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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
4
A topical commentary argues the Jamaica Governing body will abolish capital punishment, noting diverse views. It references lingering faulted implementations and cites penalties as examples, with scattered mentions of dissenting and supportive positions amid a broader legal and political discourse.
A garbled but readable wartime note references Elsmore's FPO and ties to the CWA, listing people and events in a fragmented stream. It mentions organizing abilities, contributions by women, and the broader home front effort with a focus on communal work and civic action.
A Inverell council meeting discussed amending the Local Government Act and potential provincial support to assist local governing bodies with roll preparation. Emmaville Police Court heard a case with a £1607 18s 7d sentence while railway and freight regulations drew attention.
A fragmented report describes a town hall gathering with speakers including Mr JW Sth, discussing edicts, emblematics, and plans for a Vigil on Saturday night during slow weather. It mentions visiting evangelists, a Sunday school, and musical services amid a broader civic program.
Sydney telegrams report unsettled and cloudy weather in southern districts with sun in the north. News notes several hundred free laborers en route to Australia aboard the Queenio, with shipowners aiming to repatriate idle crews but blocked past Fremantle. Waterside workers decide not to operate, while a Melbourne committee plans seaside camps for strikers. A federal electoral bill grants franchise to Britons, and a motor dash near Herhom claims a life. Additional items cover a railway collision in Morven, budget provisions, and arbitration court debate.
A troubled look at a Willnul themed film and the duo Blaine and Ommerate, with dense, unclear plotting and a focus on a couple in rental trouble. The piece names Will and a cast including Philips, Muller, and Dore, hinting at a melodramatic backstory and a plan to release a new program with Allen Pringle and Dueathy Movedda.
An Education Week benefit event headlines a program headlined by Agiew Ayres and a CBrietx comedy act. The show promises drama and entertainment to defray the costs of the witch and support women’s causes with a performance at Sehal oTaemaircaw es Lowe.
Local theater announces Saturday matinee with a major star in a comedy or two. Parente and other cast members perform in the afternoon screening, offering fans a chance to see the featured film at a discounted price.
A fragmentary notice references a Big Picture Banefit and urges public support. The garbled text mentions indecipherable names, a staged event, and expected attendance or defrayal of a related expense. The exact details and entities are unclear due to OCR damage.
My W. CL Thompson visits Ashford coal mission yesterday and proceeds to Tingha today. The death of Mrs. Macintyre wife of Professor Ronald G Macintyre and Mr. John Swan is reported in Sydney. Several local residents, including Walter Adams and A T Neil, are noted as visiting or residing in Moree Inverell Armidale and surrounding areas. A railway of local notables and a variety of social moves, births, engagements and appointments fill the scene with many names and places from Inverell and nearby towns. The district shows a busy social calendar with travel, funerals, and professional changes highlighted.
The report lists a Sunday gathering at Ashford with meat, dancing, and entertainment by the Austral Band. Major Richards of the Salvation Army speaks in Armidale about national unity. Enid Wilton, 14, defeats Kathleen Nicholls, 19, in a girls gulf championship at Stoke Poges rink.
A commercial wire report notes 3000 cattle yarded with good beef demand and prices around 10 to 20 denres. prime beef sold at 42 per Vy. Forty thousand sheep penned with prime wethers and ewes strong, others of inner ewe and wethers sold from 44 to 1 and suckers 92 per ill.
The market report notes a mixed wool sale with lower average top prices compared with the prior week. Clearing over five percent, auction offerings included Western listings and several named sellers or traders, with fleece prices indicated in old currency measurements and a number of specific lot identifiers among North Western bidders.
A hospital committee meeting heard tributes to the late Mr. Rose and noted the marriage and retirement plans of local figures. Mr NW Farrand led a sympathy motion for Mr. B. Singleton’s family as the gathering featured music, dancing, and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Mull and guests before Joyce Serra sone Ware departed.
A fashionable wedding took place at St Augustine's Church of England on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Gheesbrough, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gheesbrough of Inverell, married Mr. Robert Maclay of Ryde. The church was beautifully decorated by friends, with flowers and tulle. About 60 guests attended the reception at Woodbine, and gifts included a gold wrist watch and other valuables. The couple departed for Sinnev and Adelante for their honeymoon.
Displays by businesses and manufacturers highlight Education Week with Wool, cotton, and other goods on show. Local shops such as Glenister Mackenzie and Burge Bros join the effort, while the Mayor invites residents to welcome educators and the 140 teachers for a civic event at the Town Hall Monday noon.
Mr H Wonhelz of the Agricultural Department led a gathering of local farmers addressing maize storage and marketing. Mr N C Bucknell presided, outlining storage plans, financing through pools, and the potential for government silos to improve price, quality, and prompt delivery for the region.
At Inverell Municipal Council on Tuesday night a letter from Macintyre shire urged protest against government plans to grant Main Roads Board power to undertake own road works. The council discussed a joint conference with Marintyre and Bannockburn shires and Mundepalood Shire Employers' Union to prepare a strong protest. The Mayor and Alderman debated responsibility for road works and possible action by Victoria. The council decided to inform Macintyre Shire Council it was not aware of any imminent action and saw no need to move. The motion was carried unanimously.
A large crowd attended Jubilean events for Rev Dr McCunnor with Bishop O Connor presiding at St Marys Cathedral. Arch Bishop Sheehan and other clergy received papal greetings while civic celebrations followed a noon reception at the Town Hall with Alderman Morgan Stephens hosting.
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