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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1906
Page
4
A rugged northern operation near Tamworth shifted end April plans due to fuel shortages. Two camps will run, one at Singleton for the 4th A.L.O and another at Armidale for the 6th A.L.H. The Singleton date fixed May 4 to 7, with Easterworth chosen for Semidale training.
A long Armidale Uralla district recap covers Cogent news on the Armidale Golf Club visit and Feester events, special train arrangements, show plans, and theater chatter. It details inspections, noxious weed control, harbor clearance, and road maintenance actions under municipal and board orders, with varied fines and extensions, plus local court notes.
The Pastures Protection Board met at the Council Chambers with chairman KC Blomfield and members Hargrave Roberta Ee nigu White Keonwicke Procter. Secretary Gordon reported £325 in funds, £4268 revenue with 3 percent tax to government. The Inspector of Stackhouse noted destruction work on harbour rabbits proceeding, while Procter criticized lax effort and urged owners to act, warning that summons may proceed to test board powers and compel action.
A Armidale ladies bazaar raised over £100 for the Armidale School of Arts. Opening night at Central Park drew about a thousand patrons with performances by the Armidale Hand and other entertainments. The event moved to Town Hall on Thursday, featuring ads and novelty displays from local businesses and individuals.
A charity pigeon shooting day on the foal course organized by Mel B. Fitzgerald raised funds for the local hospital. Winners shared prize money after a day of competition with several shooters recording multiple kills and others posting single scores.
Municipal elections underway in four wards with voters polling at Town Hall from 9:30 to 5. East Ward candidates Mears James Jones and A Cropper. North Ward Mere Worth and G H Wickerson. West Ward JJ Warnecke and P Hughes. Local option liquor vote and loan public licenses to be decided. Mayor Ald D P Claveris acts as Returning Officer. Weather forecast: Capstally warm and humid with NE wind.
A late Friday telegrams roundup details Monro’s fatal wound from a pistol shot in Mount Eagle with 15-year-old George Hembrow remanded. Also noted are Perth plague cases, defence plan disputes over Sydney harbour charts, Crown land selections near 200,000 acres, Bendigo murder verdict of manslaughter, an Overlander’s death near Port Darwin, a Manly steamer incident with ex mayor James Eve, Labor support rumors for Deakin, and the liquor act’s smooth operation per the Inspector General.
The King met John Burns in an audience lasting over an hour on Wednesday. Mr. Chamberlain rejects candidacy for the Unionist Party due to friendship with Mr. Balfour and urges a Conservative lead. He warns tariff reform supporters the party would not drop it. In Paris, French President pledges strong friendship with Britain during a London County Council reception. A Times loan note cites a £1,000,000 loan in Wales at a fixed rate. Chile sees serious railway strikes with fatalities as troops move in.
An advertisement urges those with weak stomachs to use Dr. Howa Digestive Tablets after meals. The claim is they aid digestion and improve nourishment, with sales through Mallam &.
A Sydney market report details a large catalogue of 6318 bales from John Bridge & Co Ltd with unskirted clips from cold districts and scattered good to superior lots. Prices rose vs the prior week, led by F Wile’s wool from Bookham and John McDonald’s line from Wandeworth. notable lots include Oscar Baker from Guyra and W R Neil from Armidale. The firm sold 6271 bales since the last report, totaling 61884 bales for the season, with a forthcoming catalogue of about 3000 bales. The report also notes new England sales across several districts and a strong market with high competition. A separate notice promotes Dr. Shelbourne’s eye clinic in Armidale via the Parial Hotel dates March 14–15.
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