Underselling Teapots and Milton Cups and Saucers Ad
The ad lists large brown teapots at 1/9 each and Milton cups and saucers at 4d each, plus neat striped golf shirts labeled LD at a small price.
28 May 1937
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1937
Page
1
The ad lists large brown teapots at 1/9 each and Milton cups and saucers at 4d each, plus neat striped golf shirts labeled LD at a small price.
A London report notes Mr Lyons addressing the Imperial Conference Economic Committee on social and economic betterment for the people. He urged Empire wide trade review and world food consumption growth, aiming to raise living standards. The session also touched on migration with no Dominion introducing new schemes.
Sydney report notes Sir Frederick Stewart abandons opposition to Sir A Parkhill for the Warrior end. conference at Parramatta pledges support for national insurance and youth employment work.
An attempted England to Cape flight by Molliten was interrupted by a London emergency landing. Officer David Llewelyn prevented a breach of safety as the craft neared Capetown, halting the record attempt.
Mr Ramsay MacDonald declined a high hereditary honour believed to be a Viscountcy offered by the King. He expressed gratitude for the king’s kindness and relationship, but asked for permission to decline. An audience with the King occurred today and the handover of his office is planned for tomorrow.
Sydney Friday VI reports the State Government plans a substantial increase to the closer settlement grant. The previous £25,000 allocation is set to rise toward £2,000,000 this financial year, with ministerial discussions indicating broader support despite uncertain details.
The State Council of the Australian Railways Union moves to discuss at the forthcoming Austrian Council of Trade Unions Conference a proposal that the Communist Party and the ALP should unite for Federal and State elections. The Federal ALP Executive has rejected the proposition.
Labor Council, despite ACT.U. congress ahead, plans July meeting to press for a 25 percent rise in basic wages. It also seeks adequate representation for organized workers and a body to regulate wages hours prices and social insurance parameters.
In the House of Commons Mr. Greenwood for the Labor Party moved an amendment to the Civil List Bill urging greater simplicity in royal life. The amendment was rejected as the bill passed a second reading by 240 votes to 112. He argued the King should enjoy privacy free from ceremonial barriers, while Conservative MPs contended the monarchy is already simplified.
Sydney reports a quiet local wheat market with a slight daily loss and limited activity. Prices showed small changes with prompt silo wheat at 54 and 42 quoted later. demand muted, sellers firm, occasional firmer tone toward close, and London market easing with NSW wheat shipments altering small prices.
Mr Justice Pike, retired from the High Lane Court Bench, will resume bar practice. He plans general practice and will specialize in taxation and valuation work, stating he cannot live a life of inactivity and will engage in ongoing professional activity.
Charles Dalziel an accountant at Hamilton Steam Laundry Blue Point road North Sydney was attacked by two men in his office. He was struck on the head with a wine bottle and feigned unconsciousness. Safe breakage tools and a gelignite fuse were found near the safe. Two labourers from North Sydney are remanded until June 4. The incident prompted police questioning of the assailants.
New York reports that Adrian Quist is unfit, sparking doubt about Australia’s Davis Cup chances against the United States. Crawford performed brilliantly but is pressed into service as Sproule weighs lineup while Sproule notes strong reserve players. The general sentiment favors an American victory without Quist.
Today's Maitland lottery results list the first prize winner asAnything Will Do with number 2. Second prize goes to Our Luck's in syndicate linked to George Hills of East and West Maitland Bus Co. Third prize to Frank's Gift syndicate via G P O Sydney. Fourth prize to Two Mothers syndicate of Mira Ryan in Sydney.
Police have not located the man sought in the death of Ernest Harry Brown near the Queensland border. They believe the victim's car has been abandoned and are continuing inquiries to identify and arrest the suspect.
Heavy rains overwhelmed the Dosistrilas Mining Company dam at Tial- Pujahon. A mud and sand slide buried the town at three in the morning, engulfing over 100 dwellings and leaving 32 bodies recovered with one possible additional death. Local mining operations and cyanide exposure are noted in reports.
Guy Paul McDonald was sentenced at Quarter Sessions to four years and six months in prison after a 21 day trial. He was found guilty of conspiring with others to cheat and defraud multiple victims of money and shares. Acting Judge Betts noted about £34,000 had been secured, with less than £10 in hard cash remaining.
The document notes a supposed price quote for Qin on a specified day with unclear figures and fragmented OCR text. Details are incomplete, but the entry records an assessed value or rate tied to the Qin entity.
Reports show sales of eight Australian cargoes and demand abroad lifting local wheat prices today. Prices opened up a penny per bushel with mixed trading as millers and shippers stayed cautious. Bulk wheat traded around eight shillings per bushel and fluctuated to five shillings sixpence.
Berlin reports allege Spanish government planes dropped four bombs near the German destroyer Albatross during an attack on Palma. Newspapers claim no Spanish warships were in the harbor, suggesting misattribution of the attack to Spain.
Weights announced for Inverell meeting with maiden and novices handicaps across four furlongs to seven furlongs. Notable entries include Agricala, Promised Maple, Miss Inverell, Morning Gill, Bay fields, and Morning Girl in welter and captain’s races. Heavy entries list weights and lineup for Friday event day and subsequent Saturday program.
A Friday report says it will take three or four days for the ground party to reach Sir Herbert Gepp and his four companions stranded in Central Asia. The estimate came in a message received last night from Flight-Lieutenant Hely, who is directing the expedition.
In the House of Commons Mr. Baldwin announced a raise in members salaries from £400 to £000, amid cheers from Amit. The move signals a notable pay rise for British politicians.
Melbourne reports a petrol station incident where Miss Mary Sherwill, from the house, jumped into a water irrigation channel after a fire. She was admitted to hospital in critical condition with burns and shock. Police and fire crews investigated the event yesterday.
A London theater item reports on miners and a hearing involving Cladaetace Jueacaokved HO VA dw and Pe rabices, with brief action and progress noted as the week unfolds.
In London on Thursday Max Barr defeated Bee Foord in a tough nine round bout at Harringay. the contest featured severe punishment and a drawn out technical battle as Barr secured victory after enduring heavy exchanges and a late flurry.
Ashford Golf Club officials approved two 30 hole stroke events in August and a best gross score for 72 holes will crown the club championship while the best net score wins the Gobbert Cup. A revised handicapping plan divides the ladder into two courses and associates plan 18 hole stroke handicaps.
Friday prices at Sussex Street market Sydney for potatoes flour and produce include Tasmanian 4 to 5 six ewt new laid eggs 16 per case butter 14s 2d per lb cheese 9d to 1s per lb honey 2d to 4d per lb maize 5d to 6d per bushel oats 11 to 11s 4d per cwt wheat 4s 3d to 6d per bushel lucerne hay 4d to 7d per cwt and lucerne hay eaton values.
The forecast issued at 1 am expects generally fine conditions with cold dry temperatures. Frost and fog possible at night, especially in the southeast, with variable winds turning from north to southwest and a tendency toward unsettled weather in southern areas over the weekend.
At Warialda Court the Pastures Protection Board pursued cases for rabbit destruction failures and sheep distance rules. Kelman was fined with professional fees and court costs. Newstead paid £4 with costs. Dawson faced travel noncompliance and fees. an unnamed drover paid 2 with costs.
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