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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
2
Bleached Fuji Silk and Coloured Fuji Silks offered in multiple shades with prices from 3/11 to 4/6 per yard. Japanese and Morocain silks, crepe de chine, voile, georgette, and satin in assorted widths and colors. Hosiery includes Prestige artificial silk hose and bonded Lisle cotton hose with special purchase pricing.
Inverell Municipal Council held a fortnightly meeting with Mayor J Mellveen presiding. The Inverell Cycle Club sought permission for a series of races starting October 10, while other notes covered clock repair bids, valuations timer, staff pay increases, a public holiday inquiry, TB association support, and water works progress amid dry weather affecting road and street light maintenance.
Mr H E White of Inverell Chamber writes in support of J M O Connors view on Ashford railway alignment. He urges ministerial discussion to push permanent survey and funding for preliminary work. He notes potential coal and coke transport benefits, cost and time savings, and stresses monthly Chamber meetings to advance town interests.
Racing notes record results from Wednesday events with multiple stakes and placings. Meaulie Emo Hurdle results Chaparral first King Victer second Gunnedeh fourth plus Mon s Nursery V Handicap Bright Stir Cyden Sarpedon 16 to 1. Herbert Power Stakes Royal Charter first Herole second The Night Patrol third Moeanga Handicap BHon Lomond first Ambassidor second Morcion King third Coongy Handicap Valwyne J Acra lin The Lance second Moota Welter Kimmle B first Warranton second Nureo third.
Deliberations cover street battery upgrades from three to two plates, two plate cell voltage, attention to meters, and a suggestion for District School principal involvement to teach respect for council property. Mayor proposes a student Vigilante Association. report adopted alongside town stock and timber duties, and inquiries into fires and river stocking funds.
The Myall Creek branch of the F and A Association held its monthly meeting with strong attendance. Discussions covered wheat lumping and stacking at Delungra, issues with Sydney weights, rabbit control, and cooperation with the Agricultural Bureau. Members reported on wheat viability, proposed state wide crop changes, and a community sheep-dip project. Winds and drought affect crops as farmers await rainfall.
Four women volunteers of the town fire brigade received badges for five or more years of service at a Tuesday evening function at the fire station. Mr White presided as Inspector Fraser represented the police, while others managed museum programs and refreshments. The board of Fire Commissioners awarded the badges depicting a cross similar to the Victoria Cross to wear on the last arm, signaling long service and dedication to protection of life and property.
Local column recounts praise for Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills as a treatment for kidney disorders and backache. Mrs Quinnell of Inverell shares a two year lasting cure after six bottles, noting renewed energy and no recurrence. The ad notes price 2s 9d per bottle and mail order via Voster McClellan Co. Also mentions rabbits and Inverell freezing works upcoming.
After weeks of dry hot windy weather a strong gusting storm on Monday into Tuesday caused a heavy thunder shower and a 104 point total rainfall. Wheat crops held, prospects improved, lambing good, sheep in fair condition, and corn sowing now possible after hard ground.
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