12 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1934
Page
1
Calcutta reports thousands watched a five mile carnival tableau with political messages including a Goddess of Peace atop a tank and anti League signs. Also in Madras, the India England Test began with Nigar not playing due to illness and Jardine's England team batted through the day amid several dismissals and standout bowling by Amar Singh.
Bishop of Waggay Dr Dwyer denounces state tech schools teaching secular knowledge free of religious truth. He warns paganised picture halls and Hollywood ideals corrupt youths, leading to increased divorces and ruined homes as divorce courts struggle with cases.
Soviet General Blacher told a Communist Congress that Japan seeks war and has rapidly expanded its Manchurian rail, roads, air bases, and troops. He claimed 120,000 Japanese soldiers plus 115,000 Manchukuo troops and warned the Soviets will fortify frontiers and respond with force if struck.
The forecast shows warm to hot and sultry conditions in the forth and north east districts with north to northeast winds. A cool change from the south and south west districts will spread, bringing scattered showers and thunder later, followed by squally conditions along the coast.
Public interest surged around the 12th Light Horse Regiment annual encampment at Glen Innes. The pastoral and agricultural association charity ball drew a large crowd and the regimental concert was nearly at capacity. In horsemanship contests Corporal McClusky and Trooper J Dern Tavere placed first and second in the apple race. Trooper Field’s Inverell section was runner up to Corporal Rennie’s Armidale section in sabre tent pegging, while Trooper Dearn’s Gillette took second in the three furlong mat race. Most events were won by Tamworth troops. On Saturday Brigadier Mills presented the General McArthur Gaslow Memorial Trophy to Col Powell, regimental commander, at Lilburn.
Market prices listed for Wheat Potatoes eggs butter cheese honey maize oats onions chaff and hay from Sussex Street in Sydney on Monday. The report shows ranges for multiple items such as Tasmanian and Victorian potatoes and various forms of hay and grain with fluctuating figures in old currency.
Captain J. H. Watson, a renowned authority on Australian history, died last night at the age of 92. He was widely respected for his scholarship and public service in preserving national heritage.
Barrymore and Dressler star in Her Sweetheart with Will Rogers in Dr Bull. The drama follows a country doctor tempted by greed, saved by an old servant’s faith. Dressler’s Abby climbs dramatic heights while remaining humane. A stirring, entertaining screening runs through Thursday night.
In Sydney on Monday, figures show Britons leaving Australia last year surpassed air departures by 493, highlighting a notable migration trend and shifting travel patterns.
The Australian Performing Rights Association announces it will charge hotel cafe and public venue owners for radio performances of copyrighted works. It states no copyright musical work may be performed in public without the owner’s permission.
The Commissioner of Police Mr Childs outlines a planned reorganisation of country police stations in the North East region to achieve centralisation. It is probable that several minor stations will be closed as part of this policy.
The Sydney State Lottery results list First prize 8734 for the Two Stiffs syndicate c o R. Burt Bondi. Second prize 4393 to Same Three syndicate c o Mrs. M. Millard Stanley Street Waverley. Third prize 82050 to Bertha RB syndicate c/o Brundahl GPO Sydney. Fourth prize 43808 to Red White and Blue syndicate Liddell Taylor. State lottery to be drawn Friday next.
Two detached feet washed ashore near Long Reef Point Collaroy in Sydney. It is unclear if the remains are male or female. One foot shows evidence of fish bite, and police suspect the feet were removed from a body wedged among rocks in the area.
A young Melbourne woman, Evelyn Brand, said a masked man attacked her in bed on the verandah at Brunswick, punching her jaw and tying rope to the bedpost. She believes the attacker intended to rob her, and notes a prior incident at Manchester Building months earlier.
Mrs. M Daverrn aged 35 drowned while swimming near Durington Point in the Murrumbidgee River. James Harding aged 85 also drowned in the same river while diving for mussels used as bait.
Commercial Pitt fon Badgery Ltd wired today showing 30 400 sheep and lambs with lambs leading the gains. Ewes and lambs firm, wethers weaker. Lambs to 24 shillings, ewes to 22 shillings 10 pence, hoggets to 23 shillings 8 pence. Cattle: prime bulls brisk, grown cattle weaker but vealers strong. Bullocks to £10 4s, cows to £82, vealers to £9.
In a Monday disturbance between Italians at Moresby Vincenso Silvestro was shot in the stomach and forehead and admitted in critical condition. Later two men were arrested and charged with attempted murder. In Mourilyan, Giovanni Pecona had both his cars slashed with a knife during another Italian clash.
A strong feeling within Labor factions warns of defections as Lynch of the Saddlers' Union faces discipline by the Lang Labor special executive. Lynch backed Willis in the Bulli election, prompting tensions and possible splits in the near term.
The Presbytery of Sydney will meet tomorrow night to receive the report of a special committee appointed to inquire into the charges against Professor Angus.
Taxation expert Mr W Neville Harding endorsed general principles of uniformity and board control proposals from the Royal Commission on Taxation. He said the war years saw governments chase revenue schemes and borrow ideas from each other while stressing the aim to keep appointments non political.
A sensational morning in the city as Constable Roy Edwards allegedly cornered two men during a raid and fired point blank. The assailant was knocked unconscious, then suspended until transport to Melbourne Hospital. Police later charged Vernon Blake, 22, and Craigs Marin, 37, with intent to break into a warehouse and remanded to February 23.
The Confederation of Labor says tomorrow’s countrywide one day strike against Fascism will be the most impressive yet in France. Newsprint and postal services will halt. schools and factories will be closed. railways and air services may be disrupted. hospitals and theatres will run as usual as 59 military units are deployed to prevent disorder.
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