05 Jan 1931
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1931
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text suggests drought hit farmers in the United States and Australia. Mentions of Sydney customs, contraband, and heroin remnants appear, with unclear references to international routes and seizures. Names, dates, and concrete facts are unreadable.
Police investigate a burglary scare involving two men near Lincoln U Grady and T Gade locations. Widespread confusion followed as residents described witnesses and a note about bookmakers. The event prompted police to search nearby areas, with no arrests reported by morning.
Grain and cattle prices are listed with fluctuations in contact markets. Items include beef, lamb, and veal values with noted scales and yarding figures. The report mentions beef and sheep prices in Sussex Street Sydney and references regional price movements and supply notes.
A man attempted to gas two households in Warreiey early yesterday, using a hose and a nozzle attached to the house meter. Kathleen Medube, awakened by a rushing sound, felt breathing difficulties as the intruder fled, leaving a trail of disturbance. Neighbors alerted by the commotion helped rescue Kathleen and her sister Winifred, while authorities search for the suspect, described as a man with a rubber foot and a kaltestose tool in hand.
A report from Sydney indicates Jack Haines is in serious condition following an incident during the weekend. Details are unclear as officials confirm he remains hospitalized and under medical care.
A series of drowning incidents near rivers and creeks in Australia claimed the lives of three children. Reginald Dhmawk, nine, vanished in the Hunter River at Aberginian. his body recovered later. Behemelh M3 and Merbert Layis, seven, and two-year-old siblings are also described as victims, with heroic efforts by a sister who attempted to save them but perished. The events occurred as children, including a group of youngsters near the Victorian border, were swimming and playing in waters that proved perilous.
The Princess Royal, sister of King George, died in London after heart failure signs appeared. Her daughters were summoned and present at the bedside.
The Bank of New South Wales announces exchange rates to 115 for 1300 units in London, benefiting exporters and primary producers while adding pressure on imports. Other firms have not changed their rates yet. The Australian banking tone shows the paper tracking gold standard relations with Great Britain and the United States.
A reverend delivers a tribute to a clergyman and mourners paying respects, recalling duty and memory. The piece honors the fallen and the sacrifices made by those who served their community amid tragedy.
Fire at Romeo in Sydney causes about 7000 pounds in damage. Name fragments include WP Taylor, Hhewsagent, and Fd Perry. Details unclear due to damaged text but location links to Onven Victoria and Barks' drapery and grocery shop.
In this fragmented report from an old newspaper, terms hint at political tension involving Indian affairs and protests over taxation. Names and places are garbled, but the text implies a government stance against Indian resistance and a claim that authorities could not quell financial demands amid conflict.
Inverell Rifle Club conducted a one day meet with seven shots at two eighths var yarda won by MW Morton. The event awarded the Gunner Cup and noted participants including W Morton, WH Adam, Lennard, Ekwines, Macgewan, and others. A new master of general AK Pitkin was announced and plans were set for a next shoot on Balur day.
In Melbourne on Monday Pelee Bown and Repuisid Michell were working in a mining pit at M paod forest when the pit wall collapsed. Both men were buried and pronounced dead after extraction. Two other workmen were injured.
Fragmentary report describes drought driven hunger in the central United States. Farmers gather in towns demanding food, armed groups threaten to march on provisions, and residents appeal for authorities to intervene as deaths due to famine fear rise. The Red Cross, lawmen, and local officials face protests and attempts to impose rationing amid worsening conditions.
Fragmentary OCR shows ailing Luis Aretore and a final whisper from Marshal Joffre in Paris. The garbled text hints at a dramatic, unresolved farewell or rumor surrounding a last message before an apparent exit or collapse.
A Ballarat Courier reporter notes a grave eye injury to a man during a local escort cricket match. The eye was destroyed and medical officers expect surgery to remove the eye. No further details on identity or teams are provided.
A troubled page records a man found slashed by a razor along the Riverstones Road near the Waliway Line. Police have yet to identify the victim, with investigators pursuing potential leads as they examine the crime scene and surrounding area.
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