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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1928
Page
1
The ad touts Burge's new season footwear with a large range of patent leather and colored shoes. It highlights patent bar shoes, nurse shoes, Kangaratta models, and college wear with sizes from 2.5 to 6. Prices range from 16 shillings to 34 shillings, emphasizing comfort and fashion.
In Sydney on Monday Miss Maude Royden preached at St Marys Darling Street Church. A dense crowd formed and surged to gain admission to the Pit Street Congregational Church. Police were dispatched to manage the throng as the service ended and crowds swarmed her carriage.
A Chinese merchant, known to operate a grocery business, was arrested on a Saturday night for alleged prohibited migration. His case involves a claim of a mixed marriage with a white woman. The petition urged a warning to Chinese men marrying white people, but the magistrate ruled the request outside the court’s jurisdiction. the man was remanded.
Captain Kingsford Smith and crew leave Barking Sands at 5 20 am bound for Suva on the Qevind stage of the San Francisco to Australia flight. The Southern Cross climbs, radio reports show wind and speed, and officials note an emergency landing may be required if weather or mechanical issues persist.
Hobart reports indicate the Tasmanian elections will rest with a Nutuialist majority of one in the House of Assembly. Final results unclear as counts continue.
A Saturday collision at Raoanre involved a train striking a motor truck loaded with chaff. The truck driver, A. T. Treloar, was killed in the crash.
Melbourne dispatch notes no alteration in Side partes following a Saturday imei event. Report mentions municipal council proceedings and local reactions amid uncertain results.
A Brisbane bound motor lorry plunged from a slope near Lisnore yesterday at 2 o clock, tumbling several times before stopping 50 feet below. Passengers were gathered, some seriously injured in the dramatic seaside road accident reported from Lismore.
In New Town last night a traffic incident left Mrs Leighton with minor injuries while a tram conductor sustained a leg injury. The driver involved was later arrested and charged with causing bodily harm to the constable in another matter.
Union official Mondays J Robomen AW L, secretary at Port Picks dike fleets, faced charges after a blaze detonated amid a deduction totaling over 24K. The case involves alleged misdeeds tied to a recent offer, with investigations by authorities in Adelaide.
A 55 year old, named Mary Minotwal Wrane, died after an incident involving a cyclist on Saturday. Police are investigating and have named Fran as a person of interest. Further details remain unclear due to garbled text in the report.
A garbled report notes a man or youth knocked down by a car near a port area in Sydney. The fragment references a medical or official response, with unclear timing and local names, leaving a murky outline of whether fatalities or injuries occurred and who was involved.
At a miners aggregate meeting held yesterday in the coalfields protests were voiced against wage reductions and changes in conditions. Speakers argued there were not too many miners in the mines, but the miners themselves were doing the work. A protest was also raised against the Commonwealth Amending Arbitration Bill.
Andrew Phillips reports on two young women seen leaving a Tube station and traveling through Avignon Nice Rapallo Montreux to Barcelona and Geneva. The piece describes them as stylish clerks with a love of travel, spending frugally yet chasing exotic sights, and notes their lack of currency yet keen appetite for foreign cultures.
Bishop Davcy Irvine, preaching at Millers Point, condemned a strike by cooks and union members for unfair aid and biased treatment. He urged sanity, wise counsel, and justice to help end the dispute.
Report notes an aerial journey involving the Flying Duchess and mentions Paris and a Sunday event. Details are garbled but indicate a high profile trip or demonstration with international routing and a formal attest or acknowledgment dated around a late week.
The Tevhems of Bedford, under adverse conditions, won the Hoole fur mt hee out PSO minaten Yretight in the giant Pokhed as part of preparations for an upcoming Liberty Night event in Paris.
A chaotic crash occurred on a city street injuring multiple people. Police stated the impact involved a head on collision near the western avenue intersection as bystanders sought help for the injured and firefighters arrived to assist.
A surreal report describes Italia searchers and unnamed crew sent to Reindeer Land led by Serra with eight supplies and a weather scene. The narrative blends whimsical details of March birthdays, English figures, and a rambling Metropolis vibe amid scattered machinery and coast road imagery.
Noted cleric Sadney Meili is reported dead amid a terse obituary note. The fragmentary item mentions Waller and a waiter role in an unclear local context, with partial dates and locations unreadable.
In a mid 19th century style report, transport difficulties hinder a gold shipment from a foreign source. The article notes steamers and rail routes used to move precious metal while facing delays and logistical challenges amid wartime disruption.
Railway official in Sydney engages urgent work as secretary of the faction in the settlement council. Daily duties involve coordinating wartime logistics and securing essential supplies for the rail system amid growing local tensions.
British flyers achieve a flawless landing in a keenly watched event. Details are scarce in the fragment but indicate a strong performance by the team in Perth. Further specifics on competitors and scores are not readable in this excerpt.
In a Saturday town match at the church ground Waratahe and Oxford met Bundarra in the third grade final. Oxford started strong, but Bundarra defended well and edged ahead with a late try by Smith after a ruck scramble. Final score Bundarra 2, Oxford 0.
A short line notes the trade name Sussex attached to Australian White Wool. It is described as a Guarantee of Quality. Each blanket is said to be singly whipped and full size.
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