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Newspaper

Armidale Chronicle

Location

Armidale, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1928

Page

4

Gas released diabolical life attempt shocks Sydney

Miss Levy aged 24 woke to a room filled with gas at her home in Curate. A lead pillow hole and hose connection to the gas meter show a deliberate attempt to suffocate her and her father and mother were away. Detectives pursue a possible practical joke theory but officials warn the danger to the family was real and immediate.

Mur Levy Sinnott Policw Mer. Levy Ales

The English XI. Personal Sketches Of The Past

A fragmentary survey of the English XI with portraits and notes on players. It praises Hendren and Od, noting balance and fielding skills across positions including the boundary, slips, and middle overs, hinting at strong athletic abilities and the era's cricketing style.

Hendren Hendeen Judees E. P. Hendres

Death Sentence Commuted for Martin Hiechsen

An 18 month gaol term was commuted by the State, after consideration of prior conduct and recommendations of the jury. The defendant, Martin Hiechsen of Woy Way, previously convicted for an offense against his former partner, had his sentence reduced in light of mitigating factors and past behavior.

Sentetier Martin Hiechsen Woy Way Mosimlt Hes Lee

Capitol Attractions at Armidale Tonight and Monday

The Capitol offers a caper of prestige films with Tonight and Monday showings. Notable titles include The Wan King Pioneer with Jack Holt, The Way of All Flesh, and Annie Laurie as Lilian Gish headlines. Prologue by singer Mr Burke and Lon Chaney in The Tig City cap the bill. Prices run from 1s6d to 2s, with children half-price.

West Capitol Neruan Kerry Jeorge Seigno Kelly Compson Henry B. Walihall Pople Anne Grey Jack Holt Armidale Ei Jennings Gladys Brockwell Aston Coss Annie Laurie Lilian Gish Underworld Chaney Drese-circle

Melbhwurme outages lead to trials and delays at capital road works

Alexander M lvor and others charged in connection with Melbhwurme outages. Federal Capital Commission set a plan for a long Commonwealth Avenue relocation. Road work disrupted traffic between acm and Etyom. Stoner meeting at Handwick adjourned with results in sprint and hurdle events and multiple divisions.

Alexander M'lvor Alever Kiel Acm Etyom Handwick Wedweiley Filvaian Divieu Lompimone Frane Cyclene Kove Mapp New Liparia Whittine Creonline Kolden Viele A. Dkeennti- Wer Stokes Holder Twinkleboot Mielin Sele Simmer Cup Neild Mosevren Et Agli Tmoeticupendight Gengfine Werilin

Lunacy Charge Fails In Liquor Case At Police Court

Murray faced a lunacy charge linked to excessive liquor use. The Medical Officer Dr Brydon reported he found Murray exhausted and incoherent after examination on December 20. He recommended discharge with prohibition from alcohol, noting the case involved alcohol as a cause of erratic behavior. Police details described prior arrests and efforts to prevent further drinking, with Murray promising to accept help.

Arailele Messrs J. Hapgzrave HL Blake Dott Thome Mureiy A. G. Brydom Murray Brydon Stith Venetolle Deaybe North Sydney Serge Drew Tim Lefondini

Wool Market Closes Firm in Yorkshire Trade

The Farmers and Growers Co operative reports a firm wool market with December 20 sales of 7048 bales, featuring some strong wools from Fruit Upper districts but overall weaker preparation. Activity improved in Yorkshire while frocks and finer wools showed selective demand. top prices reached 343d for Br over Pentland, with other lots yielding lower returns. Upcoming auctions set for Brisbane and Sydney delaying until January 14, 343d top, many lots sold sub par.

Farmers and Grasse Co-operative Co Danmal Peralie Mde Hye Wiels Japan Gerard Promi Parsons Rome Brisbane Sydney Pentland Elip Secount Benham and Sona Muorrormundi AAA Wethers AATI Capel Moralla Barrabo Wethers Broken Lambs Parson's Creek U. P. Carberry Gundagni

Sir H. Austins Prophecy about future motoring

Sir Herbert Austin predicted a future where towns grow large and people stay home more, preferring short electric travel. He foresaw fewer city car journeys, rising home living, and frequent long international trips by air, with universal heritage and visitor exchanges unlikely to favor cars.

Sir Herbert Austin

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Niles Emt Beth Ben Lambert T. Lambert Ltd Rusden Street Capitol” Attractions Wool Market Yorkshire W. Curtis Ltd Uralla Armidale Hiram Laundry, Ltd Nolesh FF. Braund & Co., Ltd Bing Savage's Joh Robertson Mann St Yeasage Bo No Richardson A. T. Neil Pera City T Bros Imperial Hotel Sir H. Austin T. Neil's Dangar-Street Dunlop Oregon F. Nott el Newman Ohio Street West Armidale Glen Innes Tamworth New England Girls Armidale School Rraund F. Braund & Co.,, Ltd Leaders of Fashion
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