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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
3
The year ended 31 December 1939 records the shire’s revenue activities and financial position. It details receipts and expenditures across municipal operations, adjusted for the period, with year end balances and notes as applicable.
Audit certificate reports full and complete audit of the Shire Council accounts for year ended 31 December 1939. The financial statements are stated to be full and fair, prepared in accordance with Local Government Act provisions and amended regulations. Details outline assets liabilities and funds including rates, sundry debtors, superannuation, and property.
War era textile需 plante. Australia New Zealand South Africa wool output and export needs analyzed. Britain United States Japan allied demand shifts, Italy’s war impact, and auction systems affect wool shipping space and fabric supplies for fighting forces.
Mr Sammer unveiled an experimental car starter device for petrol and oil engines. The unit fits under the car, is five inches deep, and can be attached to any car to provide a self start and rapid switch to petrol. The demonstration showed immediate engine response when starting with the self starter, even with oil in the carburettor. The inventor plans to patent the unit, with market rollout expected later.
A fragmented report notes ongoing debate over conscription and volunteer service. It mentions calls for broader military preparation and the possibility of schemes to train citizens without universal conscription, amid organizational and logistical considerations.
A reader letters the Betlingen Courier defending roaming cows and criticizing a prior complaint. The writer argues cows on roads pose more risk to motorists and pedestrians than cows roaming fields, noting the animal’s historical presence and questioning the other side’s stance.
Tennis events in Inverell raised funds for Younger Kei and Radiance Club while supporting J E Manning’s Popular Man competition candidature. Mixed doubles drew partners. ladies’ first prize went to Nazicy Harger and Tima Sweaney was runner-up. Men’s doubles featured Gruelle and Ciineng, with many handicaps and pairs listed. some matches incomplete.
Fragmented text reports a Delungra Red Cross meeting with mentions of attendees such as Helen, Hamilton Walt, Mr Kenwie Peritty, and Markiette Kane. It notes a donation from Mp Lawrener and Abelpi for swine and references a Bank of New South Wales collection. The fourth meeting date and attendance are hinted but unclear.
The war cut wool supplies for Italy, ending imports from Balkans and the Continent. Australia and Brij markets supplied some wool, but wartime policy and blockades reduce shipments from South Africa and South America. Trade shifts aim to cut key textile imports and protect domestic production, with 287,000 Australian weight previously exported to the area.
A large crowd of Inverell farmers watched a demonstration in a worn paddock on Monday afternoon. An Allin Chalmers tractor towed a National charcoal producer, showcasing power and efficiency amid discussions of motors and technology.
A severely injured man was treated after an incident at a Dorrigo road camp. The report notes cuts and burns and mentions hospital transfer as part of emergency response.
An ad touts HEENZO as a quick acting remedy for colds bronchitis croup and throat infections. It claims internal use quick relief and a gargle option for sore throats. The pitch emphasizes low cost by diluting a shilling bottle to make a pint of the remedy.
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