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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
3
A crowded borough hall heard a dairy lecturer recount odd finds from milk cans and a comb with hair as a lesson, provoking loud laughter before he warned the crowd about a trophy value. The crowd’s merriment paused when an owner was finally sought for the comb found in a factory mill can. Downenat’s Pare Bary advertised as a home remedy for rheumatism and burns, with a strong testimonial note.
About 40 competitors took part in the annual rifle meeting on Boxing Day at the local range. By 3.30pm the matches ended and targets were repainted for merchants’ shooting, with two challenges only, both lost. Top scores: Captain Braund 33 of 55 in the Armidale Match at 100 yards and Treasurer Morgan in the Commonwealth at Geo yards. several scores of 43 and 42. Prize-money was distributed at the Orderly Room, with donors thanked for gifts to the Armidale, Commonwealth Aggregate, and Merchants' Aggregate funds.
A deadly accident occurred Thursday night at a Bathurst children’s party hosted by Mr W J Clanes Toss, Technical College master, taking the life of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Newton who died from severe burns after her dress caught fire while handing out gifts. Mr Newton was severely burned and died next morning after attempts to save her. Police also reported arrests at Dalton when two men escaped during transport. The report also mentions railway overtime issues and unrelated local news.
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