26 Feb 1898
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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 26, 1898
Page
1
A tense exchange unfolds as a cautious young mother consoles her infant while an elderly woman admonishes that a woman should not have a baby unless capable. The mother calmly replies that no such harsh rebuke is needed.
A lengthy sermon on the minor prophets grew tiresome until the Rev Dr asked for Moses position. A man in the crowd quipped there is a seat for him and left, ending the lecture with wit.
An edited excerpt describes two English touts forced to stay indoors in wet Highlands streets. A Highlander peers in and questions their presence as rain soaks them. The dialogue reveals locals’ practical wit about rain and visibility.
A mocked scene portrays a judge robbed recently and a thief brought for trial. The judge declares personal prejudice against the case and assigns the bailiff to deliver a verdict as the court steps outside to select a 'ropa' and a ‘tres’ amid the absurd formalism.
Fragmentary dialogue centers on Pat and family, noting a family trait and early rising. A father’s habit of waking early is echoed by Heroicoe and Ol, reflecting tradition and punctuality across generations.
During a drill at a Campbelltowns facility a marker from Ardnamaereben stood in front of the target provoking horror. The sergeant shouted for restraint and ordered removal, but the marker defended his position claiming to know the safest spot from prior markups.
A parson and his wife travel to a rural parish and stop at a toll gate. The tollman insists on charging, prompting a clash over marriage doctrine and legal rules. The exchange ends with the toll being demanded despite the clergy’s stated unity in Scripture.
A decree in an Irish city declared the man who clears a hedge tomorrow would become mayor. A poor elder carries sticks to the city and is astonished to be seated in state as mayor. His wife confronts him and he sheepishly admits he does not recognize her.
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