Commission Government for Public Departments Considered
The Inverell Times discusses replacing ministers with commissions for railways lands and education. It argues commissions could reduce politician influence, curb costly tax demands, and redirect surplus revenue to debt, but only if commissions are honest and capable to avoid worse governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverell
Railways
Commission
Lands Department
Education Department
Commiss Sion
Education Commission
Drought report and local notices in brief
A cablegram warned of a U S drought causing wheat shortages in the United States though later reports did not confirm it Cowra postponed its coursing club fixture due to weather with the next race date set for the 12th A correction request clarifies remarks about railway staff courtesy and the state wide statement was attributed to another person Chevrolet trucks seen outside Gaukroger and Son showroom showed advances in motor industry while an older model remained smooth driving Milk for Children Health Minister Weaver plans a free school milk program for 150000 children with a total annual cost of 45000 pounds rising or 6000 pounds if a quarter pint per child is supplied The scheme awaits Cabinet approval.
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Mr. Weaver
Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Children's Hacking Coughs
Local ad promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure aimed at children to ease hacking coughs. Product claims relief and soothing effect, marketed by a regionally known supplier with a focus on natural ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Wool Averages and Local Auction Notice
Wool averages for ten months to April 4 show Sydney greasy wool at 15d, differing from last year. A clearing sale for Mr W Morrow's sweep, Jorsex and farming implements will be at Oxley farm Gum Flat Thursday at 2 pm with Murray and Eather as auctioneers. Public Works accepted Orritt Bros for the new hospital, contract valued at £21,972, with a 40 week timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Public Works Department
Messrs
Orritt Bros
Messrs, Orrilt
Moree
Short Stories Magazine offers mid March issue and film lineup
Pass down magazine for every taste features W. C. Tuttle solo novel and contributions by Frank Davis Cliff Farrell Charles Beadle. Advertises mid March issue sale and entertainment options including Tuesdays bargain night and the film If I Were Free with Clive Brook Irene Dunn. Also notes four grocery order winners from last Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Tuttle
Frank Davis
Cliff Farrell
Charles Beadle
Clive Brook
Irene Dunn
R. Smith
Byron Street
E. Quinnell
Brae Street
Milas Merle
Albion Hill
Jess Leger
Bone Darra Roud
Uralla Section Leads In Brigade Finals For Bord Forster Cup
Light Horse Advice reports No 2 Section 1 Uralla of the Machine Gun Troop, 12 LH Regiment, placed first in the Brigade finals of the Bord Forster Cup. The section will face Cowabunta Queensland’s best for the Cenphy Uralla title, judged by Army headquarters likely at Gasxtwvek on Saturday, June 12. The 12 Lobe will also represent the nd Cavalry Brigade for the Price of Wales Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uralla
Queensland
Tudge
Gasxtwvek
Nd Cavalry
Notable Local Figures and Entertainment News
Mr H D McKie of Tingha fell ill and was taken to hospital with improving condition. The Rev C Varcoe Cocks died at Mosman, long a Methodist leader. Rev Dr John Walker nearing return from injuries. Sgt and Mrs Rochester and family back from Lake Macquarie and Taree after five weeks away. Cast of The Squatte features Clive Sherington and Bonita Appleton with connections to local residents. George Lorraine, linked to Capitol Theatre and Younger Bet, left town to promote a six week South Africa carnival and a Brisbane engagement from May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive Sherington
John Warrick
Zelnah
J. Richardson
George Lorraine
Capitol Theatre
Bet
Stanthorpe
Brisbane
Lorraine
The
Theatres Trust
South Arica
Maize Competition Yields Eddy as Winner at Inverell Meet
The Inverell Pastoral and Agricultural Association maize contest drew eleven entries with G H Eddy winning for Rob Roy Funk's Yellow Dent. Judge J A O'Reilly praised the event as most successful in years, noting yields around 70 bushels and strong crop quality despite early frosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverell Pastoral and Agricultural Association
G. H, Eddy
Rob Roy
A. W. Burrow
Auburn Vale
Town Silverminers
A. J. Leece
G. H. Eddy
W. White
Little Plain
Wellingtoe
Funk
Wellingrove
Inverel
Close Decision Brandon Beats Frisco In 15 Rounder
Australian boxer Blandon Brandon won on points after a hard 15 round bout against Star Prisco at West Melbourne Stadium on Saturday night. Crowd disputed the verdict as Frisco showed marked improvement and outboxed Brandon at times. The balance swung in the 13th round, with Lane’s decision widely approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlie Brandon
Star Prisco
West Melbourne
Brandon
Slancter
Frisco
Blandon
Tee Pennyworth
Bill Lane
Mery
Inverell 'Bradmanites' trounce Bundarra in mud soaked match
Inverell led 70 to 0 at half time and finished 70 to 0 as the "Bradmanites" dominated Bundarra with superb handling and multiple tries. Materson, Ramsay, Cannell, Curly Alfreds and Murray scored several tries while Moore and Les Moore added goals in a records bid.
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Inverell Reps
Bradimanites
Bundsrra
Inverell
Moore
Matterson
Ramsay
Cannell
Murray
Queteher
Curly Alfeds
Strabley
Les. Moore
Spar- Ho Smith
Darby Strahley
Smith
Bundarra
Amy
Bill Cannons
Spargo
Ken Strahley
Quetcher
Curly Allfreds
Curly Alfreds
Matteson
Bradley
Sparko Smith
Fror Moore
Tinson
Tami
Les Moore
Fori Bparka
BT Brith
Pat Murray
Ram Sly
ASW
North-West
Connell
Emily
Boy Scouts Meeting Notice and Local Events Snapshot
The notice asks Scouts to attend Wednesday in uniform for a competition, while local items mention the Angus controversy and a sale of the book Truth and Tradition at Holloway's. Other items cover a bankruptcy in Sydney, a football excursion train revenue, a dairy herd auction in Old Byron, and a Rhythm King dance event at the School of Arts with local figures and acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
E. C. Holloway
Sid White
Old Byron
White
Guernsey
Inverell
Arrawatts
A. J. Cromer
Monthly stock sale at municipal saleyards yields dull competition
Murray and Eather report their latest sale Friday saw slight improvement over prior month but trading was dull across descriptions. Boshier Bros sold fat cows, steers and cows with calves, Pettitt and Daley consignments, Guernsey heifers, and other cattle. A new sale is planned for Thursday May 4 at the municipal saleyards with about 500 head on offer.
Triennial Report on Inverell PLP Board Activities
The retiring chairman Dir John Swan presented the board’s three year review noting a wool market recovery lightening sheep farmers burden, low farm prices persisted for farm and dairy goods, and the board kept rates low. It details finances, travelling allowances, reserves, weed control, rabbit eradication efforts, stock inspectors, and the move to district division under a new bill, plus re election of all current directors and board appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swan
Inverell Plp
Ringbarking
Boerd
Nes
Bettlers Coordination Board
P.P
Pariament
Dir Lee
Dir
Willmott
Desperate Narrabri Versus Group 13 Rugby Clash
Narrabri hosted Group 13 in a hard fought match where Big Brogan of Warialda commanded play and set up several scores. Pinson, McGuinness, and Ockle Moore stood out for Group 12, with Brogan directing plays and the gate takings surpassing £76.
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Nalt
Narrabri
Big Brogan
Wariards
F. Chaplin
Gunnedah
Brogan
Moore
Pinson
McGuinness
Bundarra
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Ad Plays Football Theme
An 1800s style advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a tonic for vigor and dash in football players, promising muscular help and quick recovery during the hunt for leather. The copy blends sports zeal with a medicinal pitch to bolster athletic stamina.
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Lash
If I Were Free at The Capitol Tonight and Tomorrow
Irene Dunne and Clive Brook star in If I Were Free at The Capitol with On Our Section. A tragic romance defying social rule unfolds amid London’s upscale society as two innocents, torn from unloving mates, seek release through sacrificial love and suspenseful episodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Dunne
Clive Brook
Paria
London
If I
Little Women at Capitol Delights District Audiences
R K O Radio presents Little Women at The Capitol for Tuesday through Friday next week. Katharine Hepburn stars as Jo with Francia Dee Meg Joan Bennett Amy and Jean Parker Beth in this faithful screen adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic. The film follows the beloved story with tasteful presentation and strong appeal for all ages.
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R.K.O
Meg
Joan Bennett
Amy
Jean Parker
Beth
State Theatre
Sydney
Warwick Farm Races Full Results from Warwick Park Meet
The Warwick Park meet produced winners across multiple races led by Master Colin in the Hurdle and Gay Lass in the Nursery Handicap first division. Other top placers included Duke Caledon, Juliet Glaag, Queen Avis, and Bill Wedgwood with varied odds in the day’s balance of hurdles and handicaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwick Park
Master Colin
Grecian Knight
Blue Ensign
Gay Lass
Bonnie Rion
Rossinger
Duke Caledon
Alfirada
Ruffian
Denham Manicap
Brixton
Veillantis
Tom Finch
Juliet Glaag
Brocoll
Silver Foam
Queen Avis
Bunstone
Swat Annabel
Warwick
Bill Wedgwood
Forestry
le Legion
Edensor Park
Obituary for Inverell resident Mrs Sarah Maldens
Inverell mourns Mrs Sarah Annie Maldens aged in her sixties wife of the late Walter Maldens who died after a year of illness. Daughter of Cornelius Wright of Warialda she supported the C W A and District Hospital. Survived by one daughter Preda and an invalid son George. husband and another daughter Florence Isabelle predeceased her. Funeral from St Augustine's with service at 2 45 p m interment in Church of England cemetery led by Rev H Stammer.
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Inverell
Sarah Annie Maldens
Walter Maldens
Sydney
Maidens
Cornelius ‘Wright
Warialda
C.W.A. and District Hospital
Florence Isabelle
George
Preda
Reg. Stickels
Ashford
St. Augustine's
Church of England
H. Stammer
Inverell Avians Cup Flight Ends in Wet Weekend
P Finlen wins the Inverell Avians Cup as heavy wind and rain disrupt a challenge cup meet. Only one flight series was completed. planes suffered damage, with Dawson’s Falcon nose-diving and breaking parts. Fastest time 61 seconds. place-getters include J Syrett, C Dawson, and T Moir.
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P. Finien
Merning
Dawson
Falcon
J. Syrett
Super Falcon
Ro.g
C. Dawson
War news and disasters sweep across regions in brief
Yesterday's news summarizes hostilities in Arabia with a British sloop relocating residents from Hodeida Kamaran Island. It notes extended embargoes on imports into Germany, wage increases for railway workers, and a cattle quarantine near Eromanga due to Bleuro pneumonia. A man named Alexander Ford dies from a self-inflicted gun accident near Gunnedah. Reports from Assam describe a devastating tornado in the Sylad district with high death tolls and widespread destruction. Wool market totals in Sydney show value rise despite fewer bales sold.
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Arabia
Hodeida Kamaran Island
Germany
Charleville
Morestone
O'Shanessy
Eromanga
Department of Stock
Alexander Ford
Gunnidah
Inmet
Gunnedah
Mulabey
Cacutta
Sylad
Assam
Ica
Burma
Sydney
Britain
Japan
England
Defence Departments
Sydney Heads
Dalley Street
City
City Business College
Australia
France
Italy
Belgium
Poland
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Harthygan
Chevrolet
F. Gaukroger
Song
J. Gaukroger
A. J. Mellveens
Short Stories Magazine
H. D. McKie
J.P
Tingha
Mosman
C. Varcoe Cocks
Methodist
John Walker
Scottish Hospital
Mr. Eddy
Inverell’s “Bradmanites
Edward Wallace Atkinson
Lismore
Casino
North Canal
Wariolda
Gravesend
Bineguy
Edgerold
Bellata
School of Arts
DLA
Leon Andi
Antill
P.P. Board
General Fund
Warwick Farm Races
Avians
P. Finlen
Cup
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