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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1941
Page
4
The Inverell Pastoral and Agricultural Association reports a successful show with income exceeding expenditure. The audit notes strong attendance despite adverse conditions, with exhibitors affected by prize reductions but satisfied by supporting the district. The association faces high show construction costs and a bank overdraft, pledging to continue serving the district.
Weather readings and schedules fill Local & General with temperature updates at Jocal Post Office. Kapok Quilts and Dywr Quilts promote window displays while Chiropodist Nurse Lalla Lough offers foot care in town. Salvation Army youth meetings, a King’s Birthday parade, Ambulance mileage, Home Guard parades, and Miss Young's Bargain Frock Shop announcements accompany numerous community notices.
A meeting of the Inverell Citizens' Branch of the District War Functions Association will be held at Lundie's Café on Tuesday, June 17 at 7.30 p.m. to discuss Queen Competition arrangements. All who can help are invited to attend. The notice also references the Sydney Stud Sheep Fair with dates in June and railway freight concessions for studs.
The Bowling Club announces a Monday event called the King's Day competition. It will be a confined match with three sections of 15 bowls each. Prize money will be paid via savings certificates. Teams from Armidale and Glen Innes expected. players should contact the secretary early to register.
In Sydney today the lowest temperature for the month was recorded at 69 degrees at 4:55 am as a biting westerly wind eased. Forecaster Mr Mares noted further unsettled conditions with cooler nights expected and inland temps rising slightly due to weaker winds.
Sydney reporter notes Payne Bros of Hurstville, named a butcher by the Prices Commissioner, denying profiteering. Payne says he seeks an open inquiry into traders' conditions, insisting he only aims to earn a living, support his family, and pay debts.
Reports say a massive blast destroyed Semeniyia Wike, killing or wounding thousands in a town of about 1 000 residents. Streets lie scarred and debris fills the avenues as rescuers search for survivors.
The Australian Wheat Board released quotations for millers and home consumption with export price indications. The report notes adjustments and applications to Bram for export and domestic supply.
Fragments describe a Saturday auction at Lutheasa's premises with shouting from onlookers. Mention of Mr O'Brien's residence and a display of items including quilts, sheets, and fabrics, with references to a Wood Parade and nearby shops.
The item mentions petrol rationing notes and a stray grey snake found near a pineapple patel. Mr DL Carr catches the snake and delivers it to schoolmaster Mr Schofield. The Mothers Union annual meeting at St Augustine's Church is moved to Friday due to diocesan duties with reports and officers to be elected and new members admitted at service. The Wool Parade is postponed to June 21.
Inverell residents will see a three act stage adaptation of John Bunyan’s Pilgrims Progress by the Salvation Army Bangster Brigade on June 35. The production promises entertaining and profitable entertainment for English-speaking audiences, drawing on the immortal allegory and Bunyan’s troubled history with the State Church.
A string of local items records Mrs. D Ferrca returning to Sydney from Wertalde to visit relatives and Mr. Amer of Scone noted as a former Bank of NSW officer. Messages include missing persons notes on sergeant M Wisemanly and Pte Edward Perris, the Prime Minister Menzies' London plans, Janice McCosker’s post operation recovery, and the death of John Berridge aged 72.
The council debated promoting W Geddes after a report by Town Clerk C Inch. Ald Connor questioned potential relations while the mayor stated they are only distant descendants of Adam and Eve. The body discussed overhead costs and staffing needs amid long council work and Inch’s duties.
A head on crash on the south town left both vehicles damaged and injuring Mr. John Garnett of Gilgai and another man. Mr. Garnett was taken to hospital with facial and wrist injuries while his companion, Mr. Lavender, received leg and forearm cuts and was released after treatment. Mr. George Garnett arrived at the scene and helped transport the injured to town.
Evergreens announce a Tamworth away game lineup including M McCluskey J Walden I Reading M Fogarty E Hardy N Glen T Larkly D O Connell J Gilligan J McKennie at Tamworth. Bus leaves Tattersall's at 11h Saturday. Seats available. contact treasurer Miss J McKenzie.
Among the more important rainfall records of the week end were Ashford 303 points Berpoba 183 Boggebri 46 Bomshaw 140 De iungra 66 Gravesend 36 Dunnedah 1 Pallamallaws 1 Quirindi 1 Wartalda 3 Yetman 147 Armidale 106 Bundarra 98 Deepwater 24 Exumaville 2 Glen Innes 16 Ghayra 143 Tenterfield 180 Uralla 183 Waleba 10 Haradine 11 Bellata 90 Boggabilla 4 Moree 30 Mungindi 34 Narrabri Walgett 71 Wee Waa Up to half an inch fell in the greater part of the remainder of the State.
A hospital Wool Day committee postponed the parade to Saturday June due to bad weather. They weighed convenience for those who did the hauling and arranging, and a secretary was tasked to notify participants of the date change. A further meeting was set for next Monday night.
Sydney reports that a judge shortage is reducing the Supreme Court's capacity as Justice Bavinis and Justice Davidson devote time to a special tribunal. The State Cabinet plans legislation to allow Industrial Commission judges to sit on the Supreme Court bench.
A shipment of good quality men and boys flannelette pyjamas arrives from a season old order. Flannelette garments are scarce and customers are urged to shop early at Cansdell's.
The meeting confirms Geddes holds a Town Clerk certificate and the mayor agrees. A motion adopting the Town Clerk's report was put to the meeting and carried.
Preliminary notice for sale by auction. Trustees Churchill Roosevelt Smuts instruct sale on grounds Bereh lemgaden without reserve. cards to inspect from the auctioneers. Other building sites with views of the Mediterranean soon available. Smith Kyle Dean Bevin Estate Agents.
Milas Gibson and Richard Paul join as new weekly subscribers for a local relief fund aiding Erland victims. Donations from Meg Mepham and Monaghan push the total since January to 11 13 6 and since April 1 to 11 3 6. Margaret Stammer remains authorized collector urging nationwide support.
A local Recruiting Committee was formed at Monday night’s meeting. The AIF Mobile Recruiting Unit will arrive in Inverell on Friday June 20.Officials approved a public meeting that night with the Municipal Silver Band likely to cooperate and a speaker to be chosen for the main address.
Inverell and surrounding sub branches of the War Bond Association plan a Queen competition to raise money for soldiers and dependents. The drive starts July 4 and lasts one month with market booths and tea sales organized outside the Times office and other fundraising methods across the community.
Classified note requests a piano for purchase with state make and price to be sent to this office.
Council calls for tenders on Campbell Street filtration site project. Work covers 1000 yards of sand and gravel fill with completion expected after the bid opening on Monday, June 16.
Inverell District War Functions Association Inverell Citizens Branch calls a meeting Tuesday night next at 7 30 pm at Lun Dies Cafe. Agenda includes Queen Competition and appeal fundraising. President C B Snodoras invites all willing to help.
Notice states Mr A Natchton Hatcher of Ashford sold his business to Mr J Solomon and requests all accounts be paid by 20 June. In NSW Supreme Court Probate Jurisdiction, application for probate of the will of Cedarc Sinclair Campbell, late of Boral Hotel Bondi and Inverell, retired operator, may be granted to The Trustees Executors & Agency Company Limited after fourteen days from 14 April 1940. Claimants must send particulars to Thomas Joseph Purcell Proctor, 6 King Street Sydney.
Mim Selina Kenney died suddenly at her daughter's Port Macquarie residence. She was the widow of Jon Ketnes of Inverell and Ashford. Born at Saumares Ponds, she moved with her parents to Black Mountain at age 12 and married 57 years ago. Her family included four daughters and many relatives across Ashford, Toowoomba, Sydney, North Sydney, Port Macquarie, and New Zealand. There were thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Interment followed Monday in the Church of England cemetery with church and graveside services conducted by Rev. Are draced and W J Thorley officiating.
The community effort to support mine sweepers grows, with a dance organized by Miles Stelle Chapman and a card party hosted by several ladies at Ryder Hall. Mrs Wiltshire aims to raise 130 pounds by Friday afternoon, with lunch from 12 to 2 and a 230 card party featuring a lucky door prize. Proceeds fund the mine sweepers, while knitters may donate items.
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