10 Jan 1938
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 10, 1938
Page
1
A housemaid, about 20, was assaulted by a man in a lonely park path near Lower Mit cham just before midnight Saturday. In a brutal struggle she was knocked to the ground and suffered injuries. a passerby intervened, likely preventing further harm.
Disjointed lines report a quake hitting Rabaul causing panic among residents. Mentions of dead or missing details are unclear but imply widespread disruption and fear across the town. Emergency actions and remittance notes appear incomplete.
A tragic report describes a woman who drowned while trying to save her daughter. The details are unclear due to damaged text, but the incident occurred near a body of water and authorities note an unsuccessful rescue effort. The report mentions names like Mac Miro and Beowpatiae Bey in fragmentary form.
An inquest into Dorothy May Everett’s death resumed with Detective Sergeant McCarthy stating police have interviewed many people, including a man named Jack McCandy. The inquiry readied questions about possible connections and alleged actions surrounding the death.
The report notes a passage connected to Centaurus and New Zealand tied to a geal eeb at saad' from Win b.
A large explosion caused extensive damage estimated at 42 000 feet or units, with authorities naming person F Ator Lanty as a key figure in the incident. The event prompted emergency response and an investigation.
A muddled report notes youths in distress facing charges of breaking and entering. The text references cold and starving conditions, fear, and exposure, mentioning authorities and emergency response amid the unfolding incident.
A brief report from an unclear source describes a mysterious event at a location called Hide Pdi with disjointed phrases about a fire, possible injuries, and unsettled details. No clear names or outcomes are provided.
Sydney Mie Harold Park Trotting Club officials removed a number of people under eighteen from the site last Saturday night. The action followed concerns about crowd control and safety at the event.
Reported Japanese army spokesman accuses Sergeant Turner of insulting the army by interfering with soldier duties, a move seen as a slight to the Emperor. The municipal police member supposedly should have known better, prompting backlash amid wartime tensions.
Railway workers suspend planned stoppage following talks with management at Melbourne. Officials say negotiations will continue to address wage concerns and working conditions as crews remain on duty.
Paris correspondent reports an interview with Madame Lupescu, described as the friend of King Carol of Romania. The exchange touches on political tensions and rumored royal intrigues, with mention of notable figures and the broader European royal landscape.
In today’s forecast a dusty sky with scattered dust storms in the quarter, followed by a fast-moving cold front from the northwest. Expect gusty winds, heat, and possible severe squalls to the west with rain and mist in the evening across several regions, including the state.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a death scene under police investigation. Detectives review possible causes and seek explanations amid ambiguous notes and damaged text. The readable parts mention a lane, medical or legal terms, and possible witnesses or items, but specifics are not fully legible.
Coroner delivers accidental verdict on Corbett's death after inquiry into circumstances. Details indicate no foul play and findings point to unforeseen factors leading to the fatality. The proceedings note the absence of intentional harm and advise further monitoring where relevant.
Wheat prices moved modestly lower as market activity cooled. Traders noted thin demand and ample supplies, with farmers reluctant to sell at current levels.
South Australia posted 398 as Queensland opened the Sheffield Shield game with a troubled start. The report highlights early batting struggles and misfields alongside key partnerships, with players named for performances and errors.
The passage lists numerous unclear names, places, and terms from a noisy page. It mentions sports like a Saturday game at Martel, players such as Trey and Joris, and scattered bits about teams, events, and scores, but lacks coherent narrative or verifiable details.
A garbled OCR reads like race notes from Brisbane featuring names such as St Aubin and Cowell with scattered betting figures and fragmented horse descriptors. The text remains unreadable in key details including outcomes, placements, and specific participants.
Fragmentary OCR notes report an infantile paralysis death aboard a ship near Christchurch. The unreadable text obscures ship name, date, and passenger details, but indicates a fatal case linked to a voyage and harbor area. Further readable items mention a Mone vere, Mitta, and local place names in garbled form.
Fragmentary report describes scarce items and local sales in a trading area. Mentions Freman or Circle of NM, Velbon 48, and various odd phrases about market activity. Reading is incomplete, but references to goods, prices, and periods suggest a small market summary.
Fragmentary OCR text notes market coverage in Alexandria with references to weather, times and numbers. Readable items indicate a civilian reporting mood and possible daily market updates, but many words are garbled leaving core facts unclear.
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