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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
2
An appeal seeks 151100 pounds for the Lord Mayor's Fund to aid soldiers' families. An inspector interviewed applicants under strict rules, including a widow whose claim for a maternity bonus was denied. The process exposed delays, doubts, and the need for timely support amid wartime hardship.
A disputed report claims a priest was interned amid political pressure and church conflicts in a southern town. Alderman Ness and Mayor Ness face scrutiny as authorities debate the priest's removal or internment while military officials become involved.
Reports describe a gang visiting Melbourne and allegedly pickpocketing riders aboard a special tram. Police notice a pattern of theft along the line, with victims from multiple districts reporting losses of money and valuables. Local residents urge vigilance as officers investigate suspected coordination among the group.
A garbled advertisement describes purchasing a three-shilling tipf Kemp Compound and Bay Rum, mixing in water to darken hairs. It mentions a Principle Australlart Ystentie and sends readers to a doctor’s fee through Kreme Canpakmt and Australian Tristrituitars in Queensland.
Derby hopeful Estland may clash with Diplane after Wanganui races while Miva and Warwick prospects appear in recent results. Sydney betting and pony racing record claims, plus a cricket match at West End Park, highlight a week of horse, sport, and public racing chatter in Australia and New Zealand.
Nidernay Westerweller defeated Alderaan Pii or to retain the mayoralty amid tensions over representation. Porter warned he would not sit with Westerweller if defeated, while opposition and concerns about town interests colored the vote. Westerweller, a long-time native councilor, received tribute as his supporters emphasized local ties and wartime sacrifice by his son.
The piece discusses a cost cutting cough and cold product, HEENZO, sold as Heans Essence and marketed with claims of savings each winter. It mentions a consumer rebate and consumer warnings about advertising, noting widespread availability and price concerns across stores.
Buyers were keen and offerings cleared from the rostrum with strong demand for best conditioned and median weight wools. The AAs. dF Gu Ltd report No. 28 notes catalogues including Queensland and shire wool, with higher prices for finer grades. South African woolgrowers largely abandoned the Wool Requisition Scheme as free market rates rose, while government inquiries suggested possible adjustments to restraints.
Markets report a sharp fall in some items while others rise as buyers seek quality in a volatile market. Prices for certain goods jumped recently with a total value around 15000 units. A subset of sales included welders at 42/4, dred ewes, merine gear, and related equipment amid strong demand.
The letter from George Newman of Kelly Street Beane NE recounts relief after using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills for kidney trouble. He claims years of ill health improved and no recurrence since taking the remedy, praising the treatment and offering permission to publish his testimony.
Voters gathered at Warned hospital to cast ballots amid a counting delay as 96 nominations were received for 48 vacancies. Hospital and other committee posts faced final stages of the electoral process with several seats contested and unclear final tallies.
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