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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1924
Page
5
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Sineshie, returning to Australia from the East, reports on the potential market for frozen mutton and beef. D A Cameron of the Australian Meat Council warns that unity among cattle and sheep growers is essential to defend and expand Australia’s meat exports, especially to Japan, amid urged improvements in marketing and branding.
Local notices include a valuable cello to be featured at a festival in DSR Hall in February. Reports praise successful entrance exams for Kelly's Plains High School, a summer school for Anglican cler gy at St Johns College, and lectures by Canon Halty and Professor McIntyre. The Armidale film screening and Grenfell reunion plans are noted, along with changes to Rockvale Motor Service and stock brands rules. A rifle accident, drinking case, and medical update conclude the items.
The notice highlights a grand Arcadia night with a feature film “My Wild Brain Rowe” and a mystery drama “The Ace of Hearts” starring Lon Chaney. It notes other entertainment, public events, and a fire outbreak destroying cottages and a slaughterhouse, with insurance coverage partly noted and ongoing investigations.
Local column style notes from The Gleaner recount small town happenings and social updates. Brief items mention community events, people, and daily life with a light civic tone.
A collage of humorous clippings and community items covers sports quirks, dances, and local gossip. Mentions of Sydney railway and cricket ground, plans for dances, and observations on hats, flies, and a police case pepper the page along with exam notices, staff transfers, and church announcements from Armidale and surrounding districts.
Clive Roberts OTA Sydney describes a protest at Nesdale against Tamworth attitudes during a Travellers' Carnival held in Tamworth. He defends commercial travellers in May and praises Tamworth supporters for their charitable efforts, stressing no desire for cheap publicity.
A special Armidale and Newland Jockey Club meeting chose T Smith as clerk of course after an exhaustive ballot. F Pearson was appointed clerk of scales as the board set a Monday session to clear up a prior dispute involving Mr Moore who could not attend due to prior commitments at Uralla.
A McGuinness died in Armidale and New England Hospital due to an internal complaint. He was about 44 years old and resided in the Guyra and Hoorolong districts. His brother Edward lives in Guyra. The funeral was held at Guyra with Dr Coleman officiating and Mr Piddington in charge of arrangements.
A dog alerted Mrs Cavanagh and her four children to a smoke filled room, allowing them to escape. The blaze in the four room house on Friday destroyed most of the furniture valued at £100 while firefighters arriving promptly prevented spread. Mrs Cavanagh credits the dog for their survival.
Frank Gilcarpentar fell sixty feet from an eight story building in course of erection at Edgecliff Indiana. He died shortly after and the accident shocked the workers on site.
The story describes an alleged attack on a 33 year old woman in a lonely Hurstville area. She states she was returning home with a man she knew when he assaulted her and she fought to escape. The attacker was later charged with indecent assault.
Latest scratchings released up to 6 p m show engagementa and Armidale Cup entries including Boy Lady Kman Pearl Wine Lady Neues Light Ale Lips Verdant's Daughter Inca Tonghong Phos Five Eighths with several omissions and corrections noted.
George Gelding appeared in naval uniform at Central Police Court and faced charges of menacing Claude Brown with a revolver with intent to steal the sum of 0 858 Wis Pomanddd to February.
Report from Cunnamulla in Western Front noting a mysterious dingo curse. Traders claim £300 loss over four weeks, with mentions of four thousand seven hundred hundred? and a single head of cattle shown as evidence. Unclear terms and names due to garbled OCR.
Mr H Downing, an experimentalist, told the Bureau of Ben Lemond that New England will become a premier sheep district and a leading mixed agriculture region within ten years. He cited soil and climate advantages and a national shift toward agricultural development, aiming for broader farming prosperity.
A Delhi message reports the Viceroy opened the Central by denying the British Government seeks aggression against Afghanistan in response to frontier murders. He stated British reforms abroad require local consent and cautioned against coercion, urging restraint and measured action.
A muddled report notes growers claim compensation should come from the State, not farmers, as the Wheat muddle case dominates discussions. The figure 1,088,000 pounds is cited in connection with losses, with arguments that the state must absorb damages rather than the growers.
A bridge collapse near Dorveport sent loaded wagons into the river Friday. John Bridge and Deva Ped Collagrator day re remain unclear. The fiver caused the structure failure. drivers escaped with no injuries reported.
Detectives pursue the Botanic Gardens tragedy case as Norman List remains alive. Authorities say List was camping near Footecray on Sunday and Monday when a man he spoke with may hold key information.
Brdney Friday report shows the Coal Miners' Federation refusing arbitration to end the coke strike. Industrial Registrar Mr. Holme plans another conference meeting with the Gea to push miners into arbitration, but progress remains unattained.
A fragment describes concerns over mental health patients and jury access. Mr. Oakes notes that providing necessary records or accommodations would be impracticable, leaving the jury without essential information about the patients in question.
The Babor Council reorganizes to adapt party groups as the base of dictatorial control. Thirteen groups are named with delegates representing a group electing two members to a united body. The system is linked to Heasia and the recommendation of Mr. Garden, secretary of the Leber.
Revenue figures indicate a gradual rise. For seven months of the year, the Teverine tax revenue increased by about £230,000 compared with the prior period, reflecting a rising trend in fiscal intake.
Dinev and bridar report master bakers refuse work but express desire to return. they seek a place in Aled where work awaits. The note signals a possible resumption as they organize to resume duties.
Fragmentary text indicates railway workers resent seniority lists. details unreadable. The piece hints at disputes and reactions among employees, with names and specifics obscured by damaged OCR.
Fragmentary report from Captown outlines claims of misconduct at public meetings and a move to limit opposition by delaying proceedings. The article notes the mayor denying the accusations while a bill proposes expanded powers for the city council to regulate disruptive sessions.
In the Victoria by election Pollard of the Labor party holds a slim edge over opponents, securing a small majority in a tightly contested result amid local campaigning and voter turnout.
Lamion reports Merves Venizelos is believed to be suffering nerves from overstrain. He will retain the ministry but skip the Assembly at the cabinet request. Dr Sun Yat Sen cables prime minister in Britain praising the Liberal party era in England and urging China to be treated as a nation at last rather than a conquered people.
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