25 Mar 1931
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1931
Page
1
Melbourne reports Kingsford Smith says the missing Southern Cloud is in grave danger with signs of possible crash. Twenty five search planes scoured Victoria as mist hampered efforts and authorities noted two white objects on Mount Hewitt were likely snow.
Today's program at Victoria Park produced varied outcomes with multiple divisions. Notable winners include All Pop L in the Fourteen-one Handicap first division and Etoma in the second division, while several divisions featured close finishes and dead heats such as Avolla the Silver Dule vs Silver Dale in the Midern Handicap.
A fire at the Momolong Hotel in Perrigan this morning caused a gas cylinder explosion. Police Sergeant Bergt Wrhiely was fatally struck by debris, while Michael Harwood Elsie McGre and Elaine Dawson were injured but expected to recover from flying steel and other impact.
GREAT OVATION IN Sydney as the State Governor enters the Town Hall for Dame Clare Boneconcert. Sir Phillip Game resumes public life after his dispute with Mr Lang over Legislative Council appointments. The Premier plans recall documents to Britain and may consult the Labor caucus before action. The Dominions Office reports no new communication from Lang on the matter.
Wheat buyers held back as local market eased after overseas losses. Prices for bagged wheat hovered near 2/2 to 2/3, with truck lots trading, while millers reduced purchase limits and exporters faced weak UK and US demand and uncertain future orders.
London reports total receipts for the Irish Grand National sweepstake reached £1,750 with prize money totaling £1,181,815. The first prize is £34,544, second £177,272, and third £118,181. A large crowd attended with global interest including Africa and the Americas. no attendees from Australia. Thirteen horses were drawn by Londoners, including non-starters.
Enthusiastic gatherings of the All for Australia League occurred in Drummone Homebush and Rockdale last night. Inibri meetings faced interruptions from a number of Communists who tried to disrupt proceedings but their influence was ineffective. The interjectors appeared mostly non Australian.
The London report notes a slide in Australian stocks after Theodore’s remarks on default. Some officials reject the likelihood of Australia defaulting now or later and expect Westminster Bank’s unsettled position to be resolved satisfactorily. Analysts suggest Mr Themiere’s stance may be politically motivated ahead of an election.
A young man presented a forged cheque at Martin Plate Primary Bank and cashed it for 24 pounds in notes. The incident led to a wig detection of the fraud and a suspect was arrested last night on fraud charges.
Mr Charlies Hardy led over 3000 at Albury urging unity and simpler government. He claimed Parliaments have become like bullrings and warned against disintegration while insisting the movement seeks no new states but self run affairs for the people.
Adelaide Premier announces supplementary estimates showing a deficit of 2 176 000 pounds instead of a planned 60 000 pound surplus at year end possibly worsening, with figures to rise further referenced in the Legislative Assembly briefing.
Postman Harold Flanagan, delivering mail near a power-house, rode a horse across a flooded footbridge when the animal slipped and plunged into the swift current. He was pinned beneath, held his breath, fought the current, and emerged onto the bank unharmed. The accident occurred during a night of heavy rain.
Sydney Wednesday special meeting of the State ALP executive decided not to appoint delegates to attend the Federal ALP conference in Sydney on Friday. The ruling ended the last chance for a breach to be healed between the actions.
Mr S M Bruce told a Dandenong audience last night he will reenter Federal politics and run for his old Founders seat, which he held for eleven years. He attacked Lang's policy as disaster and denied extravagance charges. He said uncontrolled borrowing by the States prompted his move for a Loan Council.
The Emmaville district faces disappointment as weather halts tonight’s talking picture show. Bartle and Berryman, with their traveling talkie rig built in Inverell, were ready to travel after success at Tingha Bingara and Worlalda, but a Strathbogie telegram reports the Severn River flooding four feet over the nearby bridge.
A Whippet lorry driven by Frederick Pollock of Texas overturned while negotiating a slippery section between Benshaw and Praser's Creek. Pollock, Hartley, and Stevens escaped with minor scratches. Mrs. Stevens sustained a crushed left foot with the great toe severed, a fractured right collarbone, and a shoulder dislocation.
In London Ontario wool sale a total of 10,266 bales were offered with about 73 percent sold. A large run of greasy merinos and ample crossbreds appeared while other sorts were scarce. Home traders led competition as prices held firm with greasy combines branded Linton and Armitage bringing 15d and 149d.
The Sydney tin price is quoted at 24/7. Sussex Street Sydney reports morning prices for grains and staples including bulk wheat 2/2, bagged 23 per bushel, Tasmanian potatoes 64 to 7, Victorian 6/6 to Cent, new laid 1/4, butter 165/10 ewt, oats 14 to 3/3 bua, onions 4.4 to 5ewt, wheaten 2/9 to 4/3, hay and lucerne prices, with various ranges for oaten and lucerne hay.
The 24 hour outlook shows unsettled coastal and tableland rain with extending rainfall over north east and central inland areas. Fogs are expected in some northern regions and southeast winds may bring brisk conditions.
New York reports Sir Hubert Wilkins christened the submarine Nautilus with water rather than champagne. He cited respect for U.S. law and a prohibition on liquor, saying the Arctic mission should avoid alcohol as a medicinal pretence.
Warlalda show postponed due to continued wet weather. Organizers reschedule events for Monday and Tuesday next, with updated arrangements to be announced.
The piece likens a current financial downturn to an epidemic of "depressionists" and urges inoculation with optimism and ALF spirit. It emphasizes individual effort, resilience, and Sterling Services offering reasonable prices and high quality to meet tough times.
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