15 May 1931
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1931
Page
1
A compact listing for Glen Innes Nursery and Seed Store appears with scattered OCR fragments mentioning plants and seeds. The readable items hint at a shop card or advertisement presenting garden stock and nursery products from the Glen Innes store.
Fragmented report details agent Willis defending Lang policy during a London visit. The text references Australia, public sentiment, and duties to feed people, with mentions of New York and January dates in a garbled style.
Waterfront tensions rise as shipowners and port workers clash in Port Adelaide over reinstatement of waterfront volunteers. Mayors and business leaders fear disruption to trade as protests draw crowds and unions push for state takeover of waterfront work. About six hundred union members discuss organizing transport and port duties, signaling widespread action across Australia.
Local Government Association members debated rate limits and supervision of sewer charges. Alderman Conor urged the government to direct councils in water supply management to avoid penalties. Eleven delegates supported a motion calling for government guidance, six opposed, with the chair’s vote split and the proposal lapsing before renewal at the next meeting.
A cryptic report outlines a rent moratorium issue involving Meladione and Spirukibent with references to AE MaRataon ALE and Ube Bt. The notice notes a temporary suspension or restraint on rents, mentions parties Dawumd and vigerraae, and cites procedures and deadlines. The text remains obscure but signals a legal or regulatory action affecting tenants and landlords, with entities including Hats Te and Ween tort Newer and Torbear- Hkre appearing as involved or referenced.
London reports on a parliamentary discussion about the R100 airship project. Officials warn of risks and demand immediate, practical steps while the government pushes for rapid progress and operational testing.
In Sydney a chaotic conference agenda lists ninety motions aiming to abolish the state parliament. One motion requests dissolution by the governor, while another proposes delaying or altering terms to force a dissolution. The document reflects strong pushback against the legislative body.
Fragmented OCR note describes chaos around the Bishop of Malaga and a palace scene with bishops fleeing Madrid, crossing into Gibraltar. Details are garbled but indicate a religious leadership crisis prompting rapid exodus and refuge. Entities include Malaga, Madrid, and Gibraltar amid a period of escalating tension.
Fragmented text shows a Melrousen area report on the United Party preparing for federal politics. Details are unclear but reference to pre election measures and potential electoral strategy hints at party activities ahead of a national vote. The piece hints at regional concerns shaping national political efforts.
Fragmentary report from Sydney recounts Wool Week events with mixed results. It mentions expected participants and a crowd around the main exhibition but the text is garbled and hard to parse for full details.
Resolutions passed by the Accountants’ Association address budgetary measures and government timing. The document cites expenditure reductions and fiscal controls, noting proposed actions and committee oversight amid ongoing discussions. Names and exact dates are partially obscured in the OCR.
Sydney sparse report from Randwick's Prince of Wales Hospital covers a federal government economic plan. Officials debate unanimity across states on whether to proceed with promised military pension reductions.
Forecast indicates further showers across Sydnity on Friday with southerly winds. Expect unsettled conditions through the day with cooler temperatures and periods of rain moving in from the southern region.
The report summarizes a cricket match between New Zealand and Hampshire played in London. It lists innings, batsmen, bowlers, and scores with fragmented OCR text resembling a scorecard, including total runs and key players from both sides.
Market notes from Sydney report steady overseas prices with limited activity in late trading. Buyers showed interest but failed to secure movement as quotes hovered around 210 to 210 and bids below 210 appeared. Local exporters and growers faced cautious demand with no firm sales, while notes mention Liverpool shipping and regional routes with mixed futures signals.
London buyers showed strong bidding at the Thursday wool sales with good demand for greasy merino and crow breed types. Prices for various wools moved up as limited supplies supported higher rates.
Disorder across the capital leaves 18 dead and 187 injured as clashes erupt near polling sites. Police report being attacked while attempting to quell the violence amid mounting accusations of rigged processes.
Fragmentary market report shows scattered prices and items with unclear text. Names, dates, and specific goods are unreadable, but mentions standard market terms and various commodities. The legible parts suggest routine price observations without a clear overall trend.
Readable lines show prices and demand for figs, wool and lambs in Sydney markets. Trade notes diminishing activity and regulatory notes with figures on yield and quality, including lamb prices and yardage, amid fluctuating demand and regional listings.
A fragmented Sydney crime item reports a murder linked to a figure named Geil McCormack. The text is garbled but references Willy Bbeert Oily, a Wednesday event, and a cryptic police note about a scheduled medical or forensic result.
A fragmented report describes a political dispute involving Gullett and actions by party members in Sydney during state elections. The text indicates allegations of government involvement and campaign activity ahead of a vote, with unclear details and several garbled names.
The Ashford Shire engineer reports at the last meeting on upgrades along Ashford-Bonshinw and Anverell-Vetman roads. Work includes culverts, dredging, widening dangerous bends, gate replacements, and drainage improvements. several projects were abandoned or deferred due to funding limits and shifting priorities.
The article reports government actions in Queensland on a scheme to open land for tobacco cultivation. It notes 26 installations at Mareeba and 68 equal shares, with about 880,008 plants prepared for distribution to Mareeba workers and a concern over employment and government steps to establish a station for employment this year.
Ballot for the A F A council will be held on a date announced by officials. Details remain unclear due to damaged text but emphasize the upcoming vote and council representation.
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