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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1931
Page
1
Washington notes an eight hundred million dollar loan over-subscribed seven times with a total six billion dollars. The bills carry three and one eighth percent, funds aimed at refunding short term debts.
Police inquiries into a Canberra mall robbery net a postal employee Langeot Verne Lynch 31 charged with complicity in the £19000 theft of Commonwealth bank notes from the Postmaster General. Lynch was remanded at Central Court. another man is due before the court on a similar charge in the same case.
R. Kelsey Sydney a noted commercial traveler died suddenly at his home on Wednesday night. Remains were cremated yesterday at the Rookwood crematorium.
The International Tin Committee in London announced after a Hague meeting on May 16 that member governments will cut tin output by 20,000 tons. The reduction takes effect June 2 with quota quotes for each country starting June 1. Specific figures for Britain Malaya the Netherlands and Niger are listed in the official notice.
Unsettled conditions with rain expected over the state for the next 24 hours. Central and southern districts face heavy falls while the coast may see showers and rivers rise. North to north east winds prevail inland, with south east to east winds on the north coast.
London reports Dorner D Ox the German seaplane pilot attempting a South Atlantic crossing to South America made a forced landing sixty minutes from a point near Feria Aligis. An American source later corrected that the broadcast mistook motion for a forced landing, clarifying no landing occurred.
A garbled ad notes a big winter sale repeating next week led by Hone Yuen and Cy. with a gigantic winter sale continuing. It mentions a 3 pm start today and another opening at 9 o'clock, urging readers to view the large ad for full details. The Lance Orchestra advertisement and a Town Hall event are also cited.
Premier Mir Lang faces broad condemnation for publicizing the holdings of various individuals in the public stock of N.E.W. The move is seen as a grave breach of confidence by investors and financial circles, with experts predicting it will erode trust in the security of their investments and fuel investor anxiety.
An official from the Crown Law Office said a hotel owner who had an orchestra perform during meals on licensed premises could be committing an offence under section 47 of the Liquor Act. The section penalties apply to licensees who permit music or dancing in rooms or on grounds without a permit.
Mr Boullin warned during a dramatic Premiers Conference debate that by July Australia would face default on internal liabilities wages and public obligations. He argued the nation would be forced to pay short to all, harming the economy, unless proper orderly steps are taken.
George Frederick Weil of Armidale appealed before the P M J E l to challenge the Tumipal rating of section 2 Byron street. He valued land at 300 pounds and argued for a lower annual value while noting persistent difficulty selling at 900 pounds. The council’s valuation of four pounds ten shillings was upheld with no appearance by the appellant.
The wheat market opened weak with subdued demand as buyers held back amid poor weather prospects and weak support from the Farm Board. Prices slipped with bulk wheat selling around 6 1/4 shillings and bagged wheat near 2/6 as overseas markets echoed a low sentiment, while Canadian weather and U S crop prospects weighed on values.
rioters struck delegates with iron piping chairs and sticks during a raid on the Trades and Labor Council. Doorkeeper Daniel Kelly was assaulted, secretary J S Garden and president J Hoake were struck, offices were broken, and flames appeared among the chaos before police arrived as the Communists dispersed into the street.
A large crowd crowded Sydney Town Hall as Evangelist Van Eyk launched his bid against the citys sins. He faced continuous heckling and even called for fair play while a tin tub baptism on stage saw fourteen converts, including ten girls and four men, baptized amid jeers from many attendees.
A massive landslide at Mount Bobbra about seven miles from Binalong toppled thousands of tons of hillside rocks. The rock mass crushed down the slope while no property was damaged beyond fences. There were no reported injuries.
A refinery at Moinesth suffered a massive fire when lightning hit oil reservoirs, turning the surrounding area into a sea of flames. Firefighters faced strong winds and many workers were feared trapped as the blaze raged across the site near Bucharest.
Dozens of stranded depositors worry the Agent-General after the delayed amalgamation of the Commonwealth of New Government Savina Banks. He has cabled Sydney and tried wireless appeals. Brigadier Ryrie says he is powerless to help at this time.
Baseball first round fixtures released for the local competition. June 6 schedule shows Boomerangs vs Red Sox and White Sox vs Giants. June 13 features Boomerangs vs Giants and White Sox vs Red Sox. June 20 pits White Sox against Boomerangs and Red Sox against Giants. The competition starts tomorrow at the old show ground at 2 pm.
The latest notes on the billiard circle in Sydney hint at a forthcoming event. Details are scarce but plans feature key local figures and a potential venue, with discussions about schedule and format underway.
Eight year old Alice May Wallace adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Lloyd of Paradise East Elsmore died in District Hospital from shock after severe burns suffered when she woke in a nightgown near the kitchen fire. Mrs Lloyd suffered burns to her hands and remains in hospital. father away seeking horses when tragedy occurred.
The Commissioner for Taxation Mr. McMahon announces an extension of time for payment to June 29 to maximize revenue for the year. He notes extensions are granted when funds are tied up in the State Savings Bank or when firms cannot settle income tax in full without risking the business. He stresses it is not Department policy to force bankruptcies for failing to meet the deadline.
A House question by Mr Eldridge A refers to a newspaper article about Postmaster General H P Brown. It quotes a critic’s line calling Brown meddling in broadcasting. The Speaker warned he would protect members from unwarranted offence and would not have allowed the question if seen beforehand.
A seventeen year old girl Renee Causset described stabbing her guardian grandmother 35 times after her plans to run away with a lover were blocked. She was convicted and sentenced to ten years hard labor in a crowded Monbhusion court.
The Inverell community is urged to back a CWA fundraiser featuring an International orchestra and a supper to aid the Health Centre. Secretary Mrs G B Simms notes the event aims to sustain the Health Centre’s vital services and promote the Little Australian immigrant program over imported options.
Residents near Tarcutta 30 miles east of Warm organize an intensive search for the Southern Cloud crash site between Waoggr and Rosewood. They have raised funds and engaged Pittendrigh, the noted aviator recently active in Central Australia seeking Lassetter.
Sydney daily tin quotes at 20/5 with market rates across grains vegetables and dairy. Wheat ranges 25, oats 2/0 per bas, potatoes Tasmanian 6, Victorian 46 to 49, eggs 2, butter 156/6 owt, cheese 1d to 8d, lucerne and hay prices listed with bus and cwt units. Evening schedule notes Town Hall event and a band performance by Lorna Lance Orchestra at 9.
In a frank Convocation speech the Bishop of Saulisbury urged the church to define marriage practice and expand divorce facilities. He warned against collusion and proposed separating civil and religious ceremonies, insisting the church bless only lifelong, believing marriages.
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