21 Sep 1932
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Newspaper
Inverell Times
Location
Inverell, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1932
Page
1
Weather and market notes for Sydney and London. Rain expected in the state may affect food supplies. Australian official Mares warns uncertainty remains about damages from potential weather impacts. In cricket, Tate is not being replaced, Bowes to be considered a stock bowler amid MCC plans.
The Budget speech to-night in the Legislative Assembly, promised by Mr Stevens and Mrs Stevens, outlines plans to cut the deficit from £9.5 million to £4.5 million, with actual reductions to £4.3 million. Tax relief includes unemployment relief tax for basic wage earners, a 10 shilling to 3 shillings 10 pence income graduated relief, and a 15 percent fare cut on harbor bridge trips. Wool and livestock carriage rates see a 10 percent reduction, and Crown interest is reduced to 4 percent.
An authoritative statement today denies any truth to rumors that the Newcastle wool sales announced for tomorrow have been cancelled. Officials confirm the sale will proceed as scheduled in Newcastle with buyers and sellers advised.
John Austin Vercoe 51 was found dead on the floor near faulty gas pipes at his laundry on Bey Road North Sydney after saying he would adjust the pipes. Police are treating the death as under investigation and not confirming the cause.
The forecast for the next twenty four hours calls for clouds and sultry weather with variable rain and thunderstorms. Areas across the state, especially northern and central, expect heavier falls with winds turning northeast to southeast, strong gusts and hail later, becoming squally on the north coast.
The page shows Sussex Street prices for goods such as buckwheat, Tasmanian potatoes, new eggs, butter, cheese, honey, maize, oats, corn, hay, lucerne, and wheat with figures like 3/51 for buckwheat and 46 to 0 for Tasmanian potatoes, indicating a local market price roundup.
Gar Wood piloted the Misa America X on the St. Clair river achieving 124.91 mph on a measured mile to reclaim the speedboat record from Kaye Don. He first ran upstream 124.41 mph then downstream 126.42 mph before a second upstream try of 122.17 mph and the attempt was abandoned.
Melbourne report notes the All Australian Trade Unions Congress discussing a 30 hour week a 25 percent rise in award wages a fiduciary note issue and the creation of rank and file councils.
Harry Lachmund was recalled before the Fruit Machines Commission to answer why he drew £1000 from three accounts between March 8 and 11 and converted most of it into large denomination notes. He said he withdrew from the Commonwealth Savings Bank due to fear of a scare and that his wife advised him to take the money out.
Sunnyside defeated Elsmere in a weekend tennis cup contest by a clear margin. Scores list Sunnyside players C Fuller G Goldman L J Goldman and others against Elsmere teammates with final tallies totaling Sunnyside seven sets and 54 games to Elsmere two sets and 43 games.
John D. Treharne, 33, who joined the Dispatch literary staff in Dubbo, was sentenced to one year and eleven months after pleading guilty to six fraud charges and two embezzlement counts. He obtained goods by cashing valueless checks.
Melbourne reports new developments in the Go Slow strike as workers refuse to resume full output under Monday’s compromise. Several men say they will not meet the 100 lambs a day target and will follow the Federal Council’s original instruction to staguier omy 60.
London wool sales opened with 11 181 offerings including 1560 NSW 1665 Queensland 79 Victorian 354 WA 227 SA 5233 NZ of which about 8850 sold. Strong competition led by French and German buyers. Merinos and mid ranges up 10 percent, fine 15 percent, cross breds various gains, greasy merino from Barraba NSW sold to 9 and 12.
Gandhi began fasting in Calcutta at noon today and remains in jail for refusing to accept the government's condition restricting his movements. Officials say full freedom may be granted for talks with Hindus aimed at settling the caste issue. Dr Moonjee and Mr Jayakar express hope for a weekend settlement as shops close in Calcutta and nearby areas.
J M O Connor writes to the Times criticizing Inspector Singleton for defending food relief cuts while noting job availability. He recounts a proposed ploughman job and unhelpful information from Mr Warner, mentions six axe men wanted near Tallwooe Queensland, and alleges Mr Anderson’s rabbit skin schemes. He calls out police transparency and urges local leaders to support those in distress.
President Hoover stated the United States is anxious that Germany shall continue to participate in the arms conference, arguing the nation is divorced from the German arms quest and the U S should remain engaged in disarmament efforts.
Rev Dr Ashton bishop of Grafton told the Diocesan Synod there is evidence of dishonesty in public life of NBW in recent years. He urged remedy by stricter selection of men for public life and strong criticism of the State Lottery.
Victoria Park held racing today with results across handicaps. Winners included Miss William in the 14.0 Handicap and Blue Green in the Maiden Division One, with several close finishes and betting preferences noted.
The wheat market was quiet with little city parcels offered and cautious sellers. Demand appeared for bulk non guaranteed country delivery warrants at 35 Sydney, while guaranteed delivery warrants asked at 36. Doggee wheat unchanged near 34 for parcels. Overseas markets little changed as London steady, Liverpool up slightly, and Chicago Winnipeg prices eased amid rising supplies and rain in Argentina.
In Brisbane on a Wednesday the Opposition argued that basic wage payments to rest workers drew men from rural steady employment into cities and towns. They also protested against any tax increase at the present time.
Fragmentary note records Lloyd George making a sarcastic remark about Ottawa and Cardigan while discussing Cannans and committee decisions. The text hints at uncertain wartime governance and precarious control over policy direction.
James Forrester of the Federal Labor Department said Captain Lancaster plans to marry Mrs. Miller. He added I intend to marry Mrs Miller whether she wants to or not according to a flyer suit.
A fire on the German freighter Stassfurt at Port Adelaide raged for hours. Firemen, after initially gaining the upper hand, faced a renewed blaze with increased intensity and several rescuers were overcome by fumes needing oxygen respirators. The situation remained uncontrolled.
The Northern Miners Federation reports offensive fumes rising from cracked ground above sealed off colliery workings in the Cessnock district. They warn that without prompt action lives could be endangered by the poison in the fumes.
Mr Lyons at the United Australia Party conference said the Ministry wishes to review the 19 percent tax on income from property and the Federal Land Tax with as little delay as possible.
The Inverell District Hospital current patient roster includes George Guyer Bukkulla Norman Pettit Little Plain Alfred Bridekirk Inverell John Whackett Tingha Robert Parker Inverell Edith McLean Swanbrook Mrs Moffitt Ashford Mrs Bell Gum Fiat Mrs Glen Inverell Mr Brissett Inverell John Johnston Ashford Arthur Blanch Inverell Mrs Halliday Inverell Stewart Oliver Inverell Thomas Healy Inverell Mrs Wilson Inverell Mrs Kramer Grigml Robert Farrell Ashford Mrs E Wake Inverell Dorothy Russell Inverell D Eshman Arrawatta Mr Hicks Inverell Harry Shatwell Inverell Mr Wells Warala Allan Williams Inverell Mrs Colley Elsmore Mr Crittenden Inverell Mr Briggs Swanbrook Mr O Grady Inverell Mrs Sheehan Wallangra dnck McKerrow Elamore Baby Moffitt Ashford
English cricketer Tate informs the M C C he cannot join the Australia tour due to overstrain and a relapse after a long season. He cites nervous dyspepsia and a cold at Scarborough that prevented full recovery. Bowes’s selection raises questions who will replace Tate with James Langridge a favored option.
Cansdell's announces a new coupon program for all cash purchases starting Monday September 12. The coupons are claimed to be of greater value than previous offers and double the value of most competing coupons. Redeemable for any article the customer chooses under the scheme.
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