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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 06, 1940
Page
6
The manual gathering of the High School Parents and Friends Association heard reports from the President and Principal showing substantial funds raised and spent for student benefits. Officers were reelected and new members chosen, with emphasis on library, books, sports materials, and school programs.
An elderly farmer living near Wingham recounts sixteen years on Loge Creek and simple routines, while weather frosts and rain threaten crops. He speaks of plans to take a spell, recalls neighbors, and notes Abolition era memories amid local farming life.
Readers are shown a fragmented 1900s style report on crop conditions across regions. It notes most of the past year’s yield was disappointing with some sections showing moderate results. Another drought or damage risk is hinted at, but expectations remain cautiously positive for future harvests.
An entry lists Vo. C. Chapman as architect in Inverell with HONK No 388. The fragment names the professional and the registration or file number in a brief notice context. The readable data points are the architect's name location Inverell and the HONK 388 identifier.
The document lists a dense schedule of radio and entertainment segments with times such as 10.6, 13, noon, and 10 Luneteen, referencing a variety of programs like Glow, Mid-day Seaton, Quiet Time, and Prank and Archie. It also mentions music blocks, news briefs, and diverse stations including BC News, Australian News, and RBC News Bullen.
Health inspector notes general compliance in markets and shops after inspection. Yard areas and pound keepers ordered to reflect better cleanliness. some stock pressure issues addressed. Convents and public grounds found in good order with sanitary tests collected. final actions outlined for Pound Yard improvements.
An OCR fragment notes a product line or advertisement titled Often Buttered Never Bettered for Csp light biscuits. The readable text points to a biscuit brand or label without clear dates or quantities.
The article discusses horse breeding in a military context, noting Clydesdale bloodlines and military stallions. It references sires, breeding efforts, and measurements of quality for army horsemanship, with mentions of specific stallions and facilities. The text underscores the role of war era equine programs in producing strong cavalry and riding horses through selective sire lines.
Fragments describe skin conditions and home remedies for rough chapped hands. References to various afflictions and products hint at midcentury care routines and domestic self care cues.
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