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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
5
The notice compiles parish schedules for BitlGrove with services at multiple churches including Mary’s Pew End and Archdeaconry events. It also reports a prison escape where a 10 year sentence thief from Gt Belews fled the northern mail train, details unclear but guards recovered none of the escapee.
A December Saturday report covers a Thursday meeting where Mtr. GF. Broved highlighted butter making as a profitable farming occupation. Figures show Glen Innes distributed £12 80 and the Black Mountain plant £2000 to suppliers in half a year, while Havens factories and Gu. Fawkes' circle contributed significant sums. The article stresses mutual aid and supplier cooperation to establish the embryo factory, with planned meetings to promote forming centres and draw suppliers into ownership.
Local reports cover a charity concert at Vows Hall on December 15 to aid school funds, an invitation to visit the Experimental Farm at Glenbores for crop demonstrations, and a Farmers and Settlers Association update on hall plans and butter factory concerns. A serious mining accident near Dinopwater, land applications, a sharing event at Armidale Hospital, and a forthcoming visiting surgeon Mr. Gibb and Mr. Beeman details also feature along with notices of scheduling and social events.
The article notes the Nursing Registration Act comes into force January 1 next year, restricting unregistered practice. It outlines licensing rules for private hospitals under the Polyate Hospitals Act and details penalties, registration, and board submissions. It also mentions the Diocesan Commissioner’s duties, schedules for Armidale activities, and upcoming medical and eyewear services with local practitioners visiting Armidale and Guyra.
A fatal collision occurred Wednesday evening just after seven when a motor vehicle struck a horse and rider on a macadam road. The rider, Mr. Fisher, was hurled from the machine and died from a fractured skull after swift medical treatment and transport to hospital. Fisher, recently engaged, was well known in Armidals and had many friends. He was the son of Mr. H. Fisher, a Kempster surveyor.
A coroner inquiry led by Mr C Jmckes convened at the hospital on Thursday forenoon to examine the death of Ellwood Fischer. Witnesses, including Reginald Arthur Bast and Victor Beles, described the bicycle collision on Berea Street, Fischer’s injuries, and care at Dr Boots’s. The inquiry probed factors around the accident and the deceased’s temperate habits and age, estimated between 24 and 26.
The Armidale Musical and Operatic Society staged Stephenson and Gallier’s Dorothy with high ambition and vocal strength. Miss Coughlin carried the lead as Dorothy with graceful power, supported by Miss Belly Hemn as Lydia Hawthorne, Eva Here as Phyllis, and a cast including Barry Bluerrood, Mr. Forensy, Mr. Arthur Guor Tuan, and others. Despite some flaws, the production neared professional standard with strong musical and dramatic moments.
Telegrams report ongoing labor unrest with strike leaders clashing over mediation efforts. Coal supply fears persist as unions threaten broader action while governments weigh decisive steps. Dialogue hints at cross border tensions and potential congress negotiations shaping the labor landscape.
A verdict followed medical testimony at the inquest. The funeral of the late Mr Ed wards Fisher was held yesterday at noon with a large cortege. Clergy and club members joined the procession, and wreaths adorned the pall. The service was conducted by Archdeacons Lewis and Whittie, and the graveside was attended by mourners in high esteem.
The report suggests Mr Deakin will announce a plan involving George Reid, proposing political support and production terms as part of an effort to ease or revise the conference agenda. It notes the governorate aims to move toward legislative approval, with uncertainty remaining about final outcomes.
The clipping outlines political turmoil over budget provisions and Lords powers, with unions and ministers in debate. It notes Wall Street style reactions to budget battles, plus international items on America Nicaragua tensions and a Johnson Jeffries fight bid. Indignant husband and wool sale brief entries appear amid varied telegraph summaries.
The annual Floral Fair featured five local acts, colorful stalls, and sweet scents. Notable exhibitors included Mrs. Lewis, Miss Ada Morey, and Miss Kaya, with visitors enjoying the lively entertainments and blooms throughout the event.
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