Furniture, Carpets and Bedding Sale Notice
Auction listing for furniture carpets bedsteads and bedding items. Includes carved chain and small items described as 4 Small Chaim and 5 Guinea. Local notice details not fully legible.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1901
Page
3
Auction listing for furniture carpets bedsteads and bedding items. Includes carved chain and small items described as 4 Small Chaim and 5 Guinea. Local notice details not fully legible.
At the general monthly meeting chaired by Me. W. Higinbotham the Rabbits question dominated. Attendees supported Ministerial rabbit destruction proposals and local admin praised, while several speakers opposed costly barrier fencing as impractical for New England terrain. The meeting backed the Rabbits Bill before Parliament and postponed tax hay notices.
A Sunday dawn tramway robbery near Hawthorns Melbourne Vic involved three attackers. They halted the tram with a revolver, terrified passengers, and stole fares and valuables from driver and riders, including Mr W L Park solicitor. Park’s watch, chain, and medal were recovered, but valuables overall valued at several pounds.
Into Jones' face they slammed him against a car door and searched his pockets, finding seven pounds ten shillings. Hewleo tore a gold watch and chain from Me Jones' wear. The pair fled, warning they would shoot if pursued. Police were alerted but have no plan to identify the attackers.
At a Saturday meeting of the Farmers and Settlers Association in Armidale the proposed Comstel railway via Guy Fawkes was dismissed as a farce by locals. Mr Turner of the Guy Fawkes Progress Committee outlined a potential Armidale Kempsey route, while a subscription fund would finance a survey if government action lagged. The group urged survey and endorsed Tarver plan submission to the Chamber of Commerce, with thanks to Mr Turner concluding remarks.
Sporting Notes says Bequence and Abington are close favorites for the Epcom Handicap, Koepley improved, Ampier back from training-track injury. Commonwealth Stakes went to Careless. Ladylike Sees won Emmarille. Melbourne Open Handicap and other events feature multiple winners including Caledonia, Patch, Petronage, Grass, Guiding Ace, Guiding Star, and Record Reign. Queensland, V.Bc, and Adelaide racing scenes report results and standout horses across several meetings.
Rose Hill’s big eight race drew fourteen weights with Sir Taonard a favorite amid Greenpan. Nymager led to the turn before April Fool and Graw pan edged ahead, Sequence making a bold run to threaten winner Gencepan. Off the Epsom Lad dispute, Diamond Jubilee placed second as officials weigh up a possible steward’s action over weight declaration.
An advertisement notes Chamberlain's Doigh Remedy as a reliable aid for obstinate coughs colds and throat irritations. Sold by Mallam and Co.
Cablegrams report Gunn a Nottingham bowler and nephew of Wo Gunn to join M Laree's Bog lin cricket team for Australia. A letter to the Times from H B Tefoy West Australia minister urges Westminater contract revision for paving blocks toward Australian hardwoods. A court martial on Viper torpedo boat disaster reprimands Lt William Speke for miscalculation. CommandantKrpitcloger retreats from Veeterstad as General Fraoch advances north with Theron encircling Alty of French's Scouts near Botherds. A two horse fight leaves one scout dead and four wounded. surrender follows then release by Theron.
A large gathering of breeders from across states attended the annual Buffolk Stallions sale for A A Dangur of Baroona and B H Danger of Meotefield. Prices rose to 300 guineas with Buffolks proving popular in South Australia West Australia Tasmania and Queensland. A combined stallion was sold for Mr Warby at 64 guineas amid praise for their draught and general qualities. Wool and produce reports from Winchcombe Garon and Co Ltd note a quiet wool market with no major changes for the week ending August 10, 1901.
Fragmentary shipping-era market notes list prices for merinas, cattle, hides, bones, and assorted meat products. Entries show lots, weights, and varying rates per unit, with references to regions and buyers, indicating a volatile late sale catalog from a Western district market.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.