Fragmentary sports note hints at a tactic and finish
A garbled snippet hints at a team trying a ploy and finish style. It mentions range of people, mode, and other exceptions but lacks clear names or dates.
06 Jun 1928
Page 1
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1928
Page
1
A garbled snippet hints at a team trying a ploy and finish style. It mentions range of people, mode, and other exceptions but lacks clear names or dates.
We have our own Plumbing Department with skilled workmen and only the best materials. Extra large tanks are built where they are erected. Jolters are made on our premises.
Report from Murmansk states Abdork’s wireless station picked up a message from the missing Italia announcing its descent toward Franz Josef Land. The trawler Lowchinakti off the Murman coast also heard a transmission but could not receive clear communications due to bad weather.
Fifteen races decided at Ascot with multiple divisions in Flying Handicaps and Tall Handicaps. Winners include Berdos, Sirina, Wallis, Wallace Peer, Fiesole and Jura among others as divisions and results noted for each race with varying odds.
Sydney council closes municipal dental clinic deciding the cost of dental treatment for municipal employees should be paid by the employees themselves rather than charged to the council.
A local notice states a three week school holiday for all students in the Byron area, with junior pupils to receive two weeks off after the three week term. The decree outlines the holiday period and impact on classes and activities.
Victor Drabeche and William Shaw faced charges of cruelly ill treating a coursing dog. Evidence described tying a lit kerosene rag to the dog and splashing turpentine on its hindquarters before hunting with the animal, risking fire. Magistrate fined Drabeches £3 and Shaw £5, calling the act fiendish and inhuman.
Beckett's Newspapers faces an appeal over a £20 fine imposed by Central Court. The case centers on an allegedly indecent publication linked to Jayie Cohen and the judge adjourned the matter until most Wednesday in consent.
A fragmentary poem reflects fear of fate and the urge to cure distress. The speaker vows to endure, seeking courage and meaning amid uncertain outcomes.
Unconfirmed reports claim Chang-tso-lin died from bombing injuries at Mukden station two days ago. Troop realignments show 60 Northern adherents transferring to Southern factions and planning actions toward Tientsin. Charist troops reach Changhienmin near Peking and Nationalists enter the city as Canton and Peking brace for disorder.
Billiard champions headline a high stakes match with Lind and McConachy in active play as scores trend toward high totals. UAE Geeeer noted in ongoing action while 9 835 points remain on the board.
Senator Gardiner said he remained the same sincere Labor man as when first retired. In 1801 Parliament he was pleased with his selection by both State Houses, who elected him as a genuine representative of the State.
In Sydney on Wednesday Constable Trotten spotted a cart near a house on Whand Street. He pursued three men who fled from the rear of the cart. one was captured while the other two escaped. A broken shop window revealed contents loaded into the cart, indicating a robbery attempt.
Two nightwatchmen along Ban hala road Bellyvue at midnight spotted a man carrying two large bags. He agreed to go to the police station but turned and dropped the bags before fleeing. A shot was fired over its lead as he ran and vanished.
Deputy Mayor denounced as Canterbury Council carries a motion expressing no further confidence in Alderman Duris and Ald Prince and Warne oppose the council’s inspector while ratepayers viewed the action.
A disjointed report describes a diamond ring theft attempt at Valders jewelers on factory street. An assistant named Alum Welle confronted the thief, who fled with nothing. William Wels, 21, was charged with the act.
Reports from New York Suva Auckland praise Commander Byrd and the Southern Cross crew for a historic Pacific crossing. Tanks show only 30 gallons of fuel left as Lyon and Warren consider continuing toward Australia. The Daily Chronicle lauds the flight as the greatest ever, with praise for navigators and radio use. The Prime Minister of New Zealand cables congratulations, noting a warm welcome if they return via New Zealand.
Distorted coverage claims the Prince of Wales and Empire farmers discuss preparations for an attack on Australia. The report alleges he directed officials to maintain tension rather than deflate it, prompting wakeful commentary about ongoing political maneuvers.
At the Interstate conference of Ministers of Agriculture opened at Perthseterday, a menen ai firming the arc easity for the establiak iment of a Bureau oof Agericultural Feundiries was covered.
In Talmeston North New Zealand Casey defeated McKnight in the seventh round securing the mhilewright championship of the Domintoen. The bout took place at UKland on Tuesday with Casey delivering the victory.
Miss Bessie Beryl Kerrigan, ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kerrigan, died Sunday at Swat Vale after a lengthy illness. The gentle, patient girl was loved by all who knew her, and her family receives the city's sympathy. Burial services were led by Mr Thorley at the Church and Laverell cemetery.
In London on Tuesday the Australian contenders, minus Patterson and Hawkes, competed in the Gipsy Hill tournament at North London. Results across events include Moon defeating Ardley 6-1, do, over Flury 4-3, Cummings beating Fox 4-1, Scovell 7-4, 7-1, Ackhurst beating Fenrow 6-0, 6-2, McKerton beating Watson 6-4, 6-1, Hayil defeating Anderson 6-0, 6-2, and a walkover for Mrs. Chernwood. In Liverpool the northern championship saw Hopman beat Barely 7-1, Crawford defeating Walker 6-4, 0-3.
Sydney reporters note continued proceedings of the Royal Commission into abose administration. Witness Hugh McIntosh denies approval or involvement in any £15,000 deal with International Combustion or other tenderers. Bridges offers a statement about acting as agent for a man named Mutishisou regarding funds for aldermen. Melntosh recalls discussing possible alderman cooperation. Shand presses for prior knowledge.
Barber Makes Rum Pleads Guilty to two charges of illegally manufacturing excisable liquor at Burwood police court. Customs officer Leorke Headley testified a still was at a Homtelstal home with rum on the premises. Defendant claimed ownership and claimed no involvement. Jury noted he had manufactured 414 gallons of rum from September last year to May 25 this year, with dutylikely 70 pounds. He was fined 410 on each charge and 410 more if further found with liquor.
A stir in official circles followed yesterday's exclusion from the first devee presided by Governor Sir Alexander Hoare Ruth ver. of Mrs A Ky Gorde, PA, representing Hackney Ward in St Peters Council. She appeared with aldermen and councillors and was questioned by the Governor's private secretary at the reception room.
Sir Hugh Denison warned at The Victorie Leagues annual dinner that the United States has become largely loyal to Britain and cannot be relied upon in an emergency. He noted Australians once saw Americans as similar to themselves but that the meritocratic element has been submerged by migrants from foreign countries.
Sydney reports a sharp exchange as J Tudyhope of the Marine Co Union criticizes Bishop D Arcy Irvine for sermons on strikes. Tudyhope says the bishop should remember his flock includes workers and employers, and accuses of ignoring shipowners laying up vessels and funding unemployment.
A second factory fire this year hit AUSURLAND on Tuesday. Fire damaged the library and office block of G21, with only partial damage to the stack and chocolate department. Total damage estimated around £1000.
Seamen on the Clan Murray refused to work unless paid an extra half hour, halting cargo discharge of soda ash. Agents would not meet demands and the crew signed off. Similar clashes troubled Clan Murray crews at Fremantle Adelaide Melbourne and Sydney during other soda ash unloadings.
Market notes show wheat ex-trucks Sydney quoted at a Ft per lose with keen competition. Rabbit skins firm as Winchcombe Carson Ltd report strong opening values. Tin prices listed at ap/11 per twit.
Today’s forecast calls for cloudy skies in the southern border districts with showers likely in the southern slopes and gablelands, clearing later in the coast. Expect cool nights, variable winds from the west or south, and generally fine conditions otherwise.
A Padukota rajah ceremony is described with references to cremation rites and Hindu customs. Two Windus priests officiated in the region as Renee and her son played notable roles in the event.
Quotations at Sussex Street today listed butter at 17/4 per EWL, eggs, new laid 28 and a half per dozen, cheese large at 8d per lb, potatoes at 3d per pound. Wheat and lucerne prices shown per cwt and per bale, hay and other feed items noted with varying rates.
A trade name bearing the label Sussex promises quality for blankets described as Singly Whipped and full size products. The notice emphasizes a guarantee of quality across all items under the Sussex branding.
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