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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1925
Page
4
A topical column argues Labor could gain a second seat if turnout remains low among Nationalist or Progressive supporters. It stresses the need for organizing and moral backing to deter apathy and suggests the outcome hinges on cautious mobilization rather than broad enthusiasm.
The column reports a local fire at Tlaystack and subsequent police actions surrounding unclear suspects. It mentions a tennis tournament planning and committee discussions, with references to parish events, meetings, and potential permits for a Creeky event. Details are fragmentary yet indicate community notices and public safety concerns.
An account describes a perilous escape involving Mr Ales and Mr Donald from injury after a collision with a wagon and a stone, as a heavy wheel failed momentarily to trap them. The two men knocked the wagon to the ground but fled, avoiding serious harm.
A cyclist died after a collision near a cemetery as a motorist attempted to avoid an oncoming rider. The community remains unsettled as officials investigate the crash and roadway safety measures.
Yesterday's dowih noted with Mr T J Treloar and Tamworth business links. May meeting of Morea Battalion, C1008 / 4/8, and 95 inches of rain at Grafton with £100 in insurance claims. Western Australian Insurance Co adds agencies, Auburn dance a success with about £4 raised. James Alexander of Motee dies in accident. George Hibard found killed by train near Aberdeen crossing. Absentee voters may cast ballots in any district on polling day. Perth Presbyterian Assembly invites women to elders. Upper Assembly affirms women’s eligibility for ridership.
The board honors Mr. Reen for decades of service with tact and fairness. Speeches praise his approachability, duty fulfillment, and public confidence, noting his steady conduct during a prolonged role and the respect of ratepayers, the board, and the community.
Local Melbourne items report a dog bite incident prompting a house-to-house collection for funds at a public meeting. Other notes include a car collision injuring a well-known motorist, a Sydney to Melbourne pedestrian trek, a prison sentence announcement for theft, a theater ad for a Tom Mix film, and various social and civic updates from Sydney and Melbourne.
The state Conservatorium of Music sends Mr Lobban organizing secretary to Inverell on Metdag Jane Qed to address locals about a concert for the Conservatorium in Taverell. Proceeds from these concerts would go to the local hospitals after a Noriverian tour raised about £1000 for district hospitals, with a North Western tour planned in July.
A stream of brief notes reports residents traveling for business and holidays. Barstow and Sydney are mentioned along with people named Fyfe Dowe White Crawford and Baker visiting relatives and taking holidays. Several Inverell residents and teachers are noted changing locations or preparing for term events.
A disputed Inverell advertising plan emerges as officials scrutinize a proposed cinema promotional film. The bid, tied to local bodies and a firm identified by fragments in the mangled OCR, prompts questions on oversight, funding, and potential public impact amid mounting concern.
At a Inverell planning board meeting Mr. John Owen was re elected chairman with remarks praising courtesy and stock and land knowledge. The board acknowledged Mr. Owen’s long service and considered changes to the chair selection process proposed by the clerk.
A Delangre branch meeting led to organizing a ball and juvenile dance to fund loan repayment. The event proceeds will support the Moor loan, with tickets set at 2s 6d for gentlemen and 1s 6d for ladies. Members pledged 2s 8d each toward expenses. The next meeting of the branch and tennis club was announced with subscription details and farewells planned for May.
Incoherent telegrams mix garbled place names and people including Lord Forster and Lady Ethel Puoluter. Reports hint at political delays, a rainstorm, and a train disruption amid mentions of New Zealand and South Africa, with scattered references to markets and a driver named Niemen.
In a Saturday match Albions defeated Bannockburn 5 goals to nil while Magpies edged Bukkulla by 1 point in another league game. Injuries hampered key players Payne and Dunromba for Bukkulla and Dunromba, with early play featuring a Bannockburn penalty near their goal line and a Duff missed goal. Crewe’s brilliant run for Bannockburn contrasted with Albions’ late scoring surge led by Underwood and Lowry, as Sharpe refereed.
Magpies defeated Burkulla 20 to 1 in a hard fought match marred by early talk and penalties. Key contributions came from Ryder and Carter for Magpies while Albion's Callinan and Hyder provided critical defense and playmaking, as Bannockburn's forwards and backs battled for advantage throughout.
The list details players and staff across positions and roles for a local hospital benefit match. Names include Carter, Martles, Sullivan, Fleming, Walsh, Tome, Payee, Nicholls, Boyd, and Moore among others, with forwards and backs noted toward a game lineup and organizing committee.
Taymond W P Skippen of the Central Hotel was charged with serving boarders at his bar on March g. Police testified they saw two men drinking with the licensee present and the bar door open. The defendant claimed the hotel faced crowds and allowed guests to drink after paying their boards. Magistrate Perry fined him £5.
A write up argues the Vien rugby match should showcase elegance and sportsmanship. It condemns cheating and rough play, urging exclusion of teams or players who break ethical norms, citing a late dismissal of a Tingha player and calls for fair play as the Union’s motto.
A closely contested match saw Central edge ahead on threes and Magpies respond with late tying goal by Angell. Dean repeatedly troubled Central, with Angell and the forwards delivering solid support as OShannon and Aunnella stood out for Magpies amid a rough season spell.
Tingha and School battled to a 26 all draw with late scoring by Tingha backs Vernon Storey and others. Aaker Duggan Moore Dorn featured for School while Tingha relied on Turner and Aaber to press in the final quarter.
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