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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1941
Page
4
Auditor General quotes warn that money is used for votes and employment rather than prudent needs. The state faces a public debt near £963,000,000, growing seven figures yearly, challenging McKell Government to borrow wisely. Call for cross party restraint and genuine statesmanship to steer the finances through unprecedented difficulties.
Local notice states the planning committee will host the annual meeting at Mt Rasell hall on Thursday July 2 at 7 pm. Ground man will be provided with admission and basket. Members and others interested are invited to attend.
On Wednesday July 2 a Ministers' Reunion Movement conference will convene in Invereh. Canon Frazer of Actidate will read a paper on Provention of Witness while a street service and town hall service follow. The Bishop of Armidale is to deliver a sermon, and the event will be broadcast by the committee.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research released 4 mullet with metal discs near Balita to study fish migration during the traveling season. District fisheries inspector Mr Beattie urged fishermen to report the location and time of tagged fish, offering two shillings per reporting tag.
The Salvation Army in Inverell celebrates its 54th anniversary with special meetings led by Adjutant Oates on Sunday morning and Major R Reeves Sunday night. A three act Pilgrim's Progress play closes the celebration Monday night, with music included.
A Gum PLC Home Guard platoon will parade for half a day at Gum Plat on Sunday, June 29, starting at 10 sharp. Jack Hayes of Gunnedah, 77, says he has travelled two and a half million miles with stock on NSW railways, possibly the state's record. Wanlaida Hospital will undergo additions and repairs to improve the building and comfort for patients and staff.
Auctioneers Murray and Eather will sell the brick residence and household furniture from the estate of the late Wo M Borthwick on Saturday at 1:30 PM. Casualty list itemizes missing and wounded names linked to Inverell area including Pte McC Kerr and Pte J J Mills.
The Narrabri Hospital Board chairman and secretary will travel to Sydney to learn the exact position on the new hospital. The board decided last Thursday that if promises and a Works Department promise were honored, the plans would be before them by month end, but commitments already involved render the proposal a Saree Courier.
The Warialda branch of the CWA collects waste paper for Australian Paper Manufacturers to aid war needs. The company pays 20 per ton in towns with their own collectors, but in Warialda and similar areas the payment is reduced by freight. Twenty seven wool packs are used as containers, distributed locally. There is no Red Cross branch in Warialda, so CWA handles the collection.
The report lists multiple deaths and notices including Mr Joseph Wallis of Warlalda aged 19, Mrs Blanche Crack of Sydney aged 95, and Inverell figures Mr Douglas Cunningham and Mr Charles McGee. It notes enlistment losses in Crewe Tobruk and missing Pilot Officer Donald Munro, with local civic meetings about town issues, road works, and council matters continuing.
Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals including Mrs E Mc Key and Miss Pul loon connected to St Peter's Cathedral and Armdale cemetery. The garbled text references Dowling Club and a church of England portion, with unclear context or actions.
Ratepayers are reminded that by the 27th a payment for the year’s material tax is due with interest charges accruing after February. Nurse Lord Lough Chinopodist offers consultations at the Oxford Hotel by appointment through Diteu Field’s Pharmacy. Nurse Lough specializes in body massage and rheumatism treatments.
Dancers rehearse as Evergreen Hockey Club organizers advertise a Saturday night dance in Elsmore hall. They urge everyone to save the date and attend for a memorable evening full of music and activity.
A Sydney correspondent reports a major Australian maker will market Gas Producer Units for £50 within weeks. The highly efficient compact units threaten drastic price cuts, potentially overhaul the producer gas sector and make charcoal gas affordable for nearly every motorist.
The ceremony at Duke 14 marked the marriage of Evelyr Jean, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Youde, to Miked of Reckdale Me Rus sell. Attendants included Marae Younte and Shier, with best man Mr Hat wer 1 Wale. The reception at the Commercial Hotel featured a cake by the bride’s parents and flowers from the bridegroom’s aunt Mrs. P. B Finn.
A brief item notes Woods conducts Peppermint Cure at Univers, aiming to protect chives. Details are limited in the readable text.
Mr F Monckton of Tiega Ranch Bundarra aged 55 has died suddenly at his home. He was a Bundarra native son of the Morck ton family, former farmer and grazier, and served as president of the Buriarra Country Party branch and member of the Patriotic Committee. He led the Burarra Show Committee for years and was known for wit and learning. Survived by wife and four children, funeral at Bundarra Church of England cemetery conducted by Rev J A Reynolds.
A letter from the Department of Public Works references a meeting with the Principal Engineer for Water, Surplus and Sewerage concerning Inverell sewerage. It notes sufficient plans have been received to progress, with further actions by the Health Department and advisory engineers.
A national effort emerges with a league aimed at water conservation and improved transport. Key goals include railway and road links between zonal areas, port development, fodder conservation, decentralisation of industries, and expansion of electricity and feeder roads. The group seeks local governance and rural education enhancements.
Prices Commissioner faced a heated council discussion after Holland Ltd advised tender acceptance for a speed patrol grader would raise costs by about 8/38. Aldermen debated the machine’s adequacy, weather performance, and whether to proceed with the contract or refer it to price fixing authorities, amid calls for more local control and possible cooperation with neighboring shires.
A Queen Competition will be launched in Inverell on July 4 to raise money for war funds. Rotary Apex and local banks back the event with Miss Linda Varley selected as honorary Trot Lady, led by chairmen and a multi-group committee organizing entries and duties.
A partially garbled report describes a freak lamb event linked to a local charity drive. The Rotarians pledge a donation and propose adding it to Pinken’s gift, with a plan for a raffle and a sub committee to gather Commonwealth views.
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