03 Jan 1934
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1934
Page
1
Wagga reports detectives McHae endrose bic plan to travel to a mysterious destination linked to the Murrumbidgee River murder inquiry. An effort will be made to locate the dead man’s associate as investigations continue.
Arrangements confirm dates and times for the New States Commission to present evidence at multiple locations including Lismore Grafton Inverell Armidale Tamworth and Scone in January. Meetings run from January 7 to January 18 with varied morning and afternoon slots at each site.
Claries Thomas Trelevan, 62, a watchman for a shipping company, was found mauled and missing after being attacked by sharks near Newcastle Harbor. His body was recovered later, face down, as a search followed the assault and disappearance.
Warden Court grants James Oliver Skippen authority to enter portions 340 and 312 in Paria of Clive county Grugh for 12 months at rent 1/- per acre per year with 5/- compensation for space damage. Similar authority given to James Richardson and Herbert George Foley to enter portion 312 in Olive parish, Gogh county, for 12 months at 1/- per acre per year.
The new Lord Mayor Alderman Parker aims to extend City Council powers. Policy includes better market facilities street improvements road and walkway construction.
Today's racing card at ASCOT produced_winning results across multiple events with tight betting markets. Welter Mile finished Sailing first Nouveau second Prince's Promise third while scratchings included Eph radtes and Arcturus and Prince's Promise led betting at 4 to 1. Plying Handicap saw Alantis first Celtic Cross second Bonnie June third with scratchings Koda Pen Dango Leoness Talegar Tea Miss Euclid and Jap Silk. Bei jing offered 1 to 12 for Alentis and Celtic Crarg and Bonnie June at three and four years old handicap High Degree won ahead of Celtic Cross with Lady Verlie third and scratchings Veleti Patwood FPletala Volwood Lady Vamp. Winner paid 2 to 1 in the final listed race.
In Dublin on Tuesday the military tribunal opened with Commandant Cronin present. General O Duffy’s defence argued no submission to tribunal’s jurisdiction while prosecutors said the tribunal may proceed despite a High Court order. The chairman said the tribunal has jurisdiction and will defer the case to avoid clashing with civil court until further notice.
In England and Wales farmers report a severe drought as rivers run low after nine months with little rain. Authorities warn of water shortages and stress on agriculture, with crops and livestock facing growing irrigation and supply challenges.
Baron Von Papen tells Berlin journalists that Franco German peace cannot be sincere without settling the Saar question. He argues the old imperialist policy, rooted in the 1519 treaties, must be abandoned and peace requires a determined goodbye to that policy.
A Sydney market quote lists the unit price of tin at 50 shillings and 9 pence. The note records one price point with no additional details on suppliers or quantities.
An association of business interests formed in Sydney to oppose malformations of banking and the socialisation of credit. It rejects the Douglas Credit System and tinkering, pledges independence from political parties, and aims to promote mutual aid, state relations, and high employment through studied policy.
Donald Mostyn aged 23 and James Waters 29 escaped Mila prison camp near Bombala last Saturday and were recaptured on the Victoria side of the border. Police tracked them through the New Year holidays and seized them as they were exhausted.
Sussex Street market prices show bulk wheat 2/74 per bushel, bagged 2 73. Tasmanian potatoes 8 per cwt, butter 114/6 per ewt, cheese 74. Maize 3/6, oats 19 to 3. Chaff wheaten 3 to 5, lucerne 3 to 5 6, hay eaten 2/6 to 5/9. Prices for chaff vary by type. entries reflect market readings this morning.
The next twenty four hours expect warm unsettled conditions with northeast to east winds and scattered thunderstorms. Cooler south to southeast changes arrive along the southern coast, with squally conditions offshore and along the coast.
Police and volunteers scoured the Helensburgh countryside for Mrs. Nathalie Sharples 65 who vanished from her home six days ago. Two Alsatians aided the search as officials feared for her safety and suspect she may have wandered into rural country with possible memory loss.
A Tuesday report notes a proposed alteration in Lowe rules to address leg before ball. If a batsman obstructs with leg and ball burn lines, after a cut refusal, bowers could attack the umpire, potentially removing the need for further leg theory developments.
Washington disclosed large gold purchases, totaling fifty million dollars in foreign purchases and twenty four million five hundred nine thousand dollars in domestic purchases. The figures reflect significant appetite for gold against the current market backdrop.
Ottawa reports a fierce stir as Canada's New Year honors threaten a political storm upon Parliament's reopening, challenging a 1919 resolution and fueling heated debate among factions and officials.
In Shanghai and Foochow, amid recent aerial bombardments and a note from the National Government requesting withdrawal of all foreigners, Fu keng legations study the safest method to protect nationals. British and American residents have largely left Foochow for Nantad, while Japan says it cannot remove all its nationals. The withdrawals hint at planned operations against rebels, though Nanking may be shielding itself from further damage and loss of foreign property or lives.
Australian authorities resist alarm over Britain seeking drastic reductions in beef exports. They argue the cuts will not seriously hurt Australia or partners like Canada and Rhodesia, though prices may rise to offset smaller shipments.
Two country tennis players John Cregan aged 20 and George Sheed aged 25, both from Griffiths, were seriously injured when a motor car collided with a taxicab in William Street last night. Miss Hilde Roberts suffered shock, Cyril Wilson the taxi driver sustained abrasions. two motorists were later charged with dangerous driving.
Sydney report states Robert Doyle aged 40 was found dead on the first night beneath the viaduct spanning Llanwell Park Creek. He is described as a returned soldier and is believed to have suffered war injuries, with authorities investigating the circumstances.
Trustees of Massey Hall banned all further Communist meetings after 100 attendees refused to stand for the National Anthem. The decision was announced Tuesday in Toronto, affecting the city’s main auditorium.
William Gil, managing director of William Giles Limited and proprietor of the Peres Champion and Post, died last night after a stroke suffered while playing bowls last week. He spent many years in New South Wales newspapers and was past president of the Country Press Association.
Settlement efforts continue to end the brickworkers strike at Austral Brick Company's works in St Peter's with negotiations seen as possible. Authorities hope talks will avert disruption and restore production soon.
The city wheat market opened very quiet with market downtime on a worldwide holiday. Prices remained nominal as buyers and sellers stayed away. bulk wheat quoted at 2-7 and bagged at 2/74 for parcels. Overseas markets dull with little information. a Western Australian cargo resold at 21/6 per quarter.
Reported death letters written in blood from the Iron Guard targeted premier candidates including Titulescu and Duca. Duca’s funeral drew thousands as troops guarded the cortege and high officials received bodyguards. King Carol and the royal family attended. Titulescu reportedly abroad amid ongoing manhunt.
Ex-Inverell resident James Thomas Honeyman, 42, a former cycle racer, poisoned himself after attacking Irene Ryan, 21, with a tomahawk at a Paddington house. Ryan was wounded, Honeyman collapsed and died. the motive appears to be unrequited love. Ryan and her sister alerted others as Honeyman forced entry via the back door. Police note Honeyman’s past in Bathurat and a bottle of poison found in the room.
Canberra report notes Senator Poll from Queensland suggests broadening the film inquiry beyond Queensland to cover every state. The proposal aims to extend scrutiny of the film industry and related financing across Australia.
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