09 Jun 1937
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1937
Page
1
In London, Prime Minister Mackenzie King’s pledge for Canada to rely on American air power prompts sharp talk. New Zealand leader Savage questions Canada’s commitment to any definite foreign policy undertaking, while the Empire seeks unified resolutions.
Melbourne council minutes report a motion to remove the Duke of Windsor's photograph after Dr. McCague criticized the amount of photographs. Dr. Reeves seconded. supporters praised the Duke as a gentleman who had atoned, while the motion to remove the photo failed.
The town of Rabaul shows signs of recovery as motorists report their commandeered cars return to owners and Chinese residents begin resuming visits. Officials warn against shifting the capital while volcanic activity remains unsettled and firms keep staff at Kokopo until eruption danger abates.
Isolated from Population Sydney reports Captain W. McLean, an engineer in Sydney, regarding Rabaul. He calls the town artistically laid out by Germans but economically useless as a population centre, noting malaria cases from a one night stay and weak strategic defense. Refugees struggle to recognise streets after the eruption.
The Imperial Conference delegates completed the Lyons Pacific Pact discussion. Australian Prime Minister briefing on a forthcoming conference with Japanese Ambassador Yoshio. Britain and the Dominions will exchange views before approaching Pacific Powers after the conference. Yoshida met Mrs Lyons at the Savoy for half an hour, signaling support for the proposal.
John Ness resigns from the UAP with intent not to contest the Dulwich Hill seat in the upcoming state elections. He denounces the pre selection process as rotten, citing a small coterie of party members and calling for a younger candidate to have a chance.
The Round Table journal warns that impartial news has vanished in the East and accuses foreign services of injuring British interests. It cites Far East items dated from London but issued from the Continent that portray Britain as timid and weak, urging government subsidies to restore prewar influence over dispassionate reporting.
The Sydney wheat market opened quiet and easier amid overseas price declines. Silo bids stood around 4.11 March for prompt delivery with storage paid, buyers showing limited interest though slight improvement after early trading. Prices moved between 4.01 and 4.14 with late trading at 4 11 1/4, while bagged wheat remained lifeless and country quotes eased about 1d. Australian wheat offered in London at 42 41/4 without attracting buyers.
Hollywood stars report Jean Harlow left about 1,000,000 dollars in policies and annuities with her mother as principal heir. The actress earned 4000 dollars weekly. funeral planned for tomorrow at Glendale Church in a simple private ceremony to avoid crowds.
Market report lists Sussex prices for produce and goods including onions at 11/6 per cwt and hay at 0/6 per ew, with entries such as Chad wheaten 43 to 6/4 cwt and lucerne up to 8/6, noting various weights and terms like cwt and ton for multiple items.
On arrival in Southampton Sproule said McGrath’s septic throat had cost him seven pounds but he is improving. He expects the pair to perform better at Wimbledon than in America. Quist continues rapid recovery in New York and is regaining weight. Crawford notes Budge’s improved service and control. Lauppore Budge has a strong chance at Wimbledon.
The 9 am forecast for the next 24 hours predicts scattered showers along the coast and tablelands with isolated early central and northern activity and a chance of thunder. Generally fair elsewhere but cloud increases and unsettled conditions spread later. milder days with cool nights and inland frosts. Winds shift from southeast and northeast to stronger north westerlies inland.
The Methodist Church of Inverell welcomes Rev. J. H. Sorrell from Sydney to address Sunday School teachers at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the Methodist hall. All district teachers are invited, with time for questions and discussion. After the conference a Young People’s rally will follow with community singing and Hymn No. 3 books requested. Public invitation extended to join these inspirational meetings.
Mr Townsend chief investigation officer of Australian Customs during a visit to a shoe factory in Datcho Slovakia announced the discovery of a substance that closely resembles wool in appearance and texture. He said it has not yet been produced commercially but matches many characteristics of sheep’s wool including warmth moisture absorption and suitability for spinning and weaving.
The Minister for Health W M Hughes spoke at Roseville urging a national insurance scheme with safeguards to ease workers fear of being cast aside without support for themselves or their families if unemployed or injured.
Sydney market reports tin was priced at 55 shillings and 11 pence per unit as the day’s quotation. The figure reflects prevailing demand and market conditions in the tin trade.
Results from Ascot show Jumpers Flat Race won by Silky Oak with Silver Coat second and Australian Bee third. Four year old Welter Handicap saw Trince first, Timurkhan second, Rubens third. Flying Handicap winner Anchor with Martingale second and Search third. betting lists include Silky Oak at 9-2 and Rubens at 2, with Trinca at 3 and Timurkhan at 5 to 1.
At Ascot today the Victorian meeting produced results as press time approached. In the Northbrook Maiden Hurdles Song of Solomon finished first with Ryamann second and Young Stribling third, betting 4 to 1 for Young Stribling and 10 to 1 for Song of Solomon. Warncliffe Handicap saw Leviathan win with Lady Parenthesis second and Myfield third, betting 4 to 1 for Leviathan and Myfield, 6 to 1 for Lady Parenthesis. Glenbervie Maiden Handicap first division ended with Spanish Quest leading, Lucky Spray second, Maewina third.
Germany faces currency pressures as the Berlin State Museum plans a large auction in Munich tomorrow offering 777 works. Purchases in foreign currency receive a discount of 33 percent to raise needed foreign exchange.
William Richardson a 44 year old commercial traveller residing at Devonshire Street Sydney was found dead in a car at Sublime Polini yesterday morning. He had been asphyxiated with a rubber hose attached to the exhaust and taken through the back into a closed sedan. Police report indicate ill-health and secrecy surrounding the act.
The Imperial Conference discussions may spur an early start on a Rim- Pire trans-Pacific air service. The tentative route runs from Vancouver to Honolulu subject to U.S. approval, then to Christmas Island Hullis Island in the Phoenix group, Fiji, New Caledonia, Brisbane and Sydney, initially mail-only.
In Sydney today wheat values showed a sharp recovery to 2d per bushel after adverse North American crop reports. Silo wheat rose to 5/1 a bushel with charges paid, while bagged wheat gained 2d, but sellers held back as buyers showed renewed interest.
Ttms reports that England, France, Italy and Germany have agreed in principle to non intervention proposals, signaling potential easing of tensions among major powers. France and Italy backed the plan, while Germany and England indicated cautious support amid ongoing diplomacy.
In London on Tuesday members of the Empire Industries Association in the House of Commons unanimously rejected any move that would interfere with British trade interests or imperial preference in favor of an imagined revival of economic internationalism.
Current quotations list diverse sheep and beef values from New Zealand Australia Argentina and South Africa. Crossbred wethers maiden ewes and various weights are priced in pence per pound with quality notes from first to third class. Frozen beef unavailable but chilled beef shows ox hinds and foresc weights with per pound values.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.