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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1925
Page
4
Topical comment praises communal spirit and calls for unity in agriculture. It notes decline in pavilion exhibits and debate over competition prizes, urging balanced support for primary industry and better exhibits to revive interest and future prospects.
The Public Works Committee approves a scheme to extend a forty mile railway corridor toward Inverell. Advocates claim land demand and new towns will rise along the line, boosting coal mining access and rural development while officials question cost and governance. Local harvest events and noxious weed inspections accompany town notices.
The case against Jack Campbell Farley concluded before Mr C O Loxton J P on Saturday. Farley faced a charge of using indecent language on December 17 last. Constable Ponfold testified the language was spoken near Tattersall's Hotel. Farley claimed it was a slang term, and he was in Iaversi for the races with no one about except stable hands. He denied bad language. he was convicted and fined £4 with costs, seven days to pay. Salvation Army hosts a gathering with Major Richards as Divisional Commander, aiming to extend similar services to Armidale and beyond. Commandant Shipway oversees youth and children activities and plans to engage parents further.
Reports from Sydney, Crowrie, Inverell, and Auburn Vale cover travels, recoveries, and a fatal accident. Mrs Graham’s body left for Gydsey, Mrs Kemp recovering well after surgery, and Mr Kemp returning home from Crowrie. A. MacDougall and Sydney visitors socialize. bereavement marks Mra Ureale Beott Bouders’ passing in Glen Tunes. An Inverell native loses a spouse. a fatal crash claims Mr KK L Haseolman near Myall Heck. The community mourns longtime resident Charlee Tonks Kramer and notes funeral arrangements. Rev FWP BStammer conducts service for the deceased.
Inverell Jockey Club held a two day meeting amid show crowds though late events were marred by deck issues. Laddie Blue won the Maiden, Ben Fuller took the Flying, Maggie Test beat Conver in the Newstead Welter, with Somerset prevailing in the Farewell Handicap as racing faced criticism for deck problems.
A garbled report from the Inverell exhibition describes exhibitors returning price money, with notes on attendance, weather challenges, and a final balance showing under £300. The piece names numerous participants and officials, including committee members and prize presenters, but the weather hindered attendance and fundraising efforts.
The report notes Nicholla Bros. second in open bunt, a mild mining revival at Hillgrove with one big mine active and preparations to start others, Elamore’s three point win over Centrale, and railway carriages to be cleaned before return journeys. Byde Mey wool sales show price declines with heavy bidding and private sales, Inverell Jockey Club comments on race conditions, training farm dairies managed by Musars, Swan Brow, Borang, Arbory and related owners.
Alfred Maurer, a factory apprentice, alerted Mr Sweeney to a blaze that destroyed the butter factory, with 250 cream tons lost. Fire Brigade Chief Captain Wilson praised rapid response and noted insurance covers and damage to the bacon factory was avoided.
F Mount husband of the missing woman faces murder charges after jewellery traced to a pawn. Mrs Jongelly and her three children were poisoned at Nyah by water from a copper vessel containing spraying mix. Chalmers the employee linked to the case is missing. the victims are in serious condition. Private advices note quiet overseas wheat markets with reduced prices and fluctuating wool and freight markets.
In Macintyreshire Corneil a proposal urged by J Wiggins to send a resolution to the shires conference for Sydney. It calls for a defined distance that luggage or material may project from a car or lorry to improve road safety. Debate cited projecting poles and stacked loads obstructing the road, with comparisons to three abreast horses and hay loads.
Rialto Pictures brings Baby Peggy in Captain January with Hobart Bosworth Irene Rich and Harry Morey as leading names for Wednesday night show. A romantic melodrama of high life with romance and comedy plus a feature Gall Maodness and a special crime finale.
The much talked about production Captain Blood will be screened at the Tiadto theatre on Thursday. The feature promises vast adventure romance and battles at sea with a star cast and grand decor. Leather Pushers featuring Billy Sullivan opens tonight for a six week run in Inverell.
At a Macintyre shire meeting letters from Ashford Shire Council Inverell Municipality and Mr M Broxner MILA supported a grain shed at Inverell Laverall station. Inverell town officials and the Northern Area Railway Commissioner acknowledged inquiries while Dr Higgins noted Farmers and Settlers Association plans. The deputation’s push noted shed use hinges on access, but the matter waned with no firm policy approval. Two debutantes, Miss Helen Wolver and Miss Beniches Gegbacy, attended the Pettigree race ball.
Fernhill defeated St Andrew's by 2 in a weekend clash marked by a 107-run first-innings rush in 25 minutes. Clem Ryan scored 9 and Gyan 40 as Beoresy and Girwan led a batting outbreak, while bowling saw Williams and Laidlaw among top performers. A separate Imperial innings added further, as both teams posted substantial totals before a late declaration and a tragic death by suicide was reported in the vicinity.
The record lists judges and their cattle scores across groups. HR Waddell, A Sweney, W Newcomb, G H Smith, and Arrawalta Training Park submit totals. notable entries include bulls scoring 20 to 18 and cows across ages from under 1 to 4 years, with totals around 100 points per judge.
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