Severe floods disrupt roads telephones and rail across the state
Torrential rains cause widespread damage with rivers rising to flood levels. Rockvale near Armidale reports dramatic water, washed fences, and telegraph lines down. Road repairs proceed as crews clear landslides on Kempsey and Armidale routes. A major flood scene at Gara River delays traffic while Abrol rains yield five inches in a week.
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Monty Purita
Sumiaylas
Rockvale
Armidale
Armindale-Aberfiyle
Abra
Mpkorish
Mockvale
Armidale Metriet
Ler
Ene
Shea Tad
Landelides
Kempsey Road
Annhial-Kempnccy
Atte
Woodwards
Mowles
George's
Goviral
Evila
George's Creek
Gara Bridge
Gara
Armidale-rafion
Suniley Wight
Trafic
Gormmissioner
Garabrider
Walter Bridge
Abros
Kangaroo Hilla
Jairy
Bustain
Wanita Wolephon Exchange
Andoo
Tomening
Guyra
Brooklyn
Curti
Dumareaq
Tragedy on Road Feeds Grief After Christmas Week
An old man named Kange died while attempting to jump a wire fence between Poddiedock and Springmount during Christmas week. He became trapped by the fencing and starved to death, as locals expressed shock and mourned the incident.
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Western Suburbs
Arthur Robert Mighy
J. Gillespie
Poddiedock
Springmount
Kange
Ian
Loyal Australian Methodists honour two aging church stalwarts
A gathering at Armidale Methodists Hall celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Purkiss on their golden wedding anniversary. Speakers praised their long church service, integrity, and support for ministers, noting their deep commitment as pillars of the community.
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EB. Sadgrave
Wiliam
A. Horner Fletcher
Parkiea
Tranter
Sma
Parkies
A. G. Maylor
Hetearme
Armidale
Mr. Purkins
Mra. Purkins
Purkiss
Sladgrove
Turkisa
Williams
Tle
Parkins
Presentation to Mr and Mrs Haylor Honors Naylor Couple
A presentation to Mr A G Naylor and his wife honors their service with books for his library and two pictures for Mrs Naylor. Rev Williams notes the choir’s faithful guidance and Mr Naylor's conduct at Friday postings and the recent festival. Naylor thanks the choir for support and praises good music and cordial cooperation.
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Haylor
A. G. Naylor
Williams
Naylor
Choir Praised After Performance and Appreciation
A concluding note thanks the choir for their gifts and expresses hope for many more pleasant hours together. The closing remarks reflect gratitude and the desire for ongoing musical fellowship.
Wedding at St Peter's Cathedral Sees D Dean Wed Amid Reception
A wedding occurred at St Peter's Cathedral on Wednesday at 11, joining Dorothy Dean of Arm dale and William Palmer of Sydney. The bride wore georgette and silver, a wreath and veil, and carried a shower bouquet. Bridesmaid Miss Kerle Palmer, best man Mr Jack Layton, and Eric Palmer attended. Honeymoon planned at Lake Michigan with reception at the Normal Hall.
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St. Peter's Cathedral
Dorothy Dean
Mew
Kerle Palmer
Mickek
Layton
Slater
Brian
Jack Layton
Eric Palmer
Lake Micqanrie
Alngleten
Mm Mes
Dutiner
Cepebveet
Tolentume
Conpehulakiin
Mle
Med
J. Polmoer
A. J. Llanaetlo
Mir
Max Hidimeny
Slimene
Are Mira, Nett
Mra
T Polmer
W. Vaolmoer
Friendly match ends with three-wicket win for home side
Enmore hosts a friendly cricket match. In a low scoring affair, Enmore wins by three wickets and two runs. Key bowlers include Townsend and Odell for the hosts while West and Townsend star for the visitors. The Enmore ladies hosted the visitors after the game.
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Odell
A. House
Oden Tees Bray
Houwa
Sundries
Manning River Hospital to Hold Annual Fund Day for 5000 Boxes
The secretary of Manning River District Hospital plans to replace 5000 collection boxes in the district. The move aims to abolish hospital appeals except for one day each year. Expected annual funds exceed £5250 with 4250 from boxes and a further 1000 from the hospital day.
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Manning River District
Police constable's ride ends in wild horse display near Convent
Eyewitnesses in Lismore recount Constable M Halland of the local force riding a chestnut horse along Bexhill road near the Convent. The horse suddenly balked and performed corkscrew and cape-like moves for about 200 yards. Halland stayed in his saddle, appearing to enjoy the exhibition, while onlookers joked the rider might have felt nearly mastered by the animal.
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M. Halland
Lismore
Bexhill Road
Martin
Gharleton
Holland
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