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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
1
A catalog style notice lists carpet squares 10ft 6in by 6ft at 68/19'6, Axminster carpet 12/1 Oft at £11/19/6, reversible rugs and floor rugs in multiple shades and sizes priced from 11/8 to 12/6, Mohair non slip door slips at 8, Deo slips at 4.6, hall runners 22in, 27in and din priced 6/6 to 15 11 yard.
Prime Minister Chamberlain stated in Parliament that Germany continues to claim Britain plans to destroy German trade and threaten the German people. He noted these allegations persist despite his and the Foreign Secretary’s denials.
In Sydney on a Friday night in King Street two men drove off in a car belonging to a father. A brave girl pursued, jumped aboard the running board, and struck the driver with her attache case causing a crash at a pole. Buses and lorry drivers pursued the car, and the men were later arrested and charged with theft and with using a car in a crime.
A joint meeting of State Ministerial parties backed Premier Stevens in resisting any Loan Council move to limit borrowing by semi governmental bodies for essential public works. Leaders urged continued funding to support necessary projects despite external pressure.
The Department of Labour and Industry announced that boys and girls under 14 were not employed in New South Wales factories. An official urged unions to provide evidence if exploitation occurred, noting breaches of the Factories and Shops Act prohibit underage labor and that permits for younger workers have expired after seven years.
The High Court upholds the federal flour tax. Bakers and millers who refused payment face £100,000 in penalties to the Commonwealth Taxation Department. Officials from the Flournillers’ Association and the Master Bakers’ Association say only a few members had withheld the tax after initial negotiations.
MLA Me Cleffeen speaks at the Loan Council meeting about jobs wages spending on mower food and clothing as the real stakes in the balance. The report notes concerns from Oak Tyee and others about economic pressures and policy impact.
In the latest forecast for Sydney fr i s Tin fore ie teetiedh at ites, expect 26 hours with a few showers early in the northeast portion or otherwise generally fine. Mild day with rose frely to foggy might, west to southwest winds fresh at coast and in seabed vast areas slight to moderate was.
In the House of Lords the First Lord of the Admiralty Bard Star stated there is no authority for the claim that salvage operations abandoned Thetis to be left afloat. The denial counters circulating speculation about abandonment and salvage status.
Fragmented OCR reads of a local item mention Guba departure for Diego Garcia and related logistics. Details are unclear with names and places partially garbled, but it hints at planned movements and scheduling around a Monday. Further readable fragments reference Surrey and exchanges around a transport or cargo task.
Government moves on refugee policy stir Sydney protests as officials face criticism over handling. Political figures, veterans groups, and communities argue for clearer protections and faster processing while security concerns and regional responses shape the discourse.
In a foggy scene racing notes show ABBO and rivals contesting the Cup with close margins. Abbott leads by two lengths at the stretch before fading, while Buddralon and Signa Marie Clare chase. final result shows ABBO winning by two lengths with a half length margin over the runner up.
A distorted Times article fragment suggests Britain will align with Baltic states wishes to avoid war. It references Italy and other powers and hints at potential aggression by midwar alliances, though details are garbled and uncertain.
King George and President Roosevelt meet at Union Station in a friendly hour long encounter attended by officials and families. The King in Admiral of the Fleet dress greets the President who calls out a warm welcome. The couple then travel by car to the White House amid a large security presence and cheering crowds.
British Foreign Minister Lord Halifax stated that Britain is willing and able to address the entire problem of economic living for Germany and all European nations. He outlined plans to create a comprehensive program to promote stability and remittance, emphasizing coordination among nations and a shared burden.
Justice Borce reserved judgment in the divorce suit of Mrs Thelma Stuart Lawrence against Peter Lawrence of Bowral. The court found no truth in cruelty claims and ordered the wife to pay the husband’s costs despite her wealth and large income.
A rotary aircraft crashed near the village of Cvelshausen am mir Whadoe causing six deaths and injuries among others. The disaster ignited twelve houses which were set ablaze as emergency crews battled the blaze and aided survivors. Authorities have opened a formal investigation into the incident.
British Ambassador Clarke Ker denies suggesting General Hang Kai Sheik resign to pave the way for peace. Reports claim a purge across the area with about 300 arrested for espionage. Chan Kal-Sec leads the crackdown.
Fragmentary Sydney Morning Herald market dispatch notes minimal buying interest in wheat. By midday, buyers offered low bids around 26, but no contracts were struck as sellers held firm and speculative activity remained restrained.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a central court case in Sydney with names such as Frida Wo and Ernest Sid involved. The incomplete lines reference participants, proceedings, and possible charges or actions but lack clear outcomes or dates. The garbled content prevents precise facts or resolution details.
Market report from Sussex Street with scattered readable fragments. Names, places, and items are incomplete but reference a market scene, stalls, and exchanges. The legible bits show faded references to vendors and prices amid uncertain OCR text.
Mie Minnister for Education said parents allowing children to perform in night clubs would be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law. The maximum penalty under the Act is £100 or 12 months in prison or both. He declared such reports, often disreputable, make night clubs an unsuitable place for children.
A Niagara bound liner with 430 passengers was held in Rodney harbour last night as engineers walked off the ship over pay and conditions. Flights of crew carried luggage as negotiations continue for a settlement, delaying the voyage to Canada.
Sydney Priced wheat at updated levels as traders note limited supply and steady demand. Market activity shows bids around current quotations with minor gains across futures while buyers await fresh data from export and weather outlooks.
The article notes tin unit price as quoted at 4 10 with limited readable details. No further context or entities are clearly available in the readable fragment.
A promotional piece extols wool garments for health and warmth. Wool conserves heat, absorbs moisture slowly, and remains shaped after wear. It highlights elasticity, resilience, and durability as advantages over other fibers.
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