Australia urged to prepare for postwar land settlement
The article notes Australia's unpreparedness for a postwar immigrant influx and the need for land settlement. It highlights Sir Rider Hesgard, visiting Sydney to report on settlement facilities, and argues that rapid interior expansion requires better government action to avoid chaos and high production costs. The piece critiques Australia’s centralised system and stresses developing country districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
Rider Heggard
Sydney
Tider Haegard
Hiv Nvinaiean
Dominions Commission
Rider Hoggerd
England
Ahi Romeland
Tasmania
Anustralia
Germany admits sea defeat and Britain’s wartime strength rising
The article argues German newspapers reveal limited hopes for a decisive sea victory. It notes British maritime resilience, troop movements, and convoys limiting German gains. Wilhelm promised treaty changes at Versailles, suggesting German defeat on land and sea, with Britain strengthening defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Plese
North Sea
Berlin
Tageblatt
Huns
Ina
Germany
Wilhelm
Praca
Verdon
Easter Holidays and Local News Roundup
The Chronicle will print Thursday evening this week for Easter. Ads for next issue due by Thursday 9 pm. Linder Two Flings shown at Arena Theatre in aid of Miss Clarke Dight. Violin tutor Fr. Vscheil to teach Armidale weekly, adopting Boyer method. Queen election news from Guyra Argus notes turmoil before Tamworth vote. Tasmanian ministry crisis grows as Liberal MP Durgess challenges Premier Lee. party balance tight with Labor and independents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Linder
Arena Theatre
Ture
Miz Clarke Dight
Tultlon
Armidale
FR. Vscheil
Techeil
Gerold
Aspiranta
Anmmidale
Tasmanian
Traninim
Cromic
W. J. Durgess
Denison
Lee
Whitsitt
Mulcahy
Armidale Notes Hear Motion and Band Recital
A meeting of the Armidale Pastures Protection Board hears director A M Croft move to amend the Act requiring drovers with moving stock to report movements to police in all towns. A second motion urges stock owners to destroy dead animals on their runs. The Armidale Band performs under conductor Boodmester Dunns March in concert at the Military Camp Officers’ Mess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale Pastures Protection
A. M. Croft
Pastures D
Armidale
Boodmester Dunns
Lithgow
O'Connor
Greenward
Mr. Thames
at.Ball
Vent
Vidi
Wire
Hall
W. Gurtis
Mere
Atkin
Kearney
Ayling
Tuesley
Tom
Polion Court
G. Atkin
P.M. Thomas Rysu
Thoms Cook
Dearby
Elso
Darrigaway
P.M
BR. T. Vener
Ald
W Curtis
Totwistle
Toca
Mr. Entwistle
C. Kearney
Epison
Kewcastle
PF. Pearson
Dumoreeggshire
A. Purkiss
Newcastle
Maitland
Quirindi
Yarsworth
Oaklands
Milson
Yarrowyell
HH. Cordingly
Rockrood
Armidale notices on band visit and local events
Armidale prepared for the Band of the Northern Battalion visiting Armidale this month with a two program set at Central Park on Sunday. Local deposits for telephone trunk line payments are abolished and charges will appear on half-year accounts. A list of donations to the Northern Battalion Band totals £17 4 1 with more contributions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Williams
Annidale
Fevater Pearce
Turaday
Dumareeq
Ships Council
W. T. Nicholean
Dumarsey
HL Lonedale
Armidale
Armidale Paline Court
Mesa
Atkin
R. T. Vyner
J.P
D. W. Oliver
Mesera Gordon and Simpson
Central Park
Costeycke Shire Gouncl
Batunday
Black
Jeruin
Ealing
Trix
Inume
Postal Department
Iact
Chronicle
P. Lamb
T. N. Ayling
F. G. Taylor
F. G. Tusler
J. B. Fitzgerald
J. H. Boler
D. Finlayson
J. M.intyre
A. M. Holland
N. J. Turner
Purkies
D. Fraser
L. B. Lone
Joseph Coyle
Sydney
Dorrigo
Raster Mondey
J. Laurence
United Site of America
Garden Island
Jerson
Navy
Australian Wheat Board
Alied Food Commission
Tt In
W. Treedie
Cord
Joe
Hellingen
Glen Innes
Wolk
Wollongong
Bank of the ES
A. Gank
Bydney
Melbourne
Grafton Hospital
Bollingen
Armidale notices mark trains, trials and farewells
Personal items from Armidale cover a farewell for Private Walter Cooper with a smoker’s outfit and a 70-guest dinner hosted by Mr. H. Hardman. Reports include Labor candidate nominations for the Armidale seat, staff changes at local banks, and military camp inspections. Obituaries note deaths of Mr. F. Calov, Mr. T. Horan, and Mrs. Hox, with details on their ages and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cooper
Armidale
H.hardman
J. Andrawe
Mir
HW. Lone
D. W. Oliver
Birkenshaw
Strand
Gallipoli
Justice Ferguson
Mies Ferguson
Maitland
W. Edward Warren
Moree
Hampden District
Cloncurry
Carr
Maitlond
A.B.C. Bank
Sydney
Sydney Woodgate
F. Calov
Parkes Superior
August Stahlbut
Australia
Beaves
W. Stewart
T. Crowley
Thomas Horan
England
Bngland
Melbourne
Felix
Josh
Inverell
Byala
Hoss Bill
Hox
Dreanedeas
Quay
Daceaach
Andrew
Toodyay
W.A
Colin
Smith
Colin “John
Radhgi
Herbert Ernest
Beverley Cooper
Liverell
Ronal
Rifle Shooting Winners at Armidale Meeting
The 600 yards shoot results list G Schmutter, Palrick, C Kuhl, Howard, J Lewis, A E Bilge, A Faint, A Bower, W Munday as top marksmen. The 800 gauge sweepstakes names A Howard, A Bower, AE Bilge, O Kuhl, Captain Jones, G Bedhmonster, J Lewis, A Faint. Armidale selects a team to face Uralla Choir on Easter Monday at 300 600 and 600 ranges, with Jones, Bower, Bedmatter, Faint, Robertson, Kuhl, Fardi, Bigg, Lewis, G A Matthews, G Bliss in consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidals
Billy Lub
G. Schmutter
Palrick
C. Kuhl
Tcab. Howard
J.lewis
A. E. Bipg
A. Faint
A. Bower
W.munday
Armidale
Uratla
Urals
Igania
Jones
Bower
Bedmatter
Faint
Robertson
Kuhl
Fardi
B. Bigg
Lewis
G. A. Matthews
G. Bliss
NATIONAL DISGRACE AND NEW PAY SCHEME IN AUSTRALIA
Telegrams report a Liberal Women's League backlash over military duty avoidance, a new Defence pay system expected to save nearly £100,000 annually, and a farm strike near Woodlands settled with workers returning to wheat-area tasks. Also notes butter prices, bread policy, electoral hopes, and other wartime measures across Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Women’s League
Defence Department
Strief
Woodlands
Victor Law
Customs
Melbourne
Victoria
New South Wale
London
Australis
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Eva Hern
L.A
Bathiuba
Rusden St
Armidats
Ethel Gordon
LATA
Incorporated Socieety
Mupiriana
Jemenna Wean
Teron
Mn Ama
R. N. Hickson
Falconkee - Eet
M. Hern
AKD
Rusien-Street
Hume's Patent
City Metal Fire Insurance Co
Church of England
Ber
Cavon Gurney
Bester Boon
M.wonke
Fr Sir Tider
Austealia
O. Guskelly
Suburbus
Ityandra
C. Clarke
G. Holloway
Ban
P. Rowmolly
Hardings
Crown
Leaoma
Heagney
Con
BP Ro
P. Exmouth
C. Sinden
Atmidale
Arneidale Butter Factory
M‘arthur
B. Richardson
G. F. Nett
Oldiers
Dumarney Shire
Hosility Wee
A. E. Perrott
Bydner
Geo Copnell
SYDN
Wade
G. Wade
Liberal Party
Programma Party
Institute of Architects
Batoomba
Hallet
Mabel
South Eatoombs
Alick Hallett
Katoomba
Broken Hill
Poland
Wm. Cullen
Balief Fund
Holsan
Bickerdick
Bell
Jemima Jaffrey
Sidkurdick
Wee Waa
Integra
Lilline Thompson
Waondianda
Federal Capital
Griffiths
Canberm
Portaias
Fievinius
Bablaniris
Rider Hageard
Btate
Jasmania
Vivlaria
Hardy
Armidale Hutter
Te ‘Hhabtha Jhe
Wales
Maris
Jared
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