Queen of the Day Charity Auction Near City Hotel
A local Queen of the Day event raised funds at a Court Hotel corner sale with auctions for a sovereign in a bottle of lollies a jewel case and a hamper. Mrs Maunsell led the organizing committee and the Monday evening auction drew attendees including Mayor Wm. Curtin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Matanertl
Court Hotel
Crort
Henk
Tonndy-strent Farm
Premltey
Gars Huwern
Ntierta
Mir Maunsell
Imshank Biomse
J. Laurenes
Fonds
Maunsell
Wm. Curtin
Maunnsell
A le Petit
Lamy
J. J. Dackmin
Mir
G. M’maugh
Controlling Committe Meeting for Queen of the Daw Pageant
A meeting of the Controlling Committers at Counce Chambers presided by Mower Me W Curtis postponed the poll for the Queen election to Saturday May 18 at 10 pm. Easter Monday events planned include a stampede of competitions with entry fee one shilling and certificates from Bepon's or Fickler's Tamworth flour. Entries go through a candidate committee secretary and exhibits are lodged at the Savings Bank Vicardy Street for judging before wheelock. Plans for Empire Day coronation ceremonies at the racecourse on May 14 and a programme of special events are being organised with donations welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counce Chambers
Me W. Curtis
Ameo
Kelly
City Cafe
Bepon’s
Fickler
Savings Bank
Vicardy-street
Vhoelork
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised Worldwide
The remedy is described as suitable for adults and children, with a claim that one bottle serves the whole family. It emphasizes mothers with young children as its strongest advocates and notes its pleasant taste and safety, sold by chemists and storekeepers.
Armidale to host spectacular race event
A public event planned for Empire Day in Armidale promises a grand spectacle at about 2 80 pm. The Communation Comeny and Controlling Committees vow a memorable sportacular display with orchestral chairs and stage effects. Special artistic efforts are under way to ensure a premier show in New South Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciey
Banat
Comeny
Empire Hay
Armidale
Aloilor
New South Wales
Speru
Nawsie Ie
Tn Oneeree
Methodists Honor Departing George Dye in Armidale Farewell
A large Methodist gathering in Armidale bid farewell to George Dye. The Rev. Wm Stewart chaired a tribute as Dye received gifts including a leather pocket-book, a wallet with knife and forks, and a silver cup from various church and community groups. Attendees recalled Dye as a devoted, dependable worker across church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dye
Armidale
Wm. Stewart
Conporegnan
Dye
A. BE. Hamilton
Joe. Moore
Vyorne
Charch Syyornwakers
Adjutant Vries
Dive
Davis
The Soldiers Club Appeal Urges Community Support
A letter from A E Harris, honorary secretary of the New England Soldiers Club Armidale dated 17 April 1916, urges Dunmrengy Shire residents to fund a monthly fee to support wounded soldiers. He notes clubs nationwide rely on public donations and that Armidale’s fee remains low to aid families, soldiers, and morale. Harris stresses broad municipal collection and national and international precedent while appealing to rate payers for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armihaly Chronicle
Dunmrengy Shire
England
Egypt
Cah
Atepe
Ghar
Battalion Ann
Sydney
Dumaresq Shire
Recruiting News at Armidale Depot Shows Low Interest
Recruiting figures at Armidale Depot have fallen sharply in recent days with only eight recruits offered, the lowest since the camp's formation. On Friday one man was rejected after medical, Saturday saw Mr Henderson of Glen Thees come for examination, Sunday yielded one recruit, and Monday three men reported for word. District Commandant Brig General Raniaciotti has not returned to Sydney from visits to Newcastle, Maitland, and Rutherford where the Rutherford site is praised for its vast training ground and ideal drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armidale
Tlmat
Tamworth
Geomet
D. W. Hutton
Gayra
Withers
Stalling
Wilson
Raniaciotti
Sylney
Newcastle
Maitland
Rutherford
NS Wiales
Liverpool Camp
Sports at Dumareeg for Returned Wounded Soldiers
At Sanmeres Ponds on Thursday evening Mr J Gordon led a well attended meeting to plan sports for Saturday May 1 in aid of returned soldiers. A program includes pony race time trot bending her petite race on horseback cigar and umbrella pace ladies driving and many other competitions plus raffles. A night serial at Thumaresq hall was also decided. Committees to run events and prizes were formed and trophies valued at 10 shillings were promised by several local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanmeres Ponds
J. Gordon
T. Hailey
A. A. Ferrin
Pf O'Brien
Messrp
W. Cook
Gr. Moffatt
J. Howe
G. Framer
Donellon
Cameron
KE. Ferrin
W. Whoo
T. Mulley
A. S. Cameron
At the Front Letter From Egypt Shares Cemetery View
Private A E Block writes from Zirtoun Camp Egypt describing a visit to the Church of England cemetery at Old Cairo. He notes the well kept graves and a high wall with neat hedges, mentioning many Australians and New Zealanders buried there. The entry for Wallace Al Brander is recorded in the register with a battalion and brigade details.
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A. E. Block
Merv. Brander
Armidale
Zirtoun
Egypt
Church of England
Old Cairo
Wallace al. Brander
AULF
Doben
Australia
New Zealand
Catarrhea Sufferers Ad Offer For Treatment
Suffering from catarrh encouraged to write for full particulars without cost. Ad touts a remedy said to cure catarrh and piles, claiming success for sufferers and urging correspondence to Natura Health Co. Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natura’ Health Co
Imaeth Atreet
Melbourne
Jockey Club committee meeting at Armidale venue
A committee meeting of the Armidale and North Eastern Jockey Club was held at the Trigprint Hotel. Proceedings praised the secretary, approved printing the racecourse for committee access, discussed ticket sales for Queen of the May, and planned fund deposits and ground improvements. The meeting adjourned after naming officers and approving honors for the secretary.
Patriotic Funds Record of Local Contributions
A historical column lists diverse cash donations to patriotic funds from multiple donors. Amounts include individuals such as W Curtin, D Diamond, Mrs Simpson, J T Kirkwood, and Mrs A A White, among others. Totals reach several hundred pounds, detailing sums acknowledged and collected by various organizers including Shire Office and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Curtin
Curtin
D. Diamond
W. Curtis
A. A. Perrott
F. T. White
Mrs Simpson
J.T. Kirkwood
Mr. Pearson
Shire Officr
AL A. White
Miss Simpson
Mra. Moore
Mrs. Everson
Mrn. Head
Mr. J. T. Kirkwood
AL F. Tooge
A. F. Teegge
W. Teege
H. Teege
Miss Teege
Ivy Porter
Mr. Gibson
TD. Sehowf
C. Scheel
F. Beheof
Misa Scheef
Bullen
Mes. Williama
J. Porter
H. Hendeba
T. Teage
Mra. Teege
T. Teeged
Jos.t. Kirkwood
Mrs. Kirkwood
Toba
R. Pearson
A. Pearson
Mina M. Ponrono
J. Munday
F. Pearson
Mra. Munday
Rowland
Mrs. Baker
F. Short
W. Pearson
H. Pearson
Shire
Copel
Different Child Treated With Dead Shot Worm Pellets
An infant suffered a large worm expelled after one dose of Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets, with the seller noting previous trials failed. The ad claims the photograph shows a worm nine inches long and urges readers to decide on the remedy, listing dealers in Sydney and an unrelated furniture notice at Solomon Solomons' Studio.
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Clark
Hrasawiek
Ester
Comstock
Mindy
W. Pee
Longstreet Church Hill
Sydney
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Spenwal Price
Eider
Dewigna
Jd Doe
Gaddow
Reguardson's
J. Richardson
Queen of the Day
Bolles
Miss Wight
Hickson
Methodist
the Soldiers’ Club
Ite
A. E. Harris
New England Soldiers' Club
Recruiting News
Dumareeg
Jockey Club
N.E. Jockey Club
Trigprint
Mesure
A.W. Curtis
BP. Do
G. Bimpaon
S. Hillard
G. F. Nott
A. B. Canter
M‘arthur
Tarver
Aporta
Mavineou
M'Arthur
Simpson
Savinga Bank
Tronters
Nott
Simpean
Snape
Lpi
B.C. Bimpann
Tom Futune Menting
Patriotic Funds
Mite A
England Soldiers Club
J. W. Adell
Weaver Fsale
Poon
J. M. Hudson
Sul
Philharmonic
A. Neil
Provo Ees
Furniture Arcade
Cal
Oppo
Solomon Solomons’ Studio
Beardy
Uralla
Armidale Literary Institute
Hilliard
Cord
Alfred Purkiss
Ladies’ Tailors
Hardaker
BR. Hardy
A.titt
Boloman
Hoardy -Atreet. Bie
B. Weaver
Beardy Street
Sol Green
Leviathan Commission
Braund’s
Pramis
F. Braund and CO
Braund
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