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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
4
A long, somewhat incoherent reflection argues that nations show genuine religious sentiment in crisis, favoring the golden rule over worldly distractions. It contends Allied resolve aligns with divine law, urging practical action to support justice and peace against aggression.
Local notes report weather and feed shortages amid drought affecting sheep and wheat. Community events include a Graman pigeon shoot and dance, a town hall young setters dance for ATP support, and an Ashford Church of England ball with costumes prizes. The Inverell Chamber backs a war fundraiser to buy a plane for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Inver said Ben A drive will be held in Ashford on Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock. The t of the Ashford Shire, Dr R A Black, will be the chase and Major McPhee and his staff will conduct the drive. Application forma will be available and Dr Logan will be present to examine recruits.
Sydney report says American boxer Meare, soon to fight, reads a Bible chapter or prays before stepping into the ring. The man is a Sunday School teacher from his hometown Loos and has addressed a class at a Sydney suburb church since arriving in Australia.
Weather readings from the post office show a string of frigid and warm days with dates in June, while Inverell Hospital notes a record wood parade. The piece also covers rationing news, train services, local war efforts, a double shooting tragedy near Guyra, and a furniture sale as communities rally during wartime.
A sensational scene erupted at Moree greyhound meetings when officials found meat laced with a foreign substance believed to be a drug in the pens of favored open hurdle hopefuls Kimbriki and Keytah. The plot was thwarted by prompt club vigilance, with Kimbriki setting a new course record as it and Keytah finished first and second.
A dense clipping records mixed notices from a district, naming Mr Gordon L Congpar Oban and Dr. Moyes among locals, plus hospital statuses, travel plans, an engagement announcement for May Ene Doris to Arthur Edward Lawlor, and various travel and family updates. The fragment references multiple addresses and institutions including the A.M.P. Society, Royal South Pacific lines, and the Bun Dan Tonga hospital, alongside schooling and church mentions.
A pre wedding party for hospital auxiliary members honored two longtime contributors, Miss Newbett and Mrs Ford, with gifts including a bread plate and knife. Attendees and speakers praised their service as guests enjoyed tea and a musical performance ending with traditional tunes.
The Ential General Meeting of the Guy FA and A. Association on Saturday decided to shift future shows to Friday and Saturday. This change replaces the prior Thursday and Wednesday schedule.
A local paper urges nation funding through taxes loans and a wealth levy if needed. It advocates voluntary contributions from idle wealth for the war duration and notes anonymous supporters in Inverell with banks and prominent citizens urged to respond. The piece hints at a forthcoming list of contributors and aims to publish names of donors in support.
The Belgian Consul General in Sydney described recent events in Belgium as a shocking and tragic blow to Belgians living in Australia. He signaled a decision levelt and discussed implications for the Belgian community here and potential reactions from local authorities.
A garbled OCR note mentions Mr E G Theodore addressing a selection process or offer related to a federal treasurer post. It references candidates, a lawn, guard services, and a denied request, though exact names and places are unclear due to text corruption. The fragment implies a formal decision event or appointment process involving Mr Theodore and a federal official.
Victoria Park results show a shaky card with several scratches and disqualifications. Entries include Flying Hardy and Gay Romance among others, while winners and placements remain unclear due to OCR gaps.
The Sunday services at Uuwspare and Ashford emphasized penitence and dedication to God, with prayers for peace and Allied victory. At Ashford 11 am a Memorial Service for the late Myr P Thompson and prayers for Percy Ning were held. in Benshaw golf opening day was postponed to join in the peace prayers as the church filled with worshippers.
The article lists recruits and medical exam schedules for final assessments in Sydney and Melbourne. It names numerous individuals from Bundarra, Moree, Narrabri, Walgett, and other areas, with contingents to the 2nd Medical Regiment and Training Battalion. Also notes calls to service and local recruiting officers coordinating examinations and transportation.
A Friday screening features a special all star film programme headlined by Margaret Sullavan James Stewart Melvyn Douglas and Pay Peasley. The event highlights a lifeline of love and drama with star turns by Crawford and Young as a feature of the intertwinement entertainment plan.
Mr Clive Fletcher 22 a Deepwater resident lies in a very critical condition at Glen Innes Hospital after a circular saw burst while he and his brother Mr Max Fletcher, proprietors of a yard at Deepwater, were working. A wheel fly with fragments was found 200 yards away and steel splinters scattered within 100 yards.
Last night the mayor and several aldermen including J J Clanan and H J Young faced calls to apologize for conduct at the previous meeting when they left the room causing no quorum. An apology from Ald H C Cooper was received.
A garbled wedding notice fragment lists many names and places with unclear roles. It mentions Mr and Mrs, several unfamiliar surnames, and a reference to a celebration or social event with numerous misread words making specifics uncertain.
Lee Kelly of Kingsford suffered a left arm wound after an explosion while attempting to jump a barrier at Kirhmond. Friends rushed him to Parramatta Hospital where surgeons feared possible amputation as care was administered by medical staff and onlookers.
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