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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1925
Page
5
Owing to eating Locum Tenens to a leading optical firm of Sydney, Mr Ayame will lodge at his rooms that March 6. Fiscal correspondence may be left at Shire Office or direct to GPO Box 024 Sydney.
Local and general news items cover a cricket match today at Hockvale featuring Moore Boell Sewell Brown Farm Hawke Ghisholm Esiahor Pucks Dulling and Tishops. Also reported is Moore’s liquor cases, a Taverell District Court conviction of S. Feagan and a Police Court case against a hotel premises offence. Auctioneers and cheque cases are dismissed. Council savings on road work noted. Bowling club meeting updates and notices for upcoming matches and social events included.
A packed Armidale Town Hall bid farewell to Father Carroll on departure for Ireland. Guests included Lord Bishop of Armidale, the Mayor and Mayoress, Rev C Riley, Major Wynne, and many Catholics who praised his 14 years of service to St Mary’s Cathedral, schools, and the Catholic Club.
The program lists a mix of orchestral pieces and vocal solos featuring Father Carrell, Mr. J. Haris, Miss Nellis Gramtan, and other performers. Highlights include Dawn aut the ae Haren, My Wishes for You, Macushla, and Car mons. Rev. J. Colomas conducted the event with stewards duties discharged.
Estate values for probate listed for Wiljam Abbott ward and Me Arthur, with sums £49004 and £8097 respectively. Methodist minister Rev Charles Jones dies at Port Macquarie aged 72. Maitland trip plans noted for A.C. Veno and Mr Hiawse. Scharter family member travels to Melbourne then abroad. Cattle dealer Weary Weekle died September 26 aged 68, estate valued at £28910. Provisions appoint son Henry Bing Corlis and Perpetual Trustees Company as executors, with specific bequests and household items detailed.
Demaresq Shire Councillors completed their annual inspection tour of roads across multiple routes and shires. They visited towns including Guyra and Rockvale, received hospitality from local hosts, and reflected on road conditions and the state of tractors and equipment.
Fragments show scattered proper nouns and numbers. The text mentions Hobbes Hearne Sukkir Bundi and a visit to a station, with references to a carbine powers and an enforcement size cheese measurement. Details are unclear, making the exact event hard to determine.
Armidale Mayor P. Purkiss led a deputation to Minister of Railways. cabinet will consider funding for the Guyra-Darrige railway. The Commonwealth share would total £29,000,000 over ten years, with interest rates varying by period. government promises official reply soon.
Melbourne reports the Federal Minister for Works addressed the National Roads Association of Victoria urging a review of the annual Main Roads grant. He stated the ministry would seriously consider raising the grant from £300,000 to £4,000,000, a proposal discussed at a conference of state Ministers on rail and road issues.
Industrial tensions flare as notices to be served on Western District industrial concerns may affect engine drivers and firemen claims. Micers' Federation general secretary Mr Willis says the Won-thaggi mine dispute could shift views and bring more outside parties into the dispute.
LEVY'S CRITICIEM reports Mr Lew, Speaker of the Lapieinitus Assembly, sharply criticizes the condition of the State Electoral rolls in Sydney, warning that if selection occurs Monday next, many Nationalist members may be unreturned due to unsatisfactory rolls. Chief Elector Ms Harkness says the roll should already contain most qualified voters by issue date.
Juror Heavily fined twenty pounds for non attendance as a juror in Sydney. The defendant claimed permission from the authorities but was refused. The judge warned of consequences and referred the matter for the Attorney General to consider further action.
The weather list indicates heavy heat and sultry conditions prevailed statewide yesterday, with high humidity and strong sunlight dominating the day. No significant storms were reported as officials urged residents to stay hydrated and seek shade during peak hours.
In Switzerland a group including Mr. Wills faced an avalanche that overwhelmed them. One member remained alive after rescue, while the exact identities and roles are unclear due to garbled OCR text and a confusing mix of names.
A terse boxing item records a win for a local boxer in a regional bout. Names and exact details are garbled but the victory is clear and noted as a success for the fighter in the area.
A fragmented report states a person described as crippled was intercepted by police on Friday morning while heading toward Watson's Bay. The individual was taken to a reception house after authorities intervened following a stated intent to commit a crime.
The Armidale Poultry Glu held its second annual meeting at Mr W Madden’s shop with strong turnout. The year showed record show results and a balanced budget though coop shortages raised costs due to Sydney rentals. Officers elected include President W T Philips Vice President twenty eight members Hon Secretary J Weston Assistant Hon Secretary W Madden Treasurer A H Quellman Auditors Mounts E B H Saderove and W Gallaghan. Several new and honorary members added.
The following team will represent New South Wales in the match against Enghind Vv Sydney on Friday. Collins Bardaley Taylor Antrewe Kellowas Malley Gregory Oldfel Kippax Wooker Fock Morgan named for the contest.
Offerings at multiple centres are reduced by about fifty percent, delaying the selling season. Widespread curtailment is planned to be extended into a firmer market when reail arises.
Education Department Nasage approved a plan to hold health and temperance exams each December for students in primary schools across the state. The examination will test both girls and boys up to the eighth grade in designated health and temperance topics.
The steamer Moereki left Melbourne on Friday with a non unionist crew. The steamer Morraks also departed Melbourne bound for New Zealand under non-union labor. A labor conference in Melbourne saw the Premier express opinions but show no desire to convene the next Labor government before elections, amid fears of unrest if anti-union sentiment grows.
A man in South Grafton severs his throat after declaring no friends and listing fatigue. He enters a barbershop and wounds a man during a struggle over a cut throat weapon, then flees before being tackled by a constable. The episode ends with the assailant under guard.
A male infant was found lying across two rails on an overland service. The train's tea was broken and the infant injured. Authorities theorize the child was dropped from the train and he is in care under state authorities after a court hearing yesterday.
A pedestrian was killed when a tram struck him in the city Friday night. He suffered frightful injuries and died hours later in hospital. The victim lay under the tram as witnesses watched, with the vehicle left damaged. Police and hospital staff confirm the fatality.
A large blaze swept the countryside near Perth destroying sheep and cattle. A youth named Plary reportedly aided by crowding 200 animals before the flames cut him off. Dennis and Wiltham Burns suffered severe injuries and remain hospitalized in critical condition. Fire officials blame intense heat and shifting winds as the cause.
A deadly gas explosion at the Bredampn Stel Mine in Thayadny Rauler’s Dortmund area traps miners. About 30 bodies recovered, dozens still missing, and rescue efforts continue as shafts and galleries collapse and hinder access.
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