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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1903
Page
4
Farmers in the Armidale district protest against inspectors from Queensland authorities stationed on the border. The officials oversee fruit consignments from New South Wales to the northern state and are described as enforcing their powers vigorously in multiple instances.
PTOMAIN POISONING victim Archie Bland admitted to Parramatta Hospital in critical condition. A young newsagent, Robert Crowe, hanged himself at Sorry Hills with a leather strap. His marriage planned for Wednesday next was postponed due to a dispute with his fiancée.
NSW orchardists defend measures to curb moth and pest risks as Queensland inspectors condemn fruit for moth infestation. Local growers note long shipments and argue that targeted inspections protect markets, while calling for fair treatment of Armidale shipments.
Household notices and society items mark Armidale life with weddings a chapel dedication and fire brigade events. A prominent marriage links Tamworth and South Armidale families, while a large Continental event and a church dedication reflect community activity.
Friday telegrams list acceptances for the Oakleigh Purse including Slatin Deerswood Merriang Athamoora F J A Bilal Fothermary Epitome Our Queen Corrmbores Endeavour Composer Eugene La Froude Black Beauty English Ross and Emulator. The Newmarket Handicap shows the purse firm with odds on Sir Leonard Fishery Gold seaf and Mairp.
Kate Porter known as the lady burglar was committed for trial at Melbourne yesterday on two charges of breaking and entering. The accused sought to prove an alibi and fainted in the dock.
Further details describe a cold blooded murder at Lauffer with a fatal shot followed by stones cast at the body. Witnesses say the arrested group laughed and made ribald remarks when confronted with the corpse. The crime appears linked to a long standing quarrel.
A goods train wrecked after tumbling from an embankment near Lion Mill West Australia killing none of the guard escaped injury. Damage estimated at thousands of pounds. At Chippendale a young woman aged 18 was assaulted and robbed, left unconscious. a suspect arrested and remanded due to her condition. Weather forecast predicts fine cool southern half with showers on coast and strong winds. Auburn tragedy suspects remanded for breaking and entering Petersham theft valued at £150. George Dibbs politics comment and Labour Council call. Plague rats found in Brisbane. Sydney wool sales firm at 12 per pound. Mr G H Reid at a Perth free trade meeting commented on Sir W J Lyne.
The initial meeting on 20 January lists principal event results with many local riders and horses including Deemster Vic tory Silence Bally Not Yet and Swagman. Officials feature A Waugh as President and a group of Waughs Maxwell Myers Parker and Flynn.
At municipal nomination last Tuesday a veteran candidate objected to calling an outgoing official an ex alderman. The Mayor corrected him insisting an outgoing alderman remains a full alderman until the new term begins, a distinction the candidate ignored. The piece critiques the correction as ill-timed and unnecessary.
Cablegrams report rising support for Mr. Chamberlain as determined to set right injustices in South Africa. Sir William Vernon Harcourt praises Chamberlain’s work in a Times letter, noting broad approval of his efforts.
A Kaiser's table comparing British and German naval strength, prepared by the Kaiser, is seen in England as a significant document. The King progresses well from influenza with early convalescence anticipated and no bed confinement. Electoral redistribution is outlined by the British Postmaster General. President Castro imposes £100000 tax on Caracas residents and foreigners. the Haitian Ambassador criticizes U S handling in Caracas.
Moetx edged Tillgrove CC by one run last Wednesday in a close cricket match. A Hillgrove Cottage Hospital meeting appointed a new medical officer search after praise for the current officer. A large gathering at Bullings Hotel bid farewell to Mr. Madden, the Church of England preacher, with tributes from many locals.
A farewell event for Hillgrove Cricket Club featured praise for Armidale opponents, remarks from secretary A G Morgan, and a tribute to the mining industry led by Mr Macgeorge. Songs, a recitation, and a joint song sealed the evening as members expressed thanks to the press and organizers.
In January the cattle market shows weak demand as store cattle trade stalls under dry weather pressure. Prices vary with lots sold privately at low per head figures while 636 head of store cattle are listed. The horse market also suffers a heavy downturn amid the same conditions.
A rough OCR fragment lists prices for various items such as Byedney Produce Marketa Sydney Vean Pollard Fleay Lucerne Wheat and other staples. It includes per bus, per ton, and per weight figures with several unclear spellings and units.
Market at Homes saw 1037 head of cattle and sheep traded. Prime medium wethers and best beef cattle sold lower with bulls and cows showing declines, and prices quoted per hundred pounds vary widely across classes.
Fragmented OCR listing prices and qualities of livestock and goods across multiple stations. Mentions Armidale Uralla Wandenceihs Go fn over Gully Ben Lomond and other places with varied weights, dates, and quality notes in a rural market record.
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