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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1937
Page
6
A town council session focused on Alderman Brissett's resignation as the meeting opened with water supply tenders being discussed. Apologies were offered for absences, and the council reviewed notices, electors lists, and departmental reports including water works, street repairs, and Pure Food inspections.
The Narrabri conference met at the three hall with delegates including the Mayor Ald Hogani, Mtr. A Marwed, Cra. Kireoy, and C. Laird. W. Morrly and Go fewlead from Agriculture spoke as government officials, while discussions covered yellow daisy threat, skeleton weed, and weed control policy.
Local residents hosted a long list of visitors including Mr and Mrs J Donaldson and Mr and Mrs Maas Flemming at home. The CW A ball drew a large crowd with Inverell’s Orscker jacks orchestra providing music. Plans continued for rebuilding the petrol portion of Harcgat’s Commercial Hotel with an Anakra showcase to follow.
A garbled report notes an intimate of Wie Muthiet Hospital near Arthur Griffin, mentioning an arm issue and a postponement of a P and priomie anti, with a homecoming hinted. It also references a Presbyterian service, a public court visit, a tennis tournament at Rome, and social events with prizes and a euchre party in aid of a Queen contest candidate, plus a festive supper and congratulations.
The article details Aun Drissett's resignation amid a turbulent council session. It mentions Aldermanic replacements, tensions over water supply, and ongoing political drama. Key figures named include Brusewt Wald van Ingen and Mayers, with references to council votes, public reaction, and strategic maneuvers shaping the leadership transition.
The annual school picnic at Goonoowigall featured children from various classes with races and a dance. Prizes were awarded for live events and a main junior prize highlighted the day, reflecting a playful program with student performances and sports.
An old health column stresses dietary needs for pregnant and nursing mothers. It urges ample minerals such as phosphate, fresh air, vitamins, and fluids, warning that proper nutrition supports birth, bones, and infant vitality.
An aviation era travel notice promotes varied cruises and liners including inter-state routes to Bribens, Mackey, Portola, and Sydney. The 10 day and 9 day itineraries feature stops at Barrier reefs, Norfolk, Youmea, and Calms, led by agents McEachern and McMiwraith. The program emphasizes luxury liners like the Marcombs and Kaloowibo with a "North with the Sun" theme aimed at drawing winter travelers.
Geological reports by Dr. W. Woolnaugh and the Chief of Mines in South Australia discuss Tennant Creek field. They assert long production history and potential for new discoveries, noting the ore bodies are exceptionally compact with quartz and ironstone relations.
Foranle 3 11 gin indicates the unit is in rear good order with the international SUF Hyne Combine. Ronald vun Tippett Portable Ex lot is in perfect order, and Pratsinnily new.
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