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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1941
Page
4
The article urges a united Australia to mount a much greater war effort. It criticizes political divisions and profiteering, calls for compulsory controls on men and wealth, stresses production of war material, and warns that failure could invite direct danger to Sydney and eastern cities while America’s aid may be unreliable.
Sanday's orchestra organized a big Gum Flat social and euchre party on Saturday June 14 to raise funds for War Funds Association. A dainty supper will be served and good euchre prizes awarded. Mr Young, a well known Armidale figure, survived a mistaken oil exposure after a close call with a chemically treated substance. District Court proceedings were adjourned for Eva Margaret Bone and another to appeal under the Local Government Act against Taveroell Municipality over a subdivision dispute.
A Saturday matinee at Capitol Theatre will feature The Ghost Breakers with shorts and serials, followed by community singing led by Ron Scott of 2NZ. Proceeds go to the Red Cross, with the afternoon expected to be well supported.
Prices for backfatters and porkers declined at Tuesday's Sydney sales while baconers remained firm. Offerings totalled 3700 head with values noted for various weight classes from 35s to 140s per head, 96 to 110 pounds for certain baconers, and 30s to 70s for lighter hogs. Wingal alphanumeric notes and a June dated reference appear in the report. Monthly meeting invited attendance.
The Methodist Church announces the evening service now begins at 7 p.m for the winter months. This Sunday evening the Rev Bruce Gentle begins a special sermon series on prophetic messages with the topic “A Two-edged Sword.”
Sunday services mark the anniversary of the church opening on June 14 1818 with Rev AP Cameron delivering the sermon A family gathering is scheduled for Monday in the School Hall at 8 p m A plan to raise funds for war efforts includes a queen competition to run for ten months starting the first Friday in July
A Wednesday RSS sub-branch agreed to grant £15 to Area A1 of the Volunteer Defence Corps, noting the voluntary basis and personal expense of officers. The piece also previews The Youth Show with three debutants Celestine Connors, Carol Smith, and Venna Warren, detailing lineage and early stage experience.
The Inverell PB Board discussed sending a letter of condolence to the relatives of the late T H Prior former Inspector of Stock. Charles Hardy a former Senator was appointed business liaison officer to the Department of Air. Health issues force J Peebles to relinquish control of the Royal Hotel Guyra with M Jones in charge during absence. An Inverell branch opening of the Australian Natives' Association will be celebrated with a dinner at Lundies cafe featuring J S Westherston W J Scully MHR and Roy Heferen MLA. The first Inverell NA president is L B Allan.
A new Inverell branch of the Australian Natives' Association will be opened tomorrow by Chief President J Weatherson. He will install presiding officer L B Allan and other office bearers, with a Charter presentation. The event includes a reception at Lines Café, musical programme, and toasts to The King Australia and ANAS National Parliament State Parliament and Local Governing Bodies. Local dignitaries and Inverell artists will participate, promoting discussions on national and local topics and benefits from Friendly Society and educational activities.
The Australian Wheat Board lists quotations for millers for local home consumption and export applications. Prices and terms apply to briard imports and related export options.
Prices ruled at Sussex Street Butter 161 2 ewt Cheese 10id. Eggs board prices mean new fad hen 16. case 14. Honey 6d per lb. Beeswax 2 to 22d per lb. Potatoes Tasmanians 4 10 8. Onions Victorian 1 to 1 8. Maize 6 7 to 4te.
Alexandria today lists Wheaten chaff 46 to 6, oat chat 34 to dash, lucerne chaff 6 to 7, lucerne hay 4.6 to dash. Prices are presented for local livestock feed items with varying unit marks.
Noon issued forecast for the next 24 hours notes scattered showers on the far north coast, otherwise fine, with increasing cloudiness and unsettled conditions southwards. Expect frosts and fog moderating winds to northeast toward the weekend.
A local CPS informs families that furnishing birth certificates is not required for meeting the Family Endowment class criteria. The notice clarifies documentation rules and aims to ease access for eligible households.
Os Ue Members announce a June tournament starting Saturday June 14 and running through Monday. B Miles is the starter on Saturday, RL Nickels on Sunday. Jim Carney oversees the course with grounds manager D Guan. The club highlights War Savings Certificates for trophy prizes and urges members to submit nominations by Thursday.
The town bid farewell to Mrs. Cavanagh and Mrs. Baker as they prepare to move. A reverend gentleman presented a leather suitcase and kid gloves to Mrs. Cavanagh and a travelling rug to Mrs. Baker. Mayoress Mrs. Cloonan praised the pair for their charitable work and wished them happiness in their new city. Both women expressed gratitude and appreciation as delegates sang “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.”
Thursday afternoon a 1A handicap stroke event yielded Miss Underwood 93 15 78, with Mrs Rumble MM-29 75. The 1B8 hole stroke handicap follows, pairing numerous entrants in the War Medal fourth round draw.
Inverell rugby league team to host Guyra Sunday at the local polo ground. After last Sunday's loss in Guyra the Inverell side aims for a fast open game, but wet conditions hindered their backs. Heavy ground left players fatigued and urged for renewed training as locals scout a strong lineup for the match.
Ramsay of Gakwool receives a letter from his son Bert Ramsay of AJLP dated May. He recalls not being sent to Greece, describes a tense wait to embark, and notes returning remnants of the army full of morale. He describes an Alexandria air raid seen from 10 miles, with searchlights, fighters, AA guns, and bursting bombs, followed by a loud earthshake and trench dash. He finishes with daily routine details and a sense of duty remaining.
In the district court Garnet sues Garnett for divorce and alleges separation after her husband Harold Coggan and the respondent Enid Jerssie Wicks lived together. Evidence shows a marriage to Enid Jerssie Wicks in April and two daughters from the marriage. The judge finds adultery committed by Garnet and the co respondent Coggan as part of the proceedings.
The ceremony was officiated by Rev J Kipper with matron of honor Mrs Puller in powder blue velvet and a silver lambe turban. Guests included over seventy at a buffet reception in Elsmore Hall. The couple, traveling to Brisbane and Coolangatta for their honeymoon, will reside at Eastwood Elamore.
Kathiern Ratliff and John Smith wed on May 31 with Ven Archdeacon Stammer officiating. The bride wore Magnolia satin with a long embroidered train and rare veil, carried gladioli and Lily of the Valley. bridesmaids wore powder blue tass fabrics. reception at Park View Guest House with elaborate decor, gifts, and dancing into the night. The couple will reside at Tingha after a honeymoon.
The casualty list printed in Melbourne on Thursday items Killed in Action Pte K Berry Int Marrickville Pte D G Brodie Inf Dirranband Pte A J Harvie Inf Abbotsford Cpl C H Jewell Inf Wagga Spr A V Roach Tasmania Died of wounds Fie D W Tighe Roseville died of wounds Signalman Goldsmith died from accident Pw Ff H Camden Wounded in Action and Missing J Bennett Inf East Moree Pte T W Haley Inf Paliamallawn Mining Me J Fk PD Burn ints
The Inverell Greyhound Racing Club schedules nine events for tomorrow afternoon including Maiden Stakes 320 and Flying Stakes plus four 440 yard races. A wireless will broadcast race descriptions from the ground as 6 staff prepare the Metropolitan meeting. Keywords include Malden Stake Flying Stake 440 yards and notable entrants like Slam Door and Rambling Blue.
A World War I casualty roll lists soldiers from West Narrabri Uralla Quirindi Inverell Narrabri Tamworth Manilla Armidale and surrounding districts. It names ranks including privates corporals and a warrant officer with units such as Infantry Supply and Transport and notes wounded in action. The document compiles individuals like Pte C G Clarke and Pte J F Colley among others with locations and affiliations.
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