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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1925
Page
4
The piece unites commentary on labor unrest and political leadership, blaming extremism and urging government action. It notes NSW and Commonwealth roles, potential outcomes of the maritime strike, and calls for temperate leadership and a return to reason to restore commerce and national welfare. It also briefly mentions local sports and cultural notices for Armidale and Sydney.
A truncated dispatch notes a misrouted steamer from Auckland and a brief chase by guard units. details are unreadable but indicate a morning movement and some form of pursuit.
The Armidale hospital committee met on Tuesday to review the quarterly report. It notes patient numbers, staff changes, ward nurse additions, and expanded accommodations. The treasury showed a debit start and a total income of £4582 185 04 with detailed expense items and donations.
A confused report describes a cashier at a Queensland Bank who cashed a £5 cheque yesterday after a man, breathless and claiming to be an employee, explained he was rechecking the bank. The mix up caused further confusion and a second error was suggested.
A mosaic of short items lists church services, anniversaries, and personal notes. Included are holiday travels of Rev G Enos Head and Mrs Read, upcoming services at Glen Range Methodist Church led by Mr Naylor, and oblique mentions of community figures like Gipsy Smith and Rev W. Taylor.
The death of William Miller in a Sylver oo Bathdey private hospital ends his long ties to the Baker's Creek Mine. Miller, aged 71, left Armidale seven years ago for Sydney where he hoped to reunite with his son J Frank Miller. The article recounts Miller's initial reluctance to invest, the mining venture's rise and fall, and the complex share dealings involving George Smith, Mr. Dan Fitzgerald, and Adelaide interests, noting dividends paid and share values at peak.
Malbourge dispatch reports Arthur Bishop, famed for libel cases, was arrested by Detective Grieve on a provisional warrant charging wilful and corrupt perjury in recent testimony. He was admitted to bail.
In Sydney on Tuesday at Darwin Police Court Jania Molusky former secretary in the Administrator's Office was fined £5 for possession of a confiscated revolver. The weapon had been taken from the state room headquarters and used when Molusky went to the Club Hotel demanding whisky though denied by a prohibitive order.
Robbers broke into the premises of Wholesale Drapers Led at Orange on Tuesday and carried off goods valued at nearly £700, mainly expensive men's wear. The loss includes outfits and accessories from the store's stock. Police inquiries are underway.
Political circles report Sir Arthur Cocks will depart Sedoes on February 24 to assume duties as Agent-General in London. The move aligns with the union's staffing needs and signals a shift in regional representation.
Government statistician projects a surplus of at least 45 million bushels of wheat available for export. The report notes ample supply for international buyers, with SRINEV and TOSEDY cited in the field work.
The Sydney police heard of a warrant for Albert Riley, described by Melbourne police as a suspect. He is accused of stealing BOO, the property of Ellen King of Mount View near Geashook, last month, with details of the alleged theft and location provided.
A Melbourne stadium wrestling bout between Morske and Hariakk degenerated into a fierce clash. The referee was struck and each fighter was disqualified at different times. Keruuick was awarded the match.
A severe wind and rain storm swept Balranald yesterday with hail and thunder. Trees were blown down and sheds unrooted as local property and crops faced damage. One person sustained injuries from debris in the wet weather.
Political circles debate whether Parliament will reassemble before the forthcoming elections. Cabinet will likely decide the Upper House appointments next week.
Detectives seized items valued at over funds linked to a San A Than weetion mart in Sydney. Authorities visited a Ratdington house and arrested a man charged with having Palen the Talerial.
Sydney match reports South Australia holding NSW to 40 all out in tawdry first innings. South Australia then posted 408 in their reply with key wickets by Morrisey and Morrissoy and solid support from Fundall and Wall as Sundry contributed 44. NSW struggled in the second innings while Patout and Sundry tried to stem the collapse.
A drawn game between England and Ballarat features Braydvoray and Taegaad with notable scoring in the second half. Pal contributes a late point total of £55 in a tense finish.
The Commonwealth Government applied for deregistration of the Seamen's Union and cancellation of the current award in the federal arbitration court. Prime Minister Bruce said the ministry would win broad public and trade union support. The dispute was described as defying arbitration law and harming workers and their families.
Fragmented OCR text indicates shipping trouble affecting shipments in transit and potential factory closures. References to Henry Jones, Sydney, and Jam factory suggest looming job discharges if delays persist.
Unclear text indicates a threat to the Sydney Returned Soldiers Union. Police monitor the area as an informant claims life threats and attempted violence near the bureau while officers maintain watch.
On the Sydney waterfront the steamer Liras Bay remains held up while the crew is not yet complete. Returned sailors and Waterside Workers Union members were seen unloading and loading wheat as labor groups threaten if the Waterside Federation declares ships to be docked as dager labor black, risking broader conflicts.
The Jillen steamer Fantonelaa arrived at Fremaelle yesterday with about 200 immigrants aboard. The voyage marks a steady influx of foreigners.
Roy Temerio aged 26 was found burned to death in a Wellington suburb, New Zealand. The incident suggests he may have been reading in bed and attempted to escape, with his body found near a locked door.
The tentative Dawes Plan accord reached in Paris with United States and Allied Finance Ministers has been accepted by the Washington government. Officials stressed no departure from American policy toward collecting German reparations under the plan.
Reuters dispatch notes London faced heavy friction as fees and traffic disruptions surged. The report cites street congestion and extended delays while authorities consider measures to ease bottlenecks.
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