14 May 1937
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1937
Page
1
King and Queen travel through London in a royal procession reported amid crowd scenes. The vehicle paused on a blocked street as police and crowds watched from walkways and avenues. Citizens rose on decorous routes while factory workers and tram riders joined in the daylong pageantry lasting about two hours.
Fragmentary text describes a car accident near Liver ool and mentions W. Falke and a potte ry iruer. Details are garbled with misread names and locations, complicating interpretation of events, participants, and outcomes.
In London, during ceremonies at the palace, the King praised the steady orderliness and good humor of crowds and saluted the naval, military, and other forces. He expressed deep gratitude to all who contributed to the smooth proceedings and commended police for maintaining calm.
An inarticulate aged report describes a farmer’s death after he fell into a machine. The fragmented text mentions a banana and a hopper with references to horses and urgency, but the core event remains a fatal accident involving a farmer collapsing into equipment.
A British destroyer suffered a mysterious explosion near its bows as it moved through Valencia waters. An official communique cites an unknown vessel as the possible attacker and notes the incident may have been caused by a mine or weapon, with the ship reported to be damaged and an unknown death toll.
Fragmentary notes describe a late night scene at Southport Beach with a vehicle or vessel named Coronation Dictotes and figures including Lambie and Iris 10 pHtol. Vendors cheered crowds as a Therm or thermometric event occurred near dawn. A voyage to New York was planned to take 41 hours.
A fragmented market update notes firmer prices in wheat as traders reacted to yesterday’s activity. Reports mention bids, supply concerns, and a cautious tone across the floor with occasional price indications and commentary on demand.
The obsequies for Annie Parker, longtime Tingla resident and charity advocate, were held Monday at the Tinglia with a Church of England service. She was 67, remembered for her work with the Red Cross and local women’s groups, survived by her son, daughter, and husband. Burial followed at the local cemetery. funeral arrangements were by EC Walker and Bonin Ting.
A Labor Council session at Trades Hall devolved into discord after motions were ruled out of order. The meeting condemned deniers threatening Australia’s political and economic rights and pledged to back moves to rescind Imperial Conference decisions. Representatives urged unions to focus on independence and freedom amid global pressures.
A dangerous wreck near Delany Bay resulted in two deaths. Crew members including Captain Callum and several officers were rescued. many crew made ashore with lifelines as the Minnow sank. The Blackhall line steamer Minn, on a Newcastle Melbourne run, ruptured and foundered after a perilous encounter with wreckage and surf.
In Sydney on Friday a terse Kilnw ie unit price quote emerged with no clear ation. Traders awaited fuller details as the market digested the scant quotation and nearby indicators offered little guidance.
Four thousand child refugees will be housed in a canvas camp near Southampton until homes are available. The Catholic Church and the Salvation Army are coordinating, with Lake 1903 noted in the text. Potential sites include North Stoneham as the temporary holding area.
Market report from Sussex Street Sydney listing fluctuating prices for produce and goods. Items include eggs, cheese, honey, maize, onions, millet, oats, lucerne, and wheat with varied figures and units, reflecting a rough early 20th century exchange.
The latest forecast for Sydney and surrounding areas calls for rising and widespread showers in the 24 hour period with thunderstorms in the south and isolated showers elsewhere. North regions expected fine late, temperatures cool with frosts in rural districts and mist in the mornings. Winds light to moderate, easing in some western parts. Main forecast sees a cool, misty day with improving northern conditions.
Fragmented OCR notes describe arms arriving near Bidbaa Bilbad amid rebel activity. Mentions Avropian anti-rasreaction forces and a wary assessment of city defensive posture. The text is garbled but indicates military movement and cautious regional tension.
Simpson wins a tight play off in a bowls rink contest. In the first round Weigh Murry and Simpson defeated Thompson, McBewe, and Gritnhs. In subsequent rounds Simpson defeated Bacay Shmerd Nesbitt and Stine while Knnpton and others toppled various rivals. The final saw BurgopRe and Mobeni edge near the end with a 34 run rally.
In Sydney Frnny AC the Quarter Beasiong, Henry Alk, age 19, was sentenced to two years imprisonment. Evidence showed the youth had troubled his family since childhood, with parents describing him as abnormally mute and difficult to manage as doctors had previously assessed.
Local wheat market showed quiet steadiness with bids near current levels. March delivery values were reported around 331 with bags priced at 6/54, reflecting steady demand and light trading activity.
The Sydney lottery results include the Three Wise Monks syndicate with Arch Murdonn'd and Cody and other names. The draw is set for Friday next with prizes across five listed entries and participants such as Mrs J Mi Pood and Regina Victovia-atrert.
The Capitol Theatre delays the week end show as patrons note a recognizable face from Metro-Goldwyn Mayer’s The Devil Doll, Liane Barry, while other performers receive sparse mention amid a crime drama feature. The program highlights a Benign seas plot and a notable crime tale "Letters of a Star" involving murder and justice.
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