06 May 1932
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 06, 1932
Page
1
A garbled ad claims La Hood's Sale offers genuine round value across departments. It touts white flannel items, bath textiles, wool pullovers, cashmere socks, writing pads, envelopes, soap, washing elastic, traveling cushions and more at affordable prices, emphasizing broad assortment and quality.
A violent tornado devastated East Bengal with twenty killed and hundreds injured across Bengal. Whole villages were wrecked and cattle killed. A family of eleven was struck by lightning with seven dead. Thousands left homeless reported on Thursday in Calcutta.
Sydney Priday reports the Commonwealth issued two midnight proclamations seizing virtually all New South Wales revenue. Treasury officials and Premier Lang held talks to counter the move. The largest item is liquor licences due at month’s end. seizure of £300,000 may delay renewals until hotelkeepers’ fees are received.
A large blaze at Slagenger's factory in Surry Hills Sydney caused extensive damage early Friday. Authorities estimate losses near £10,000 with most of the fire contained to the factory floor and adjacent areas. Fire brigades fought the flames for hours before gaining control.
The Air Ministry announced Flying Officer Wells and Leading Aircraftsman Evans were released by tribesmen in Northern Kurdistan after a forced landing and capture. Both servicemen are reported well and have returned to their unit.
Garden reported to police that at early morning he was awakened and assaulted by eight men who posed as police officers. He called for his gun and released his dog as the men fled in a motor car. Names and exact details are unclear from the fragment.
The fifty-second lottery drawn results show first prize number 69087 won by Trek Syndicate led by T. B. Madden of Lu cas Street Burwood. Second prize 17007 won by Workers Syndicate with R. O C Waleh Wingen. Third prize 2809 Once Again Syndicate led by G. J. Collins of Bruce Street Stanmore. Fourth prize 016e Five Works Syndicate guided by Miss Monie Railway Parade Stanmore.
The tin market in Sydney quoted a unit price of 268 today. The report notes the price movement as of Friday with no additional context on suppliers or demand.
Doctor at Ryde reports Cyril McPherson bound and gagged by two masked men who demanded money while he rode a push bike to a boot repair task. McPherson handed over cash and was later able to crawl to Dr Olde's home for help.
A wave of violent crime linked to the Terrorist movement sweeping East Bengal alarms the Government. Wealthy landowners and money lenders in remote villages are targeted by gangs of youths armed with revolvers and knives who raid houses and torture inmates until cash and jewellery are surrendered.
Inverell selects Gardner Cant Scott and Smith to face Barraba, boasting strong form. Cant and Gardner pair well while Smith and Scott also prove formidable. If Barraba accepts singles, a full schedule includes Williams versus Cant and Spencer versus Gardner with multiple doubles pairings. The timed start is 17 a.m. and spectators are promised bright tennis.
In Christchurch New Zealand the tram strike remains unsettled with no signs of agreement. Loyalists and their families faced intimidation by strikers yesterday as tensions rose.
Cloudy conditions expected over inland areas with some scattered showers developing. Mild at first with northerly winds, followed by a renewal of cool west and south winds. Morning winds on the coast and tablelands.
In the House of Commons Mr Mander pressed for submitting the Anglo Irish Treaty dispute to a Special Imperial Court or an International Court. Mr J Tf Tans, the Dominions Secretary, said De Valera proposed to break his side of the Treaty without consent and that the other party must accept responsibility.
Family Endowment payments totaling eighty thousand dollars are due today but will not be paid. The decision affects beneficiaries and may have implications for ongoing support and eligibilities. Officials released no further distribution details.
A May 4 special session in London heard nine prisoners charged with Dartmoor Prison mutiny on January 23. Boxer Walter Hart known as Seaman Hart received three years’ penal servitude for assaulting a warder. Jackson and Richard Stubbings were found guilty with sentence postponed. Jackson credited by officers with saving lives during the mutiny. The prosecution said Jackson stepped in to aid a warder Hart attacked at Wandsworth, fueling Hart’s vendetta.
Theodore, ex-Mederal Treasurer, in a Friday interview, predicts nations will cooperate to overhaul the monetary system within a year. He says inflation will be tamed and the world saved from Welence plutiom as industry rises.
London reports Russia yesterday bought about 46,900 tons of Canadian wheat and one cargo of Australian wheat. While the price was not disclosed, it is believed Russia may purchase around 100,000 tons in total.
A ton of sweets stolen Tuesday from a chocolate company lorry was recovered last night. Four men were arrested. Police suspect the gang is tied to the disappearance of several other loaded lorries.
London Thursday Australian Attorney General Latham issued a statement avoiding a controversy with Sir Edmund Vestey over his claim that Ottawa Dominion and home producers aim to secure control of Britain's meat supplies by quotas or prohibitive tariffs. He warned that if the conference's object was to appeal to British patriotic sentiment it would fail and deserve to fail. Australia said Latham did not wish to take advantage of British consumers patriotism.
Prices ruled today in Sussex Street for staples and grains. Bulk wheat quoted 3/3, bagged 2/4. Tasmanian potatoes 6 to 7/6. eggs new laid 1/10, one 1/3 to 14. butter 142/06, cheese under 0d to 0d. honey 4d to 6d. maize 4/7. oats 1/10 to 2/0. onions 17/. chaff wheaten 2.9 to 4.3, eaten 39 to 4/.. lucerne 2/6 to 66, hay eaten 3/ to 5/3. wheaten 3/3 to 3/7.
A note requests a copy of Cansiell's catalogue, after receiving New Reason's listings for fruit trees and roses. The vendor seeks the supplier's catalogue to compare varieties and prices for selection. The brief implies ongoing assortments and potential purchase planning.
Minister for Education Mr Davies told a Bond meeting that the State Government would not pass on assessments of noncollectible people to the Federal Government. He warned Mr Lyons may next try to raid poor boxes and hinted Federal authorities could face trouble if they target the Taxation Department.
Prime Minister accuses sections of the public service of gross breaches of privileges while defending legislation for instant dismissal of disloyal Crown officers. He says government journals misrepresented them and vows to stop tactics aimed at stabbing the Government in the back.
The Inveresl Golf Club presents the draw for the TBS and Cup event with 18 hole stroke handicap. Matches begin from the first tee with pairs including W H Grossley against L Rice and J A Hutchison versus Wood, among others. Competition starts at 2 pm and punctuality is requested.
The market saw firmer options amid reports of Russian demand for Australian and Canadian wheat. Prices varied by region with Sydney bagged wheat at 3/5 prompt and 3/54 for June, while London and Liverpool floors moved higher on Russian purchases from Vancouver and Australia.
Late last night two proclamations were issued by the Federal Government. One attached all revenues mentioned in a prior resolution except railway revenue. The other directed payment of certain revenues to state officers and outlined interest payments to the Commonwealth by public authorities excluding the Transport Commission.
A sharp earthquake was felt in Hawkes Bay district New Zealand last night. No serious structural damage occurred though numerous articles were thrown down.
Acting Premier Baldwin opposed ending the poet laureate office at the end of the present holder tenure. Mr McEwan asked if future ode work could be handed to a select committee. Laughter followed the suggestion as debate continued in the House of Commons London.
Tomorrow at the showground Inverell hosts Warialda in the Peters Cup inter town match. A curtain raiser Inverell versus Gilgal starts at 2 pm with both teams wearing Magpie black and white guernseys. after the game a grand welcome dance and boxing event will entertain crowds at the School of Arts and Town Hall.
Selected to travel to Moree and Goondiwindi for the weekend are forwards B Tanner W Cannons K and D Strahley M Walker C Bowers J Guan and E Delbridge. Backs include K Delbridge T Nicholson J and L Marquart. Also named are Ockie Moore G O’Shanessy T Townsley and D Fowler.
Pensioners met last night as the Superannuation Board admitted it could not pay public service pensions on May 1. A committee was formed to interview the Public Service Association.
A reflective piece urges readers to persevere through doubt and fear, noting how mood shifts affect work and life. It contrasts despair with the resolve to continue, referencing economic worries and the urge to “get on with the business.” The text then shifts to catalog-like lines about fabrics and quilts, suggesting a shopping note or advertisement fragment.
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