08 Nov 1929
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1929
Page
1
A cryptic note urges readers to take the lift to the first floor to search for toys and inspect the windows, mentioning a new toxic room as a clue. The call to action implies a scavenger style mystery or display.
A fragmented catalog style page lists items under FOR THE GIRLS including Dolls Irons Sewing Machines Pianos and Kitchen Dresser values in old currency. The entry references multiple household goods with varied prices and a general sale assortment.
Eric Pike was committed for trial by the Mildura Coroner for the alleged murder of John William Smith, a Werrimul South farmer. Pike’s statement describes a quarrel, his intended disposal of the body with a shovel and chains, and driving the cart with the corpse. medical evidence notes eight bullet wounds.
Two single seater fighters collided at low altitude near Kenley aerodrome. Both pilots parachuted to safety and landed unharmed. The crashed machines struck houses at Wallington, setting one ablaze and causing severe damage to the property.
Handicaps listed for Tingha all height race meeting on Saturday. Plying Handicap shows Tyson, Gounod, May Boy, Ora, Golden Message, Meeleebee with varied weights. First Novice Handicap features Jumbo, Clay Dee, Bob, Stranger, Melrose, Camera Lad, May Bar, Lady Leucope. Club Handicap includes Tyson, Gounod, May Boy, Kis Ore, Golden Message, Meeleebee. Second Novice Handicap lists Jumbo, Clay Dey, Bob, Stranger, Melrose, Camera Lad, May Bar, Lady Leucope. Final Handicap covers Tyson, May Boy, Kia Ora, Pats By, Golden Mexengr, Meeleebee, Jumba, May Yet, Lady Lewcops.
Major Astor and members of the Comp, ons described Mr Jo H Thomas as Sunny Jim at a luncheon for Dominion newspapers. Thomas rebutted that Dominions tell Britain what to sell or face a harsh reply. He questioned Dominion car purchases and urged Britain to offer capital and labor help in publishing and related industries.
A Chinese market gardener Lee Cheong aged 45 was found murdered in his hut at Coolabah Cheong's throat cut from ear to ear after a violent struggle. Broken furniture littered the scene. blood stained walls and floor. Two Chinese men were detained for questioning as police pursued inquiries. A broken chair near the body indicated a desperate defence attempt.
In the House of Commons Mr. Macdonald said no further ministerial visits to the Dominions were immediately contemplated. He noted that any opportunity offering no good prospects would be used, as Mr. Thomas’s visit to Canada would be taken.
James Wilson, 29, was attacked in Kent Street City by three men who shouted We have got you at last, after returning from a 17 month absence. He linked the assault to a feud stemming from an alleged attempt by the Communist Party to gain control of the Waterside Workers Union. Wilson was taken to a Sydney hospital and refused to name his attackers.
A five ton chaff laden lorry toppled from an embankment on the Port Kembla Moss Vale road. The driver escaped unharmed. Five of the nine horses pulling the rig were killed in the accident.
Capetown report states the Dutch steamship Sumatra returned to the docks after a maybe at sea with a cargo of wool afire. Smoke was discovered at eleven last night. The fire crews met the steamer on arrival and water dipped at the hatch as the cargo was offloaded.
The day’s quoting shows tin at 31/11 in Sydney. Sussex Street prices include bulk wheat 5s 6d per bushel, potatoes Tasmanian 27s, eggs 14d per dozen, maize 8s per bushel, oats 34s, onions 1s 1d, chaff and wheaten oats varied, lucerne hay and small bales values listed. Cattle weak and sheep firm following fat stock cues. Dalgety display noted with 300 head, mixed market, good beef at 44s, prime 50s, 50,000 sheep and lambs penned, ewes dropping, wethers down.
Victorian cyclist Hubert Opperman completed the Sydney to Melbourne crossing in about 40 hours, ahead of the preset record once held by Frank Lend. Earlier messages reported Opperman departing Sydney in an SG2 mile side and lowering the record to 47 hours 44 minutes 20 seconds.
Sydney Friday Professor Aniersim of Sydney University criticized the censor ban on certain books and urged that people be allowed to decide what to read. He argued that works by controversial figures like Genin should circulate freely and that banned books should be legally printed in Australia.
The Deserted Wives and Children's Act facing 19 years of threat by posen has prompted a letter to the Minister for Justice proposing a relief clause. The writer states he paid maintenance for ten years but ill health and debt now force mortgage of his home to cover arrears and current payments. He says he offered to take his wife back, but she refused.
Texas Thursday report of a young married man T Battle who worked on a railway construction camp drowning last evening while swimming with a mate at Wilkins Dim. The mate attempted aid as Battle sank and neighbors called police. Body recovered with grappling irons. burial planned in Texas. Battle was a native of Mt Morgay.
Berlin dispatch reports cancellation of evacuations for French regiments at Rheinhausen. Vorwaerts blames War Minister Maginot, arguing his stance opposed evacuating the Third Zone Rhineland until the Young Plan is implemented.
Forecast says fine for now with rising temperatures. North to east winds bring dust storms inland. Increasing cloud with scattered rain and thunder follows.
Aden reports the Dutch steam Abbeweris voyage from Hamburg to Brisbane reached harbor with number five hold afire flooding expected to be necessary.
Charles C Currier, 68, calling himself a mining engineer and wealthy, was remanded for sentence by the Grafton police court on charges of neglecting to pay for meals and lodging at two gel hotels. He claimed large interests in an oil company and warned the police cannot enter private rooms.
The Chief Secretary told the Legacy Club that before the Main Heads Board was established in 1924 about sixty million pounds had been spent on State roads. He framed the expenditure as a costly undertaking and noted the ongoing need for funding.
A blaze at Stirling Furniture Factory Raymarket destroyed the upper storey and vast furniture losses were reported. Firemen faced choking fumes from burning varnish as flames swept through the site in the early hours.
Adelaide reports Frits B. Anderson, general intendent of the South Australian railways, appointed a commissioner replacing My. WA. Web Ot with a salary of £2500 per year, contrasting with £5500 for the former commissioner who remains in charge until May.
Adelaide Folin reports that Tradex and Labor Council members petition the Chief Secretary to commute Frederick Carr’s murder sentence to life imprisonment. The minister will consider further reports from Carr’s defense and medical experts who disagreed with the trial’s evidence.
In Melbourne Justice Starke ruled for the Minister for Agriculture and the Dried Fruit Board of South Australia in a damages claim by Frederick James fruit grower. James sought £45,794 for a seizure of dried fruits, but the court found the requisition lawful under the act and dismissed the action.
Princess Youbkoff suffers from inflammation of the Junge and is listed as unwell. The report notes Thursday as the reference day and mentions her condition in simple terms with no further details.
Supplementary estimates before the New Zealand House of Representatives include a £750 grant to cover travelling expenses for the Allen Wilkie Shakespearean Company. The measure targets education funding amid tariff and cost considerations.
The 1999 event by the Limbless Soldiers Association offers a top prize of a diamond casket worth 1000. Other prizes and a prefund pull list are advertised with a drawing date set. Send for a book of tickets to O Beyers Box Mo 2440 RF GPO Sydney.
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