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Newspaper

Armidale Chronicle

Location

Armidale, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 17, 1909

Page

4

Native Industry Debate Over Torpedo Destroyers Purchase

In a heated session the Labour Ministry faced sharp opposition as plans to buy torpedo destroyers were debated. Proponents argued the move would sustain domestic shipbuilding, while opponents warned of parliamentary risk and questioned industrial motives behind the purchase.

Syiliey Howe Ilestroyens Rene Mae Boilermakers’ Union Deakin Ieee Kickont Vial Mooften Mohher 4 Mather Coursy Wil Bs Jubeverel

Fragmented Letter Discusses Personal Interest and Faith

A garbled passage contends a dissolution would be inconvenient and cites a cordate understanding and violation of trust. It mentions faith and a perceived breach, asking how others will vote, with multiple unclear references to individuals and motives.

SK Perrehaer

Armidale News Briefs and Local Notices

Local and General News summarises community events, fundraisers, church notes, by elections, cricket talk, and public notices across Armidale. Includes earthquake donations, harvest festival reports, club meetings, schools and playground news, and a court case in Glen Innes with local repercussions.

Northern Show Dates

Lists upcoming show dates across multiple towns in New South Wales with various secretaries and organizers. Entries include Tamworth Uralla Armidale Maitland Barraba and Uralla with dates ranging February to March and notes on organizers such as P WN Blevenson F Will Hoskin G A Berni and J King.

Guyrs P. WN. Blevenson Soretary Tamworth Aed Word Ssoratacy Enterfeil F. Will Hoskin Barrsba F. M. Cheeseborough Glen Topes Marc G. A . Berni Armidale A. Maribor Uralla Mth VW. C

Community meeting on railway inquiry at Guy Fawkes

Residents attended a public meeting at the Crnavence Hotel on Saturday night as the Public Works Committee announced a visit to Dorrigo on 23 February to discuss extending the railway from Dorrigo to Guy Fawkes via Deer Park and Bald Alive. A committee was formed to gather evidence on grazing, farming, and climate, with MLA Lonsdale urged to press the plan.

Crnavence Public Works Committee Coramba Dorrig Me. Bernard Me. O. A Dorrigo Guy Fawkes Deer Park Bald

Community dance evening at Morgan's Pow Belle store

After the Friday concert, local youths enjoyed a dancing session at Mr. Morgan's premises. The crowded event ran smoothly with tasteful arrangements and refreshments provided by the ladies, making the evening very enjoyable for all attendees.

Fires devastate Brisbane boot factory and Fremantle pharmacy

Telegrams report Dixon's boot factory Brisbane destroyed with about £20000损. An Italian trader jailed at Ballarat for arson at Ellis Jerman produce store. Kirton's Fremantle pharmacy gutted. proprietor fled as till robbed. Australian Eleven finalised with listed players and potential selector Hopkins questioned.

Dixon Brisbane Ballarat Ellis Jerman Kirton Fremantle Jim

The Wreck of the Penguin Night Disaster

Survivors report severe seas described as a whirling boiling mass of foam. Fifty-two bodies recovered and fifty-one identified with twenty-three not yet found. Mr and Mrs Hale perished together as the captain urged Mrs Hale to escape in a boat.

Wellington Mr. Hale

Firing at Steamer and Theft Case Reported

The British steamer Champ was fired on by a guard-boat as it left Bamehin China. The British Consul takes action amid no details on the Lady Mildred wreck. Detectives arrest a young man for a theft ring involving Mark Foy's goods, with £100 worth stolen but later recovered.

Champ Bamehin China Mark Foy

Violent Storm Sways New Caledonia Amidship Sunk

A violent hurricane swept New Caledonia causing widespread damage to buildings and crops. The French ship Jolistre sank. the barque Guethar ashore. several lighters and steam launches went down. Amid social unrest at Broken Hill, Holland urged forceful police action while Tom Mannline warned unions. Weather forecasts expect cool southerlies with isolated storms.

New Caledonia Jolistre Ctew Guethar Holland Broken Hill Tom Mannline

Breach of Promise Case and a Cliffsides Injury Incident

In a breach of promise action Cooper v Loder the jury found for the plaintiff with damages set at 250. Separately Mary Jones of Waverley fell from a cliff near Cooges, plunging about 70 feet, suffering broken bones and injuries but escaping with a male companion.

Tn Nun Cooper Loder Mary Jones Waverley Eii Cooges

Global news brief covers grants petitions and crises

Canada receives about 3150 South African veterans seeking land grants to form a Canadian reserve. In Turkey a new cabinet forms as insurrection signals rise, while Persia reports bombings and arson at Rosht. Anti capital punishment league forms at St Petersburg. Pan Anglican Conference funds allocated to Australia and South Africa. Five Jack the Ripper cases reported from Berlin. England defeats the Australian League team by a single point in football.

Canada

Humorous Drunk Pleads Guilty in Police Court

In Monday’s Police Court before Mr I W Garstang P M a drunken man pleaded guilty to intoxication. He explained his actions with a flippant remark about not being seen in Australasia. A fine of 105 or seven days imprisonment was imposed, the court noting the promise not to repeat the offence and that the fine was paid.

Fonda Inend School of Arte School of Arty Hall J.C. M'Lellaand Moun G. F. Garstang P.M C. A. Secken Bockyus Hotel T. W. Taylor Sydney District Court Tyereeh Cooper Clk Queanbeyan Trought Paulina Loder Mort Sydney Danages Mise Loder Freshwater Bert Freeman Borwood Wilson's Promontory Waterloo Bay Victorian Mildred Bydasy Melbourne Momina Blektown Shire Harold Saondora Ap Eooldene Egeged Iis Wim Gaunders Shire Council G. Hardmker Grover Armidais Australasia

Local Golf Medal Stroke and Docker Trophy Winners

Saturday’s Medal Stroke and Docker Trophy at the local links produced results with W. J. Mmoe LU scoring 65 78 for a total 143 and P. ios posting 100 19 for a 119 tally. W. J. Connin led 80 8 7.8 and T. L. Docker 87 10 8. O. Richardson 16. Club members are reminded of a public notice regarding a tennis hotel event to be held Wednesday on an 18 hole course.

Glan Inter Baamer Viennow London Mhallia Hous Martin Plas Sydney Armidale Kia Awn Thoreday Imperial Hotel Passer New York Vienna Berlin Dresden Bolle Croductiola Haaser Roly My Wat Misa C Gongy Bocal Bandar Bimpaca Ralofalla Lastescare Tenterfield Warialda Manilla W. J. Mmoe W. J. Connin Vanea B. Gaott T. L. Docker O. Richardson . le

Record Entries Shine at Guyra Show Preparations

The President Mr A W Everett announced record entries for next week's Guyra Show at the last committee meeting. An Armidale and Glen Innes special excursion train will carry visitors for the event. Overflow exhibits occupy 40 marquees in the pavilion while jumping and hurdling events are shaping as strong rivals. The train departs Armidale at 9 20 on Wednesday morning.

A. W. Everett Glen Innoy Bras Band Bas Guroa Armia Wedoeday

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