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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1910
Page
3
A reader disputes a council report on mayoral expenses. He clarifies two years, noting costs of £60 £6 and £40 with economy, and accuses aldermen and ratepayers of pressuring the mayor to cover expenses. He cites section 17 duties and asks why annual accounts were published. Prosper, 14/2/10.
A reader criticizes the Armidale Pastures Habitat Protection Board for restricting press access and publishing only board sanctioned reports. The letter argues public meetings are for taxpayers, highlights disputes over culvert notices, and questions why shire councils aren’t pressured to clear rabbit harbour.
The late Edwin Everett of Tenterden near Guyra died November 12. Probate granted for his will dated September 17 1902. Real and personal estate in New South Wales valued at £31,988 11s 8d, with nephews W F Everett and A W Everett named executors and trustees. English estate to nephew Edwin Tranmer Everett subject to legacies and payments.
Glen Innes Quarter Sessions heard two youths from Billgrove Walter John Hunter and John Lemley Healey plead guilty to damaging a Hillgrove outhouse with dynamite. The judge warned of serious penalties but sentenced both to six months hard labor, with Healey’s term suspended on sureties. Hunter had prior property damage convictions. A third defendant, Charles Van Der Kienibur, received two years hard labor for perjury in relation to maintenance. Accused fainted in court.
In Glen Innes District Court on Friday O'Donnell and Newbery auctioneers sued W A Cramsie for £400 commission on the sale of Glendon Estate. The case centers on Glendon Station sale arranged by their firm with Blaxland and Co. of Armidale handling the purchase by Mott.
A fragmented court record describes negotiations involving Owen and Wiesland over Mott purchasing Glendon. The text notes attempts by an Armidale firm to push the sale, with counsel addresses and judge present, and the jury eventually returning a verdict for the defendant.
The strike nears end and the writers condemn leader folly and ineptitude. They argue language perversion and the claim of unionist unity mask deeper splits. innocent civilians endure distress while factions in unions rival each other more than they oppose capitalists or the state.
Judge Scholes reports that Newcastle mines will resume by Monday morning after talks with miners delegates and the Northern Colliery Proprietors in Sydney. He declines to disclose the terms until the compulsory wages board meets next Wednesday, but says everything is satisfactorily arranged and no obstacle remains to a return to work in the Newcastle district on Monday.
The Southern miners voted to resume work by a majority of 4ty with 1135 in favour and 1656 against. Southern mines hold many orders and ships will load for Melbourne and Adelaide. A dispute over Judge Scholes award sparked tension at Lithgow Ironworks Memors. G and C Hoskins Ltd claim tunnel coal miners are on strike and the works will close.
Sydney notes a largely resumed workweek for the Southern unit with most firms back in action. Three firms stand out as Metropolitan, North Bulli, and South Clifton, while coal lumpers have not yet signaled a return. Stevedores remain ready for emergencies.
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