Premier Lang Defends Rail Service In Legislative Debate
In a heated Assembly session Premier Lang faces criticism for cheep wit and delayed reform as he defends Glen Into mail service conditions. The opposition accuses him of blaming others for rail problems while Labor's past actions are questioned and calls grow for accountability.
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Attenton
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Thcent
Vie
Labor Party
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Bolt Jacer
R. Lang
Flood at Gar4 Bridge Inquiries on Motorist Action
Inquiries address the action taken by commissioners at Waters Bridge and Gera Bridge to manage traffic and wool dip delivery. Officials explain measures to move stations within the district and ensure smooth transit without delays.
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Bolre Amherium
Commissioners Waters Bridge
Gera Bridge
Bintrance Tewes
Bern
Armidale notes mix of local events and incidents
James Campbell buys the No Weeder ricehorer from P Kirkwurl and plans a Sunday visit with visiting dignitaries. The report details a drowning of George Patrick Townles, a funeral scene, wool exports to Germany, a garden fete profit, a theatre deal, and various local anecdotes from Armidale, Turntable Creek, and nearby areas.
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Promncs
James Campbell
Armidale
New England
P_ Kirkwurl
Wil
Bistops
al Parte
Jane Capieaion
Pest
Somers Morshenreer
Sauesere
Ives
George Patrick Tewnles
Eiche Fears
Armidale Socials and Obituaries Highlight Festive Season
Read with cordial detail a flurry of Armidale social notes as families from Sydney and local residents celebrate Christmas visits. The column lists engagements and holiday gatherings at Port Macquarie Armidale and Yowreeisha with local hosts and guests, plus musical evenings and family milestones. It notes the deaths of Mary Frasier and Mrs Tindal and recalls the community’s mourning and funeral details in the Armidale district.
1825 Statistical Ledger for Armidale
Extract outlines licentious and civic records for Armidale in 1825 including court, licenses, and officers. It lists dog registrations, widows benevolent funds, private property protections, licenses for dealers, electors enrolled, environmental and civic counts, and a quarterly vital statistics snapshot with marriages deaths by gender.
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Bethine
C. Liqeor Deeneas— Booth
Biltank Icenses
Armidaless Guyra
Tobereo
Ammidgle
Armidgle
Matthews Family Tragedy Ends in Tetanus Death
December 9 saw a fatal incident in the Matthews home as a young wife died from tetanus after a decayed tooth was said to have caused infection. Police and medical officers investigated the case noting a safety pin found near the tooth as a potential factor. The husband reported his wife had a painful tooth and the coroner stated the evidence did not clearly establish the exact cause of death.
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Matthews
Matthew
Boruce Leighton
Remarkable Recovery and Great Season in Glen Innes
The Glen Innes district reports a strong harvest with recent heavy rainfall. Crop growth is rapid, potato yields expected to rise, and graze conditions good. Rain totals up to nine inches in places, with floods closing some creeks and minor flood impacts noted. Local reports credit the good season to sustained rainfall across districts.
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Post Ofice
Mondey
Forracohad
Throngh Stonehener
Glen Lesh
Forrace
Wilson
Mores
Wakaida
Prnland
Robbery at Harread’s Ltd Jewellery Store
A sensational burglary at Harread’s Ltd department store last night saw the jewellery vault looted of valuables valued at £10,000. The alarmed interior was reportedly breached through an elaborate security override, with heavy concealment using bales of rhetoric and a door left open, allowing the robbers to escape through a second exit. Police investigations reference suspects and a list of dates in South Wales and New South Wales landmarks.
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Armidale
Arthur Meike
Fm Adeliaidé
New Zealand
Kenxori Timber Company
Auckland
Harread’s Ltd
Tied Cricketers Sheffield Match Delayed
The Sheffield match between South Australia and Victoria in Melbourne has been postponed until tomorrow to rest the teams. The delay preserves the chance for both sides to compete when play resumes.
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Sheffield
Melbourne
South Australa
Victoria
Melbourne lWodar
Sydney Assessments and Land Valuation Doubts
The report notes assessments in Sydney with a large land valuation and potential increases. The valuation figure quoted is around £10,000,000, with references to 12 year periods and forthcoming assessments in the district.
Arrival of Orme Mail Steamer with Local Passengers
The mail steamer Orme arrived today from London via ports Fremantle bringing about 1000 migrants aboard. The ship carried a large number of passengers bound for local destinations and integrated into the community.
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Fremantle
Orme
London
Boating Fatality Off Summer Beach Boat Capsizes
A yacht named Boercrest capsized off Summer Beach near Christ Church on a Friday. Five crew members died or were rescued, but one drowned, with a race ofError standing for the missing man. The incident involved Wellington witnesses and heavy breakers.
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Wellington
Boercrest
Youtrs
Summer Beach
Christchurch
Hoo Eden
Increase in Mail Matter
Postal Department reports a large rise in mail volume with over one million more letters and parcels handled in the four days before Christmas Day than the previous year. Sydney, Friday. The department aims to encourage public support for mail efficiency and early remittance.
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Sydney
Christine
Car Crash Near Frackston Injures Five Teens
Melbourne report says CAE QVERTURNE on Friday left Borsell Carter and Allan Carter both 16 and three others badly injured when a driver tried to pass a slower vehicle on a narrow road near Frackston. The car struck an embankment and overturned.
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CAE Qverturne
Melbourne
Borsell Carter
Allan Carter
Eel
Frackston
Mystery Fire Damages Foster House in Sydney
A fire broke out on the top floor of the Foster house in Sydney on Friday. Damarce estimated at several thousands of promissons by the blaze causing extensive damage.
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Foster House
Sydney
Damarce
Promissons
Foster
Revenue theft allegation shocks local firm
A terse report alleges a senior accountant at a local firm misappropriated a substantial sum two weeks ago. Authorities have not released the exact amount or names pending investigation.
Bare in ten place at Parii ament House
Fragmentary note mentions Bare settling into ten place at Parii ament House after the seston closed last Friday.
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Pariiament House
Seston
Driver of Tutor Car Faces Speeding Incident On Road
Report notes a high speed car incident injuring Mrs. Escentring as the tutor vehicle veered off. Witness says two other cars passed before the driver regained control and offered no aid. Local authorities continue investigation into the crash and responsibilities.
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Escentring
Detectives Nasty Fall During Fire Escape Search
A man searching Fraser House on Devonshire Street fell 20 feet to the concrete yard after slipping from a fire escape. He sustained injuries to the spine back and multiple wounds to the head and arms. His condition is listed as critical.
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Sydney
Fraser House
Devonshire Street
Duty on Woollen Goods Boosts NZ Mill Jobs Petition
The New Zealand Federated Woollen Mills Employees Enton backs manufacturers in petitioning Port Mamet for higher duties on imported woollen goods. The group argues NZ can compete with the Poulttries under the current tariff and that a higher tariff would protect jobs and employment.
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Sydney
New Zealand Federated Woollen Mills
Enton
Port
Mamet
New Zealand
Train wreck near Goondiwind injures none of 25 aboard
A Friday night collision near Goondiwind involving a Ware wick to Wimblend train left the locomotive on its side, with the engine and fireman jumping clear as the permanent way sustained damage. All 25 passengers escaped unharmed.
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Syanes
Alexandria Markets Daily Prices Report
Prices for butter cheese eggs and other goods listed with inconsistent OCR in Alexandria markets. Values include butter and eggs per various units, cheese and rails and rivers items, potatoes and onions with broadly stated pounds and shillings ranges.
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Sydney
Alexandria
Cicerne Bay
Thieves Break Safes at Dymocks and Hedge Brothers
Thieves blew open safes at Dymocks Book Arcade on Georgestreet and Hedge Brothers Bushcutters Bay last night. They secured £173 from each safe, but did not steal cheques or documents. Police investigate the break in.
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Ayiney
Dymocks Book Arcade, Ltd
Georgestreet
Dhedge Brothers
Boy Dies After Touching Live Wire at Bondi Baths
Henry Joseph Houst, 16, reportedly touched a live electrical wire at Bondi baths Friday night and was killed. Police say the incident occurred while he was at the baths with friends and cautions are being issued about electrical safety near water.
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Eptery
Henry Joseph Houst
Bondi Baths
Dod
Broken Hill Mystery Confession Credited to Hughes
Police report from Sydney states James Hughes, a 96 year old youth jailed in Broken Hill, allegedly confessed that Joan Smith died from a pony fall and he buried the body where found. The case adjourns to January 40 with Hughes remaining in custody.
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Sydney
Pridey
Mer. J. Mitchell
Broken Hill
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Joan Smith
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Seam Smith
Broken FU
Woman's Revenge. Serious Charge At Bathurst
Mary Ann Preston (3) was committed for trial at Bathurst Police Court on a charge of having malicious intent. A fire case provoked the proceedings, with testimony suggesting threats against Mrs Hartley and her family.
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Sidney
Mary Ann Preston
Wee
Bathuret
Arthur Hartley
Drowning Incident In Wanganui River Reported
A tragic bathing accident on the Wanganui River left two individuals drowned. Rescue efforts were attempted but failed, leaving concerns over safety during river outings.
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Steen
Hamed Datte
Weed
Wanganui
Irl
Allied police crack North American drug ring in Montreal
Cooperation between U S and Canadian authorities led to five arrests and seizure of ten thousand dollars in narcotics funds. The operation uncovered what officials call the largest drug trafficking syndicate in North America, centered in Montreal.
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Montreal
Thoraday
United States
Tnhi
Narsotfee
Poisoned Alcohol Causes Dozens of Deaths in 1926
Reports from New York indicate a wave of poisoning deaths tied to adulterated spirits in 1926. Authorities warn of unsafe beverages and urge public caution amid ongoing investigations into the toxin responsible.
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Cookeater
Montreal
New York
Nedlein Hauer
Debated Chinese Pirates and British Chinese Co operation
Reuters report describes Britain and China jointly targeting the piracy hub at Bias Bay. It notes coercive conscription and brutal treatment of captive coolies, a deadly train incident, and a 60 woman-led bandit pack in Kirin. The Canton Government raids Black Bay with naval aid expected.
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Shanghei
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Peking
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Yangetee
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Kirin
Sha
Reoer Shenghal Thoreday
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Canton
Blac Bay
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