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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
5
The South Australian Budget reveals a deficit of £16,000 with about 25 000 in funds, and 14 000 already allocated to ally welfare while only few cases of homelessness have been found.
The Transvaal War telegram notes 11 000 Boers under arms and 14 more Australians named for conspicuous service. Boer leaders seize horses and personal property from theaters and threaten them with death after Lord Kitchener's proclamation.
Community report covers charity collection for Mr. Roberts, Eight Bourney celebration plans with prizes, and Hillgrove improvements. Mentions death of Mr. Char Carvew and later widow updates, a Protestant Alliance hall project, and a government subsidy for Hillgrove. Weather and mining activity update with Baker’s Creek and rain conditions noted.
The Debating Society conducted its inaugural debate on Wednesday with Mr. Hondry presiding. The Ministry argued for a reduction while opposition speakers led by Mr. M'Alpine resisted. the Ministry claimed victory as the motion passed.
A Walcha notice reports a Farmers' and Gettin' Association meeting set for Saturday to address a rabbit influx in New England and assess landholder concerns. The piece notes social events including a Debating Society night, a P and A social, an athletic club formation, a pigeon match, and Mrs Archer's dance with detailed attendee descriptions and music. It mentions delays in land reappraisal provisions, upcoming Horticultural Show plans, and a church organ offer from Mr T G Mcbane of Armidale along with ongoing social gatherings and weather observations.
The passage notes a meeting at Goyra Mnet Trerday where a plan to settle a debt through work or ton menting was discussed. It mentions a walkway league aiming to deter thieves and hopes Armidale Vee will support the matter, urging unity to reach a timely decision.
At Armidale court Carl Joseph Hirchberg faced a charge of malicious injury to a shop and residence once occupied by him. Evidence showed damage to a counter walls and 18 panes of glass from 1806 to 1840 with rent irregularities. Magistrate dismissed criminal charge and recommended settlement for £5 damage, deeming civil remedy appropriate.
Writing from Zaerust Tranavaal, a soldier details march pace from Kragere dorp, noting fellow officers and men. he observes Berra fighters as hardy but not brave, recounts dodging fire and distress over war aims, and calls for a declared end to the conflict and humane handling of armed gangs.
The Syd schooner Envy under Captain John Strachan sailed for the Caroline Group and later reported to have reached the Carolines. On July 20 the Envy called at Singapore harbor flying the police flag and learned of a death aboard. On board were Captain Strachan his wife Alice and son Wallace. Lionel Plummer served as observer and a native maid named Papen attended Mrs. Strachan. The crew fell ill on February 18 with a strange sickness causing body pains.
William Brodie and Salem, an Arab sailor, were implicated in poisoning food with phosphors and poison to sicken passengers. Salem died next morning after confession. Brodie remained under restraint. Trial scheduled in Singapore for July 27.
Market items listed include Bran at 10d to 10s per ton, Wheat 24 1d to 20 9d per bar, Lacerns £2 per ton, Chaff prima 4s to 4s 1d, extra prima 4s to 4s 6d, Tasmanian Circular Heads 5d per bushel, Butter 11d to 12d, Bacon 6d to 8d, and other dairy and local goods with assorted per unit prices. Read as aPortable price sheet for Sydney markets.
Stock sales at Homebush saw 26 090 sheep penned with weaker demand for lower grades and wethers from 8 1 to 18 6. Cattle lines averaged up with steers from 6s to 10s and cows 4 to 10. In Bathurst district Woods peppermint cure noted. A riderless horse found near Saltwater Creek in a paddock identified as ridden by John Smith drover. a bag and hat found nearby as police search for a possible drowning in the flooded stream.
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