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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
4
In memoriam verse recalls a daughter who died December 24 1919. The loving mother inserts a tribute praising a child dearly loved and missed by family and friends. The tone reflects a traditional obituary style from an early 20th century newspaper page.
In loving memory of my dear son Yin and Ti Galley, who died June 1077 aged years and months. The midnight somber sounds echo a grave afar. Your devoted mother inserts this memorial tribute.
In memoriam notice from Tn and bhut memory of Mary Cash who departed life at Inglewood near Toverell on June 24 1828. Memory remains and sorrowing husband Stephen and daughter Jean remember her though grief endures.
An old debate on town water supply hinges on cost and practicality. Figures by Mr McFadyen show insurance gaps and potential savings if extended townwide. Community optimism grows as lessons from the Gwydir basin suggest future improvements despite high upfront costs.
An analysis outlines the northern Queensland election experiment and the impact of a reform act. It discusses adult franchise expansion, nonpayment taxation concerns, and potential shifts in municipal power with mayors elected directly by voters rather than councils.
Local notices describe a large sale for Allandale with a plébt machinery, horses, cattle, and furniture to be auctioned starting 10 am and 11:30 am. The piece also mentions Violet Day fundraiser, hospital funding talks, and various local tradesmen taking over businesses in Dolungra amid upcoming bridle races and a police court case.
The article reports on an upcoming annual sheep sale in Sydney with Thomas Howling delivering multiple sheep from Arrawatta. It mentions a municipal cattle yard sale of about 200 head, including dairy cows, auctioneer Mr. Murray, and a lively memorial hall gathering with games, music, and a late Bomber prescot cube. It also notes a forgery arrest of William Lawrance, a Tingha court case involving E E Williamson over a sale commission dispute, and adjournments for further testimony.
A garbled OCR fragment records varied items from a local news page. It mentions weather readings, tin prices, a birth, a hospital fundraiser, a ball result, a war-related fund, public notices, transport costs, show preparations, and assorted local incidents in a loose collage style.
At Inverell P and A Society meeting a new organizing secretary was selected from four finalists. Arthur Varley won after a tie for second with W Maidens. a ballot confirmed Varley as secretary. Varley, a former soldier and businessman, will earn £500 annually and plans a vigorous district subscription campaign.
The Inverell Court heard the public examination of William Harrison on Monday. Harrison faced debts around 2700 pounds due to drought losses and farm liabilities to Moas Ltd and others. He owned a harness and harvester, with securing wheat certificates valued at 125 pounds. He has a wife and four children to support and could not accept offers to settle.
A 60 year old Texas wife, Alice Giller, killed herself after a jealous spree at Gum Yue Station near Texan. She tore photos, wired a pole, and warned her husband to “be free” before ingesting poison laced with strychnine. she died within twenty minutes despite emetic treatment. The husband of 40 years was left with four children and an inquest will be held.
Local notices report figures and movements include the Blek family of Wal langara traveling via Inverell toward Sydney, plans to wind up Wallangra Bastgual Co Ltd, and details on directors P. D. Yeowink and A. Lord. Promotions, relocations, weddings, a death in Terry Hie Hie, and staff transfers within banks and churches are noted alongside community appointments and honors.
Reports from Sydney note frosts and fog in eastern districts with clearer skies in the north. Paris showers as a separate item mentions wage issues and a July wheat price advance for growers. A crowd at Town Hall heard Dr Mannix praised by Copeland Trichoble, while Trinity Congress issues dominated fringe debates.
The wedding of Miss Marie Brook and Mr. W. C. Graham took place at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Invereit on Wednesday morning. Rev D A Smith officiated. The bride wore white with bouquets of pink and white carnations. The groom was supported by his best man Mr. W Graham. A reception followed at the hall with catering by Mr. W Tante. The couple departed for Gosford in motor attire, to begin their future together.
The schedule lists two revél trike events on Armidale greens next Monday with players Chisholm Williams Spies Handa Grove Malden Northcott Burge Ryder Markey Cutcher Macarthur and more in the morning match. The afternoon lineup includes McTloven Williams Spies Hunds Hutler Maidens Northcott Harge Frder Martin Cutehor Utgearthur. The morning team will meet the Jaitors at lunch at no Hotel Inverell.
Australia defeated Surrey by 18 runs in the match with strong bowling from Gregory who took four wickets for 15 as M'Donald and Anetrong claimed several wickets. The Australian eleven posted a first innings score and bowled well in the second innings to seal the victory.
Report covers Hobes and Buble recovering with four players to face Oxford University this week end. Surrey’s poor form highlighted as batsmen faltered against fast bowling. Collins, Carter injuries cited with finger and shin concerns. X rays show a minor fracture but not serious.
The match at Northampton ended with Australia on 182 in their innings and Northampton chasing, detailed by players such as Mac, Woolley, Gregory, Amutong, and Mailey. Australia won by an innings and 15 runs after a strong bowling display led by Mailey with six wickets.
The Inverell district explores flax milling prospects with a potential Capiman Wealth Phix Company aiming to establish a local mill. Weather hindered sowing as the Department of Agriculture planned a meeting with W Honk and inspector to guide farmers on sowing and cultivation using supplied seed and expert advice.
Delungra Doings records a large ALULLO meeting in Delungra with notices to attend and a forthcoming grand masquerade ball to aid the local football club. The gathering includes farewells to Rae and Les Roberts, honored guests from Delungra, and thanks to Mr. Rae Roberts and Mrs. Roberts for long service to the town.
Austratium Jockeys in Kawab ong Int amend grassfed race conditions. The Autocratic lady would limit meetings to two clubs within seven days, prompting five furlong events. After feedback, regulations require one eight furlongs per day, deemed excessive for paddock horses. The AJC permits grassfed horses to race across eight meetings in several weeks. Freight costs for horse transport disrupt club plans, with Inverell noting prohibitive rates. Bundarra Club proposes a conference at Bundarra on July 12 to improve grassfed racing, urging more meetings and paddocking options within a fifty mile radius.
District notes report Mrs Lintterp Reid known as Paisley has convalesced and returned from Distzirk Hospital. Postmaster Ate, Deweun on holiday, Mir A T L Quick improving. Local sportsmen plan a blog for Tow with prospects of a lucrative harvest. Gum Flat reports busy farming with overtime ploughing and wheat, noting a heavy harvest yet to come.
A local report describes a revival of interest in a moving picture show boosting funds for the Bacloty and a July charity sale. It also notes a church social and a late August rerouting for parish events, alongside a startling poisoning incident at Tocsky Creek station involving a ribbit poisoner and a mix up with strychnine.
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