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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1916
Page
7
An oblique poetic tribute contrasts a British officer's praise of a soldier with themes of imperial destiny and sacrifice. It recalls skies, winds, and battles, noting the soldier’s courage across seas and cliffs. The poem reveres endurance, duty, and the cost of war.
A nostalgic wartime column urges thrift for Australian households amid price rises and scarce goods. It stresses careful budgeting, watching markets, and avoiding waste, advising a housekeeping book, careful brand choices, and mindful shopping to maintain comfort and stave off poverty during hard times.
Australia faces a drought scarred livestock sector with sheep numbers down from 114 to 89 million and cattle from 2 8 to 2 5 million. Despite losses, meat demand remains strong and prices for breeding stock surge while oversea markets open, urging government to support stockowners.
An article by W. Ager, Treasurer of Whiten’s Creek, argues for agricultural education in New South Wales high schools. It praises agricultural duration, theory, and protection, calling for curriculum expansion to Bathurst, Wagen, Albury, and Oryngarg, with plans to extend to ten North Coast centers as teachers become available. It urges training girls in domestic economy and infant care to support the agricultural industry.
The fourteenth annual visit of commercial travellers to Resch's Brewery NSW Australia drew over three hundred guests. Tours of the plant, British machinery, and recent improvements preceded an Allied Nations decorated cellar banquet. Speeches honored King, Captain Shout VC, and the Reach firm. attendees included regional Travellers heads and Country Press representatives.
A letter from I EK Howland of Chemiat Newengtla to Deargir at Central Hotel Armidale dated January 12 1916 reports strong relief from rheumatic pains after taking Herbor Pills. The writer praises the pills meriting and urges sufferers to try them, expressing gratitude and wishing continued success. Cumberland is noted.
Baby Gibbe, daughter of Mr George Gibbs, vanished from the steamer Eastern between Hong Kong and Sydney. She left the ship at Brisbane with an unknown lady passenger, and no word has reached her parents. The missive recalls Zeppelins and the Franco German campaign of 1870.
An obscure discussion prompts praise for a Virgin Olive Oil brand and its qualities. Messrs Fy Tf. Pad ing & Co of Adelaide and Perth alongside Byrne London are cited as top suppliers, with chemists noting the variety of interior oils. Strong advice urges buyers to seek genuine pure oil from reliable makers amid market confusion.
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