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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1925
Page
5
A notice from a Sydney optical practice requests patients to send correspondence to the Shire Office or to post to G.P.O. Box 924 Sydney. The message mentions locum tenens and directs contact for patient records and arrangements.
In memory of our dear son and brother William Gosford Cowley departed this life February. The note speaks of deep sorrow and lasting memory, with references to a father and sisters, and a wish that he be remembered kindly as dawns another year.
The Armidale Chronicle reports the council will decide on water supply schemes at Puddledock as options No. 1 and No. 2 are weighed. No. 1 costs about £72,000 for a 20 000 gallon reservoir, while No. 2 would cost about £289,000 with similar capacity but a wall raise to double supply. The piece notes sewerage hopes and warns of renewal bills if Puddledock schemes fail.
A local report notes activity at the Hillgrove warden site near the copper mine. A disturbance involving a child rooming the corridor is described, with the child safely returned to bed after an incident during a Lent season talk at St. Peter's hall.
Armidale residents cheer a grant of show privileges granted to Mr A H Martin and company for Friday afternoon. The article lists booth allocations and cash takings, notes on savings figures for New South Wales, plus a collage of local society items including cinema plans, tennis matches, civic announcements, and personnel moves in Armidale and Inverell.
ALPAED PURKISS of Armidale responds to Mr. Johnston secretary of the North and North Western Jockey Association, disputing claims that Armidale Jockey Club lacked representation. He argues Mr. Johnston misrepresented facts about committee seats and club participation amid ongoing objections from affiliated clubs during February 1925.
A Glen Innes Jockey Club meeting debates the North and North-Western Districts Racing Association outlook. Elders push to shorten or handicap the association, demand a capable detective and fair appointments. Officials seek stronger governance, with talks of an association meeting in each town.
Representatives of Gust and Booth football clubs met the Rugby League Execu tive on Thursday to plan the forthcoming season. The chairman welcomed Dutton Hopkins and Sones and C Be South, noting poor attendance. The meeting aimed to clear issues before the August session and consider using more referees and senior fixtures.
A New Zealand government program allocates £2000 as the first installment for research. The agency emphasizes technological advancement and international collaboration.
Fragments describe a large fire in the West that damaged a hospital and burned crops. It mentions women at a fine facility and Port, with several injuries and a man driving water pumps. Farmers reportedly lost everything as flames spread, leaving communities in shock.
The Sydney venue hosted the fifth test as Australia faced England under clear conditions. Collins led the innings while Ponsford and Whysall contributed notable scores. the Australians finished with 186 on the board after five wickets fell.
Reported injuries occur at the Sydney Sports Ground on Friday during a cycling event. Names and details are unclear due to damaged OCR but several riders were affected including Jehan Cent and Berry Coulter amid track conditions and incidents on the course.
A tram struck and killed a horse at Ryde last night. The rider, Prod Walker, was badly injured and is in hospital in original condition. The horse died instantly.
Gilligan, captain of the Eoedah team, in Rockdale spoke on a social function. He said Australians are the best sporting people in the world and defended trimming and rough play as part of the game. He urged players to sub up if needed.
A motor lorry loaded with goods was destroyed by fire yesterday on Pemberton's Island near Gosford. Total damage exceeds £1000. No injuries reported. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.
The 20,000 ton steamer Carinthia is due to reach Australia soon bringing over 400 tourists. The ship plans to tour various parts of the Commonwealth, reflecting a busy travel period.
A brief claim asserts government savings of £8 million over three years amid political debate. It alleges the premier and advisor Sydni inlay discussed measures, with reference to a £400,000 figure within the same period.
Draft settlement for stabilising butter and cheese industries across the Commonwealth was prepared by committees from the Melbourne conference. The agreement follows the Paterson scheme and awaits endorsement by New South Wales and other state committees before submission to factories for approval.
The forecast notes generally fine weather except on the Tableland and in the North West where a few showers were observed. Strong sunshine is expected elsewhere, with calmer conditions over most areas through Friday.
A coroner ruled the Gap deaths as a death by own action after the bodies of Harry Smith and Mrs. Ella Baunce were found beneath the Gap cliffs last week. George Bunce identified the woman as his wife and stated they had separated for some time.
Readable items show scattered values and names including sums around 83 606 and 285 000. Mentions Andrew Towitan and Mucwellhrtat with unclear roles and dates in December, suggesting a damaged probate related fragment.
Fragmented text reports parliamentary action in Capetown with references to a Reuters dispatch. Mentions urging broad changes to family records and social calls for a group approach involving a mother and others, with a phone number placeholder.
A Sydney transport group plans a consolidated plan to sell the Commonwealth Steamers. The Bleword Union secretary says powerful combinations drive the proposal and unions will oppose it.
A damaged clipping notes thefts and disease fears affecting Australian wheat. A shipment of 650 tons was loaded at Darling Harbour, with mention of a hospital lab incident and potential epidemic spread. The fragmentary text references individuals and places like Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Constantinope, suggesting a broad disruption to grain logistics.
A man from Redbank and two settlers near Molong suffered repeated snake bites in recent weeks. The second bite woke him as the reptile crossed his throat and ear lobe. He is making satisfactory progress.
Sir George Fuller refutes claims that the government has chosen Ingra Wy Parliament to fill the vacancy created by Senator Power. He states no decision has been made and emphasizes ongoing consultations within the party.
A Victorian political forecast predicts the defeat of the Composite Ministry ahead of next month. Reports suggest a large financial outlay and public discontent may swing the result, with observers expecting a major shift in government.
Two brothers, Arnold and Robert Gray, ate food at East Fills yesterday when Robert suddenly suffered a severe burn. The leftover food, not swallowed, was given to a dog which grew ill and died minutes later. Police focus on a definite person as the investigation continues.
A 23 year old Mogman picture show manager Frank Saundra reportedly tried to rescue a young girl from several youths. He was attacked and sustained injuries believed fatal and he died after the assault.
The Grekmeri department of the Pood Commission is anticipated to publish a report before Bagter. It is believed the document will state that sea transport costs are loosil and that bread prices should reflect this change.
Berlin report states Herr Ebert is suffering from peritonitis. The bulletin notes a serious condition with updates expected. The text also references festival events and local notices, but no clear next steps or outcomes are given.
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