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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
3
Guan advertises readiness to undertake all classes of carrying and furniture removal work at moderate prices, promising reliable service and careful handling for households and businesses.
At Tingha in the Warden s Court Darcy Richard Hughes managing director of Birch Tin Extended Ltd sought a six month suspension of labor conditions due to low tin prices and unprofitability. The wage claim noted a prior suspension and twelve thousand pounds spent since operations began with tin priced at 23.10 per unit. The Warden recommended the Minster grant authority to suspend for six months.
Thomas Howarth of Copeton received two authority to enter grants under standard terms. The first covers 12 acres for six months at 6d per acre with 10 compensation per shaft. Howarth to sink 70 to 100 feet and pay seven days before shaft opening. The second, by Thomas Mills, covers 80 grazing acres for six months at 3d per acre with 10 per shot compensation. Howarth to sink 10 to 15 shafts.
The case of Edward William Cox was adjourned due to no appearance by the applicant. The Warden told the Clerk of Petty Sessions to contact Cox and confirm if the application would proceed. two prior adjournments noted. Next court day set for July 26.
James Keelan applies for a dredging lease on Crown lands along Cope’s Creek in Swinton parish ML 216 eight acres. The warden records past activity as none and finds the area uneconomic for agriculture. no dredge sites between. Keelan commits to an efficient sediment tank to protect Gwydir water and fish life, with fencing and boundary rights noted.
Local sports club faced cold weather during a two day tennis tournament and social event. Results show multiple rounds for men women and mixed doubles, with many close scores and steady court conditions despite frosty mornings. An upcoming hall booking for November 11th aims to support a social function and fundraiser.
In Tingha the Court of Petty Scarfing yesterday dismissed two Traffic Act charges against Henry Fenton. He pleaded guilty to unregistered vehicle and no driver’s license but was spared after the magistrate noted extinuating circumstances. Fenton, currently out of work, had used the car to seek employment at a Boggy Camp dredge and pledged to register it once paid.
A case set for hearing, David Clyde Hayden v. Charles Ramage, on insulting language, was struck out for lack of appearance from the parties.
The Queensland Government announces there will be no open season for harvesting opossums or native bears this year, indicating no recreational or commercial hunting opportunities for these species during the current year.
Applicant Keelan seeks approval to dredge by hydraulic sluicing on grown lands along Cope's Creek with a 17 foot overburden and 8000 pound plan value. Two 20 hp engines and two eight inch pumps would be used. Mrs Miller, nearby lease applicant, objects and the Warden adjourns to next court, ruling areas do not overlap but delaying her case.
Frank Henry Bell of Gilgal applied to the Warden to cancel mineral lease 2682 and part of lease 112 covering 14 acres in Clive parish Gough county. The land lies in the State forest and Bell seeks to prospect for tin. the Warden found the complaint proven and recommended cancelling Ayland’s lease and granting Bell a new lease for the area.
The Delungra Sports Club hosted a lively event with evening extras, prizes for first residents and ladies, and a fund-raising supper. Team selections for the Gilgal challenge cup were announced for Delungra at Tingha, and the tennis tournament set a local record with 142 nominations, extending the event to Sunday with several matches unfinished.
President Anthony Hordern of the Sheepbreeders Association praised public and breeder backing for a successful show. Judges noted high quality exhibits across British breeds and keen competition, despite a difficult year and a dropped show term.
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