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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1926
Page
4
In political commentary the Inverell hospital issue is argued anew after the minister for health visit. Committee discussions reveal funding questions and possible small start for a new ward or hospital, amid broader political debate and cost concerns.
The article details a chaotic and garbled report on the town water supply. It mentions pressure problems, a damaged intake, and efforts by local officials in Toan and surrounding areas to restore service. Key figures and entities are obscured by OCR errors, but the piece centers on municipal water reliability and response actions.
A mangled report outlines hospital funding in detail, naming officials and entities such as Lindeman, Peett, Chae, and Teppr fields. It discusses revenue targets, contributions from the state, and anticipated shortfalls, highlighting potential measures and governance concerns.
Fragmentary report recalls Caulfield railway amass injuries with 72 hour term and hospital statuses. mentions fire brigades gift of £100 from J F O Flynn estate, power outage at Karri Kore Hospital, and police notes on related cases amid broader local incidents and civic notices.
A garbled OCR fragment references militant unionism and political action in Montturtan Meo Fo Nowlend and Delphi. The text is fragmentary with many misread words, but hints at a disrupted rally or meeting and mentions leaders and locations in a period voice.
Readable fragments recount a wedding scene with guests, dancing, and church setting. Details mix names and places loosely, noting a ceremony, etiquette, and some crowd movement, with Swedish style timing and references to a Mees Mead context amid uncertain names. The piece resembles a diary-like obituary of a single event rather than a full report.
In Toowoomba a robbery occurred with thieves forcing a window at a jeweller’s shop. Suspect POG, Uripat, and Huthewetevet were arrested after a 20 minute pursuit and later admitted planning to steal more jewellery. The total loss and exact items recovered remain under investigation.
Australia held a keen tour match against Middlesex at Lent under warm cloudy conditions. Andrews reached a century while Collins was dismissed shortly after, as Woodfull and Bardsley contributed solid opening stand before mid-innings collapse. Allen bowled impressively for Middlesex, while Everett and Gregory troubled the batting, and the Australians posted a substantial total before Middlesex replied with steady batting and a final draw.
A long, garbled note describes an important and profitable discovery connected to Vitae Back store and a lab process. It references a 1927 date, mentions walls, wool, and a task to report experiences with Vitae Back store, and hints at testing methods and outcomes without clear, coherent details.
An unnamed hospital administrator faces scrutiny over alleged misappropriation of funds. The accused, a senior official, is linked to irregular transfers and has denied wrongdoing as authorities review records and audit trails. No charges have been filed as investigations continue.
The article argues for a system of maintenance for roads and streets, noting many are in disrepair or unrepaired. It contends that repairs or reconstruction are overdue and highlights the need for regular upkeep to prevent further decay. It references opinions of a great jury on this issue.
A mixed report from Vie file notes the Gelf Club and Soncotier of player competing in the ptecke Boudica of 148 heles on Saturday. Gorell won with state BS 15 F, four principal halls engaged, show peat and later meetings set for commending. Entries at Chai Mose until £0 on Saturday for a team of Wacialda golf.
A team from hine A prady and the UY grule players will visit here for an all day match at Mowlay Teh dune on a public holiday. Players are asked to hand in the Himes 14 forms to the Mab secretaries by Saturday 6th June and score ecards for hindinpgoing purposes must be bagd by 1th Jane.
A motorcyclist named Jacek Harvay, 20, of Tentertield, died after a crash on Matradeht baler road near Butgulla, five miles from Tentertield. An AC party returning from a trip found Harvay injured and he later died at Tentertield Hospital from fractures and head injuries.
A meeting of the committer of Nerell Sahel of Arts reported a credit of £11 01 and total accounts of £104 11. An application by Boy Scouts via Mr Dore to use the hall was discussed but no action was taken. Mr A Hart was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr L J Gibson.
The CWA held a meeting at Mrs Snowe Inte residence River Street to finalize completion of a cottage in the forest. About nine members attended with planning to furnish a room and prepare the cottage for opening by Mrs Atble president. Several branches suggested open day events and a telephone setup for the area.
Reports from Tamworth and Narrandera cover events and results. Highlights include a polo cup awarded to Plover at Narrandera, a University win in a rugby match at Watcha, and a hospital carnival netting about £500 with £225 from a queen competition. Also noted are a charity ball, a public health nurses home plan in Maitland, and a legal case where Alfred Thomas Watson was acquitted of murdering his daughter Ada.
A jumble of local notices from Inverell reports a family relocation from Evona Head, E Clarke succeeding L J Gibson at the Kura Bank, and Mra Vernon planning to visit for the polo carnival. Mr Keith Woods enters hospital with pneumonia. The vicar Rev E I Brammer departs for Tamworth for about two weeks. John Swan returns from Ayilney after attending the T P Board conference. Mr Kerr of Elamore travels to Sydney for a month’s holiday with Roark. A kitchen tea was held for Mim Freda Maileos at Kouta's rooms with about 30 ladies, gifts include new kitchen items. A social evening at Lydburs with dancing and supper at Lundie’s rooms. Mary Ann Fifie, a respected Inverell resident, died in Sydney aged 125? The funeral will be in the Reem Catholic portion at the Inverell cemetery after troop arrival from Morea.
A discussion on optimism and pessimism in Inverell highlights land prices drought impact and market mood. The author contrasts knockers who groan about decline with boosters who see potential, notes past booms and busts, and argues for a balanced view and gradual progress toward a stable future.
A spate of timely rains began in the early hours of Bundsy morning, pushing Inverell post office rainfall to 27 points by 4 am and lifting May's total to 189 points, well below average but with hopeful signs for crops. Despite a dry start to the year, gauge readings across the district show varied falls, with farmers optimistic that soil moisture will respond, aiding wheat sowing, livestock feed, and pasture growth, while frosts and cold spells threaten potential gains.
Inverell Jockey Club has opened nominations for its Newmarket meeting to be held Saturday and Monday. About fifty horses are entered with forecasts of favorable weather. The program includes the Ojoning Handicap 5 furlongs and the Newmarket Handicap 6 furlongs among a list of races and contenders. Committee members and officials were named, payments approved, and an architect engaged for the event.
A large crowd at a town gathering bid farewell to Mr. Gibbas manager of the State Bank who announced his departure amid tributes from Bowling Club members and community leaders. Speakers praised his service noting the loss his absence will cause and presenting a silver camera and fountain pen as keepsakes.
Cloudy unsettled weather with further rain and heavy falls expected mainly in the southern and eastern districts and on the Tablelands. A fire damaged the rear of a large store owned by Marccs Clark and Co. Ltd at North Sydney last night, severely damaging the premises and contents.
The Stute Parliament sessions were prorogued to July, with a likely reopening in August. The change affects scheduling and expected activities for the legislative body.
A State Executive Council meeting drew federal politicians into reform debates as party leaders reaffirmed their opposition. The unsettled atmosphere remained, while the focus stayed on resisting the reform proposals amid political maneuvering.
At Wellington New Zealand two members of a fishing party Robert Steele and an armed man with seven children were drowned when a boat overturned in the South Grey River. A third man was rescued.
The jute market shows firmer tones with forecormacks at 10/0 a dozen, woolpacks quoted at 4/ to 4/10, and Iran bags at B/E. Stronger prices indicate improved demand while traders watch market signals.
Public contributions to art unions at Auburn Cowma and Mosman totaled £1038, while the funds raised for the promoted objects amounted to £1285, indicating a adverse balance between expenditures and intended aims.
Nearly £60,000 has been paid out as widows' pensions near March 19. A total of 6481 applications were received up to April, with many rejected. Readout lists towns with counts: Sydney 2685, Broken Hill 62, Lithgow 71, Maitland 12, Newcastle 23, Armidale 20, Tamworth 45, Bathurst 40, Albury 29, Armidale 20, and others, showing wide national coverage and few towns without applicants.
Fragments describe early steps in medical aid for an individual named Woody amid a cold or feverish condition. The text mentions urgent care actions and possible remedies, with limited specifics and several garbled terms. No clear dates, locations, or affiliations are identifiable.
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