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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1928
Page
4
The district results show a swing in New England with notable totals for candidates and electors. Detailed tallies include a candidate from the Country Party and several regional figures, reflecting shifting political currents in the era.
The Armidale Golf Club held its annual dinner at Burlings Cafe on Thorains onlight. President HL Hichursbsen presided as guests discussed the group’s finances and the 1100 needed to purchase the low dnd and up to settle debts. Members praised loyalty and club spirit amid challenging times.
The gathering lauds associates and Ladies Club members for virtue and beauty as efforts to fund the Ghost Club. Mr Harvey proposes the toast of The Ladies, acknowledging indebtedness to the associates. the chairman hosts a river trip memory, while long-time members praise golf feats and club history during a spirited evening of toasts and speeches.
HMIDALE CLUB organizes a Sunday event with Inverell fire visit and aims to showcase entertainment by wolfers. Members not yet approached are urged to enter with the secretary and bring footstuffs by 0.40 a.m. to ensure proper luncheon. Rotoray’s competition features a bone handicap amid usual conditions.
Unprecedented interest marks the Armidale municipal election with 2 candidates and active canvassing as the proportional representation system is trialed. In Pajaresq Shire J. A. Prevost and J. G. Mogre lead the sole riding contest as voters prepare for a state-wide polling day from 3 am to 7 pm.
The returning officer prepares a large board showing first preferences and subsequent transfers up to candidate No 16. Voters will follow how surplus or excluded votes move to continuing candidates. The board is produced from the town hall with careful lettering by Ti Herron and staff.
A report from Dalgety Co. notes wool sales activity with 600 bales offered including most of the state wool. Descriptions were full, prices strong, and returns showed steady values. The next sale is set for December when 2650 bales will be offered.
W J Doyle, owner of the paddocks at M E Moffatts Paddocks, alleges trespass by Artore and indicates he will prosecute this offense. The paddocks have been leased to WI Doyle for nine years under order of W J Doyle.
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