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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1928
Page
5
At Newtown Police Court John Bettree aged 22 a bootmaker was remanded on a charge connected to an assault on Constable Lawson. Lawson said he was attacked by seven men and severely treated after warning one of them about language.
A Fraters Chapman youth, daughter of Meat Mra A. B. E. Chapman of Larney-ateeel, sustained a severe hand injury Wednesday when her fingers were caught in a machine. She was rushed to Arnoldo Hospital where surgeons operated. it remains unclear if a second operation will be required. The patient showed notable fortitude during care.
A state meeting decided to appoint a sub committee consisting of Messrs. Boyes, Drummond, and Blevensa to carefully investigate all proposed Public Service appointments including those for filling vacancies. The Premier said the committee will ensure no expansion of the Public Service unless absolutely necessary.
At the Armidale Children's Court on Thursday the uncontrollable child was charged and sent to an institution after appearance before Messrs Warkins and Senechile de.
Invitations issued for the unveiling of the Sacred Heart statue in the college grounds and the opening of the new loans courts block. The ceremonies occur Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev Dr Coleman presiding, followed by a college hall reception on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Guests include students parents and friends.
Results announced for the Limbless Soldiers Art Union in Sydney. The twelve prizes total value £400 each, with first prize ticket No 300978 and second prize winner listed among unclear entries. Names and numbers are partially legible from the OCR.
A Kentucky family endures three deaths in a month as mother and two daughters die from a stroke and pneumonia. The father and remaining children are supported by a Sunshine Chub rescue, with the Sunshine Glib group running Abbotsholme Holiday Home for mothers and children. Readers are asked to buy tickets for the Sunshine Art Union, offering prizes including a Whippet Sedan worth £385, with a draw planned for November 10.
A Newcastle Deputy Baronet returns to find a death from septicaemia after surgery at the coat of Pope Loponeel Arlen. A doctor was called but the aunt died in hospital the next day. The town plans 100,000 for sewerage and town improvements next year.
A government minister reports that railway officials agree to extend excursion tickets to cover the longer school holiday period. Tickets available for residents within three miles of stations at six dollars per day, in line with schools increasing term length from six to seven weeks.
A damaged notice warns of the red backed spider bites causing serious danger. It details how a bite can trigger severe symptoms if untreated and stresses caution with fire hazards and immediate medical checks.
A Tuesday evening Rugby Leamir football game was played on the Speedway at Wamilton under new lighting that improved progress tracking and ball visibility. Newcastle representative players joined, as the Newcastle Rugby League committee weighs night matches as best for the sport and may seek action from the AW Rugby League.
Commercial cattle and sheep offerings at Howebunch firm with total stock listed. Mutton and lamb prices quoted with ranges for various classes. details include suckers crossbred ewes hoggets and yearling beef prices, plus specific head counts and averages from the sale.
Douglas Henty aged 27 salesman was charged with offensive conduct at the Colonnade Sydney Pollard Court. He dropped letters and grabbed girls legs as they posted letters at 3.30 pm on Wednesday. He performed the act three times. girls were 16 or 17. Henty fined £5 with bond £90, and six months good behaviour, two months or more in jail if breached.
The Hon. D A Drummond MLA is due in Armidale on Monday December 10 and will lay the foundation stone of the New Girls High School at Newcastle on Saturday December 4. He departs by Brisbane train for Armidale on Sunday.
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