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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1915
Page
2
A lengthy debate on the water supply dominates a city council session with quarrels over rates and governance. Officials consider proposals, funding, and the impact on residents while public committees discuss distribution and oversight amid tense exchanges.
A band meeting of the Poorertarer Choreestidians of the Armidales vty Mandem held on the tenth of March with officers listed. They discussed a credit balance at the bank, a collection for a continental event, and planned a meeting at Central Market on the night of 20th. A committee was formed to supervise stalls and the committee adjourned after appointing five new officers and thanking the chair.
A fragmented report from the Grafton Daily Facanninie discusses a proposed ban on shouting and loud disturbances near hotels and inns. It notes objections from some factions while others defend the measure as a means to curb drunken conduct and maintain order, with political figures weighing in and a general call for orderly public discourse.
A historical collector’s tally lists individuals contributing to patriotic funds with amounts and names such as Mitchell, J. Mintere, Handel, Haynes, White, and Solomonue. The record cites specific sums, partial totals, and a grand total labeled Total apr, reflecting local fundraising activity and contributor names.
The Girk Toul Guild collected donations from Moers White Mrs Pithein and Mita McManagh. Clothing for the guild has reached its destination. At the City Council meeting on Tuesday the committee noted a small proportion of ratepayers had meters fitted.
The Aruvidate committee held a meeting with Meaire RC. Simpson presiding to discuss funding disposal and the annual programme. Decisions included increasing the voting gumominé, setting subscriptions, and adjustments to prizes and freight charges. The Metropolitan Race Committee sent a tax notice and further notes on costs and administration were reviewed.
A controversial decision on the Boorabil leases was debated in court. The Chief Justice criticized the process, urging transparency and government oversight while noting the contract favored private interests. a hearing set for Tuesday addressed the public’s stake and potential penalties.
A fragmented report describes a Christmas tree display at Armidale Town Hall on a Wednesday attended by Ragland community members. The piece mentions performances, local organizers, and a plan to clear debt if certain conditions are met, with several named locals and presenters.
A fragmented league style report lists players and teams for matches on various planets. It mentions Scotinn and New Wom a teams with lineups including Gilles, Doyle, O Connor, Panthner, and Hawke Maguire among others. The note covers departure times, venues, and expected lineups with several garbled names and dates.
Sydney wool buyers faced volatile bids as Brooklyn and New England lots moved, with top greasy wool selling around 18d and 1d increments for first consignments. The report notes numerous consignments, bidding patterns, and details on sale days, volumes, and prices across multiple shippers and regions, reflecting a brisk market and varied demand.
The State Labor reports a shortage in the railway section affecting construction projects. The department notes insufficient labor for handling up to 1500 tons, signaling delays in ongoing work.
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