21 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1930
Page
1
French Ministry reports M. Chautemps, head of the Radical Party parliamentary group, has invited M. Tardieu to join the Cabinet and keep naval direction, with Tardieu reserving his reply.
Large sections of the trans continental railway were submerged by floods and washaways. Passengers at Loong ana may be marooned for days while repairs proceed. Railway service restoration hinges on falling floodwaters. An aeroplane at Forreat reported dangerous conditions for landing.
Robert McCown, 54, a solicitor, was committed for trial on a charge of converting trust funds to his own use. A detective testified that shortages arose after inquiries, with the bookkeeper noting a formal misappropriation of the money.
London Thursday Salvation Army appeals to members to join a religious mobilization for Russians. Generals urge divine intervention to end the execution of worshipers in Russia and to provide support for the suffering. The report notes possible exaggeration or misinterpretation of the claims.
Friday TL 14 reported that the Cessnock district will become a stipendary magistrates area. The change prevents honorary magistrates from sitting with Police Magistrates to adjudicate any matters before the Court.
Sydney Friday Trades and Labour Council plans to send delegates to the ACTU conference to back affiliation with the Pan Pacific Secretariat. A Moscow Red International Labour Union communiqué urged abandoning arbitration for revolutionary methods, drawing protest from Mr Garden who questioned Red International understanding of Australian conditions.
At the opening of the Premiers conference in Canberra yesterday, Mr. Scullin urged prudent action while noting the potential for a return to normal conditions in key agricultural sectors. He urged coordination of borrowing, reform of taxation, and closer Commonwealth-State collaboration to address economic strains and prepare for future financial reforms. The gathering includes premiers and treasurers from all states and territories.
In Melbourne arbitration court Judge Skin granted the Carpenters and Joiners Union request to remove the suspension of the timber workers award. He rejected the Timber Merchants Association bid to modify the award allowing workers to do Short Time with reduced pay.
Watchman Thomas Simpson of the Rickard Estate Cronulla reported to police that during a night-round he heard a woman scream. He chased three men who were pinning her to the ground, drew a loaded blank cartridge revolver, but it failed to fire. He was knocked down and kicked as the trio fled, with the woman and a man and woman in a nearby motor car leaving the scene.
Joseph Campbell and Feary Sulli were sentenced to nine months in jail in a Massachusetts court for attempting to defraud using a false cheque. Both defendants held long criminal records across multiple jurisdictions.
To morrow's forecast from Sydney predicts warm to hot and sultry conditions with fresh to strong northerly winds. The weather will be cloudy and unsettled with rain areas developing in southern districts.
The day's price list shows wheat at 4-8 and bag rates around 41 shillings percentage, Tasmanian and Irish prices noted with eggs and lucerne hay quoted. Sydney tin was priced at 31/1, while Sydney wool sales report steady improvements, with Lanagan Brox and others selling notable bales and crossbreds. Homebush yarding included 34 537 sheep and 2508 cattle with prime stock firmer by 10 to 15 shillings.
A misidentified man near Murwillumbah was reported alive by police after a misread tag on a mailway line. The individual believed to be William War was found working near the barn, while the true name Dougas remained at Tumwertl with authorities confirming the error.
Sydney report details a drowning at Temata where Pritet Pevirs Mirv Toeker aged 15 and several girl companions were swimming. A boy and girl who warned her failed to rescue, and the body was recovered later. One brother had warned her not to swim that day.
Sydney figures show 239 deaths from motor accidents last year in the metropolitan area. The traffic commissioner notes most fatalities were not due to jaywalking by pedestrians, with 25 victims under 14 years old.
The Minister for Finance noted cane farmers offered wheat at 12 while suppliers paid 74 for Australian wheat, worsening the outlook for northern provinces. Proposed duties failed to deliver the desired effect as wheat availability remained uncertain until October.
A bogus cash order for 20 pounds was offered at Berkman’s Treaswo store on Market Street. A bundle of signed cash orders was stolen from People Cash Order Co offices on Park Street. A man visited Berkman’s and tried to buy a diamond ring for his girl. Police arrested the man. It’s believed a clerk’s temporary absence enabled a sneak thief to vault the counter and steal the order book.
One or two seats remain in cars to Glen Innes for Inverell versus Guyra match tomorrow. Interested travellers should contact Mr Varley immediately.
In MISCOW, M. Rykov cited British and foreign figures including Sir Robert Todson as involved in financing destructive organisations and spreading anti Soviet propaganda. He named engineer Tagionosov who reportedly received £88,000 and claimed foreign joint companies supported the activity.
Calcutta reports the King of Afghanistan vows swift action against Shinwari tribesmen tied to the revolt at Torkham. Tribal elders were told rebels must surrender within four days or 4000 Afghan regulars armed with machine weapons will surround the Shinwari territory and attack.
Paris dispatch reports Italian naval demands provoke irritation and ridicule. Newspapers label the claims as fantastic and an attempt to cast France in the wrong. Le Matin notes a constructive memorandum but says it ignores the method of limitation central to the month’s discussions.
Edward Paton, noted speaker at coalfield and timber strike meetings, was arrested at Kurri on a vag rancy charge. He appeared in court and was remanded despite Sergi Lake’s objection highlighting Paton’s role in recent industrial actions.
In Newtown last May a young man was struck with an iron bar during a fracas and left with a severe chest wound. He declined to press charges. Separately Fred Eric Sanders, 281, was found unconscious near a kitchen stove in Erskineville and hospitalized with facial contusions, head injuries, and arm bruises after a gang assault. The police believe he was attacked by multiple men and kicked after he fell.
A radio from Crogsnon Fr ed says bodies of Ellson and Borand were found aboard a plane and will be flown to Alaska when weather allows. Ellson’s body was located 30 feet inside the wreck, indicating a high‑impact crash.
Danish seaman Jasper dJasperson, 58, died after strangling himself with a bed sheet at the reception area of a Danish hospital. medical staff attempted resuscitation but he died, authorities report.
Dr Earle Page leader of the Australian Country Party commented on Federal Government proposals for a compulsory Commonwealth wheat pool and a possible pre July 1930 growers poll. He supported 100 percent producer cooperation and proposed a second question on a Federal wheat export control to enable coordinated overseas activity if Federal State undertakings fail.
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