14 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1928
Page
1
Describes silk fabrics with vivid colors and textures, praising Full hil and Fuji Silk pieces. Lists prices 2/9 and 3/3 per yard, crepe de Chine options, black and navy shades, and daily arrivals. Encourages sending orders for home delivery by post.
Sydney reports Mrs. Lambert, widow of W H Lambert, states her husband refused a £40,000 payoff and protest against graft. She remembers his charity, loans, and refusal to aid corrupt officials, leaving her virtually penniless after his sudden heart seizure death.
Artfioebel wins the Hawaiian fight and the first prize of 12,500 dollars for the New York to Los Angeles non-stop flight. He completed the distance in 24 hours 50 minutes as nine started the trek from Los Angeles.
The Public Service Board suggests ME Breakwell, headmaster of Yaneo Agricultural High, be appointed Supervisor of Agriculture to coordinate Education Dept activities linked to farming. Two district school garden officers will report under the supervisor to align with Junior Farmer Clubs, aiming to curb rural drift by promoting farm work and rural skills.
In Melbourne the Commonwealth Arbitration Court heard a case involving the Actors' Federation and Theatrics Employees Ananca Thom. Allegations claimed temperamental actresses actors and musicians faced harassment by federation representatives at certain theatres just before curtain call. Davidson argued the union dues collection method demoralised members and harmed workplace relations.
An unidentified elderly man was struck by a bus at Waverley Inet night. He sustained injuries and died within minutes. Police and ambulance attended the scene. The incident remains under investigation with details pending identification.
Reported from Lumehow district, electrified barbed wire used by retreating forces to halt Nationalist advances. Coal miner power source cited. Orders issued to exterminate Bhantungese as fighting remains unusually severe.
In London on Thursday the Rev. Franklin Hutchinson cabled Bishop Chelmsford from Canada asking to resume duties at Doddinghurst because he has no funds to return. Parishioners urged allowance, but the bishop said the decision to appoint a successor is irrevocable.
Sydney Friday Judge Beeby of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court declares a state of strike exists among waterside workers. The Oversea Shipping Representatives Association says the issue is not acceptance of overtures but adherence to the award or risk strangling the shipping industry. Melbourne Trades Hall Council delegates seek a conference but owners refuse until the men resume work.
Oslo reports wreckage found from the plane carrying Amundsen and Gilbaud as searchers believed the craft went down near Prime. It appears the aircraft sank and remained in the water for a long time, with James 4B noted in the sequence of events.
Sydney report states John Jackson, a workman, was killed while demolishing a building at Surry Hills. A rafter collapsed, sending him about 40 feet to the ground. He sustained a fractured skull and internal injuries, dying at the scene.
A fragmented report notes a split within the country party and mentions senate election tensions. It references leaders and potential alignments, with unclear names and places due to damaged text. The piece hints at party realignment and strategic positioning ahead of upcoming votes.
Six children of T. Bayer were burned to death in a kitchen stove fire when Marie Parent attempted to revive the flames using a windy method. A cousin aged 13 escaped the blaze, while other family members suffered severe burns.
Reported in Warsaw that forty volunteers were wounded in a chaotic engagement near a castle town. The cavalry charged unexpectedly. officials attempted to stabilize the scene as orders were issued and local messengers dispatched.
The Federal Country Party Parliamentary Committee states the decision to exempt showgrounds is incorrect and that revenue should support main infrastructure. It cites improvements and prize-money increases, land tax issues, and departs from depreciation allowances granted since Bruce Page government.
Alfred Willaan Mond aged 27 a coin of Lord Melchers cheois on the staff of Belcherts Chemical Industries Ltd was found hanging from a tree on his father's estate. The inquest returned a verdict of death by own action saying he was overwhelmed by figures in his head after excessive work and avoiding the office.
The deputy director of Post and Telegraphe advised Mr V2 As Themspeon, MP, that the question of providing a Sunday telephone service is under inquiry and a decision will be notified later.
The fragment describes strong condemnation of a steamer service between Melbourne and Percy, with references to Mr E Todard Miller and the NSW Scouts Womiss'i. It notes alleged sinking of a steamer years ago and harsh judgments about the vessel, including frustration with an English dictionary’s inadequacy to express feelings toward the steamer’s quality.
A new morning and evening Sunday paper is launched in Dobince to back free justice and De Valera. The editor and director claim the policy remains fixed regardless of future elections or changes to the editorial staff.
Fragmentary report cites a Sydney text calling slums a damnable disgrace and criticizes local governors for neglecting rents and living conditions. Mentions Fullerton Memorial at Kiel and Met’s League with strong language against urban squalor.
In April at Warren New South Wales a drover named Terry fell while moving through a fence line and landed on his back injuring a kidney. A doctor removed the kidney later and the Workers' Compensation Court awarded him £192 in compensation yesterday.
Sydney Friday Mr Prive observed a petty misdemeanor unfold as a skin rug was offered for sale at a bargain price. The seller was arrested and charged with misappropriation and brought before a court awaiting trial.
A crowd watched as two women struck Rev. John Yates with a horsewhip and a hatchet at Atanmore. Yates fled to a station. the women urged him to press charges, which he declined. Yates, once a preacher, said the assault stemmed from a newspaper claim not issued by him.
The body of Thomas Field, aged 50, was found a quarter mile from his home at French Street after an apparent fall from a cart. Police said the death may have been caused by an accident as his raft was found some distance away.
A derailed truck accident near the bank caused a derailment and heavy damage to tracks. The incident interrupted service for the Southwest and Army lines, delaying trains for hours as crews assessed the site and cleared the embankment. No injuries are confirmed, but repairs are expected to take time.
Mr J AL Realy, instructor for Vic Agricultural Departments, paid a visit to Taverned yesterday. Mr Frank Fiward, manager at Pindar Station, Statin, received news that his mother died in Goulburn on Tuesday. Miss Murich Bowling, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Bowling of Galen Legh Glen Innes, engaged to Mr David Lloyd of Yanigha Station Dehingra.
Market notes report wheat at 4/8 per bushel in Sydney and tin at 37/9 per pound in Friday quotes. The brief indicates a quiet trading day with no major spikes or confirmations on extra commodities.
Fragmentary OCR notes show prices and terms for crops and livestock. Mentions per cwt figures and Tasmanian items, with references to land, market terms, and local agents. Names and places are garbled, but indicate agricultural trading activity and unit prices for wheat, lucerne, chaff, and sheep.
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