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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
4
Our correspondent notes an exceptional run followed by rain dampening work. Floods are the highest in years, a mailman crossed the suspension ridge Wednesday as Gostwyek Creek rose. Travelers found the bridge dangerous during recent downpours.
The Armidale Pastures Protection Board met at the board office on Thursday with Directors Vyner White Belfield Croft and Sisson present. Stock inspector Ludgrove and secretary were also present. Correspondence covered Department of Stock matters prickly pear in Bundarra and Inverell districts transfers of land and stock route concerns, and resolutions from neighboring boards. Accounts totaling £23 Aq 2d were approved, and transfers were recorded. The secretary was instructed to pursue recovery of about £45 in outstanding rates.
The Red Cross Society acknowledges gifts from Mrs Hlutchinan’s pupil of Mutu School including bone caps and socks, and thanks Mrs Hell and Mrs Borland for dressing gowns for Armidale Hospital. It also praises Mr Quin of Port Macquarie for Christmas helm and a £1 donation from the District Engineer’s Office, plus 18 new members. The Northerst Battalion Committee reports an appeal for financial help and ongoing activities, noting a forthcoming consignment of warm items valued at £10 and support from a Sydney branch with numerous garments and supplies.
Community notices describe three services at Swinteange Anglican Church on Bundsy Third Sunday in Advent with 8 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. prayers, plus a Morning Prayer. A Vicarage knitting drive seeks wool donations for soldiers, with a Saturday sale on December 28 to fund more wool. Private J. C. Martin was killed in action while his father recalls earlier reports of wounds and missing status. An accident near a cart and horse resulted in the animal's death. Local meetings report normal business, resignations, finances, and a billiard tournament plan, with prize and handicap details.
The British Government will become the unsold portion of the Australian wool clip at the price set in Melbourne. John Bridge and Co. Ltd report cargo and stock movements indicating whether the market will be heavy or light. Cattle and sheep trucks and vans are available with about four days' notice. bales will not be held on December 16 or early January. A person admitted to hospital and a newborn male found dead in Centennial Park, Sydney, with details quoted from the report.
A mosaic of international reaction to Germany's peace notes. Austrian and Danish outlets doubt sincerity while British and Dutch papers debate feasibility and terms. Editors warn that a genuine Entente acceptance hinges on German assurances and Allied unity.
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