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Armidale Chronicle

Location

Armidale, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 01, 1906

Page

4

Anglican Fair Opens with Notable Exhibits and Donations

The Anglican fair at St Peter's featured a large flower show and index trial exhibition organized by ladies of the parish. The event drew extensive patronage, showcased stalls with crafts, sweets, produce, and art, and was opened by the Mayor who urged Cathedral fundraising. The fair highlighted school and community activities, with prizes in various sections and an emphasis on thrift and useful home crafts.

St. Peter's C. A. Jackes Mixendall Stalin Refreshmoot Camel Koapton Buckman Quinlia Robertson Mises Watt Quinlin Docker Toeage Howehold Cianer Beales Dorothy Wiseman Grose Barnoebes Rath Lereareys Nae Mery Millar Bria Pakedl Miss Bingham Carvin Cortea Barbera Drennan Lane Clemenger

Untitled Mixed Media Student Drawings Exhibit

A display features works by Gladya Hern Amie Perrott Maggie M Led Phyllis Sartre with various life and still life pieces including pencil charcoal and crayon drawings. The collection showcases student attempts in figure and still life studies.

Coroner's inquest into Mrs Elizabeth Prazier death at Rose Hill

The Armidale coroner's inquest found Mrs Elizabeth Prazier drowned in a waterhole at Rose Hill after concerns about a daughter in an asylum. Evidence showed no foul play and the verdict declared death by drowning while temporarily of unsound mind. the widow Mary Ann Fisher and family noted the tragedy in a close-knit district.

Rose Hill Cour Armidale Elizabeth Prazier Sergt. Rank Joseph Frazier Abe Joseph Ma Tick Mary Ann Fisher Manjsting Jun

Guyra News Remarks on Local Death and Community Life

Mrs. P Heagney of Falconer died Wednesday after a prolonged illness. She was beloved for kindness and served by Dr Lloyd Jones and a trained nurse. Survived by husband and eight children, funeral held at Guyra cemetery Friday. Local developments include new school additions, wool loading at the railway, and ongoing shearing, with a political meeting upcoming featuring E Lonsdale MELB. and Peed Association committee updates.

P. Heagney Falconer Indy Lioyd Jones Jague M'Tot Guy Fawkes Maso Armidals Mitchell On Ave Guyra Cometry J. Crimson Olympic Hall Page A. Association

Guyra Show Committee Discusses Ring, Grounds, and Dates

Cameron and White abstained as the committee debated grand stand erection and ring layout for contests. A wicket gate was ordered near the ticket office and a report to the Behouls Inspector was sought. The Tamworth Aviation secretary asked for show date changes but was unanimously deemed impossible due to printed schedules. The treasurer reported £52 64 balance. Mr. Piper to attend December conference at Glen Tones representing Guyra. Ground work to clear logs and trees not to exceed £4. Next meeting December 18 at 2 pm.

Cameron White Potie Trwan Thoms Armidale Sebon Tamworth Piper Glen Tones Guyre Association Bydney

Local hall expanded by contractor and open social held

Hillgrove's Oded fellows hall was enlarged by W Stewart and opened with a social attended by about AQ couples plus press representatives. Music by Mee Delaney and the Bath sisters pleased guests as PG Bro J C Martin praised the contractor and praised members who funded the expansion. Also noted are a Bicycle Club meeting, Boxing Day horse events with over twenty horses, and a Meta peak tea and concert for the Church of England fundraiser.

Mee. Delaney Bath and Widdy Mise M Smith Ovant J.C Martin Lodge P.G.M. Bro. Stephens W. Highfield

Labor tactics in New England election debated

M Griffiths writes on voters' support for White Australia and a candidate with piebald politics. He argues Labor’s protectionist shift hurts workers by not creating jobs and mocks land tax plans as extreme, while noting unclear Labor stance on prices and compensation.

M. Griffiths Australia F. J. Foster Labor Party New England Medicera Novica Puas

Reform debate over taxation and labor goals in Utopian plan

A letter to Carentcee criticizes the Socialistic party programme, noting gaps in how the Labor objective would address unemployment and tax exemptions. The discussion highlights border rules for benefits under laws and how the Utopian party aims to settle and aid the unemployed, referencing Mr W Hiscox.

W. Hiscox Carentcee

Retired Marvel Loch and racing notes from Melbourne scene

The piece notes Marvel Loch’s retirement after a storied career including the Caulfield Cup and Metropolitan Stakes. It mentions O Great Scot’s third in a Manchester week race, Clarence defeated by Lord Merv at Maitland, and Sydney philanthropist Hugh Dixson denying ties to Poseidon. It also reports jockey Frank Wootton’s two week suspension at Newmarket for whip use in the Nursery Handicap.

Tatternall Melbourne Marvel Loch Manchester Eng O Great Scot Spate Minnow Clarence Oddeen Maitland Lord Merv Hugh Dizon Sydney Metropolitan Poseidon Dixson Newmarket England Frank Wootton Noe

Coursing Club Adjourns Elects Officers and Notes Surplus

The Capital New England Coursing Club held its adjourned annual meeting at the Central Hotel presided by Mr. M. Hern. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted showing a surplus of assets over liabilities of £55 7s 9d. Officers named include Patron Mr. W. Smith, President Mr. F. J. White, and Hon. Treasurer Mr. M. Horn. A long list of committee members was recorded and special thanks extended to Mr. White, Mr. Ecroyd, and Mr. Smith, with Mr. White made a life member. The Tyldesley benefit match raised £2105 and Kelly’s Plains team for Dowmaresy Wedn may be chosen from a list of players.

New England Central Hotel M. Hern W. Smith F. J. White Mosm J. Kearney BE. Ecroyd M. Horn W. M G. Horie J. Hunt X. Tiershall M. O'Connor H. Cannon F. Herrmann E. Ke. Austora Mera F. Miller J. W. Metcalfe Mesers E Ecroyd Mr. Whites

New Discovery Promises Sleep Aid Despite Hazy Text

A fragmented advertisement touts a restorative sleep remedy described as the world’s longest lasting and guaranteed. It mentions Dr Sheldon, Mallam & Co, and various garbled phrases suggesting a tonic or potion marketed as a restful sleep aid with a money back or guarantee claim.

Sheldon Smaildow Mallam & Co

Tattersalls Consultations and Cup Races Dates

Tattersalls consultations listed with George Adams Hobart Thiarmania as entries. Newcastle Tattersall's Cup held in Newcastle New South Wales on December 5 with 50 000 total stakes at 55 2d each. Summer Cup at Randwick New South Wales on December 26 with 50 000 at 5s 2d each. Perth Cup at Perth Western Australia on December 29 with 50 000 at fa 2d each.

Tattersalls George Adams Hobart Thiarmania Newcastle N.S.W Randwick Perth W.A

Government stamp tax on sweep tickets in Tasmania noted

Notice states new Tasmanian government stamp tax of fourpence on each Bs Ticket and fourpence on each tens ticket from January im. It authorizes the estate of the late George Adams to run the sweep business under prior management. Parcels may be sent via any Parcels Delivery Co in Hobart or money remitted through any Australasian bank.

Tasmanian Tmasteca George Adams Hobart Australasia

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