27 Mar 1931
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1931
Page
1
Kingsford Smith flies from Melbourne in the Southern Cloud on a search mission for the missing aircraft. The operation covers about 600 miles as other planes undertake similar missions. Damaged store value linked to the incident reported in Melbourne.
A man forced entry at Catwhiels Jewelers on Golling Street smashing plate glass and seized a tray with nine diamonds worth £536. A shop member chased him, recovered the rings, and the suspect was handed to police.
The Australian liner Changte under master Caplin Clambrel reports striking a submerged object about two miles north of Coffs Island. The incident was wired to the Acting Deputy Director of Navigation.
About two thousand people from the Southwest gathered at Railway Park Young and enthusiastically endorsed the Riverina movement principles.
A fast moving blaze engulfed the Warialda Smith and Sons store and adjoining residence between 2 and 3 this morning. The wooden structure burned quickly, a bucket brigade couldn't save the stock or furniture, and total damage is estimated between £8000 and £10,000. The owners escaped unharmed. the fire’s cause remains unknown.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mayne aged 3 was found hanged in the kitchen of her Darlinghurst residence. Her husband discovered the body suspended by web strapping from the doorknob. Insomnia was noted as a condition prior to the incident.
Miss Emily Beard of Natimuk was found dead in a bathroom after a rear fire outbreak. Authorities believe a chip heater overheated the room and smoke intoxication caused the death.
The Inveresl Golf Club announces two month long team matches for April May and June with the Treasurer President Secretary and Vice Presidents leading distinct squads. New players and emergencies will join the teams later as opening day events invite a nine hole mixed foursome stroke handicap starting at 2 20 pm with entries closing soon.
In London on Thursday the wool sales offered 9641 lots with about 400 sold. Catalogues were filled with greasy merino selections and brisk home trade competition supported by strong late sales.
The Liverpool Cup featured 15 starters led by Promptitude, Moyresque Osiris, and Moy yerque. Promptitude won by three lengths with a length and a half to the runner up, as betting odds showed Osiris at 100 to 7 and Moy yerque at 190 to 6.
MLA Mr. Bruxner states he will not sign the National Party petition opposing repudiation He opposes the government’s legislation yet believes presenting the petition would put the Governor in a difficult position and is opposed to the measure.
Victorian deficit for 100 3bn is expected to approach £1 500 000 mainly due to a decrease in railway revenue.
Cawnpore reports describe a grave Calcutta crisis with street battles through Thursday morning. At least 116 killed and 500 injured as mobs torched shops and buildings, with violence against women and children. Rebels again clash with government forces in Calcutta and Burma. in a forest near Tharrawaddy, a detachment killed 22 rebels with no casualties to troops.
The 24 hour outlook shows scattered showers in the northeast and northern inland areas, otherwise mainly fine. Expect unsettled conditions later in the north-west and west, possible fogs in the south-west, with northeast winds gradually easing.
Mathilde Johanneen, 50, a Norwegian native, died at a South Yarra house under unclear circumstances. A post mortem suggested poison presence, while the local doctor declined to issue an certificate. Her estate showed £2006 in credit.
A chaotic gathering saw Mr Bavin jeered by a large crowd as police removed a disruptive individual. Labor supporters reportedly surrounded the hall and trailed Mr Bavin to the station, raising boos until he departed.
The Sydney Trades and Labor Council backs May Day celebrations and supports Mr Garden's crisis warning. He urged every worker to be prepared for grave eventualities, citing looming hardship.
The Palmerston Island natives in the Cook group hailed the steamer Golden Coast as it passed three miles offshore. The 75 year old chief led the desperate population with almost no food except green coconuts and a few boat wheat and children nearly starved. The ship loaded with potatoes flour and a large supply of Labaoaco provided aid after a long year.
The report lists mine entries and card returns from yesterday's 18lofts stroke handicap. Scores include Mins A 111-36 75, Mrs Snow 1M-27 77, Mins M'Farland 108-20 70, Mrs Crosaley 102-21 Al, Mrs Hutchison 10G-0H, BA, Mrs Praser 135-430 00.
Elizabeth Henderson, 35, married, was slashed six times on the arm with a safety razor blade at her Newtown home on Friday night. A man was later arrested.
A man named William Rutly was bitten by a catfish on the Wollongens wharf yesterday. He collapsed shortly after and was transported to hospital unconscious.
Lang announces he will not pay interest and the Even ing Standard shouts Australian loan sensation causing further dip in Australian securities. Sir G Ayre and Sir G Ryrie comment on payment of Commonwealth and state interests while arrangements to meet other states’ interest are noted and a formal inquiry is hinted.
Dr Earle Page arrived from Canberra and denounced the potential NSW default on interest payments to British bondholders as the most shameful passage in Australian history. He accused Mr Lang of destroying trust and said New England would oppose the default while NSW would appeal to Parliament to uphold obligations.
Police accuse a man using multiple aliases of obtaining supplies for seven families. Detectives confronted him at a Redfern house, he leapt down stairs into the street, fled a half mile before being captured and charged with dole frauds.
The local wheat market held firmer after overseas futures rose, with sellers tightening and little parcel trade. Bulk wheat valued at 2/2, bagged at 2:41, while growers saw price lifts of 1d to 2/2 ex trucks. Two parcels of 500 tons SA wheat afloat sold at 20:6 as futures recover in UK and US.
The Sydney tin price today was 24 46 per unit. Sussex Street rates show bulk wheat 2/21 bagged 23 per bus, Tasmanian potatoes 6/6 to 7, Victorian 6 68 to 6 per cwt, butter 165/10 cwt, cheese Bd to jd lb, oats 33 to 3/6 bus, hay oaten 36 to 6/6, and other produce priced per cwt or bag.
The Sydney Labor Council declined an invitation by the Federal Government to send representatives to the Geneva labor conference. The move signals labor disfavor toward the international meetings and affects Australian participation in the talks.
A historic appeal treats financial depression as a contagious scourge and urges readers to inoculate themselves with optimism and spirit. The message promises firm resolve to keep its end up, work hard, and believe in a brighter future with Sterling Services offering reasonable prices and high quality.
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