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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1924
Page
5
In Redfern, a mob of about 8 men gathered around a large bonfire on Morehead Street to celebrate the New Year. Two policemen were manhandled, a bottle strike injured Constable Maples, and a father and son were arrested as the crowd dispersed after police attempted to quell the disturbance.
Another smallpox case lands on Thurgeday Island aboard the steamer Sascox en route from Chientta to Wellington. The arrival follows a previous case on the same island, signaling a growing concern for local health authorities.
A notice from the Powers, President of the Commonwealth Arbitration Court, seeks registration of the Public Servants Association seat organisation under the Commonwealth Arbitration Act. The application appears to be for formal recognition of the association as an official body serving public servants.
A travel education tour has been arranged costing around 240 c, with visits to Australia and Perth. The itinerary mentions Eastern Europe and Wales in a broad outline, indicating a broad educational travel plan.
Mr Trethwan, chair of the Farmers and Creziers' Operative Society, resents a critique by the Bishop of Armi dale regarding apathy among wealthy squatters. He defends country life, arguing decades in the countryside prove the value of local amusements and the potential for rural improvement despite criticisms.
A Richmond resident early yesterday morning fired a shot from a car driven by a neighbour, striking a boy in the back who was taken to hospital. The injury is not considered serious.
The New Year honours were unveiled by the Governor General last night. Among those named in Australia are C.M.G. Sir Titler fon Ernest Groom Federal Attorney General K.B. Sir John Wiewra Sydney CMG Mr Warren Kerr Victoria. Only one Victorian honoured is Sir John McWhae eastern cont General for Victoria. In London William Benjamin Chaffey President Australian Dried Fruits Association received M.D. Sir Lewia Cohen ex Lord Mayor of Adelaide was the only South Australian to be honoured, named Knight Bachelor.
A sensational incident at Eddington Station Queensland involved Thomas Fitzgerald, 32, recently employed as a yardsman and divorced, who entered the room of overseer J Humble and shot him. He then killed Wimeelf and shortly after, George Wirhin, 60, was found murdered. Police Commissioner Brisbane and Beently received a meal delivering details.
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