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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1954
Page
5
A Sydney press note says the Australian Wool Beard will stage a major event in Inverell early next year. The plan focuses on commercial opportunities and a unique display week, aiming to boost the wool industry and attract farmers and associations to participate.
About 150 to 200 teachers from Inverell district and beyond will attend the triennial Inverell High School education conference next week. Sessions open to the public will cover teaching methods, with talks by educators from Armidale Bundarra Queal Rob Roy and other towns, plus contributions from local parents and citizens.
The audience praised the Junior Dramatic Club after their final Town Hall performance of The Importance of Being Farnest on Wednesday night. Cast members received thanks for their hard work with a more relaxed stage presence and improved delivery throughout the production.
A fragmented note reports golf weekend events at the club with mentions of a fete and upcoming games. The readable parts reference social gatherings and light competition as members plan future outings.
A district meeting on Inverell Road Safety discussed bicycles ridden after dark without lights. A member raised the issue and noted changes were proposed to amend lighting requirements, but the motion to take further action was defeated.
One way traffic in Otho Campbell Lanes will be introduced as soon as both lanes are bitumen sealed. Ald L J Cleo ral St sci the lanes ape Lee dane core te pune waif iatro.
A fragmented Inverell page lists engagements and weddings including Miss Elsie Rae Bartlett to Eddie McLane and Jean Chilis to David Bede McCosker. It notes social events at the folk club house and Butler Hall with gifts and tributes, plus a farewell for Mr. Kennedy and a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for the Brooks family.
Fragmentary report describes motorists ignoring police directions at a Byron Street corner. It notes no action was taken and criticizes drivers following officers without regard to rules, while the officer on duty ceased to be involved.
An injured man walked three quarters of a mile for help after his diesel truck and trailer left the Inverell Road on Monday night. Mary William Rogers of Albert Street was taken by ambulance to Glen Innes District Hospital with head lacerations. The vehicle owned by BM Wade of Inverell failed to stay on the road after the driver dozed off near Sparman and Luri Corner. Rogers walked to Milhewon Post Office to summon aid. Senior Constable A D Nielsen investigated and said the steering wheel impact was the main damage, noting the trailer contributed to the accident.
The Executive Council approved the appointment of Mr J. M. Bruxner as District Court Judge. Bruxner, 43, leader of the Country Party in the Legislative Assembly, has a long common law practice and Sydney University honours in law. He served in World War I as Brigade Major of the Lat Armoured Brigade and is married with no children.
A small Inveresl lottery draw prize of £100 was shared among several residents. Names include Mesdames W Wereyes and M Crittenden and Miss Ada Tickel. Tickets were bought from Lumbewe's under the syndicate name. The report also mentions a funeral and various local figures accompanying the events.
Contractors Mepars and B Constructions of Lis arrive to finish the offices with plastering next. Foreman expects plastering to start soon and main roof work to continue next week. County Council builds a cell concrete insulation layer and plans a brick store at the eastern end. Council members visit Warwick to inspect factory homes and consider three to four brick facing houses on Campbell Street.
Inverell road safety meeting criticized owners who park vehicles in the middle of Evans Street at the Evans Street and Otho Street junction. Clarke of Inverell noted complaints by Mr BR Papten about obstructed right turns and said action under the law is being pursued.
Inverell plans pedestrian crossings near schools pending Police approval. The Road Safety Council urged equipment and a formal request to council, with police supervision to oversee new patrols once authorized.
At a Branch meeting the Talent Quest was replaced by an alternative program to fit the Eisteddfod schedule and Mr Plates next visit. A committee including W Hilier J Gluin J A Thomas R Scott and F Simpson was asked to devise an evening entertainment to accompany the event on October 29.
Discussion in council over sealing Dewalt Street blocks between May and Howard Streets and funding for early road works. Aldermen consider cost, penalties, and a proposed interest free loan for residents, while postponing spraying until temperatures rise. Mayor notes funds may go to school. Passengers travel to Sydney for the Sheep Show.
The party investigating bath designs including Mayor Ld German and Wade travel to Tamworth to inspect baths. They plan to return tomorrow and will discuss which baths to adopt. The Baths Committee previously decided to inspect other baths and remaining details await next week.
A dense excerpt shows editor Albert writing about a vacancy and local political figures in the Tanverell district, noting long service and community roles. It includes theater reviews and a plea for thoughtful interpretation of a play being produced by a Dramatic Club, with comments on Ernest and Wilde.
A Wednesday pig market saw a notably lower yarding and prices as dry weather pressured breeders and farmers to cut numbers. Porkers and baconers softened, but a large share of piglets sold. two lots remained unsold at close. A weekly sale is planned for June.
Bert Daenee and Vera Suverell announce a sale at Milla Sane Vale Road on Saturday the 14th at 1 30 PM. Quality furniture in good condition will be offered to the public. Proceeds support charity.
A humorous catalogue previews a weekend auction by the Lion Club with items from beds and springs to lawn tools, bicycles, a car, a rocking horse, books, and clothing. The list hints at a broad mix of domestic goods and whimsically odd lots for the public sale.
Mr Stow discusses how traffic density determines road pavement width and the balance between widening gravel layers and adding bitumen. He notes testing by a lab to size the wear layer for modern loads and warns that bitumen is wear not load bearing, with costly construction to maintain roads under heavy traffic.
Representatives of Wiemering firms attend the all day auction set for tomorrow to raise funds for the Memorial Society. The event features an extensive catalogue and offerings across tastes, with proceeds to support the Memorial Society and local community causes.
The Inverell Works Committee reports a proposed bus terminal at the Evans and Campbell 5 corner, opposite Butcher Hall. It recommends no action on a Byron Street bus stand and asks for further investigation into the terminal. The Inverell Tourist Service had pressed for a Byron Street stand.
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