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29 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 29, 1932
Page
1
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In Sydney the 38th State lottery draws are announced with the first prize of 33873 awarded to N. J. Pearce at Devine's garage in Tul- Tamore and other winners listed including Austin R. 5a mut, Dora street Hurstville Wellington and Miss J. Lechhead at Double Bay. Mr Whiddon calls for ending the practice of returning winning marbles to barrels after noting the same member previously won ES and £40.
Berlin reports violence as the presidential election opens with clashes among Nazis Communists and Sedktists disseminating propaganda. Police intervene using Launcheans and arrest 120.
In Hobart on Saturday a man named Grace was shot in the back while walking with a young woman. He was taken to hospital in critical condition. Police arrested the girl's father on charges of attempted murder after a shouted declaration allegedly naming him as the target.
In Sydney on Monday the tin price stood at 28 10 per unit. This brief market note records a per unit valuation for tin in the local trade.
The noon sales at Homebush showed prices largely unchanged with cattle and sheep mixed. Bulls and cows traded around firm ranges, sheep numbers high with wethers and ewes also steady, several lot averages and farm names noted including Pitt Son and Badgery Ltd and Abbott Glou crater.
Markets at Sussex Street show bulk wheat at 3.5 with bagged 46, Tasmanian and other buyers, butter priced 142 6, oats 14 to 28, lucerne 3 to 63, hay 3 to 5 6, chaff 3 6 to 4, oats 14 to 28, licerne 394 to 49, and various staples with fluctuating quotes. The notes indicate commodity movements including honey, oats, and wheat alongside livestock feeds.
The forecast for the next twenty four hours calls for warm sultry conditions with increasing clouds and scattered rain and thunder along the coast and northern districts, extending to isolated inland areas. Winds shift from southeast to northeast.
Reports say about 2000 Japanese troops landed at Chang-wah-pang near Weosung, with more to follow along the Yangtse as operations prepare a flank on Chinese positions. Tsetelin forts were claimed demolished, while Chiang Kai-shek speeds troops to Kiangwan. Chinese sources claim three new divisions near Shanghai amid observer skepticism.
Sydney report states Mrs. Queenie Lewis aged 40 died instantly when a motor car struck her at Glebe last night. Three others were seriously injured. Police later arrested the driver and charged him with manslaughter.
A fierce bush fire near Cowra by the Time ranges threatens many homesteads. Firefighters and volunteers are working to confine the outbreaks to the hills as the blaze spreads through the remote areas.
A government plan to tax large estates is reported to be introduced this week. The Premier aims to raise taxes on estates by a graduated scale, targeting holdings valued above a set amount. Ministers argue the levy will encourage subdividing land near railways to facilitate settlement.
The Anglican Bishop of Bathurst Dr Crotty denounced harsh rhetoric in Australian politics in a sermon. He warned that both capitalism and unionism reflect vested interests and that destroying one side would provoke ruin for the other, likening violent methods to self-destruction.
Sydney report states William Beaumont Small, an account clerk, was remanded at Central Court on charges of driving under liquor influence and unlawfully causing the death of young Queenie Lewis when he crashed or struck in the city last Monday.
Seven new cases of infantile paralysis were reported over the weekend, with most cases traced to country districts. Health officials urged vigilance and isolation to prevent spread.
At the Graziers Association conference Mr. F H Tout criticized the Lang Government as Australia’s main obstacle. He urged national action through constitutional means to oust the administration and lamented the absence of a Country Party member in the Federal Cabinet while noting growing city country cooperation.
Andrew Pearson 44 and his daughter Margaret 26 were fishing from rocks on New Zealand's west coast when a large wave swept them into the surf. Both were drowned.
The Montreal crowd watched Walter Lindrum stun spectators with a 1921 break on a Saturday against Newman and Beeres Newman Receiving MM. Lindrum achieved a new North American record, highlighting his historic performance in the sport.
Auckland reports Kingsford Smith and L. Mud, an aviation expert with Wisard Smith, plan an early Melbourne to Munety Mile Beach flight to New Zealand. The note hints at an imminent, ambitious aviation crossing with technical consultation and timing to be set.
Five men suspected in a string of attempted robberies were flung from a stolen car that somersaulted three times on Parramatta road Baulkham Hills. Two were critically injured and three fled, leaving one trapped. A fractured skull and head wounds were reported. all were taken to Parramatta Hospital.
Thomas Nunan, a 64 retired dairy farmer from Banyo, visited Brisbane on Saturday and did not return. His body was found on a vacant allotment in Margaret Street with a punctured head wound. He was fully dressed, missing hat and boots. Police suspect post mortem robbery but abandon foul play. Stomach contents were sent to the Government Analyst.
Apparent deliberate attempts to burn fire business premises across Mudgee Saturday night caused extensive damage before outbreaks were quashed. Authorities report town guarded by watchmen as police headquarters in Sydney are asked to dispatch detectives at once.
In Sydney two youths about sixteen mounted on staging and preached Communism. They claimed to have graduated from the Society of Babes aged five to eight years and planned to join the Young Communist League then the Communist Army. One lad said the capitalist system must be destroyed for them to live in comfort.
Melbourne reports under the Wheat Bounty Act 1921, payments for the 1931 32 wheat season at 44d per bushel totalled £1,000,000 up to February 25. The sum was paid on 35,07 claims.
The Moree Amateur Swimming Club hosted a record carnival at the Moree Olympic Basin drawing over 1000 despite fine competition. Swimmers traveled from Manilla Inverell Gunnedah Cedllarendri and Goondhwindi with Andrew Charlton from Warwick giving a 440 yard exhibition and Harry Hay delivering an evolution of swimming talk. Moree won the Chauvel Cup team relay with Inverell in second while A Dearden of Goonetwindl won both the 220 and 50 yard championships of the North and North West. Linda Moir placed third in the ladies 60 yard North West title as Esme McDreold and M Cura contested the handicaps and McDonald posted a 42 1/5 second effort.
One of Britain's finest Shorthorns, Remarkable Bull, has been imported by Turnville Estate Northorn Stud. The animal landed in Melbourne in excellent condition after a vent of 4000 pa. It won the supreme Shorthorn championship at the 1930 Manchester show.
A fragmentary report notes Brilliant Boy heads to Europe in March for a scholarship plan. Also mentions Europe Fire Brigade Lospector and personnel including Mr BoA Peek with travel arrangements. Local notices cover Long Plain Dance with free buses and orchestra, and Aborigines Mission appeal seeking £10 for NSW State Council camp.
Melbourne reporter Matthew Costello of Winton aged 36 and fellow farmer Thoma Roach aged 58 were killed when their motor car overturned near Benalla. Costello died instantly and Roach died shortly after.
Randwick hosts City Tattersalls Cup day with Novice Handicap won by Jacko and Youthful Stakes taken by Oro. Randwick Stakes goes to Pentheus with Wellmond second. Denman Stakes winner Waugoola and City Tattersalls Cup to Rube Paddington. The Newmarket Handicap at Flemington sees Lady Linden surge to victory at 33 to 1, ridden by W Cook. Pines Hurdles, Sires Produce Stakes, and other events complete a sprawling day. temperatures noted for the weekend.
A monoplane crash at Bristol Aerodrome last night involved Lord Apsley during a flight from Wales. The aircraft toppled in wind and landed upside down. he escaped with minor scratches after helpers reached the wreckage, asking for a cigarette when asked if he were hurt.
Police at Eulo captured forty branded horses and seven foals believed stolen from various owners along the Paroo River. A warrant has been issued for two men fleeing toward the New South Wales border.
The New South Wales government settled March overseas interest, paying about £190,000 after exchange. The sum covered interest due to overseas lenders, reflecting cross-border financial obligations and currency adjustments.
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