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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1951
Page
4
Analysts warn of continuing butter scarcity as production struggles to meet rising demand in Sydney and coastal regions. Experts call for price incentives and government support to stabilize prices, encourage dairying, and prevent further decline of Australia’s dairy industry.
At Friday’s Show Society meeting President J McColl outlined trotting events for the upcoming Inverell rodeo. Plans include prize money around £190, juvenile drafts and a feature juvenile deal with varied prizes, plus ground and concession arrangements and discussions on show schedules and ticket policies. The local community and volunteers were acknowledged with condolences to Mr Wotton, and formalities about grounds and agreements were noted for revision in 1962 show planning.
Several months ago Arnold Anderson son of Mr C Anderson of Gum Plat contracted polio. A benefit subscription was opened and many donations have been received from numerous individuals including Mrs W Johnston, Skaines, Parrell, Thomas Jo, L. Hilton, Bert Pollock, Mrs Salmon, Allen Makim, G F Turner, H W Kempton, J Balmer, and others. Donations total about £40 with printed amounts and names.
Reports from Commonwealth authorities discuss plans for production and distribution of virus material to spread a disease in spring. Minster in charge says Revealing Virus would be distributed twice, aiming to monitor spread with focus on eastern Australia. Researchers study insect carriers to understand transmission paths across regions including Queensland and Victoria.
The society agrees to hold its ordinary month meeting on July 14 and to run a sheep on trial during the festival week. A shearing competition is also planned in conjunction with the Wool and Harvest Festival. Mr. H W Campbell reports an estimate for fencing the showground and new area.
The column notes the passing of Mr J F Stuart with widow at Beaton and details a June 14 wedding of Miss Ahine Duff to Mr Roverly, with attire and attendants described. It also covers Gordon Tom James’s coming of age party at the Masonic Hall, gifts, and remarks from friends, plus local residents like Mr Nisbet arriving from England and other social visits and relocations in Inverell.
William Tait a longtime Inverell resident died yesterday at Tiglewood in his eightieth year. A painter and decorator by trade he supported public groups including the Inverell Caledonian Society of which he was a devoted member. Survived by his widow four sons Andrew Fred William Alec and Bath and daughter Bess he was predeceased by one daughter. A Masonic service and funeral were arranged for today at 4 pm with services at Shy Otho Street Temple Co Thorley handling arrangements.
John Newlands, twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs J H Newlands, died after a brief illness following a morning outing in a boat. The day began with the boy appearing well, but by afternoon he was unable to recover. The community mourns the loss of the local youth and offers condolences to the Newlands family.
Mr McMaster led a discussion at the Inverell branch of the Australian Woolgrowers Association critiquing a proposed wool plan. He warned a 30 percent reserve price would not suffice and warned of government conflict as prices fell, urging a central Australian representation against a weak, government influenced scheme.
Three men returning from Cup football clash are injured as a vehicle overtakes and crashes into a tree. Robert Thomas, 51, dies from head injuries. others named or described as locals. The report notes a Wool price debate linked to officials and industry figures amid community response.
Citizens express interest in forming a detachment and are asked to supply names of supporters. Town Clerk and Inverell Recruiting Committee collect inquiries at Council Chambers and through schools, aiming to back the Prime Minister's call for Citizens’ Forces.
An OCR fragment discusses crates labeled Wemmity Hfe and hints at the remaining sheet information. The readable lines suggest inventory notes or shipping data, with emphasis on measurements and quantities. Further context is unavailable in the fragment.
Cloudy Inverell yesterday gave way to night showers totaling M inches until a clock. Rain continued today with forecasts of combined totals. Compared to yesterday the minimum temperature dropped by about 10 degrees. Weekend readings show Saturday high 64 and low 4, Sunday 3 and W4, with today’s 9 am minimum at 34 degrees.
A Stewart District talk at Inverell Chamber of Commerce featured Mr. Stewart explaining how soil, plants, and chemistry sustain food and housing. He stressed that life depends on soil health, noting how carbon dioxide and water transform into nutrients, and that most clothing and house materials originate from plants. He urged attendees to value soil’s role for today and tomorrow, citing European and Australian farming experiences and the goose that laid golden eggs parable.
A meeting of the District Council of the Farmers and Settlers Association carried motions urging higher home wheat prices and tax relief. The group pressed for price parity with world markets, production cost coverage, and subsidies reform, with motions for conference to push government action and petrol tax relief for primary producers.
The letter complains about declining price and unfair milk distribution. It argues workers and farmers suffer as rationing increases and dairy producers face hardship. The writer urges policy changes to support those unable to sell in the market.
Inverell branch members discuss farm power costs and a subsidy plan to ease consumer charges while seeking fairer rural electricity pricing. The council backs stricter criminal penalties and capital punishment, and stock theft worries prompt talks of using police with transport to deter theft.
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