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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 08, 1925
Page
4
A long, garbled opinion piece critiques protection boards and political actions, referencing Mr Higgins and public response to past penalties. It muses on abolition efforts, wartime public duties, and philosophical debates about governance, punishment, and civic responsibility across social groups.
An auction planned for Friday offers fat sheep from Lithina and Musiripol yards with Mir. Murray in charge as buyers gather. The report also mentions alleged Liquor Act breaches, a Royal Hotel incident, community religious events, and local social notices, including Salvation Army work and upcoming public entertainments.
A fragmentary notice describes a Saturday event called the Bos-Ban Dance during the Spring Carnival. It mentions organizers Low prine parker and Lucky bon and hints at a shop in Town run by Wing Tig and others. Details are unclear but indicate an evening gathering with planned activities.
A local court yesterday weighed the challenge of fair judgment amid conflicting police speed estimates. An officer cited thirty miles per hour while a witness cited eight to ten, underscoring the need for a better method than personal observation to resolve cases.
A well known Worialda Mra Rechel Griese passed away aged 57 from Bridsy last. The report notes moves and visits by local residents including Mr. Pink of the star of Meare W. G. Forsyth and Co. in Sydney, and others like Mr. C Hatcher and family holidaying in Queensland. Also mentions engagements and weddings in Inverell and Armidale regions with several local families noted.
The Limblenas Soldiers Art Union promotes a patriotic appeal to raise funds for national aid and to reassure supporters that the organization properly administers money. Tickets are available and a committee member, Mr. A E B Bent of Blight Street, urges timely response to maintain public confidence and sustain efforts.
A historic notice describes a conversion loan plan with favorable per cent rates, details on safety and feasibility, and signals no second offer due to government funding constraints. It urges citizens to accept the generous terms to support national finance and recovery.
Fragmented news from Brisbane and Tamworth diaries note fines for February and Efth, warrants for British steamship men, carnival trotting events, wood day at the hospital, licensing court grants, and local inquest outcomes. Mentions journalism pride, seamen strikes, and a Hobart death case.
The Loreal Methodi Company chaired by Way Pom Eteolling Muria Wosa with an vocal team formed a strong evening event. The strings of the organization joined with the syngetera is good bill and Commande Me Vlarg led. The Arms be work was recognised and the fund is expected to reach a high level.
An OCR readout presents a garbled food or product item with odd spellings and misread words. The legible fragments mention a peppermint flavor and a mash or mashable item, but many letters and terms are unreadable, yielding unclear meaning.
The Main Roads Board proposed Meads road be 3 feet wide instead of 18 meters as usual. Council clerk Holtaboum reported grants for construction and rod boxing would raise costs. Engineers and doctors debated practicality with no decision, postponed to next meeting.
Daverell Town tennis team traveled to Horrab on Saturday to compete in eight-set matches. After dinner at the Commercial Hotel the visitors continued to Forest for the Mechmoies meet. The results list multiple doubles and singles matches with various pairings and scores, ending with a Stanborough victory over Teverell by a service-heavy margin and a Davis Cup singles exhibition.
In a Ryder Cup final, the Magpies defeated the Imperials 29 to 3 after a shaky start by the heavier Imperial side. Magpies showed superior play with notable efforts from Thomas, Carter, Fleming, and Strathtry, while Imperials faded after 15 minutes. The win secures Magpies’ status as favorites, with celebrations planned and a forthcoming match against Emmaville.
A garbled wire report shows Dalgety and Co. cattle cattle trading with prices unclear. The fragment mentions wide market activity, some sales at low pence and prices per head, and observers reclining as the market fluctuated with skins noted in the mix.
The market notes ample vigor among lambs and sheep at the Wednesday sale. Wethers from Bingen Station topped at 47 shillings a head, averaging around 41s 2d at Wineheonsbe, with other consignments showing steady demand and good prices overall.
The report discusses road and drainage issues, traffic on the apda, and debates over timber, metal, and stone for con struction. It mentions the need for funds, the grade of metal, and concerns about finishing the project without leaving communities underserved. The dialogue cites engineers and officials debating costs, timelines, and the benefit of extending work to main roads while considering environmental and financial constraints.
A motor lorry owned by Mensra Ieek and Bonadd, driven by Mr Touglan Cook, overturned on Badurday while returning from Kaloona on the Walfards road. Passengers included Eric Clarke A Sturton Burton John Creer Mark Haldin and Doreen. Driver Douglas Cook sustained thigh injuries and Mark Baldwin and Burton suffered fractures. Ambulance crews attended. Cook and Baldwin were hospitalized. Other occupants received medical care with minor injuries.
The notice lists wool offerings including toca Vines and Wethers fleeces from John Ehmmorley, Mountain Valley Coolatal and Winehcombe from Curnan. Also mentioned are fleece lots from W G Campbell and Delangem, with prices or lot numbers noted in the fragment.
The wool market shows solid competition for high quality wools with France as the principal buyer. Japan and the United States are active, topmaking and bury descriptions fetching lower prices. Merinos remain described as steady while early shorn lots from Walgett district exhibit good quality amid fair prices.
The split over paying any portion of the percentage for road work was debated Saturday. A motion opposed full funding, with critics arguing engineers should bear the cost. a counter proposal urged existing plans to proceed while protecting the county from debt. The measure passed with a majority.
The Higgins-led motion in the Qberun Shire Council supported a referendum on abolishing PP Boards. Debate highlighted local government interests and concerns about Crown land title. The resolution, seconded by Mr Hoshier, passed by a comfortable majority amid worries over regional authority and the Boards' future.
The telegrams recount tensions over a possible general strike amid deportations and protests by Trades Unionists in Australia. A violent clash in Kurri Kurri left a man seriously wounded. engineer Thomas Ronayne died after a fall from a West Coast road site. A Melbourne meeting ended with loud dissent as officials faced outraged crowds.
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