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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
5
Mr McMahon vice president of the Chamber of Agriculture told the Royal Commission that Australian youths avoid farm work and farmers rely on migrants for labour. He warned the overseas migrant may soon dominate rural employment as youths seek easier city tasks.
Local auctioneers announce Tuesday sale of 200 head of horace and various stock in the municipal sale garden. Dairy herd by auction tomorrow at Morelma starting 11 am. Mr A J Simpeen’s dairy stock, machinery and plant to be sold by auction. Purposes of Land settlement and Crown offers discussed, with interest in Newtown Band proposals and large estate subdivisions in New England and South Coast regions.
The article notes busy officials and a Director of Education pushing to improve spelling in schools. It cites critics who call current methods wasteful and notes rising employment of women in offices. It argues phonetically taught reading leaves students unable to spell and questions the cost and value of reform while stressing the need for practical comprehension.
The Times reports growing protests against country racing events as crowds dwindle and entry fees deter attendees. A proposed souvenir plan by Motormeting Ltd draws capital from local authorities, while legal appeals figures recede to a court-friendly process.
The discussion notes that the busiest period for crime or safety concerns coincides with key races and that combining fees for detectives and starters is impractical. Sporting men criticize the current state of country racing and fear deterioration and possible extinction without reforms.
A butter factory near Inverell faced a fire risk with damage and steps taken to resume operations. The Glen Innes plant will process cream into butter with Inverell staff, a new barn is planned to arrive by rail to Sydney, and power and freezing capacity are being arranged. Insurance coverage totals £7900 across goods and machinery with brokers Mowra Fowler and Burgess.
Inverell municipal council debated at length Tuesday over the imposition of new motor taxes on road making steam wagons. Letters from the Loess Government Association and district members supported relief for shires and municipalities. Cabinet decided to amend the law to provide relief and reimbursements for taxation offsets.
Writings of a railway deputation leader discuss the impact of lime and plame on education and public works policy. References to Sir Henry Sirkes and Sir Leone note past leadership and the need for opportunities, while warnings about governance and credit implications surface amid a broader political debate.
A busy Inverell scene with a passing show at Ashford at 9 5 o'clock Sunday morning. Revenue reports from Glen Innes and Rose mating wheels profit noted. Tin price fixed at S10 per unit. Inverell Cycle Lab hosts an eight mile road race on Saturday March 8. Bowling club seeks entrants for Easter festival. Sydney train times revised. A series of local incidents reported including a murder case and a fatal tragedy in Maitined. NSW wool growers to discuss Armidale sales. Inverell league meeting planned. football clubs gear up for a joined season with one code anticipated.
An imperfect OCR passage discusses Fire Commission expenditure and property, mentioning authorities, costs, and a warden’s form. It references motor engine clearing gleams and a sale of plant and furniture, with a response from a mayoral figure and Mr Murray noted as some executor.
A northwest carnival event at the welt venue promises lively competition with the Swooning Club and Mr H A Roberts leading as guests. Local codes list results from Wednesday and Thursday events including Ashford 58 and Inverell 21 with other scores and participants noted.
A sale of stored furniture will be conducted at Mr J M Campbell’s premises on Othe Street on Wednesday the 18th. Eight felons are listed as selling agents from Beynon Picolla Ltd, with participation in the event and advertising column plans.
The Inverell town hall sale prompt sparked heated debate in local business circles. A prominent ratepayer, who helped build the hall, argues selling to outside questioners harms locals as a competitor reportedly drains almost all proceeds after the sale.
A roundup of Inverell residents with travels to Sydney and Brisbane, hospital cases, employment changes, and social events. Mrs Breith Turner and Miss MacNamara left for Sydney. Mr Horeely and wife depart for a month’s holiday. Manning returns from New Zealand. Ada Carr arrives from Neutral Bay. weddings and club notices feature, plus post office staffing updates and a sapphire market note.
Fragmentary entry shows prices and items such as butter cheese oat wheat lucerne hay and forge supplies. Mentions names Hutter Clarence Rivers Tas Tantian and amounts in pounds with totals like £939 and 4/10 for water. Overall a garbled ledger style market listing with livestock and feed items.
The annual meeting at St Andrews Presbyterians Church was a Wednesday social reunion in Memorial Hall with strong attendance. The report noted steady progress, a year end credit balance, a 22 member increase, and debt reduction on the memorial hall. Elections named board members and country delegates, with sympathy expressed for the deaths of Rev John Porgueon and H I Hamel map's widow. Rev A M Stevenson returned and a telegram welcomed him to Australia. The gathering honored Miss Haven for her church service and noted musical renditions by local members.
A joint Council of several churches promotes Children's Year to uplift youth welfare in the South. Leaders stress Christian unity, anti prejudice, and youth engagement as essential for future national strength and church vitality.
The Inverell show trotting event drew crowd interest and concerns about fairness. A maiden trot yielded a winner named Wattla Forest with King Louis 9, while critics argued horses were handicapped or favored, prompting questions about trainer influence and payout rules for ticket holders.
The Stayteay School anniversary program featured a prize distribution and a polished program led by the superintendent. Notable contributors and performers included Beritation, Alex Horr, Lila Craven, Jack Minehelitte, Mabel Hinebeliffe, and many others. A special prize for consistent church service attendance was awarded to Elaine Hiteon.
A scrambled bulletin reports weather, police actions, and local events. It notes the Easter half moon, cloudy conditions, and southerly gusts, plus a police search in the Woy Woy district amid developments tied to the Lilydale tragedy. Names such as Mrs Quirk and Alfred Smith appear alongside notes on ships, Labor Senate candidates, and Sydney wool market activity.
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