18 Mar 1932
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1932
Page
1
Rain has ceased in Sydney and the weather is now fine. The report notes the jockey is very confident of winning at the harbor bridge ceremonies tomorrow.
Lyons told reporters in Canberra that the government will not wait for the High Court decision before enforcing the Financial Agreement Enforcement Act. He stated the legislation is valid and that they will use the powers it grants when deemed appropriate.
Friday motion by Lord Firzpatrick to declare a greyhound named Roxious as an noxious animal within the municipality. If approved, the measure will prohibit hare racing at Harold Park.
In Sydney, Friday, Mr Stevens said the Company Bill targets the head of Associated Newspapers Limited, a critic of the government. The Coal Mines Regulation Bill passed final stages amid a gag. The Transport and Tax Bill moves with Council amendments. Large Estates Taxation referred to a select committee on a 4 to 2 vote. The Gas and Electricity Bill cleared second reading 46 to 2H.
The New Guard posted a petition to the King praying for the dissolution of the Parliament of New South Wales. The Governor announced the petition yesterday and about 20 members of the New Guard signed it in endorsement.
Tin prices held steady at 2866 units with no change reported. Market watchers note stable bids and no new supply shocks from the BYDNEY exchange Friday.
Sussex Street price list lists daily rates for groceries and staples including wheat hay oats lucerne butter and cheese with varied figures for Tasmanian potatoes new laid eggs and other items. Prices range from 1 to 59 in various shillings and pence with several items showing fractional values.
London reports a surprise rate cut by the bank rate for the third time this month. The present rate stands at 3 percent, matching last July, as global monetary disturbances begin to be felt. The reduction has energized the gilt edged market.
Davis remains in the lead at the London billiards championship with 9252 points including 1056 565 and d661 while McCounchy trails with 5215 points.
London reports Lloyd George was warmly greeted in the House of Commons despite political differences. He attended proceedings on Thursday, signed the roll, and drew ovations from across the chamber amid concerns over his health and long service.
A Victorian boxing card features Blandon vs Roach with four strong preliminaries and Anthrax in Victoria. Readers learn of a serious cattle outbreak at Penshurst near Hamilton with 20 dairy cattle dead over two months and quarantine measures after samples were tested.
Defendants James McGrath and John Frederick Smith were found not guilty of stealing ration books and a rubber stamp from the State Labor Exchange. The decision followed a recent riot at Scarborough relief depot, prompting cheers and applause from the crowd when the verdict was read.
In the House of Commons the Prime Minister revealed the British delegation to the Inter-Imperial Economic Conference. Key figures include J A L Thomas and Sir Phillip Cunliffe-Lister with Walter Runciman, plus a ministry representative. with possible inclusion of Stanley Baldwin Neville Chamberlain and Lord Halifax if permitted. The Lausanne delegation is listed as Sir John Simon and Walter Runciman.
Melbourne reporter says J Daniels has been suspended for a month at Pakenham for alleged field crossing after the start in the two year old race aboard Burwood in the Doncaster Handicap. An appeal is uncertain for ROT Week.
In Tingha Police Court on Thursday March 17 before the PM, Nora Ley sued Charles Ramace for insulting language and assault. Ramage was convicted for insulting language and ordered to pay 5 pounds 14 shillings costs, witnesses’ expenses, and bound over for 12 months. Licensee fined for allowing a person on licensed premises during prohibition tours. £1 plus costs, not to blemish premises record.
The Western turf authorities rate Australian jockey Elliott among top riders in the U S arriving from Australia. He has ridden about ten races here showing a clean seat and short stirrups riding style. Elliott expects Phar Lap to peak at Agua Caliente and believes the big horse will dominate the handicap if given free run.
Thirty two convicts charged in the Dartmoor Gaol riot appeared at Princetown town hall quiety and good-humoured. Officer Ady testified twenty prisoners on February 20 threatened his family and home. He admitted warning reinforcements would act but blamed understaffing for handling issues. He did not take detainees to the Governor when asked. The mutiny began with parade breaches and could not be contained to return prisoners to cells.
Sydney architect J B McDonald told a Local Government Association meeting that Harbor Bridge spoils the landscape yet is an engineering marvel. He argued the cost is unjust and lamented penalties on the country, suggesting one tenth of the funds could boost national production.
The Inverell Jockey Club received strong nominations for its Easter meeting on March 26 and 28. Day one events include Opening Handicap 6 fur with Cleft and Gablon among entries, Maiden Handicap 4 fur featuring Falr Day and Wing Tip, Easter Handicap 7 fur with Gay Lad and Kilmartin, Novice Handicap, and Welter Handicap 6 fur with Bronsence and Dreary Dan among others.
In Adelaide on Friday after lengthy negotiations the Councils of the Liberal Federation and the Country Party Association agreed to form a new political organization to be known as the Liberal and Country League.
The wheat market remained quiet and almost unchanged with a subtle steady undertone. Bulk wheat offered at 33 with limited business as holders held firm and buyers varied, while producers and traders showed restraint. Prices for bagger wheat and shipments remained near steady levels, with buyers aiming for mid thirties and trials in Sydney values.
The latest forecast predicts cloudy conditions on the central and north coast with further showers mainly to the north. Elsewhere remains fine and warmer with fresh southerly winds at first veering to easterly north east as winds shift.
A Ross Hill resident received an anonymous sum intended for an unprepared purpose. The recipient wishes to return it, but the donor remains unknown. If ownership proof is provided to Messrs Borthwith and Buller, the sender's name may be withheld. If not, the solicitors will donate the funds to the District Hospital.
W Pletcher secretary of the Railway Service Association warns against a Labor Council plan for a strike over a 10 percent wage cut. He says Garden cannot treat railway workers as timber workers and that a strike now would bring greater distress than workers face, risking social order.
The Inverell Amateur Swimming Club draws crowds at meetings and shows life saving prowess at each event. In the Moree carnival Inverell’s swimmers were narrowly beaten for the Chauvel Cup, currently held by Goondiwindi, with hopes to bring it to Inverell’s carnival on April 2. Royal Life Saving Society awards this season include D Fowler Brunce Medallion and Proficiency certificates for D Fowler, G Meskman, T Moore, R Black, A Sargent, R Perry, and T Mason.
Jardine, regarded likely to captain the next English tour to Australia, has been chosen to lead Surrey this season. Allom, who toured Australia and New Zealand with the MCC, is selected as vice captain.
Sydney reports President Braithwaite of Graf ton Chamber of Commerce presented a relief plan to fund unemployment through a one million pound loan repaid by the existing tax. The proposal envisions 144 Crown land plots with 20 acres per family on the coast and 80 acres on the tablelands and plains, with a committee appointed to report.
The Trades Hall drafts a proposal calling for secession of New South Wales from the Commonwealth to be presented at the Easter conference, signaling a bold move in the secessionist debate.
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