07 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1928
Page
1
A fragment notes dainty light undergarments with designs intended to evoke new airiness. The piece suggests such underwear will appeal to fashion sensibilities and lingers on delicate style cues and refined presentation.
Silk kimonos with scalloped edges and contrasting panels attract buyers, with prices lower than expected. Georgette and Milanese lace slips, black Milanese lounge wear, and lace trimmed jackets are featured alongside voile frocks. Dresses and accessories offer bright colors and summer options at affordable prices.
Andrew MacDonald and Henry Scott, two stowaways linked to the Osterdeg incident, are arrested for murder. Scott says he arrived in Australia 18 months ago and, unable to find work, faced starvation, prompting a return to England. The news notes a rising pattern of Australians stowing away for escape.
Sydney reports acting Government meteorologist Mr. Titchke says conditions over the Tasman Sea look more hopeful for the Southern Cross flight to New Zealand, though final Dominion advice is awaited before deciding if the airmen should depart tonight.
Burnt to death Friday morning was Mr Wiggina manager of Murgho station when his house burned. Noted sheep judge Mr Lambert died of heart failure. In 1818 the deceased was elected alderman of Sydney and became Lord Mayor the next year. He had been in failing health for about 12 months.
A Sydney coroner ruled the death of Lt. Ulyuran Stein, found on the rocks, as likely accidental after a fall from a cliff. The ill health and occasional star gazing notes were mentioned, with the death attributed to injuries from the fall.
A 50 year old returned soldier Alfred Wolldin Bowess of Fairfield attacked his wife Ida with a razor after a nightmare on the verandah. He allegedly dragged her, fired a pistol, and inflicted deep gashes before neighors intervened. He was carried away on a stretcher with injuries.
Mr A J Brown, a major Lithgow fruit grower, will fell 7000 well grown apple trees. He paid about 29000 for the property and cites fruit growing as a losing venture. High wage rates under the award and persistently low local and London prices drive the decision.
In Brisbane on Friday Atherton Producers Association met and passed a motion expressing deep concern over the Cairns waterside strike. The maize grower’s delay threatens harvest on the tablelands and could force silo closures due to late season and pending constraints.
At a Melbourne conference last night militant delegates condemned Judge Beeby's latest waterside award. They pledged to push proposals for Federation withdrawal from the Arbitration Court and direct deals with owners. The new award, effective Monday, keeps ordinary wages unchanged but grants higher pay for special conditions and alters standards and working conditions.
Metropolitan Medical Officer of Health reports Sydney was the healthiest city of its size for eight years with over 1000 inhabitants. The average death rate in that period stood at 97 per 1000.
Sydney reports Charley Pearson aged 42 a crane dogman fell about forty feet into the basement of the New Stitt Theatre on Market Street He escaped death with only a jarred knee and a bump on the head and is described as miraculously saved by luck despite the long fall
The Commonwealth statistician estimates Australia's population as of March 31 at 12.2 million, noting a natural increase of DF and net migration TSK, reflecting a growing demographic trend for the period.
William Henry Lambert longtime labor figure in Weet Syne’s House of Representatives died last night in a Randwick private hospital. Survived by Mrs. Lanier. Parliament paused as members paid respect and adjourned.
A blast in a pit oven at the Australian Iron and Steel plant in Wollongong injures three men and burns several others. About a dozen workers were affected, with names including Derris, Sprechley, and Jordan Anders among the injured.
A worker named MELAOTANE, Peis, attempting a father's light extension died after an electric shock. The incident occurred while fixing the extension, with authorities noting the fatal nature of the electrocution. Further details on location and investigation are pending.
A garbled OCR segment hints at winter illness, a mother, a father, and a missing figure. The text references a remedy and a chant, with phrases suggesting a family scene and a potential disappearance. The readable parts offer no clear event, person, or location to confirm.
Hubert Algar Storey aged 22 appeared in Bow Street charged with murder of Frederick Charles Walter in June. Provisional warrant issued. remanded for a week as police seek identification and to compare records with Walter. Storey denied all and claimed to have migrated to Australia in 1925. police suspect identity with a man named Kelly. investigations continue to fix a link to Walter and Storey’s whereabouts in Sydney and Gowrie New South Wales.
In Sydney Frislay Tin the Insolvency Court yesterday Percy Salvado bender and George Davis his foreman were sentenced to fourteen days and twelve days respectively for prevarication. Judge Moule said Salvado might give better evidence later especially about a certain fibre allegedly stolen.
A dubious expert named Robert Gunter influenced the City Council to approve railway improvements for a fee of £125. The committee chair admitted the briefing lacked proper scrutiny, and inquiries followed into the legitimacy of the claims and the procurement process.
Frieght futures and grain prices appear amid a rough market report from Sydney on a Friday. Wheat values are around 4/48 per bushel with other staples like maize and chaff noted. wool sales show auction activity with prices near seasonal peak and private sales ongoing. The report cites auctions, consignors, and regional buyers shaping the market tone.
Captain C Barnard and Flying Officer Elliott arrived at Croydon in a Fokker monoplane after a 5000 mile voyage from Karachi lasting four and a half days. The Sofia to Croydon leg of 1400 miles was flown nonstop. This event marks the fastest England to India flight, beating Hinkler's seven day record.
Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Hilbert was found dead from a gunshot wound in the Australian Engineers restroom on Friday. Police are investigating the shooting as a possible foul play or accidental discharge in the barracks.
In LONTOLN on Thursday the industry debate scene turned chaotic as Mr. A. J. Chok delivered a raving, half hour tirade denouncing opponents. He waved his arms, toppled from the platform, fainted, recovered, then cried out with tears that he had defeated them. A doctor ordered him taken to his lodging.
Tragedy unfolds at Coogee as Thomas Iagh McMinter aged 25 in Coolubwl district dies after slashing throat in hotel room. He reportedly sought life ending actions with prior hospital admissions and recent health concerns. Family and authorities investigate motive and circumstances.
Aged ex service member Claims mental distress from war service after an incident in which a man named Howard Powers faced charges for hawking and was sentenced to four weeks in the district jail, suspended for 12 months, with a good behaviour bond.
A grand children's mass drew a large congregation with a special choir of gon voices. The Papal Sogate Cominal Ceretti presided. All girls wore white with black suits and brand anshem asella. The event featured a fully tagged lineup and notable attendees.
The report notes cloudy skies and scattered showers in the area with some dry periods. Winds come from the south, with generally mild temperatures for the day ahead.
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