21 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1930
Page
1
A Changchun cinema fire in Manchuria caused by a fused wire led to a panicked stampede and mass deaths. Over a hundred trapped, 12 dead confirmed with many more missing as antiquated firefighting hindered rescue efforts. Police faced suffocating anger toward the Chinese proprietor who escaped.
In Nanking authorities ordered The Ten Commandments halted and the film destroyed after deeming it anti Christian and produced for Chinese audiences. theater management faced prison as option, and censorship extends to a second religious film King of Kings.
The Central Criminal Court heard the murder case against Frank Green today. Witness Thomas Girard described the shooter as a thicker-set man, while Bertha Dareen, widow of Bernard Daleon, recalled Conners blaming Green.
In Sydney on Friday two women escaped death when their car crashed into a bridge rail at Pendre Hill. The vehicle pierced the air radiator and engine and penetrated the front seat, nearly trapping the occupants. The rail impact restrained the car and prevented a plunge into the deep creak below.
The Sydney market bulletin lists weekly tin prices around the Sussex Street quote. It notes firm sheep demand at Homebush with 45,000 sheep penned, prime cattle dearer, best wethers at 19/4, ewes 16 10, lambs 4 8, and varied yarding with prices for bullocks and cows from multiple stations and firms.
Reports claim Bellbirde colliery will be unsealed this weekend with Hebburn Aber main number two and Richmond Main following. Western Miners Federation paid 64000 pounds for northern miners relief last year. Balmain colliery dispute over reinstating 25 workers amid AC.T.U. guidance. 800 men ready to work at Richmond Main. Premier Bavind silent on Rothbury mine action.
Four Samoan chiefs were convicted and sentenced to 17 months in jail after being charged with sending a threatening letter to other chiefs and conspiring to obstruct the case Melson versus the New Zealand Herald. Lance Corporal Rigkett was acquitted of manslaughter. The court found Ficketts justified firing at a native who died.
At Inverell a coroner inquiries into the death of Frederick Scherf in a motor crash on Ashford road March 3. Lawrence Ryan, lorry driver, recalls swerving to miss corrugations and hitting a cab standard, then losing memory until waking at Inverell Hospital. Doctor Vernon notes no alcohol detected. The inquiry before District Governor James Melveen continues with Sergeant Gillies 48 in charge.
Police report an aboriginal woman died after being struck in the stomach with an iron pipe at One Forrest River Mission. A police party is departing Broome for Forrest River, about 1000 miles away.
The New South Wales Fire Commissioners report for 1929 shows 4145 calls in Sydney and district and 1396 in other parts of the state. Six people were burned to death and 65 injured in fires.
The Senate sat until 12.40 am and passed the second reading of the Land Tax Assessment Bill. The Opposition plans amendments, and the Government will seek a conferment between Houses.
Mr Tavies asks the Minister for Education if a Teachers Federation head instructed the secretary to issue a writ for libel and whether an apology or court action is planned. Mr Drummond denies any proof of a promised action while questions about documentary evidence are raised.
Details of Richard Foy’s death at Port Kembla reveal he was working in a deep culvert when a motor lorry laden with concrete backed to the edge causing the edge to give way. The vehicle and load toppled onto him, tearing off his head and arm.
Heavy rains soak countryside with four inches this month and up to five inches in places. Total rainfall recorded by 9 am shows 280 points for the period, easing drought fears and boosting winter feed prospects. A fresh rainfall began this morning after a light post office day, with over half an inch by midday.
Inverell Jockey Club postpones the March meeting to Saturday and Monday because heavy rain has fallen and the forecast shows showers. Worth was to have come today with AJ Murrow. weather remains unsettled.
Sir Hubert Wilkins says he will discard aeroplanes in 40 more polar expeditions. He notes air craft can aid preliminary reconnoitering but not detailed surveys, and declares he is through with flying in both Arctic and Antarctic environments.
In Sydney and surrounds the forecast remains unsettled with increased rainfall along the coast and inland districts. Heavier falls expected on the north coast, while other areas may stay fine for now as winds trend easterly and moderate.
In the House of Commons a man in the strangers' gallery throws leaflets and shouts Down with Imperialists Down with the Labour Government, then is ejected. A woman responds with Up with India and also tosses leaflets before her removal.
Billiards star Willie Smith, who toured Australia last year, announced in London on Thursday that he is retiring from competition. The news confirms the end of a celebrated career for the famed player.
Thieves blew open a safe in the town Council Chambers and secured £20 early morning. Mrs Palt of Ross Street learned of her son's death in Sydney after a long illness. A display of dahlias brightened Messrs Canada window, grown from Victoria Park, with praise for the Municipal Gardener’s work transforming the park and beds.
An earthquake struck Narromine on a Wednesday night causing widespread concern among residents though no damage was reported. Authorities have not filed damage assessments and residents remain unsettled by the tremor.
Henry Porte was sentenced to seven years hard labour at Candobella Quarter Sessions for maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm on his wife. He allegedly knocked his wife unconscious during the incident.
Sunday services listed for Inverell at 11 am with Mr. R. H Pollard, and 7 49 pm with Mr. T. J. Bell among others. Additional notices include services at Tingha and Slannifer with named speakers and times.
Nationalist member for Waverley Mr C S Glacgow says he will retire from politics and will not seek re election at the forthcoming general elections.
Shanghai report details Yen Wei and allied northern armies preparing to move against Kuo Min Tang. Yen plans to establish a provisional government in Peiping. Several generals resist Chiang Kai Shek as Yen proceeds with a declared aggressive campaign.
An ad touts a French inspired Charms face powder that supposedly makes skin look younger and clearer. The offer highlights a range of shades including white pink and a sun tan tone with a price of 2.4 per box.
The Bank of London cut its bank rate from four to three and a half percent on Thursday. The move signals a tighter monetary stance aimed at stabilizing markets and easing inflationary pressures.
Mr George Bodkin a longtime figure in the Labour movement in Mob W died last night after two years of ill health. He was aged ?. His passing was announced in Bydey on Friday.
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