and late Rebecca Cock residence. Also reports on Chicago wheat market turmoil and political blocks on price regulation.
An odd missive from Vo G. Beek and Welles Crom Tavered addresses growing concerns in a backroom exchange about bets at a tavern. The fragment references Austen ee yetiot and a response to a bet, hinting at a dispute between local figures and growers over potential outcomes and blame if predicted events occur.
A local Inverell program announces a Monday Town Hall show by Fred White's Corkptin Farm Co featuring the Australian musical comedy Dingo Plat. The performance includes Beige lances choruses and Cookies' Jase Band with attractions like the Hiswatian Musical Sewtot and juggling violin solos.
A stream of local notes covers residents arriving home and departing for holidays, several resignations and appointments, a nurse in charge during Matron Household’s absence, a horse riding accident, and a death of Mrs. Katherine Wilson after a family dispute. The report also mentions public show judging, a hall mark in men’s hats, a state election timing, a prison release shock in South Africa, a court case linking a dance incident, and community events in Tingha, including the Jockey Club meeting and farewell for Mr Gardiner at the Inverell Cycling Club venue.
Commercial report notes cattle yarding with steady to better beef prices and weaker sheep demand. Suspected values and prices for potatoes, cheese, and hay vary. supplies at Alexandria sale yards mostly lower. Wheat and hay prices quoted. Tasmanian and Hunter Valley offerings listed with ranges.
Management praises the Cockies' Jaz Band for a farewell year and plans to feature new artists. Patrons are invited to attend and the box plan in Ealing's offers no extra charge for booking.
John Feagan of Ashford appealed the police court conviction for being on the premises of the Ashford hotel during Prohibited hours. The appeal details the witness testimony, including Serjeant Baxter and Constable Payne, and explanations by Feagan about his presence related to wool buying with Benjamin and Rose reporting inconsistencies in depositions. The case references prior reporting by The Times and ongoing dispute over Feagan’s activities at the hotel.
The Inverell Jockey Club held its monthly committee meeting last night with Emptom presiding. Attendees praised the successful fixture, discussed track maintenance, and considered employing a detective to curb undesirables. Budget adjustments included £25 for ground improvements and a £25 secretary bonus, with accounts totalling £2151 and an overdraft of about £200.
Forshill met Elamere on the race course with Inverall defeating sod. Warstairs v High Schol saw a win for Waratshi and High Beboo. Individual figures are not obtainable. Numerous cricket and local event notes follow including school matches, bowling scores, and community notices.
The report lists players and bowling figures from a Victoria England game with names such as Ironmonger Hendry Hyder and Wallace. Scoring notes show Walls 1 for 114 Tronmonger 7 for ?, Hendry 1 for 42, and others with varying overs and runs. The total runs footnote appears as 500.
Sunday morning emergency at Tuggerah Begeh near Wyong ends in two drownings. John Wills 31 of Burwood fire station died after an undertow pulled him and Miss Doyle. Lifesavers recovered Wills later. no life could be saved for the young woman. Wills is survived by a wife. Doyle was a patient at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, linked to Doyle family.
The Bucety prize list for the yearly home cow show names Gray's Urissie first, Fulfood's Fears second, and Newcombe's Countess third in senior classes. Other lines note awards and riders, with details on local agents, rent, and a broad mix of livestock and show entries. A newspaper list also references showroom sales and regional notes from Inverell and surrounding towns.
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