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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1938
Page
4
The Hlemphal Women's Auxiliary report lauds female effort in benefiting the community. It argues women fill vital roles beyond men's work, notably in public benefactions, hospitals, churches, and civil projects. It praises public-spirited women and calls for continued support and unity among citizens.
The Commissioner for Railways Mr Hannigan, after an official tour, predicts the coming wheat harvest will equal or exceed last year. He notes increased acreage and highlights winds on boggabilla shoal as a factor. Public notices urge families to protect themselves with warm clothing as winter approaches. An Armidale meeting for the Citizens Association discusses library schemes and book purchases before the sale. Auction ads announce sale of Mr E N Ridgewell's Jarman Want farm items. A road accident near Gosford leaves Miss Swinbourne injured but alive. Moree tennis results list L Farrell and B Condon as singles winner, with doubles outcomes and handicaps noted. Sussex blankets advertised as warm wool value at Cansdell's Inverell.
The region reports the death of former international cricketer V Hordern aged 53 in Sydney and notes a local inmate ill health in Thalgahra. Territorial Commanders of the Balva tion Army will visit Inverell for a 10 30 a.m. meeting. Also recorded is the death of Mrs Mary Bond, 76, a Warialda pillar involved in hospital and charity work, with funeral in Warialda and survivors including Mrs G H McGee and Mr Percy Bond.
Scoring line lists players K Black 17 and 20 points A Comerford 171 290 M Varnon 23 19 and A G Macdonald 112 17 for an unidentified game.
Mr John Murray ends his tenure as 2NZ manager begun in May 1937 and receives a staff presentation from E S Blevermy and Miss M Ryan. L Gordon takes over programme and studio duties, A Chaloner handles administration and finances, Roderick Douglas starts as an additional announcer with prior radio and stage acting experience.
A shire council meeting drew a large attendance as debate over the purchase of plant, including an already selected item, stretched for two hours. Resignations from Engineer and several members were handed to the clerk, with remarks on alleged accusations and calls for unity. a follow up report is promised in the next issue.
In Sunday’s round one of the club championships for grades A and B, plus a special presidents trophy, 18 holes stroke play determined winners. Harry Wharf fired a net 62 after a superb back nine, while Bert McAskill and others posted solid scores. The second round is set for next Sunday.
Inverell greyhounds Killass No News won their races at the Moree Clubs meeting on Saturday night. Super de Luxe and Joe Squall also claimed victories while No News and Killass placed second in other events. Inverell Coursing Club to hold a meeting next Saturday with nominations due Wednesday at 4 o clock. strong entry list anticipated with limited opposition from other towns.
Yesterday morning’s frost produced the year’s lowest minimum, mercury at 25 degrees, 4.2 degrees below the prior low. The day’s maximum was also notably cold, around 39 degrees, with Sunday and Friday values higher. The record low contrasted with recent warmth despite a brief southerly breeze.
Whal will eclipse all previous functions of the Sne verell Light Homa troopers will hold Plage in the Town Hall on Wednesday night next. Visitors from surrounding towns will attend with music and decorations by Mrs McDonald and helpers. Catering by Mrs Parker features poultry and novelties galore with gallery tickets and a generous supper. Lighthorsemen in full uniform will display swords and banners for a ceremonial evening.
Inverell club members collected about 300 parcels of clothing from residents door to door using newspaper, radio, theatre slides, and window cards. Garments will be cleaned and distributed to needy families, with further parcels delivered to Campbell Bros or Finlen and San if missed at front gates.
At the Capitol a bargain-priced weekly program opens with Swing Time featuring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers entertaining crowds with musical numbers. From Wednesday to Friday screens an acclaimed two-year-in-the-making feature set in Chicago starring Tyrone Power and Alice Faye. Also showing She’s No Air with Ann Dvorak and John Trent as the supporting bill.
Annual missionary sale promoted by the Mothers Union of the Church of England will be held on Wednesday November 2 in the Town Hall or the School of Arts, depending on availability. At Homebush opening sales, sheep and lamb values dropped by 1s 2d, with a total fall of about 3s by closing. Estate John Grills of Barraba reached 18s 8d, averaging 19s 4d for 38 wethers sold by Winchcombe Carson Ltd.
The inquest into the roadside death of 97 year old Arthur Benham King at Stonehenge on May 30 concluded Friday before District Coroner F T Scrope P M. The verdict returned was death by self administered poisoning.
The Geonoigell Association held its annual picnic on May 28 with both young and old enjoying the day. Mrs. G. McLane won the open order on Tingha Road. The Association thanks all donors who helped make the event a success.
Court adjourned as Britton seeks explanation of funds owed by a butcher to another. Pennell claims only booked accounts, assets £211 with gross income £250, yet can pay from debts. Defendant admits all debits were handed to Britton for collection and an order to pay monthly statements was authorized.
Inverell footballers secured a 14 point win over Graman, with N Hall, G Hall, and G Spalding contributing key plays. The back division, including Lichffor and Cannon, impressed as Inverell pressed the attack through the match, with Wast King scoring a late corner cross.
Soft white wool blankets described as warm and cozy are on offer at St Cansdells in Invere. The advertisement touts pure all wool material labeled Sussex Blankets as the sole available option for discerning buyers seeking lasting warmth.
A letter dated October 21 1036 to Hon C L A Abbott BLP reports council and civil aviation board discussions on treating aerodrome related work as national in scope for defence reasons. The department cannot waive costs but offers credit if the council supplies unskilled labor to reduce payment.
In a morning District Court session Judge Clancy dealt with a sparse docket. Cases included Norman Alexander Gardner v Robert Hooper where summons remained unread. M H Girle v A Pigott stood over. Duncan v Thompson adjourned. Henrietta Thorley Maurice Coorey adjourned pending promised payments. Gilbert v Tiblin adjourned. Ramsay v Houwston struck out by consent. Sheppeard v Giaple delayed. Harry Fay trading as Hong Yuen and Cole ordered payment. Cameron v Halliday set to weekly payments. Bannockburn Shire Council v Creer adjourned to next court. Wing Hing Long and Co case stayed on consent with monthly payments.
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