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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1924
Page
5
Memorial note from family for Thomas George Mitchell who died January 17 1818. Message expresses ongoing grief and belief in reunion in heaven with loving words from father mother sisters and brothers. Note reflects 19th century sentiment and religious reassurance.
Local residents will see all Armidale stores closed next Saturday January 26 to mark Anniversary Day. A series of notices cover shopping hours, boxing clubs, post office improvements, and a sheriff eviction affecting a Returned Soldier settlement. Community events include Armidale Jockey Club weigh declarations and cinema listings for the weekend.
The letter discusses Dame Nellie Melba and Australian reception to foreign singers and teachers. It argues Australians should value local talent, criticizing preference for foreign names and praising Melba's voice and contribution while calling for national pride and reduced reliance on foreign performers.
Residents bid farewell at the Settlement Hall on Thursday night as Mr and Mrs Neville and local figures hosted a midweek concert. The programme featured piano, songs, readings, a comic song and a range of performances by Sydney guests and community members. The evening concluded with a social repast and remarks reflecting on the King’s race and local entertainments.
A note on New State Capital preferences was presented to a Sydney newspaper reporter on Friday. Alderman Morean Stephens doubted Armidale’s timing, Halley of the Sydney Daily Guardian praised Armidale, and Logan Donald for Amalgamated Textile Co. warned Tamworth would fail to attract legislators if chosen, stating the distance and travel would deter stay.
Metropolitan papers expand rural coverage sending writers to Armidale to publicize the city. Leaders and business figures attend a publicity meeting, with plans to dedicate pages to Armidale and discuss regional promotion and prospective status shifts amid a skeptical reception.
Armidale residents debate the municipal council’s water supply plan as a costly experimental well scheme. Past wells along the creek proved drought relief, though tests showed limited supply. The writer urges reopening a stand-by well due to existing lining and easy access, suggesting boiling for drinking water.
The Age notes a possible Buckley link to a released prisoner near Melbourne Gaol. Report appears to doubt Buckley’s innocence and cites an informant sighting near the gaol wall on Sunday. Police expect new witnesses to detail an attempted escape and the case proceeds to court.
In Sydney on Thursday Walter Birot aged 40 a labourer was found with throat injuries and two wounds on his left arm along New Canterbury Road Mmdwich HI He reportedly said I did it myself I had a lot of trouble and I wanted to put an end to myself He died in hospital at midnight.
A string of bold thefts reported by Fremantle and Perth shops includes a post office robbery in Hay West Penn where a man fled with £20 after forcing entry with a revolver. Police pursued, a car was used to escape, and several masked intruders were noted in multiple incidents.
An effort to form an Armidale Citizens Welfare Military Committee to aid 33rd Infantry and Cadets in life shooting and athletics. A meeting is urged for January 28 1924 at the Armidale Showground to organize local support and promote military sports events including a rifle meeting in June at Randwick.
Swiney reports the Treasurer explains a two year spread of funds for roads totaling 1,000,000 with 4,000,000 noted in context. He says responsibility lies with cabinet members to ensure expenses are controlled.
Expressions of aid infaction with one progress as handling the Federal capital are forthcoming from both Federal Political parties Mr Ailey MP said that he relieved that if the present Parliament lasted the full term the closing session would teem at Canberra.
The Sheney city Council may take drastic action to pressure the federal government to ease meat market restrictions at Pyrnant and establish markets aligned with public health interests.
A boy and a girl drowned after falling into the river near St Paul’s War. Their bodies were recovered but attempts at resuscitation failed. The incident occurred on a Friday with limited readable details about names and exact ages.
Melbourne reports officials will summon representatives of all permanent artillery arms to a departmental committee to consider and recommend actions on low pay. The gathering signals a broad review across arms and ranks.
District leaders affected by the rinderpest crisis telegraph Dr. Earle Page urging swift generous compensation for losses other than stock destroyed and pressed for action to aid affected farmers and workers.
An outbreak of anthrax has struck 700 cattle at Niall Brothers Buckingay Station Nyigan with nineteen deaths reported. The disease is described as very acute and spreading among the herd.
A woman was attacked during a quarrel on a tram line when blows were struck and she fell. The driver attempted to stop the tram as a man charged at her, and later a man was arrested and charged with assault.
Sydney report states the Stipendiary Magistrate Mr. L. 8, Donaldsonn died at Neutral Bay this morning. He was the son of Sir Stuart Donaldson, the first Premier of New South Wales.
Detectives in Pellington report a major arrest tied to a series of burglaries. Over 300 worth of goods were seized as officers tracked a suspect moving through the suburbs in a motor car. Break in occurred when occupants were away, with items taken to a vehicle for transport.
Fragmentary notes show Meo and others discussing New Zealand’s three party dynamics and parliamentary institutions. The text mentions touring figures in Victoria and South Wales, and a public estimation of representative government conditions, hinting at debates over national governance and reform.
A fragment discusses views by Sir Sydney Kiv and Cattie King on Australian labor and American workers. It mentions opinions about wages, work availability, and the impact of American roles, with references to independence from British timing and market considerations.
Fragmentary text reports a dispute involving Collins Wine The Ogrio met strike Off Tot Falting and a captain in New South Wales term. It references a verbal clash with Mr Tyter Treasurer of Wie Sen South Writes Ascoriation and an afternoon debate leading to an unresolved action.
A blaze in Natroming's business centre destroyed three shops. Total damage estimated at £40,000 as water supply failed to check the flames. Fire crews battled the blaze, tracing the source amid chaotic scenes.
The Federal Government will have to redeem £20,000,000 in gratuity bonds issued to soldiers. Public concern centers on how the obligation will be met and funded this year.
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