20 Sep 1929
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1929
Page
1
A lively note on spring apparel with joyful shoppers eyeing new Lubier garments. Homes buzz with gossip over refreshing clothes and refined fits, offered at prices shoppers will surely appreciate.
New spring millinery in style features colored lines and light weight hemp, silk and straw hats. Imported models show white and red touches with embroidered riders, yellow accents, and green flowers. A range of plain smart hats offers fresh choices for Easter shoppers.
A Sydney radio report from Albany Western Australia states that a fire has broken out in the coal cargo of the Trish steamer Koypelcfiewma. The captain says there was danger but the fire was brought under control with water.
Ottawa reports Mr. Thomas Lent Privy Seal will submit a plan to the British government for extensive grain elevators at several ports. The proposal could boost trade for Canada and Australia if accepted.
Forecast indicates cloudy weather with thunder developing. Early winds are fresher and northerly, later turning cool and squally, with winds shifting to southerly.
Detectives arrest a man after more than two months of inquiry into the death of Mark Devane, a 54 year old retired farmer from Waedonga, killed on the Tallangatta road in July, believed to have been run down by a motor car.
A garbled report hints at weekend hockey matches with teams and players named in a crowded ledger. Amid unclear lines, venues, dates, and results remain unreadable, but the piece signals planned contests and potential rivalries shaping the local schedule.
Seven thousand spectators witnessed Australia lose to Widnes in a hard fought game. The Kangaroos displayed strong form in Maher’s incisive runs, while a disciplinary review punished two players after a Saturday incident. A subcommittee evaluated finances and approved a new fundraising campaign.
The Roma oil venture is reportedly abandoned. Brisbane reports say all Roma Oil Corporation employees except those at the absorption plant will be paid off. In Sydney, Roma shares fell to 14/8 after peaking at 210 last year. General manager Lionel Wilemere of Reonia and Associated Co. Mer resigns citing economic restrictions. He says the Roma failure does not prove oil is absent in Australia.
Fractured OCR notes a share fraud involving a 100 unit certificate and buyers in Sydney and Brisbane. Names such as EB. J. Caruichsel and W. oA. Careary appear alongside references to transfer through a secretary and a certificate held by another party. Several woodworkers and a certificate left Sydney are mentioned amid unclear details and localized confusion.
London City Corporation unanimously confers the Freedom of the City on Ram say McDonald for courage and public service and Phillip Snowden for protection of British interests. The motion notes the party’s stance during the war with the United States and contemplates McDonald travelling to America with city approval.
A man charged over the sensational hold up of the Wallalea branch of the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales appeared in court today. The magistrate fixed bail at £1000. The case involves the shooting of another person, with the injured party yet to be tended in court.
Detectives arrested a man linked to an armed hold up at Rozelle on Friday night. The suspect allegedly took £20, firing at and wounding a constable as police pursued him. A spectacles case dropped by the man helped identify him, with an associate confirming the sale details.
Reports from Melbourne detail Prime Minister Bruce optimistic about a likely government return, citing indications from voters. Brighton speeches by Customs Minister Guljeu urge action against Hugin and frame Labour critiques amid nationalist debate. NSW highlights discuss Hughes as a long‑time figure and tensions over arbitration policies.
A damaged OCR fragment suggests a local church notice referencing a pastor and a community gathering. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the piece hints at a December event and a Thursday schedule in a town or parish setting.
Text appears garbled with illegible phrases and names. No coherent event or entities clearly identified to summarize into a newspaper item.
Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic report with garbled names and imported terms. Seen fragments reference a struggle at Clift's Edge and mentions of people and places, but details are unreadable.
Donald Muirhead aged 32 of the Main Roads Board suffered a horrific steam roller accident at Parcamatta yesterday. His foot was crushed and a toe joint amputated after his foot became trapped. his sock and boot were torn away in the crushing incident.
In Police Court yesterday W Remeay JP presided over a batch of pleas. Arthur Emery was arrested in Seret for drunkenness while Gillis and Kaner faced charges of intoxication and public disorder. Several defendants were fined or given short terms for failing to pay fines, but none paid.
Queensland cane stations along with Merluna and York Downs went to public auction in Brisbane on Tuesday. Listings include Stirling and Macaren at £40,000, Widgext Didder at £25,000, and Wando Vale at £245,000, with several others passing in or starting bids. Auctions attracted multiple bidders from Melbourne and Tasmania, with expectation some properties will change hands this year.
The Australian Natives' Association conference in Perth urged a yearly week for displaying and promoting Australian-made goods. It supported a policy of moderate prohibition, arguing Australian industry should be protected and domestic products favored.
NSW railway officers gather for an air conference as Minister for Railways Mr Stewera stresses that every transport worker must be fully engaged in service before any outward changes are considered. The railway commissioner signaled changes depend on improved discipline.
A car left unattended on an incline in Leichhardt, Sydney, rolled away after being struck by another vehicle and plunged into the bay. No one was in the car at the time.
A worker died during blasting work at a site identified as Eglin Shine Wyong. The man was injured and transported to hospital but did not survive. Police and safety officials will investigate the incident to determine causes and accountable parties.
A fragmentary report notes a debate in the Legislative Awem about an archeme issue. It cites Mir. Langarower Delage as offending the body with a remark in verse or parable form, referencing 42 artes.
Market figures for Sydney and Sussex Street show prices quoted with various commodities mentioned. Weather forecast notes light winds and afternoon temperatures with no major changes. City roadoffices and newspapers are listed for notices and upcoming events.
The Homebush sale shows 44,400 sheep penned with fair quality across descriptions and full buyer attendance. Cattle warding remains generally unaltered with demand steady, prime vealers and other beef categories mixed but largely unchanged. Lamb and ewe values hold steady as market activity remains active.
The texture and colors are dainty with new dress lengths in Floral Voile, Grapton, and Chantilly Voiles at Canse ll’s. Styles include 38 inch printed cotton voiles in varied designs and tones, all at one price, with Daytime Harmonie and Merrie Lawn novelties shaping this season’s selection.
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