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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1954
Page
7
French notes mention players Pullgon Cloonan and Wah set for a junior match at the oval. Enaland and Inver are referenced with Queens and standard pace noted, with timing urged for all players to arrive on time.
Group 4 selectors faced criticism after naming Tamworth contingent for Sunday matches. Debate focused on player positions and apparent omissions, with strong support for Inverell who prepared for a July 7 clash in Grafton. Ken Campbell recovering from Tingha injury noted as key update.
In Sydney bookmakers rate two-year-olds as potential price leaders while five other races show shorter-priced rivals. Four horses stand out Bos Borough Blue Tavern Fire and Pirate with Mayborough a recent winner amid unsettled markets and late looks at the track.
Fresh from a trial win Blue Tavern shows promise after a wide passage on the rails at Warwick Park. Trainer notes that the straight six furlongs may suit the gelding, with stablemate Pirate and Canty runners among the dangers as the field tightens for the Lowe Stakes at Casula.
Evergreens travel to Barraba on Sunday for two matches. The lineup includes Lawrence Cup players Saia Bo Dever M Saath M Vor McCormack P McCleese K Halliday J Steele and others. The second game features ML Bouth Dwyer A Rutter IcCormeck Ruth K Halliday J Steele plus FP McCluskey Vc tN. Depart from Bath for the High School venue with a 2 PM start.
The Sydney wool sale saw Midkin clips lead demand with about 1800 bales from Moree and 6937 bales of Midkin overall, lifting prices to near season highs. Continent and Japan offered solid competition as Dalgetys cleared 6715 bales at 134d, while local clips from Wallangra and others showed strong terms.
Auction notices list various buyers and consignors including Gravesttni, Pallamallawa, and Gravesend with dated entries and item counts. The fragmentary text mentions Mort and Cy, Fraser, C A Moore, and local traders with numerous lots and values.
Inverell selectors name Lance Thomas a key pick after his wrist injury, joining Ken Campbell and the Inverell side for Sunday's clash. Coach Ren Kelk guides the squad with captain-coach J Selaryn leading the forwards as they defend their home ground against Boonabri Juniors and Inverell Juniors in the day’s program.
Dr R J Noble and other officials lauded Mr Graham for his administration of the Department of Agriculture in New South Wales. They praised his practical approach and the department’s high prestige while he expressed pride in breaking the national record for an agriculture minister. Governing officials and representatives across Australia sent congratulations.
A man was injured when a popgun fired, striking him in the eye. He was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in Lismore after the accident on Wednesday. Medical staff were unsure if the eye would recover.
Partial OCR lists players and teams for a club golf event with categories A and B grades. Names include Mrs Walsh Mrs Wood H Bakon Miss Reardon Mrs Rumbe Mrs Trim Ms Cruade Mrs Jackson and a team with Mesdames Howard Walsh Bakon Jones Trim Conroy and McBean. Draws at the club house 1245. Competition to commence.
On Saturday Inverell hosts a 5 Rifard dandican event and Bun day a Sourball Bestball par. Saturday blasters include Mussra Chardy and A. John alone while Sunday features Messrs. G. White and D. Sparke. The club championship begins July 4 across three grades with trophies for each.
The Department of Main Roads will build a new all steel and concrete bridge to replace the damaged Casino Ire ing Bridge after February floods. The span will connect the town to the southern residential area with one‑way traffic during construction and be 24 feet wide.
Residents allege forced land expropriation and dumping of dirty water from Watts cities onto their properties. The housing commission chair Mr B R Gallowe plans to discuss the issue with Casino Cause ahead of the July 6 vote.
The article describes the Olympic torch relay starting in Olympia Oregon and traveling to Melbourne via Cairns with a 25 mile leg three weeks before the Melbourne Games. It notes John Landy’s mile run and outlines ceremonies in Athens and Melbourne including relay transfers and stadium events.
The Cycle Club hosts a 30 mile road race for the Jack Parmenter trophy with three likely contenders Bobsy Willis Billy Thontak and Phil Regan. The event starts Saturday at 2 pm with an anticipated finish near 4 pm at crossed line in Cheb.
Two RAAF pilots and a small party supported Australia's Mawson base effort with Auster aircraft acting as eyes and transport. Severe storm damaged planes. technicians Morgan and Leutten aided salvage and flight operations as the ship Kista Dan moved through ice to establish the base and conduct air surveys.
Confused OCR text reports a grant offer for Ruby oct and a shire council cost share. It mentions the Minister seeking advice on acceptances, two entrances to Chellas Public School, a school maintenance gate, and a Parents and Citizens association. A boat incident is described with a quoted boy in mud. The piece ends with a garbled Rome to New Zealand remark.
Seaver and Leckle recount a near disaster during a landing in bad weather. Both pilots faced a fuel line leak and a violent gusting cross wind as the Auster touched down and veered off the ice airstrip.
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