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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1942
Page
2
Fragmented diary style text condemns official warnings ignored before war. It questions leaderships failure to act on threat signals and urges recognition of a real enemy, urging national unity, reason, and Christian or humane principles in policy.
A local Police Court session reports a convict warning and indecent language case involving a male defendant with details obscured by OCR. The Salvation Army issued an early response to aid the poor with donations received at Inverell, including cash and goods for service members and dependents. A further note mentions arrangements for a ceremony and assistance in kind from Camdells and community groups.
A wartime auction of subscriptions in Inverell lists 50 applicants backing the Second Liberty Loan. The report records quotas and progress with local participants and named lenders contributing to the effort.
Train timetable shows Inverell to Moree and Sydney runs. Services depart Inverell at 237 PM on weekends and arrive Sydney around 12 48 AM, with Monday Wednesday Friday schedules and Saturday services noted.
Fragmented OCR reports strange weather readings and a Capitol Theatre matinee listing. Mentions Nakinee Programmse Patrons and a mysterious Lime Bill at 21 percent and 230 with Rabbit Skin references. Depart ment of Commerce is cited regarding increased rabbit skin rates.
A damaged OCR page lists names, ages, and relations for local memorials. It references family survivors, residences in Belingen and Chester, and indicates ongoing tributes and church services. The text is fragmentary but centers on private capital and community mourning events.
A local gathering acknowledged notable residents and donors including Mrs KML Parow and Brenden of the Pir Wen Committee. Speakers praised service to the hospital, schools, and facilities, with attendees from North Weal and nearby towns joining in a tepid, cooperative celebration.
An article describes preparations and speeches about wartime duties and the army's future. It notes visitors, assembly details, and expectations of powerful civilian support, with references to Captain Mensies and Mascon leaders and discussions of welfare work and national mobilization.
The annual report notes increased wartime spending and staff changes within the Department. It mentions rising needs for better communication, continued restrictions on expenses, and new measures to sustain support and subscriptions amid ongoing conflict.
Wartime medal competition for Associates golf is described with scattered names and locations. The text mentions participants and venues, including possible references to Brown and Trempion, with unclear context and fragmented lines amid wartime era notation.
A district conference session opened with committee reports and routine business. Members discussed resolutions regarding agricultural support, land allotments, and local governance, with several motions carried and others referred for study.
Training notes describe proper branding technique for sheep including placement on the body and cautions on back protection. The text outlines steps and terms used in branding and mentions equipment and handling practices.
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