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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1931
Page
1
Melbourne notes report government reorganization of the public service abolishing 138 positions from Professional to messenger. Proposals seen as far-reaching and likely to cause misclassification of the civil service. Net annual savings estimated at more than £50,000.
Miss Doreen Middle aged 16 rides 607 miles from Melbourne to Adelaide in under four days. A second attempt yesterday near Essendon failed amid fanfare and a crowd of about 5000 spectators.
Fire at BR A Murray Australasia Proprietary Ltd sugar and confectionery factory in East Brons Way caused about £25,000 damage. All but a small office section and some plant were destroyed, leaving about 200 workers out of work.
Sydney reports a motorcycle crash at Punchbowl on Monday. Benjamin Bugg aged 25 was killed and Normen Graham aged 23 was gravely injured when the sidecar detached from the cycle.
In Grafton on Monday Arthur Small of Orara and William Hodson of Cull's Harbor were injured when their car rear ended a horse drawn wagon loaded with heavy timber five miles from Woolgeorge. Timber pierced the car. Small sustained chest injuries while Miss Hodgson suffered jaw injuries and severe head trauma. Hodson sustained internal injuries.
A woman victim, Mrs Anna Pappin, storekeeper of Sandmie read Albion, was menaced after 8 o clock on Saturday by an armed man while an accomplice robbed the till totaling £5 at the local store. A police report mentions a 60 yard pursuit and a description of the incident in Brisbane.
The First Test between England and New Zealand, played at Lord's, featured variable weather and uneven scoring. New Zealand totaled 190, with stars like Ames, Robins, and Merritt contributing, while England's bowlers Cramb Merritt and Cribb claimed several wickets as the hosts posted a similar total in response.
Sydney report states cyclist John Cuniille aged 20 died after a collision with a car at Mount Street and Allpon Road. He suffered a fractured skull and severe injuries, receiving medical treatment at the scene before succumbing later.
Thieves broke into the Windsor district home of Mr. J Starkey and stole £278 in notes and some clothes. Investigators believe the culprit knew Starkey’s habits and the notes were kept in bundles in a book, revealing the hiding place. The money aimed to fund property purchases, and police are pursuing leads.
Signor Bat bo of Italy narrowly escapes disaster when his seaplane must descend after engine failure. Rescued by a steamer, Balbo was towed 45 miles to Palermo. he later commandeered another aircraft to continue toward Rome after a routine inspection tour.
Khabskovak Siberia. Sunday. The round the world Airmen Post and Galty arrived here at 6.49 gan from Blagohestepensk. They propose to fly to Nome via Sakhalin Olhotsk Sea Kameliatea and Behring Sea.
Bobby Pearce will face T A Brock-Inbank, stroke of the Cambridge crew, in the flat heat of the Diamond Sculls at the London regatta this Wednesday following their Sunday pairing.
Sydney reports on Mr Lang's proposed tax and the rejection of his Lang scheme. Bavin argues rejection avoids civil servant salary trouble. Hugh Sutherland blasts the tax as unjust wage reduction and calls for worker unity. Clergy and miners' groups critique the plan while Governor Game urges resilience amid economic strain. The AFA protests Lang emergency measures as harming reconstruction aims.
Kinross shot a nett 67 to win the stroke handicap at Inverell Golf Club on Saturday amid heavy, sodden greens. Several players posted strong scores, including Edwards 64 and Lee 68, with details of each competitor’s scores and handicaps listed. Next Saturday will host the first round of the Knapton Cup, a 46 hole bogey handicap, with the draw for the first round to appear in Friday’s Times.
In King's Plains divorce action, Mrs. Marion Irene Vivers sues Doctor Vivers for misconduct with Doris Larkin. Neither defendant appeared. The judge found misconduct established and granted a decree nisi for Mrs. Vivers, noting Discreditable conduct by Dr Vivers while Husband’s conduct by Mrs Vivers lacked condemnation. The proceedings include testimonies from Henry Montague Edwards and Nellie Birt regarding Larkin’s presence at the station and in Dr Vivers' room.
In Madrid and across Spain Sunday elections proceeded with relative calm though Barcelona saw two electors shot dead. Police and civil guards patrolled streets as priests urged voting early and peacefully. Rioting injured several in Malaga Bolles and Huran sia with civil guards breaking up clashes elsewhere.
Today in Sydney tin is quoted at 22 10. Bulk wheat bids 26, bagged 27 per cwt. Tasmanian potatoes 6 to 6cwt, eggs new bid 16, cheese 9d to 6d per lb. Honey 3d to cu rb, onions 5d to agewt, oats 14 to 2.9 bus, hay 36 to 6, lucerne 26 to 46 cwt.
Police raided a Sydney house at Giebe hia morning but the Communist occupants had already left. The interior was wrecked though the house was not in water disorder.
Maisie Beaumont, 19, died in the early hours from injuries after a tram hit a motorcycle on Elizabeth Street. She was riding pillion with Alex Crawford when the rider was thrown clear. About a quarter hour elapsed before aid could reach her. she suffered a fractured skull neck and chest injuries.
Unsettled conditions forecast to bring more rain mainly in central districts with some showers on slopes and highlands. Strong squally north to northwest winds ease toward evening followed by cold squally west winds and snow on higher elevations.
A severe heat wave swept the eastern United States and several western areas facing extreme temperatures. Reports from Colorado show 120 degrees and Arizona 110 while Nebraska and North Dakota approached 100 degrees.
Market firmer with 1000 head yarded at Homebush and 27 000 sheep penned by Pitt don and Badgery Ltd. Cattle ranged from 8 to 11 pounds for best beef. wethers up to 17/8, lambs to 16/8, hoggets to 9 10, and other grades steady. District values eased with good beef around 2 to 38 per 100 pounds and yearling beef about 28 pence per pound.
The district hospital secretary visits Littl e Plain and nearby centres to bolster quotas and ensure bed space. A public meeting is set for next Wednesday night at Litt le Plain with hospital board reps and local committees coordinating fundraising and support. Subscriptions remain open with recipients listed including Capeton Quota Committee and local firms contributing wool and memberships.
George Mitchell of Delungra reports price ranges for cattle including 34 cows and heifers averaging 113, 4/1 to 6/4 per head, 7 vealers around 611, 2 heifers and 2 steers with averages near 118, indicating market activity and varying averages across categories.
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