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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1941
Page
3
An opinion piece laments a failing democratic system as the nation faces calamity. It urges a united government from Labor and opposition to win the war, arguing party rancor harms the country and calling for the people to rally to defend democracy.
Oddment about bedding and feather filled quilts appears alongside a Council meeting resolution favoring a hydro electric scheme with electricity supply arrangements to be fixed with safeguards. Reports mention a tame deer captured at Backwater and reminders of an annual P and A association meeting. A horse inspection window and stallion registrations are noted, plus Cassell’s advert for bed quilts at season prices.
A fragmented report notes Dr Snook, veterinary science graduate, heralds improved butter-fat yield with orange and green legume rations. He champions silage made from oranges as a novel method and highlights benefits observed in cattle care and digestive health.
Mrs Jean Campbell returns from holiday in Brisbane to George Street. George Brissett of Camden and Mr J Handley of Dunlop Pordriad Co visit Inverell with Mrs Handley, plus Miss Betty Campbell joins nursing at Prince Alfred Hospital. Community gatherings honor Gunner Kerrigan and attendances at social events are noted with various local names and places.
A boy from Auburn Vale went missing Friday afternoon and was not found by dark. Authorities traced his last seen location near Crymes Town and used nearby landmarks to search, urging residents to report any sightings.
An archival note lists subscription names including Mrs Beale Mr Peter and M J Ham for a local comfort fund. The fragment references Bundarra and Meliora with a focus on community contributions.
Patrons will see a bargain program including The Ban am Conquest 4 and a live voice segment. Short films like Tundra and Tom Brown's School Days share the bill along with Two Girls on Broadway and Michael Shayne, Private Detective. Endeavors mix dramatic reels with light entertainment in a midweek lineup.
Norman McGennan dominated the local Bowling Green event on Saturday securing his twenty sixth straight Cock of the Walk victory by defeating D Middleton. The card also notes a B Grade win for Wilmington over Dr Pradtmiac 31 30 and a series of pairings and results across a crowded club program.
A damaged wedding notice reports a union between relatives and neighbors with garbled names and locations. Readable fragments indicate a ceremony at a family home and attendance by kin, but key names and dates are obscured.
The Inverell Players' Club staged a private one-act play contest at the High Select on Saturday evening. Four dulled pieces tested performers’ range with varied props and staging. Nan McLean shaded the dark Lady role with notable skill in a lively, well attended event.
A garbled recap of a community event describes heavy rainfall, attendees including organizers and speakers, and thanks extended to all present. The fragment mentions a club, regular meetings every second Friday, and a June 13 date as a forthcoming gathering. Names and places are partly obscured.
Twenty eight players entered the 18 holes stroke handicap event held Saturday. Division B was won by J Killen with count back from Graham AY grade honors went to R es. Notable scores include Killen 109-35 68 and Leeson 94-24 70 with several others in the 70s and 80s.
Notice details a 1930 1940 era enrolment drive for unmarried men widowers without children born 1 July 1908 to 30 June 1921 to register for Home Defence service. It lists exemptions for certain officials and nonresidents, outlines that registrations required Australia wide, and explains medical and exemption procedures with post notifications. The piece notes registration ends 30 June 1941 and that some men may be called for medical exams with directions by post.
Umbrella grass cuttings clog tracks between Armidale, Black Mountain and Bentuky delaying the Brisbane Express and goods trains. Stationmaster Mr Bleakley reports high winds blew the grass into cuttings filling overhead spaces and causing slip hazards and requests for clearing.
A clipped OCR fragment mentions music or dance related terms, implying a performance or ensemble context. No clear names, dates, places, or organizations readable.
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