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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1933
Page
4
The Inverell Times argues land is valued by productivity under reasonable market conditions. Over valuation during booms causes debt burdens when primary product prices fall, dragging communities with high land debt and save for reductions. The piece urges valuing land by actual productive capacity to avoid future crises.
Weather readings at the post office show Friday 95 high and 2.5 low, Sunday 98 and 57.5, with cool spells on Saturday and Monday. A display of Clinton grown grapes by Geo Davies includes Gordo Bianco and Hanneport muscats. Our Miss Gibbs musical success plus a successful sale at Pairfield View Oakwood reports, with aged draught horses and Jersey herd results. Ross Hill Tennis Club holds annual meeting with officers elected and a plan to cap membership at 24 as the water service expands.
All are invited to attend an address on body-line bowling by M J F Conner at the School of Ats hall at 8 oclock tomorrow Tuesday night. After the address the matter will be discussed by those present.
Notice lists upcoming meetings and society activities from the Plant Breeding Association and CWA. It notes a March 23 date error for the plant group and confirms a Thursday gathering, plus a Capitol Theatre event and a Light Horse Parade with compulsory attendance and training drills.
In Boggabilla dusty roads slow traffic and repairs add to dust. Rain could settle new sections. The local public school gains woodwork benches and interest in timber crafts with emerging student projects. School gardens suffer from hot weather while a new residence project remains undecided.
Sixteen council employees and many unemployed citizens spent a hot Saturday repairing the road to the hospital. The effort, aided by Leyland lorry loads and help from Harry White Ltd and others, cost about £100 at ordinary rates and drew praise from Hospital Board chairman Leo Cloonan for community spirit and public collaboration.
Dick Bielby earns a major test next Saturday night facing Mun gindi slugger Joe Gilbert for up to 120 two minute rounds. Bielby, with 17 victories, climbs toward northern lightweight honors if he beats Gilbert. Gilbert brings experience staying power and a KO punch, promising a tough bout.
Mr Hagger the Church of Christ Home Missionary conducted four services in Rob Roy Deiutigra and Tayere. He spoke on Wonderful Love What Shall the Harvest Be and The Plea We Advocate stressing active faith and living duties. A baptismal service is planned with meetings through Thursday and a Miss Gibbs show at McGraths Capitol Theatre March 25 29.
The Capitol Theatre presents Tess of the Storm Country starring Gaynor and Farrell with Dudley Diggs and Claude Gillingwater in a story of a skipper, his daughter Janet, and a millionaire’s son amid jailings and rescues. Also showing is By Whose Hand a fast moving Columbia mystery thriller with Rey Lyn Barbara Weeks and Kenneth Thorne Sor on a racing express train.
Inverell Choral and Dramatic Society plans a major revival of Our Miss Gibbs at The Capitol Theatre Inverell. The group cites past success with Fiora dora and promises local talent plus enhanced lighting for Moon Fairies and Moon struck ballets with a show designed to enthrall all ages.
On Saturday afternoon only two rinks competed in the usual bowls contest due to heat and other attractions. Participants listed include Reswis Smith McFarland Northcott Mioley Brown Commune Wilmington Simpson Nesbitt Carolan Meppum Koapton.
Ban nockburn sports with Invered Light Horse troop hosts a full day of races and events. J Lowe wins the big race aboard All Chames with a promising young rider. A horse named Ranger suffers a fatal accident after the final stretch. A large Oakwood hall dance follows with Miss Dulcie Harding leading music.
Congratulatory notices greet the arrival of a son to Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Dusker of Hia more. Cardinal Francis Bourne of Westminster is gravely ill and in his 72nd year after receiving the last Sacrament. Engagement announced for Claude Downs to Dorothy Lambkin of Pokolbin Cessnock. Bridge Club hosts a pre nup tea for Daphne Slack prior to marriage to L H Ockelford of Brisbane celebrated by Rev Emlyn James at St Andrews Church. The event at Mrs W Eather’s Brae Street home includes a pottery vase and bouquet.
Mr B S Stevens, the Premier, has been advised by medical staff to withdraw from all engagements for the week and remain in his room. Attorney General H Manning will substitute for him at Inverell Thursday night and the Warlalda show opening is postponed.
Keen interest surrounds the north and north west championship dancing contest held at the Kewple open-air dance platform. The first heat featured Harry May hey Hazel Rootes Harry Ansell P Beveridge and Matt Rolfe Ivy Wallis with judges FP Saunders Brown Gaukroger Shatwell awarding the results. The second heat will be staged next Friday as Drave Grouse's syncope promises handsomely. A Red Cross Carnival follows with proceeds aiding the charity.
McGregor cites corrections to a Northern Stations piece from the Guyra Argus. It clarifies Byron Plains was named after Peter Byron, and notes connections among Campbell, MackGregor, and local stations such as Waterton, Clerkness, Newstead, Inverell, and Garanot. It states first settlement occurred around 1439 and traces ownership of Inverell and Newstead.
London wool market notes improved confidence as American crisis eases and German demand returns. Merino prices firm with a cheerful Bradford tone. topmakers stay firm and quotas steady. Crossbreds hold, yarns flat. demand for merinos rises though overall activity restrained. Germany leads sales of tops and crossbreds. France and Belgium markets quiet with limited top sales. Continental futures show minor fluctuations.
A crocodile found in Alligator Creek near Pinch Pinch swallowed Mary Adams 10 and Thelma, her sister, after their horse stumbled at a broken bank during high tides. Theod mists and search efforts followed with wildlife baiting and a night-long inquiry.
Randwick held turf racing with Irish Bard winning the Novice Handicap and Peter Pan taking the Randwick Stakes. Other winners included Wellantic in the Youthful Stakes, Lucre in the Denman Stakes, Mr. Kerry in the City Tatts Cup, and Cynical in the Club Welter. Caulfield results noted for Hurdle, Hall Mark, St. Kilda Handicap, Steeple, and South Yarra Handicap with Wattling Lily a non-runner after a favored start. An inquiry into the performance was opened and adjourned.
Nominations for the Inverell Jockey Club special autumn meeting close tomorrow at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday next week will host five races per day. Prizemoney includes pay up to 100 miles and a rebate applies for double entries.
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