17 May 1937
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1937
Page
1
South Australia’s Premier Mr Butler writes from London about buying clothes in Aden. He says an attempt to dupe him occurred when he found a dress ing in a back room. His hand bled after slipping and he received shipboard medical attention.
Archbishop Mowll announced a centenary commemoration plan for St Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney. He said 500000 pounds would be spent on additions to increase seating to 107,000? No, 107 seats? The wording indicates 107 but that seems incorrect for 3000 capacity. Work to start next year.
Federal Attorney General Mr Minnes says rumours of an early general election are baseless. He states the date has not been considered by Gabriel and will not be discussed until ministers return from overseas duties.
A diver confirms that HMS Hunter was struck by a mine off Gibraltar. A Almeria message says the Ministry of Marine found a matching mine near the damage site. Mine sweeping continues as authorities investigate the incident.
Sydney report: Gordon Werkes, age 27, was fatally shot while trying to pass a fence during a looting expedition about 49 miles from Cosnaumbie. His body was found by other members of the party. a rifle bullet entered his face. Authorities believe the wound was caused by an accidental discharge while climbing through the fence.
Tokyo reports the Soviet Ambassador M Yurenex said in an interview before leaving for Moscow that no issue between the Soviet Union and Japan could not be solved amicably. He noted his appointment as ambassador to Berlin.
Mr. Mares predicts more extensive rain over the western Central West and Riverina districts this workweek end. He says further widespread falls are expected later this week, with the rains arriving at a crucial time for wheat areas.
News of a student strike at St George's College, University of Western Australia, alleging poor meal quality and forced chapel attendance. Strikers protested Sunday meals made from remnants and cited overbearing management, with talks reportedly leading toward a satisfactory settlement.
A twenty two foot yacht owned by I Daly of Paisley Hay ran onto rocks at South Head on Monday. Daly swam ashore with his two small children while his wife and two friends reached land with only minor injuries. The boat drifted to a hidden rock ledge.
In a London service at Westminster Cathedral the Papal Envoy delivered the Apostolic blessing and conveyed a Holy Father message stressing that being a good Catholic equates to being a good subject of the King and a loyal citizen serving their country and the Empire.
London report from The Referee states the engagement will be announced by the King in the London game possibly Thursday. The notice aligns with royal approval rules requiring formal consent for marriages within the royal family.
Forecast issued for the next 24 hours calls for mostly cloudy skies with isolated showers, cool to moderate temperatures, fog and frost in eastern areas at night, and fresh winds from the south.
In Sydney a long standing children’s home for malnutrition near Manly, established over six years ago at Curl Curl, has closed due to funding gaps. The home, built through a £8000 gift from Sir Frederick and Lady Stewart, housed over 300 children. Health Minister Mr Hughes urged school parents to recognize the charity’s value and restore support to continue the home’s work.
Roy O'Hara, 25, was approached by three men near the Frankfurt stand on Broadway, Glebe. When refused a cigarette, one attacker seized a table knife from a stall and slashed his head. He was admitted to hospital in a sentiment likely to be revealed soon.
The Exchange News Agency reports an alleged slander case filed by Ernest Simpson against Mrs Joan Sutherland will be heard in the first week of June. The action centers on remarks reportedly made during and after the marriage to Mrs. Simpson.
Five people were severely injured when a car driven by a man who swerved to avoid another vehicle mounted the footpath and crashed into a butcher shop window in Parramatta. Police and ambulance officers treated the injured on site before transporting them to hospital.
An elderly man named James Stevens was found drowned in shallow water at Lane Cove yesterday. Local residents say he lived nearby and likely fell asleep on the rocks and rolled into the water during the night.
Aged Maori Peopled elder Pirin Teara Rameka, believed 119, the oldest in New Zealand, died yesterday. She travelled with her husband during the Meori wars and was long associated with the rebel Te Kat.
Local wheat market shows quiet activity with bulk parcels priced at 54 for March delivery and bagged lots at 50. Market watchers note limited trading and a tentative tone as growers assess demand and storage considerations.
A conference of Commonwealth and State representatives will be held in Melbourne this week to discuss the aviation problem and the alleviation of unemployment among Australian youths.
Sir Gilbert Dyett speaking at the British Legion conference in London today said the Commonwealth would do everything to maintain tranquillity in civilised interests. He stated Australians would be guided by Britain's attitude in the effort.
Market prices listed for Sussex Street include Tasmanian potatoes 4 to 5.6 cwt egg new laid butter 42/6 per cwts cheese 10d 1b per unit honey 22d to 4id per lb maize 5.8 to 59 cwts onions 8 to 11 cwt millet to 50 per ton chaff wheaten 43 to 0 owt oaten 46 to 63 lucerne 5 to 8 6 hay oaten 6 to 84 owt lucerne 4.2 to
A insurgent air raid in Valencia kills 32 and injures 15. Ten bombs strike near the British Embassy causing facade damage and partial wreckage to nearby buildings. No embassy staff hurt though a cook and chauffeur are wounded. Some dead and wounded are brought into the embassy. A bomb wrecks a refugee lodge rented by the Chilean Ambassador, killing eight servants preparing for arrivals from Miami tomorrow.
In Sydney Monthey 1) Keith Brougham Perker, once a Sydney Stock Exchange member now bankrupt, revealed a turnover of £6,510,079 between April 1920 and December. His public examination began today and is expected to last about a fortnight. Official Receiver Nelles noted extensive speculative share dealings contributed to his downfall and insolvency.
The trial of 60 year old company director Charles Cooney continues at Royale Sessions for the manslaughter of 2 year old Mrs. Bessie Dorothy Gaffey after a Greenwich night crash on February 18. The Crown alleges intoxication, excessive speed, failure to stop, and danger to the public. Cooney allegedly drove home and hid the car, later stating he saw a dark form and swerved to avoid it. He says the encounter left him terribly shocked and nervous.
Sydney market note states tin unit price quoted to spot light by London buyers with a mention of Monelay trading activity though details are incomplete.
A large crowd at Copeton School gathered to honour King George VI's Coronation. The Parents and Citizens Association president stressed loyalty to the Monarch as empire strength, with teachers urging children to express lifelong loyalty to the King and Empire. Pupils performed the Coronation Song and Irene and Imelda Warwick sang the Veteran's Song.
An advertisement signed Wallis Wartild states by deed poll dated May 6 that she changes her name from Bessie Wallis Simpson. It notes there is no foundation for reports that King George was asked to sanction the Dukes marriage or that Queen Mary urged the Duke to return to England after marriage to reside at Fort Belvedere.
Objections were raised at the Chain Store inquiry by Reginald Edwin Gostelow secretary to the Pharmaceutical Society who argued against chain stores operating pharmaceutical departments He claimed a person could become ill from Saturday to Monday without action and witnesses suggested teleal servien and personal risk on the premises were concerns The testimony reflected industry tension over pharmacy management in chain operations
A fracas at Pyrmont Wharf this morning involved an unregistered wharf labourer and Waterside Workers' Federation members. About a dozen labourers were badly knocked about, one man was admitted to hospital with serious head wounds, bleeding heavily. Several unregistered men known as snipers escaped.
At Homebush today 3460 head of cattle and 40,000 sheep were penned. Cattle ranged from 1d to 10s higher, best beef 37s per 100 pounds, cows £3 to £9, good quality 30s, medium 25s, inferior 22s. Sheep market steady with wethers 13s to 30s, ewes 14s to 26s, lambs 15s to 28s.
The German Shepherd Dog League of Australia discusses a reported dingo Alsatian cross at its Grafton meeting. Director Lord cites the scalp proof as inconclusive while Chairman Ellis notes two possible types German sheep dog and German wolfhound. Director Maxwell mentions settlers bringing various hounds to Upper Clarence. The letter is formally received.
Press comments on the upcoming Imperial Conference stress that several dominions seek a clear return by Britain to a robust League of Nations policy as a hedge against forming European alliances.
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