16 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1931
Page
1
Slen Innes Nursery and Seed Store offers a wide selection of trees shrubs and flowering plants. The ad promotes seasonal bouquets and products with contact details and business hours, highlighting quality stock and garden supplies.
WAUTA reports unemployment concerns as Alderman Collins presents a plan to provide work instead of dole to the Unemployed Relief Council. Sydney authorities reportedly sympathetic, but the Trades Hall opposes schemes to create work for the unemployed.
The 24 hour outlook calls for minor showers on the far north coast and scattered showers in the northern and far southern highlands. Otherwise fine and cold with frosts on highlands and some fog. Warm day with variable winds tending northerly.
Don Bradman remains undecided as he waits for Ac crington Cricket Club's letter before making a decision. Ben Bradman reports the letter will be posted on Thursday, delaying any conclusion.
Sydney council rejected a motion to secure a foreign loan with Alds proposing forts to back the borrowing. Ald Garden noted available short-dated American loan money up to ten million pounds. Ald Walder warned borrowing now at current rates would cost the council three percent interest when repaid.
New Zealand made 198 in their first innings led by Blunt 47 and Weir 43 as Sir Julian Kahns XI declared at 312 with Heane 32 Gunn 101 Matheson 4 for 3 and Blunt 3 for 1, New Zealand 2nd innings 153 with Vivian 34 James 40, and the match ended in a draw.
In Perth the State Cabinet is said to be disrupted after Prime Ministerial announc ement of transferring the State Savings Bank to the Commonwealth. Three or four Nationalist members oppose the plan and contemplate switching to the Country Party, potentially giving the Country Party a majority in the House.
At Victoria Park six day results showMaiden Handicap divisions with Vaswyne Vinrrow and Scaliger Lad leading as scratchings noted. Flying Handicap lists Wallace Kingsdale Threemore Bill Visto with Lady Asbestos Duke Blair and Beaver K among prices. Third Division Flying Queen and Flora Beauty post outcomes with Favoured One and Sir Daniel strong in betting. Scratched horses include Master Whitaker Mary Wood Palmeir and more. betting reflects 7 to 2 Lady Asbestos and 29 to 1 Royal Flower.
Perth inquiry into the August 15 death of Albert James Brown 48 engine driver. The coroner returned a verdict that Johnsten Burley unlawfully killed Brown and committed him for trial. The stationmaster at Mount Helena failed to light the signal. blame placed on lack of authority and faulted reporting by drivers.
Mr. 8B S Stevens, leader of the opposition, told a Sydney gathering that the main cause of current trouble is the primary producer’s loss of purchasing power. He argued prices rose but non rural product costs increased, curbing producers' ability to buy as before.
Tin unit price quoted today at 235. Sussex Street Sydney lists bulk wheat at 22, bag feed 23, potatoes various prices, butter 1472, cheese, honey, maize 93 to 3 68, oats 1/8 to 2/8, chaff wheaten 3 to 40, lucerne 2/6 to 59, and wheaten 1/7 to 2a.
Indian Problems London reports Gandhi addressed the Federal Structure Committee of the Triad Round-Table Conference. He said full freedom for India depends on ending untouchability and achieving genuine cooperation between Muslims and Hindus within a free partnership with Great Britain.
Gordon Cantrill, 18, charged with murder of his brother, allegedly attempted to escape the Brayney lockup this morning. Kenedy visited the cell, Cantrill dashed into the yard, tried to climb the fence, a brief struggle occurred, and he was recaptured and returned to confinement.
In a Central Court session Fran cis Donald Green faced a robbery charge for allegedly armed theft of a pin from Jame Edward Devine. Devine testified Green claimed the tann driver had been hit and Green did not investigate outside, citing reliance on a man who told him.
A motion urged Inverell Rugby Football League to back fund raising and aid for a new recreation oval. Council planned ground levelling at public expense, while league funds and a hedge or fence proposal were discussed to ensure public access and safety.
At the London wool sales 10 915 bales were offered with 60 percent sold. NSW Queensland Victoria South Australia Western Australia and New Zealand supplies were represented. Home trade led activity with a larger attendance and fair competition. Prices fell with merinos down 74 percent from July, top sorts 10 15 percent lower, scoured and cromebreds 10 20 percent lower.
In the Legislative Assembly this morning Premier Lang condemned political persecution of Goode while replying to a Crown Solicitor’s report request on charges against Goode. Country demands surface as Lyons unity proposals remain unsettled and Charley Hardy Jr is tied to a united country demand on constitutional reform subdivision plan.
Mr Lyons met AFA representatives in Sydney to seek reconciliation with the Nationalists but AFA president Mr Gibson would not comment. Charles Hardy Jor, United Country Movement chair, was in Sydney and there were unconfirmed reports of talks. Hardy denied any conference and Lyons said unity against the government in NSW and Commonwealth is being pursued with definite moves forthcoming.
In Brisbane on Wednesday Premier Moore told the Legislative Assembly the total expense of the Mungana Royal Commission was bias and disputed.
Newcastle report states the Workers' Compensation Commission yesterday awarded John Davis of Maitland £134 for each of four fingers amputated after his hand was mangled in a sausage machine. He is a butcher. The incident occurred at his shop.
The City of Song arrives for a season at the Capitol Theatre Inverell after extended runs in Sydney. Australian Betty Stockfield, English comedian Hugh Wakefield and Polish tenor Jan Klepura star in this musical drama with filmed scenes from England and Nantes. Early screenings set for October 6, 7, and 8, promise notable scenery, music, and romance as praised by Peter Dawson and Mark Hambourg.
The Sydney wheat market moved slowly with limited offerings and faint buyer interest. Traders noted faded bagged parcel demand, while growers’ bagged rate stayed around 2l ex-tricks, about 6 country ela Tbor. London market described as dull. Australian bulk wheat shipment at Hull sold, 166 and 1950 tons afloat realized 20. A parcel of 1500 tons WA wheat afloat changed hands at 21 per quarter.
Mr W H McIntosh told a District Hospital Board meeting that money from state lotteries was received under false pretences. He said tickets were bought with the understanding the funds would be used for hospital upkeep, but were instead diverted to consolidated revenue. The statement underscores concerns over misused lottery proceeds.
The Lauto newspaper ranks the world’s top players from Davis Cup and major championships. Coched leads France, Vines tops America, with Petry and Austin next for England and Shields and Woot for the Americas. Borowa, Sibot, Vanryn, and Lott appear among global figures.
Brisbane City Council decided to seek suspension of redemption and sinking fund payments on overseas loans for certain years. Alderman Tait was named a delegate to negotiate with bondholders. The State Ministry reportedly does not approve sending a delegate to Australia.
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