23 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1928
Page
1
The piece urges women to dress well and feel responsible for beauty. It emphasizes foundation garments, especially corsets, to create smooth, youthful lines. The tone reflects early 20th century fashion advice stressing personal appearance as social duty.
Illustration describes a floral voile suspender belt ideal for slender figures. Made with double figured colored English voile trimmed with sturdy Val Jace. Wide silk elastic over hips with four suspenders to match. Fastens at side with hook. Sizes 2 to ins. Price not provided.
Waratahs beat All Prainee 11 to 9 in a tight match at Colombes with 11 to nil at half, Ford scoring early and Towers and Wallace adding tries. Camels crossed for a converted try, Dupont and Honany replied for France but Waratahs' defense held. Weather windy, attendance about 1,000.
Von Mumm of the champagne house formed a company to start greyhound racing in Germany. He hired no staff and planned accommodation for 80,000 people in Berlin. The new form of racing is expected to spread nationwide.
Adelaide Monday report from the Royal Speedway notes Alby Taylor set a new wire record at the speedway event on Saturday. The record time improves previous marks as spectators witnessed a swift mile dash and tight competition among riders.
A London fragment reports a Krefeld message describing a man who after weeks of pondering a suicide built a hazardous air tight shelter with a roof of candbags and stairways, then arranged a drip feed and flooded space to suffocate himself, leaving a note about weather manipulation.
Mila Carey, formerly secretary of the AL and yesterday, aged 44 years, is noted in this laborite passing notice from Bydeny.
A historical report notes crowds exceeding ninety thousand at an event featuring motor displays. It mentions officials and spectators, with emphasis on the bustling activity and public interest in the motors. The piece reflects the era’s enthusiasm for large public exhibitions.
Archbishop Kelly opened proceedings at Strethford to join the Christian Brothers College. He condemned anti Catholic accusations against the State and urged unity for religious schooling, denouncing secular aims and urging support for Catholic education.
Dr Earle Page accused the Country Progressive Party of winning the Labor Ministry influence, while Mr Dunston leader of the Country party defended their record of legislative shaping. He said Dr Page should hide his face, claiming his party was used by the Nationalists since coalition ministries formed.
Melbourne reports Frederick Mollow of Arale killed in a motor car incident when the engine failed. Edgar Gee Hall, 23, found dead after a wheel collision in Yarra. Mrs Elizabeth Toinghan, 55, and husband John Lingham injured when their car overturned at Middle Crowk View. Sydney collision near Wentworthith results in severe injuries to Jobo Lamb Richard Sheridan and a passenger. Night weather conditions described as grim.
A fractured church dispute prompted a demonstration as the Rev. Laurin began his sermon. Parishioners, chanting loudly, left the building while police accompanied the departing attendees, signaling heightened tensions over church leadership.
A minister for trades in costume arrives in Sydney and criticizes the Federal Government's stance on Moody's flight. He cites recent air tragedies and doubts the government will back risky aviation ventures, urging restraint.
Paris reports M Brisnol replies to Mr Kellogg publishing a reaction to the United States multilateral pact idea. He recalls members of the League signed in September 1927 and endorses a resolution condemning aggressive war as an international crime. France offers support to the US within its obligations, but favors a French variant of the American project.
In Melbourne Norace Hall a jockey was charged with a serious offence against a girl. The girl was admitted to a private hospital in critical condition. Police took depositions from Herdylog.
The article reports on Matthews and Grigus, with focus on a physician's statement about goitre and a waxy medical certificate. It notes the doctor did not provide a definite cause or samples and mentions vomiting and possible death implications, alongside misframing of evidence and testimony.
A hotel licensee at the Victoria Hotel was stabbed in the thigh while attempting to eject several men. Police later effected three arrests as witnesses reported the incident at Woodesrt Jot abgiet. The article uses fragmented text and several garbled names.
A man jumped overboard at Cremoyny ferry wharf and was rescued by a passerby. He was attended by a physician and reported shaken but conscious. Police fear he may have attempted suicide but no further details are clear.
Laborists report a plan by Red Action to replace Federal Parliamentary Leader with Theodore B. in a move to sideline Premier Cordive amid looming federal elections. Theodore signals willingness to assume leadership while denying full accountability.
Mondur ByPney reports a Christmas art union event recorded at St Margareta Hospital. Attendance and charitable aims noted amid festive activities. Proceeds contributed to hospital funds.
WADA reports Burrenjuck electricity supply began February finishing a quarterly rollout. The grid delivered current to several Aberrio towns, with a measured output described as part of a broader service expansion.
A decomposing body of Frederick White a laborer aged about 31 was discovered in a Baymex Street bedroom by the premises owner. Police believe he died on Friday as the corpse began to decompose, indicating recent death near the time of discovery.
Sir Robert Horn spoke in Adelaide criticizing unpopulated and underdeveloped regions, arguing the world would not tolerate such neglect. He said Australia must justify itself and lead in global affairs to avoid further delays in progress.
HYDNEY Monday The Minister for Customs Mr Pratton, speaking on a planned New Zealand trade visit, said three large British manufacturers with capital over 210000000 would arrive in Canberra soon to survey the Commonwealth industrial field, aiming at major developments.
Melbourne residents witnessed a dramatic moment when a medical student, stepping from a team at St Kible, asked to aid an ambulance. He later recognized the victim as his mother Mrs Kate Young, who was badly hurt in a motor car collision with a fractured skull and leg.
Sydney residents observe the arrival of Paterson and Yowkes from Melbourne ahead of the Australian Tennis Championships. They will face visiting French players expected to arrive tomorrow, as local coverage highlights the upcoming competition.
Alfred McVie, 61, driver of a steam tram, was killed when the engine derailed and overturned at Young Wallsend yesterday afternoon. Three women, Mrs Arthur Tullit, Mrs We Litthe, and Mrs Thomas Wilder, were injured. The crash may have been caused by rail grooves. McVie suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries. the body could not be removed for some time.
Viorden Tees of Newcastle and local life savers assisted a young man pulled from rising surf yesterday afternoon. Despite a desperate struggle in the waves, the rescuer and bystanders managed to bring the swimmer ashore after an hour, with revival following after medical aid.
Fragmentary report from London suggests police activities over the weekend tied to the murder of a constable. Reference to a suspect killed in a quarrel dated around last September, with three men detained as the week closes.
Light rain described in WOREV news notes, with a vague reference to a southern district matter and a central tabulation. The garbled text hints at weekly court activity and regional rainfall alerts affecting Beaver and Hardie areas.
Weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions with heavy clouds over Mawar, locals warned of slope instability and elevated rainfall risk. Forecasters expect gradual improvement later, with possible windy intervals and cooler temperatures returning after front passage.
Markets report volatile tin and wheat prices in Sydney with quoted values for tin and oats, plus grain and wool details. The Australian Mercantile firm lists 8105 bales of wool from central west and NSW, noting good color but burr and competition, with top prices for Inverell and Bear Hite lines and several other lots selling up to 25d.
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