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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 28, 1920
Page
2
A fragmented draft discusses threats to an area described as a reserve near a colonial settlement. It notes vandalism and sacrilege against sacred or notable scenery, with emphasis on preservation and protest against settlement plans. The piece touches on unrest over land use, potential legal actions, and community responses.
The text discusses land settlement, seller and buyer dynamics, value of lands, and potential government actions. It mentions a Crown value of 250 werts and questions around compensation for ex-soldiers and veterans, plus the wider social impact of land distribution and peasant demands amid postwar recovery.
A local funding appeal seeks regular monthly subscriptions from residents to support Inverell Hospital. The drive urges district families to contribute small weekly amounts, with collectors visiting homes and a formal committee overseeing donations.
Solicitor Pollock of Sunt Gratton argued for a New State Insurance Company, stating he would receive no rotation payments and that his share was a basic fraction paid by leagues. He cited premiums paid in seven towns along rivers to Lismore, Grafton, and Cosine, noting no major fire claims in over a decade. He claimed country insurers were rising and city premiums were bloated, urging executive consideration before advancing the scheme.
A confusing, poorly written report describes a chaotic street incident near Aritweod in Baeex involving a group attack on a child, with one victim said to be uninjured. Local authorities offered few clear details as residents sought safety.
A heated discussion traces the old and new labor movements in a tense period. The piece contrasts labor activism with conservative views on workers and the police duty to uphold order, noting debates on remuneration, the eight-hour day, and the limits of political agitation amid Federal election talk.
At Sydney Town Hall Lord Mavuy hosted a civic reception for Lieuta Peter and Mintosh with Mr J Howie of the Labor Council in attendance. Howie sat during the king’s toast, prompting sharp reaction from guests who saw his stance as supporting the working class. Howie later told reporters he attended to honor merit regardless of the class.
General Sir Charles Rosen thal told a Young Town Hall audience that Australian troops would be fighting within eight to twelve months on the Indian frontier, deemed the Empire’s weak frontier. A mention of Mitchell's "Aurora" and a trial being belated appears in the muddled text.
On Wednesday afternoon Mener fh Herren and A. MDonald defeated Mensrn Wh. Ah. Ladgrove and H. EB. Williams as challengers by a yard to two.
The Wool Trade reports from Harrison Jones and Dowlin Limited dated 24 August show no major market changes with focus on resuming local wool sales in October. Merino full-wools edge up slightly while other types hold at varied rates. hides and lightweights fall, mid-descriptions decline. Old stock prices and government wool export rules noted. Sydney arrivals remain small due to shearing delays. latest regulations permit export of wool shorn after June 10 1920 with proper declarations. Live stock prices listed: bulls, wethers, and mixed stock with prices from 22/6 to 28/6 depending on lot, with advertisements for further details.
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