12 Sep 1938
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1938
Page
1
London on Sunday reports a mix of fear and hope as European leaders await Hitler speech at the Nuremberg congress concluding session. Downing Street crowds observe ministers in talks with the prime minister while German signs suggest anxiety about developments.
Two men sleeping on the premises woke to flames early Saturday morning as petrol was poured and an attempt to burn an auctioneering business on Blayney Street failed. Robert James Martin and Keith Schmidt, both connected to Lee and Martin, aided by a firm member, extinguished the fire despite forceful entry and suspected arson motive.
Fragmented text suggests discussion of Britain, France, and peace during a European conflict. Mentions relations with Czechoslovakia and possible references to figures such as Alfred and Ormsford. Content is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
Fragmentary market notes from Sussex Street in Sydney mention several traders and prices. The text lists names such as Tiemann and Pyovots and hints at tea, steel, and general goods with unclear quantities. The report appears incomplete and garbled, reflecting OCR issues from a historical page.
Unreadable OCR fragment lists lottery drawing details with scattered names and numbers. The legible parts reference prizes and dates but lack coherent data for a precise summary.
A united mining unions front formed after a Cabinet meeting shows little hope for peace. Two Burragorang Valley mines have joined the Federation, promising protection, as 22,000 miners remain idle and coal output could drop by about 80,000 tons daily.
Peter Walmeier 2T of Surface Was found dead at Margle Bier after a violent argument with a lifelong rival. The suspect, Robert Norman Sayer, aged 26, was later arrested.
The latest forecast calls for scattered showers along the north coast with moderate daytime temperatures and frosts in the highlands. Light to fresh southerly winds shift to northerly along the south coast, with generally clear to unsettled conditions inland.
A brief report notes Australians advancing in U S A tennis events with improving play and promising results amid the season. The piece highlights rising performers and ongoing training as they compete in American tournaments.
A local note reports confusion over dates for a morals test in Sydney. Officials urge residents to verify the correct day and ensure participation details are followed.
Fragmentary dispatches indicate Japanese reinforcements and fighting around key Chinese positions. Reports mention troops moving from Hankow toward Pekin and ongoing shelling near Shenkai in the wider Tenia theater, with control changing at several fronts.
In Sydney Monday the NSW Rechabite Approved Society dropped liquor pledge and total assistance references from membership forms as it seeks approval under the National Insurance Scheme. The move was ordered by the council when it joined the Rechabite Approved Board, with members noting a reassertion of the order’s penperation.
Prince Arthur of Connaught died in London after a lengthy illness. The royal prince passed away on Monday morning at age 1? The notice confirms his death and long illness, with reports noting his status as a member of the Connaught branch.
Market report from Sydney shows wheat quotations steady as markers held firm. Prices dated March show bags at 211 with parity noted amid cautious trading.
Market report from Homebush notes varied prices for cattle and sheep. Bullocks firm to £10, cows £11 7s 6d, heifers and steers present, with several sellers named. Local stations and firms recorded trades including Bingleburra Gra and HR Munro.
The death occurred in Enverell Hospital on Saturday morning of James John Spinks aged 7 of Bundarra. He was a son of William Spinks of Bundarra and lived there all his life. Survived by parents and five sisters and four brothers including Mesdames Rutledge Chigait, Thomson, Nerrars, Ling Wo, Peekham Tongha, Richards Lane Cove, Mestre Crarge, Roland Frederick, and William Bundarra. Interment in Church of England section of Bundarra cemetery yesterday with Rev Reynolds officiating. Funeral arrangements were handled by W J Thorley.
A compulsory Sunday school for motorists was held in Berlin. drivers convicted of traffic offenses began at 4 a.m. with lectures on road behavior. Pedestrians had attended the prior Sunday.
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