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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1954
Page
6
Dr Black praised the council for a well run official function confirming electricity switching and noting the council’s work improving living standards in the shire. He said the North Worst County Council has done a lot toward improving the lives of the people in that area.
Inverell scored three tries to two and dominated the second half in Maitland. Winger Jack Miller opened Inverell’s scoring as they overturned a 63 point deficit at halftime, with John Douglass sealing the win late and Inverell’s forward pack earning praise for a strong revival. The B grade side also claimed a win 18 12 with John O Grady among the try scorers.
Associates at Golf Club hosted a Rec event for Rect of the L.G.U Howard Sunday. Participants included Mrs. Howard 17, Mrs. Marquart 78, Mrs. Walsh 78, Bars Ri Boker 78, B-grade contestant Mrs. Trim 1 and Mr. Kefty 82, with Mrs. Pricell Gonel in Ceurade. The morning round was led by Mrs. Heath.
Donala Remmi Crutwell McRae, Walcha born Inverell, son of Mr and Mrs Murdock McRae, built McRae Bros 16 Ltd in Fitzroy Street and expanded the business before 1945. He moved to Wealdie in 1947, was a past trustee of the Masonic Lodge, survived by his widow and son Bruce in Sydney, and by three brothers Harold, Sid, and Ernest.
Golfers faced tough conditions but Jock Hoyt won the event 2 up. E. Anderson led the E class with a square result, while Calrage 6 down topped C grade. A and B grades featured multiple players posting 4 to 12 down as scores listed for Bakon, Skaines, and others.
In the Inverell event at Urwlla yesterday A Cross won with 148 over 18 holes, besting Moyt whose card was 149. Hoyt's Kevin Fort and Don Hoyt displayed strong form in the strokes and morning Stableford handicap, with Don Hoyt winning that morning segment.
Inverell Board Chairman Mr. W. Tonkin notes Dr. HJ Hines addresses on pasture value. Two thirds of national income linked to Commonwealth pastures and 100 million acres could be improved via better fertility and farming methods. Regional boards support research and extension through pasture protection programs.
The two day Glen Innes Inverell polocrosse event featured strong riding and skill with three teams absent due to bad weather. Inverell won the Munale shield after a close finish, while Severn River claimed the B grade trophy amid warm hospitality from Inverell Club.
Twenty shooters attended the gun club event but only five events were completed before abandonment due to bad light and fog. Secretary B Redman praised the effort and noted an afternoon of even shooting with several prize divisions led by Rod Middleton and Duncan Smith among others.
Boxing enthusiasts watched lively bouts at Inverell showground on Saturday night. A preliminary fight marred by crowd interference led to a technical knockout when Cartwright defeated Connors after a contentious finish. Connors expressed desire for a rematch to redeem himself.
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