17 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1928
Page
1
Households using Pyrex ovenware gain easier meal prep as the ad touts simple handling and better results. It lists entree dishes No 110 and 129, pie plates No 206 and 207, casseroles and other bakeware with prices and item numbers.
An excerpt from the Sporting Chronicle discusses climate and sport in Australia, noting how floods affect travel and scheduling. It critiques English influence on Australian cricket and defends local sporting independence amid travel and weather disruptions.
Sydney Friday members of the N A W Legacy Club protested remarks by police magistrate Mr May who fined ex soldiers at Tamworth and refused them time to respond. They said the war has been over ten years and civilians should not face such belittling words. The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League city sub-branch resolved to press the minister for justice to address May's remarks.
Martin Kirsch, 90, was cut in a dispute at an inn in King's Cross Darlinghurst after a razor slash. Fourteen stitches were needed. Hebert Taga was arrested and charged with assault and possession of opium and a pipe. A fight promoter, about five years older, arrived during the incident.
Brisbane report says the Premier of Queensland condemns overborrowing as a prime threat to government. The statement, delivered Friday, urges prudent public finance and cautions against reckless borrowing practices.
Northern coal miners strike continues into long period as workers refuse to return after extended layoff. Officials say action began in late winter with no settlement in sight. community protests persist while operations stall at multiple mines.
Reported by Mr Torey Wibble the subsidy and heating scheme in London failed as many residents abused it. Occupants turned baths into coal bins and repurposed furniture for fuel. the council noted widespread misuse and safety concerns.
A elderly couple Mr and Mrs Richard Clements were found slain in their Bulumwal home near Balmedale ten miles away. Police believe a burglar disturbed at work triggered the attack. Mr Clements was killed with a gun and Mrs Clements fatally attacked as she tried to help. The motive appears tied to robbery, but the suspect remains at large.
Arthur Bowen, a well known Adelaide jeweller, has been committed for trial on a charge of receiving about 4 ounces of silver worth 24 pounds, the property of a Broken Hill jeweller, knowing it to be stolen, after buying the article from a man named Hines.
Sydney reports a young nurse was assaulted near Liverpool yesterday. Police say she was dragged into scrub by a motorist and beaten. Officers are seeking to trace the attacker as investigations continue.
In a Motordrome meet, Queensland sprinters TJ Milew and Poker fought for top honors. Milew covered a notable distance amid strong competition while Poker placed second to Monner S4.W, marking a spirited showing for the Queensland team.
Ottawa reports a thin budget delivery by Premier Bobb. Revenue for 102T-28 is estimated at 419,000,000 dal. Expenditure stands at 264,000,000, leaving an anticipated surplus of about 47, HOH 00 dollars. About 40,000,000 dollars will go to debt repayment.
A transatlantic joint meeting linked London and New York with the British Institute of Electrical Engineers and the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. Delegates from Rugby Scotland and Long Island Maine attended, exchanging greetings as leaders discussed collaboration and a chairing role.
A violent rainstorm hit the Riverina causing widespread flooding from Canninia to Mirriam and Cootamundra. Five inches of rain fell in places, rail lines washed away, roads inundated, and Canninia flooded. Evacuations continued as waters rose, with the river level reaching new highs and towns sealing shops as residents sought shelter.
Mr. Theodore told a Saubey Tradem Hall gathering that without a replacement, severe consequences would follow. He noted 145 industrial organizations with a combined membership under the Federal Arbitration Court, most unions were working under it.
A London telegram reports the wife of a former figure has given birth to a child described as wealthy and thriving. The unnamed father is noted with mixed bewilderment and delight as the household welcomes the new arrival into their family.
The metriliton conference of the AW considered suspending Labor members in Parliament to push an Early Closing Bill and abolish the shopyige wight. The president claimed the Federal executive lacked power to enforce, while critics cite high salaries fostering a Labor aristocracy. the motion was defeated.
Calcutta celebrates Hinkler's arrival from Casnpore after flying 40 gillen in six bows. The airman shows fatigue but is greeted by the Royal Aero Club and Merreaun. He plans to fly to Rangoon with Merreaun and Winkler's aviation friends in Calentin recall Barwin by Pebrwarye 2.
Sydney Monday reports the tribunal minister Renee defending industrial peace and denying withdrawal of the Industrial Amending Bill. Government and unions push for better understanding between industries. Delegates will attend a conference protest and a vote supports continued arbitration.
Fragmented report notes Mr Hughes approves a push to outlaw war in the American republic. Proceedings include a preliminary discussion with officials and critics weighing the measure. The wording and names are garbled but indicate a formal legislative action on abolishing war.
A chaotic report from Montreal states sixteen passengers and crew aboard a vessel have died, with the ship’s officers and medical staff racing to contain what is described as a deadly epidemic of fever and pneumonia among the refugees or travelers aboard.
A new amphibian templanr, Wid geod the Kerwin, underwent a test flight at Mivec in Sydney with satisfactory results.
Wellington a message from Selwyn New Zealand reports Mea Washbourne, recently attacked when her home was invaded, has been found drowned. The incident follows an alleged assault and adds to a string of domestic tragedy cases in the region.
Sir James Robirts, arriving in Sydney after 35 years in India, warns Australia to boost tropical produce lest it face an inevitable invasion by cheap imports and colored rice affecting domestic duty and trade.
Markets brief lists various items like wheat and Tasmanian produce with distorted spellings and numbers. Names, places, and prices are unclear or corrupted, yielding a partial snapshot of a general commodities page without coherent context.
Thorold Strecker from Vie eluae arrived at the central station this morning and was taken to Sydney Hospital in observation. He reportedly suffered poisoning from eating mushrooms. The incident involved travel between Moorefield and He Clit nigerai with others nearby.
In Washington The Shipping Board announced payments tied to government owned cargo ships. The Pacific Coast line of 21 ships was sold to Matson Navigation and American Hawaiian Steamship for 4,081,000 dollars. The Oregon Oriental Wire line of 11 ships added 0H hol Tara and the American Oriental Mail Line of seven ships added 610,041 sailors.
A bank clerk in Lon Thon was hurt with a sharp object by an unknown man. The assailant forced the clerk into a car, struck him on the forehead and neck with a cobbler knife, then fled toward Pecoith. Police investigate the violent robbery scene and seek witnesses.
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