28 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1934
Page
1
Wagga murder case reports Ewart Henry Morey committed for trial on murder charges in the death of Percy Smith. The body was found in the Murua Didigee FUYer area. The Coroner ruled the death a cruel homicide with injuries inflicted by Movey on December 18.
The Wheat Commission review shows exports totaling £327,000,000 over ten years. Government inquiry examined agricultural policies, noting 25 percent of sal export value and substantial influence by Amira Wend and associates. The Agricultural Bureau and Primary Producers' Wing pushed for action amid concerns of prejudice and scandal surrounding the wheat industry.
An elderly Syrian hawker, found weak in his home in Jerryaty, is believed to have suffered a stroke. Police and medical responders attended, with investigations noting balance issues and an unclear recovery prognosis.
A strained police inquiry into Stavisky frauds shows officials aware of details before key bonds launched. An inspector’s 1931 report is cited, with delays blamed on prosecutors and a relative of the ex prime minister. No timely judge assignment has occurred, leaving questions unanswered.
The Sydney market lists Tin JF at 408 per unit with Wednesday trading notes.
Fragmentary OCR lists various goods and prices at Sussex Street Sydney with sporadic items such as wheat, honey, and other commodities. The text includes numeric entries and odd spellings, indicating a market tally or price board from a chaotic period, with unclear dates and items.
In London on Tuesday forty hunger marchers led by McGovern and Maxton sought to interview Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald at No 10 Downing Street. Police blocked the deputation to Hyde Park supporters while leaders promised more action if access remained denied.
A biplane piloted by A Waite Head of Sydney with two women passengers crash lands four miles from Tonyurn. The aircraft’s underwings were damaged but neither the pilot nor the women were injured.
The wheat market remained very quiet with nominal bids and limited buying. Prices showed small variations as overseas demand was subdued, with local buyers hesitant and exports muted amid cautious trading conditions.
Sydney readers heard a Methodist Young People's demonstration at Lyceum Hall where Hon. E. C. Sommerlad argued that organized sport and modern norms threaten traditional Christian Sabbath values. He warned of widespread secularism, subversive propaganda, and a drifting moral climate.
Melegurne Wednesday report notes the Sir Robert Gibson estate valued at £85,000. Former Commonwealth Bank Board chairman is referenced along with personal property Amaunet £8000 by Nieuwintow and children.
The Centre Party, a new political group, outlined its policy and aims at a meeting last night. Colonel Eric Campbell described plans to reform the mice section of the community and push for provincial areas under councils, with the federal government holding no direct major issues. All governing bodies would use proportional representation to balance employer and employee influence in elections.
Sydney leaders of public servant groups launch a campaign to restore salaries and improve working conditions. They aim to reverse recent reductions and restore the prior duty levels and pay scale for members.
During a Quarter Sessions appeal a railway detective testified that thefts amount to about 200 incidents yearly, costing the railway department over 115,000 pounds annually. The hearing discussed railway security and the impact of thefts on operations.
Admiral Earl Beatty told the Carlton Club that Britain must restore defence forces and national credit. He cited three tasks: resist further cuts to naval strength, increase cruisers beyond the minimum, and replace battleships postponed under treaty now that the 12 wartime ships would age rapidly.
Race results from Ascot feature First Division with Barrier King and Patwoos in top placings, plus Second Division with Lady Verlie and Senatghea Kingthaine among others. Betting notes list odds and scratched entries, with Dover Patrol and Royal Forest among contenders in a Fourteen Hands Handicap context.
A damaged local report records Hawkesbury River district damage estimated at about £50,000 tied to recent events. The notice cites AgnnoMetal as the sole entity connected and lists a figure of 50 000.
Weather bulletin reports showers moving in from the border area with cloudy skies. Winds shift from northeast to southeast as the front passes, with warm temperatures anticipated inland and coastal change expected along the southern region.
Inverell Police Court heard youths Gordon Deyo and William Parker charged with obtaining money by false pretences for selling obsolete Hickith tickets claimed as Capital Theatre admissions. They were arrested by Sergeant Rochester and bailed the following morning.
London reports the next wool selling series opens in March with a forecast sale total of 116500 bales. About 19,300 bales are Australian and 4,900 are from New Zealand, with prices and quantities outlined for the forthcoming auction series.
Reports say prisoners detained after the Reichstag fire were released today amid chaotic scenes in Berlin. Moscow welcomed Bundists arriving from Germany with cheers and chants of long live Dimitrov as the plane touched down, followed by a band playing.
In Hunter's Hill Wednesdy M Wi A Holin delivered a speech criticizing gerrymandered electorates. He refused to defend such policy but warned against redrawing seats to favor any party, urging fairness in electoral boundaries.
A girl escaped from St Marys Convent Leichhardt near Sydney on May 8 was found yesterday in a Darlinghurst residence. She wandered in bitter rain penniless and hungry. The resident took her in and the police were notified.
In a Melbourne debate at Malvern Victoria Mr Solin challenged wage figures while Mr Scull defended Commonwealth Service wages. A heated exchange followed with interruptions as tempers flared and voices criticized the government. The speaker warned against personal abuse and asserted a return to orderly proceedings.
The GW A Younger Bet held its first monthly meeting of the year with a cordial, upbeat tone. Treasurer Migs A Regan announced the association’s credit bylaw shows 469 pounds outstanding, and plans were made to pay 38.08 pounds on the Bay Health Centre debt, reduce the building debt to 100 pounds, install a telephone at the Centre, and gradually acquire furniture and equipment to meet the Child welfare department needs.
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