02 Sep 1935
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1935
Page
1
Sydney report says Randwick Alderman Foote laid two foundation stones for the Coogee Returned Soldiers War Memorial Hall. He condemned war as wicked and futile, urging the country to avoid future horrors and hoping young men avoid another conflict. He contrasted war’s horrors with peace’s opposite.
London reports no confirmation of Abyssinian concessions to F W Rickett acting for an Anglo American syndicate. Paris and Rome exchange views as Mussolini seeks clarification and Britain weighs sanctions. South Africa braces, while leaders urge limited war risks and pooled resources if conflict grows.
Harold Radzey, 30, was treated at St. Vincent's Hospital for severe wrist wounds said to be inflicted with a razor during an argument with a woman in Darlinghurst. A woman was later arrested and charged with grievous bodily harm.
In Sydney Domain Mr. Gander declared conscription would be the next issue when a vote is recorded. He predicted a renewal of 1914 recruiting methods with radio prominent and stated the Labor policy would prevent any man leaving Australia to fight if the people were half-hearted about war.
Ronald Stuart O Loughlin an eight year old from Cremorne slid on a roof edge and flashed a shock from a live wire two feet above a room. His father watched and used his body as insulation to pull the boy free. He was admitted to hospital with shock and burns.
Sydney official Fremler Sie vens reviewed national expenditures noting £122,000 spent on sanitation. He announced an immediate scheme for developing tourist facilities across the State.
The body of Edward Mortimer Mainley, 50, a Watsons Bay storekeeper, was found in Sydney Harbour after several days missing. Police believe a blow from a vessel bow or propeller caused a wound under the right eye.
Melbourne reports guard Thomas Middien died late last night after leaping from a train following a collision at Seymour railway station. He was injured earlier in the incident and succumbed to his injuries.
A party of nine girls was lost in a national park over the weekend and spent last night in the bush. Early this morning they found the river and followed it to Audley after search parties could not locate them.
The Tamworth Tobacco Growers Association urged excise concessions for Australian leaf. The Lyons Government was labeled the greatest enemy of local tobacco farmers. A draft system of unemployment and sickness insurance was completed and a federal conference to seek state cooperation will be convened.
Dr. F. W. Mahr, a German trade expert arriving in Sydney, says Germany must have markets and colonies to solve growing problems. He states Germany would buy more wool from Australia if it had the currency to pay or if Australia accepted goods in exchange.
Shirley Temple stars in Our Little Girl at The Capitol with a matinee option for country patrons. The program includes Tony gag songs, a circus sequence, and a strong supporting lineup featuring Jean Muir Ricardo Cortez in The White Cockatoo plus travelogues Holland Twis-time and King Neptune. Newsreel and Disney symphony add varied attractions.
The Archbishop of York told a London audience that if the League covenant requires it, armed forces should be employed. He argued there is nothing un Christian in using force to enforce justice and likened it to a police baton charge against a destructive mob.
Rome reports a Vatican City correspondent says the Pope may intervene in affairs through Mussolini’s adviser Pietro Tacchiventuri who met with Cardinal Pacelli in audience.
Sussex Street market prices today show Wheat at 3/2 per bushel bagged 3/2. Tasmanian potatoes 11 to 13 ewt. Hew-laid eggs 1 shilling per dozen. butter 142/68 ew. cheese bid to 16d tb. honey 3d to 43d per lb. maize 48 bus. oats 293 to 27 bus. onions 1 te cw. millet 20 to 25 owt. chaff wheaten 4 to 5 9 owt eaten 44 to 53. lucerne 4/6. hay eaten 26 to 16 owt. wheat 3/2 to $5 bus.
In Sydney at Pitt Son and Badgerys today 21 611 sheep and lambs penned with improved quality. Shorn sheep dearer others firmer and lambs unchanged. Wethers to 204 ewes 25/2 lambs 25 7 hoggets 27 10 suckers 24/4. 2314 cattle yarding of medium quality. Market very firm with bullocks to 19 15 cows 9 10 vealers 9. Best beef 40 good 30 medium 27 inferior 24.
A London author retells two remarkable coincidences from public stories. An old Trinity College Dublin boathouse keeper recalls a Kent ship fire where a baby was thought lost, and a sailor later claims he saved the child. In a Swiss Alps episode, a Gurkha finds a long lost ice axe linked to a Himalayan expedition years later.
Mavis Elene Neilson and Claude Charnock faced a Central Criminal Court trial for allegedly murdering William John Neilson, husband of Mrs. Neilson, at Wyangala Dam near Cowra. The Crown pressed murder or nothing, while the defense claimed a possible accidental death with no involvement by either accused.
Harold Ferguson 65 remanded at Gosford Police Court until Thursday on a charge of murdering his wife Gwendoline Ferguson at Ourimbah on the preceding Saturday.
Sydney markets report tin at unit price 46.8 today with current trading notes indicating steady demand. The brief update records a slight shift in price reflecting market activity in the metal sector.
In a Wesley Church address Sir John Latham argued no peace under current world conditions. He warned world markets require security and peace. He noted France distrusts peace with Germany after spending 30 million on frontier defences and believed Alsace disarmament would precede broader disarmament.
Forecast issued at 9 am expects isolated showers only near the southern border districts. Generally fine conditions with moderate daytime temperatures and cool to cold nights. Frosts on the ranges and morning mists or fogs likely. Winds will be fresh from the west to southwest.
Royal attendance at Crable church included the Duke of Gloucester Lady Alice Scott the King and Queen and other royal family members. Morning service attracted about 4000 people from across the country with motorists traveling up to 200 miles and a two mile queue of cars outside. The King and Duke wore Highland dress with mourning ties in sympathy with Queen Astrid.
A baby found in a railway carriage at Warwick remains in the children’s ward of Warwick Hospital receiving care. Police guards remain on duty. A reminder that the Girls’ Friendly Society ball will be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday night. attendance urged.
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