21 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1928
Page
1
The ad extols mattresses that promise complete restful sleep and lasting quality. It emphasizes comfort from skilled craftsmanship, materials, and mattress thickness, urging careful selection and noting their bedding trade on the premises.
Our mattresses use kapok fibre wool and English ticking with sizes 2 ft 6 in to 6 ft. chairs and settees built to last with roomy wood construction. Prices lower than city shops due to freight savings. verandah blinds and superb duck cloth products quoted on request.
A civic reception at the town hall honored Capt. Lancaster and Mrs. Keith Miller with a welcome by the mayor as Darwin residents applauded the first air voyage from England to Australia. Mrs. Miller, Australian by birth, drew particular praise from the crowd. The aviators planned a Honey by way of Queensland route, with stops at Newcastle Water, Bruny Thawes, and Camooweal, aiming to reach Brisbane and the capital by Sunday afternoon.
Melbourne notes the Trades Union Council secretary Mr Crofin inform the Prime Minister that council seating for the peace conference will be in Sydney after Easter to settle representation issues. Federal Labor members including Mr Charlton will address the meeting. The invitation is expected to be accepted.
Eyeds Ty Wriblemboery Te the Bayalle Comet face Dyetley James and a jury, damages awarded after a fire allegedly caused by a party. O'Keefe of Tonora testifies, detailing fire damage and responsibility claims.
Fragmentary report recalls a constable killing in London with police weighing possible motives and suspects. The brief note mentions a fortnight since the incident and hints at ongoing investigations, with officials promising further action.
Two sisters attempted to cross a level crossing at Eastwood at night. One girl, Colin Byrney of Eastwood, was fatally injured after being run down by an approaching train. The other sister sustained severe injuries but survived.
The Evening Standard notes the next world sculling championship may be held on the Thames with strong contenders from Australia and England. Barry awaits details after the Australian champion Huerns, with Goedsel as a preferred challenger, planning a future visit to England.
Fragmented OCR text describes a government minister facing a debate over rural development and energy policy. It mentions a foreign manufacturing angle, a ministerial inquiry, and reform proposals tied to a national industrial plan. The passage is garbled and difficult to fully parse but signals official discussion on economic strategy and governance.
The premier urged finishing the Ballina railway project to honor prior pledges while flagging a heavy cost. Opposition warned of potential missing penny benefits, as governments consider public works funding and inter tap lines amid political blame and delays.
At Darlinghurst Spason today Judge Curlew passed sentence of two years imprisonment on Frank Lawrence Kelman for fraudulently misappropriating 2400 the property of Harold Lindsay Kiernan. Kelman pleaded guilty to misappropriation in October and was bound over on restitution of 10 pounds per month but failed to pay. The judge noted Kierman had not attempted to pay and Kelman’s conduct showed no attempt at repayment.
In Botany Bay three men overturned in a sea accident. Wade, an elderly fisherman, urged others to save themselves while he stayed with the sinking boat. Two survivors swam to Kurnell and reported Wade clung to the wreck for hours before drowning as waves washed the vessel away.
The Conarcmakers Union plans 34 protests against Wales Taland management alleging the bonus system is legal. Union officials cite information from conarcmakers who received bonuses for the week ending January.
Kensington races held at Kensington House on Wednesday with Sydney, Wedmredar and Tourgeew among competitors. Details of placements and times are summarized from the day’s events.
A cyclist died from injuries suffered last night in a crash. Reported details name Wey uncertain. investigators say the deceased was found at Basalt Road after a collision with another vehicle. Police and medical staff responded to the scene.
A report from the Cargo Pillaging Committee of the Chan weet Commerce outlines pilferage in wartime supply chains. It notes thefts and diversions across ships holds, with mentions of Australia, various ports, and global reach. The document cites attention from authorities and ongoing efforts to curb losses.
A youth drowned in a creek near Caterbury after heavy rain. By the time help arrived, strong currents had swept the area and pulled him under. Officials warn of dangerous conditions following the flood and urge caution near waterways.
A September referendum on prohibition is announced with voting to be compulsory. The measure seeks to ban alcohol with penalties for invalid ballots and outlines compensation terms tied to the result. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR text with scattered phrases and names. No coherent event or context emerges, yielding a fragmented summary with multiple odd insertions and illegible segments. The readable portions offer no clear headline or factual item to summarize.
Melting snippets describe instability and control issues aboard Atlantic Fliers. Text references a minister, Samuel, and issues of authority, vigilance, and implied danger amid a tense administrative environment. Concerns over governance and internal coordination appear central to the fragment.
A chaotic wartime report describes aerial bombing actions with pursuit and anti air fire. Details mention a plane engaging targets, heavy anti aircraft responses, and upper air defenses in a combat sequence with unclear specifics.
A motorist faces a manslaughter charge after a fatal collision. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the case involves the driver and the deceased, with police records indicating ongoing legal action and potential court dates.
Prices from the markets report Tin at 44 4 per unit and listing of various commodities such as potatoes lucerne hay onions wheat and Tasmanian items. The Sydney sale noted fifty six tons of cabblaking offered with heavy supplies at opening sales.
The Mayor Alderman PF Starkey writes to the Times in reply to Pair Pliny. The council sought legal advice from the Local Government Association on police powers and the right to intervene. The legal letter emphasizes police authority over public order and confirms council limits on setting up the planting area and related conflicts.
Corson Ltd reports a Tuesday market event with Crepesapgie and Tretoitewk in a light porkers themed competition. Tower values and prices are noted with unclear figures and several garbled terms. The fragment mentions Wend Tie and PSM in a crepe market context but lacks readable specifics.
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