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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1925
Page
4
A reader letter in the Times argues that public posts in Inverell are assigned by favored business leaders rewarding spade-work and risked popularity. The piece pleads for free discussion of public affairs and condemns restricting progress to a narrow minority as un British and harmful to the community.
The article argues for government action to facilitate affordable home building, noting four room cottages can be secured for about 17 a week and criticizing profiteering in rents. It suggests rationing support to ensure even distribution and calls on local officials to push the proposal to authorities.
The article argues for a peaceful political strategy to push for a new state and northern railway approval. It discusses imprisonment as a protest, likening it to past labor tactics and English suffragette methods, but cautions that money spent on propaganda and broad consensus is essential to win nationwide support and avoid rash actions.
In hot days residents envy better sites as local lads back a pool upgrade. Warwick is praised for cooperative baths with working bees and a fenced, cubicle lined basin. Cundomine and Macintyre face muddy water but efforts show plans to improve, with pump and river-sourced water changes.
W Thompson notes New England grants show 2400 versus 33000 to Richmond and 16000 to Cowper. Minister Hill explains allocation policy favors districts not served by railways with larger rainfall and woods. Ashford shire cited as grant recipient. district shires urged to seek road aid away from railway lines within a twelve mile “sphere of benefit.”
The Inverell District Hospital committee may include women for the first time urged by Mrs H R Musiro of the Country Women's Association. She argues women raise most funds and should share spending input. Proponents say women on public bodies aid oversight while noting skilled women could improve discussions.
At the Inverell Licensing Court Cedric EB Wilwoo, licensee of the Empire Hotel, received two booth licenses for the Inverell Show period. A similar license for the Tingha Show went to J. J. Leahy of the Hallway Hotel. A billiard license transfer moved from W E B Billine to Alfred Leahy, and a wine license transfer from Edgar Charles Arkinetall to James D H Gaffey for Gilgat was approved subject to police approval.
The period saw limited trading with few clear bids as investors noted weak demand. Sydney Woot Selling Brokers reported low volume and a generally stagnant session, while energy and mills offered modest support. The Japspess section showed reduced activity though Preach bayere indicated some interest.
Markets at Ryde show butter steady at 1290/8 per owt while wheat declines. top price 6/4 per bunkel. Maine firm at 4 and oats at 3 with strong demand. Forage items quote chaff 6/18, wheaten 7 108, lucerne 6/10, lucerne hay 6/10, hay 6/10, potatoes Pink Eyes 7, local 7/10, onions nominal 11 per tow.
Local Police Art Union members push a new scheme selling “stickers” for attachment to cars at five shillings each. Sergeant Whyte sold 25 units, Constables Zahn and Cox 6 and 2 respectively, part of a vigorous fundraising drive.
A confusing report describes a fatal incident at Jimvmain on a Thursday involving John Varro Wee and others in Neen Mem mal Vge Dee, with tangled action and unclear sequence. Police, bystanders, and witnesses mention a blaze, a burning scene, and a younger victim, while authorities investigate motives and outcomes.
The British and Foreign Bible Society plans a weekend program in Inverell with representative Mr E Millard. He will preach at the Methodist Church Sunday morning and at the Church of England. attend Long Plain service at 8 pm. Monday features a lantern lecture on the society's work in the School of Arts at 7 pm with free admission and a collection.
The Rialto will show Captain Blood The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Dorothy Vernon of Haddo n Mary Pickford The Last of the Lunges Tom Mix Geraldine Holmes The Mystery of a Hansom Cab The Thief of Bagdad To r Tom Mix The Denlwoo Coach Tom Mix and The Son Hawk Also Jackie Coogan's Long Live the King screens Thursday in show week. A new copy of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is delayed with no Sydney arrival.
Mr Ken Harley of Warwick spent the weekend in Inverell. A second item notes Mrs Unstom is ill at home in Layday owing to influenza.
The Inverell P and C Association held its annual meeting at the School of Arts with President A. E. Sweaney in the chair. Messages praised the new principal A Dyce, noted high student standards, and detailed library funding, grounds remodelling, and playground improvements. Reports cover honors, staff moves, and community events including a generous empire memorial and efforts for books, facilities, and religious instruction.
The development meeting for the Mother's Union will be held Friday afternoon at St Augustine's. A fall attendance is expected of all members.
The coroner Mr J Mellveen formally opened the adjourned inquest this morning into the death of Donald Mark Phillips and adjourned to Friday at 2 30 p.m. The results of the examination of the stomach and other organs are not yet available.
The report lauds Mr Porter for developing the school slang sound lines and welcomes new principal Mr Albert Dyes. It notes 44 financial members and discusses press cooperation, library funds, and proposed hostel. Officers elected: President Mr A E Gwearney, vice presidents F A Lewin and V Blakey, treasurer E B Telbridge, secretary A Hutson.
Prices for tin rose 49 per unit in a note from Mesra. Two thousand entries booked for the Guinea show, expected to break records. Hindmarch named district veterinary surgeon for the North with headquarters at Armidale. Local weather at Inverell lists several days of temperatures from 61 to 67 degrees. In Orange, Charles Jackson, aged 88, died by hanging. he leaves a widow and grown children. Proposal to tax travelers by Glen Innes car service was dismissed. Inverell publican’s booth tender won by J. J. Leahy of the Railway Hotel at £20. The Dingo Fist Company performed to a full hall, with strong musical slides. Four young men fined for railway trespass at Werris Creek. Colonel Hruznez spoke against a Progressive-Nationalist coalition at Linmore. Thos Williams of Boggbri remanded for abduction of a girl under 21. Underwood’s clearing sale to occur Wednesday at 2 pm. Boarding on a recent allotment drawing attention as an eyesore, casting vote of the Mayor allowed. W J Beally opened a political campaign at Attunga denouncing school fees. Tamworth high school enrolment fell from 121 to 18. Scholarships valued at 210 home and 250 away. A Kimber appointed Railway Assistant Superintendent at Narrabri. Narrabri to receive the former Murrurundi district office building.
Tonight's carnival starts at 7 80 at the showground with riders and a big mule race planned. Patrons note the 20 mile round race winner Jordan and the strong performances noted, while concerns over safety and pace are mentioned.
Cloudy sultry forecast with possible rain and thunder. A moving motor bus crash near Central Station injures a young woman. A Defence Department seaplane base to be established at Bushcutten Bay and an air force depot at Richmond. England v Australia cricket matches and local crime notices dominate. A Melbourne wool sale report notes low spirits and rising prices. A pastor pleads guilty to assaulting two boys. A large turnout disrupts a test match due to rain and crowd overrun.
Fourth Test reports a rain interrupted day with England bowling figures led by Gregory and Kellowsy, while Morley Tor and Ryder took key wickets. Australia’s innings collapsed with Collins Kilner and Ponsford among the out as Bundriere and Mourne Taylor contributed, and play halted at 3:30 due to rain.
Beynon Waugh and Doolin Ltd offer stock in their town yard Friday morning at 10 30 with dairy cattle and horses. A further sale Wednesday afternoon at 2 includes 33 head of cattle and 150 merino ewes. Buyers should attend on the date and page of the advertisement. details vary in the issue.
A fragmented Old Fashioned Gallantay tale describes a late George period highwayman demanding a ransom from a damsel who refuses a salute. An unrelated Sydney press note mocks sensational crime reports while shop ads promote cleaning products and toys at half price.
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