Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Armidale Chronicle in Armidale, New South Wales

We have pages in New South Wales

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Armidale Chronicle

Location

Armidale, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 19, 1927

Page

9

Rail line vote shows mixed support for Guyra to coast route

The Legislative Assembly report on the Gayre to Barries rail proposal furls a split committee, with solid support for construction from some members amid concerns over cost and traffic. It notes projected daily train costs and revenue gaps, potential regional benefits, land access issues, and questions whether northern links justify the line, including impacts on Inverell and western districts.

Pariinionberg Gayra Barries Ak Railway - Legislative Assembly Mycin Wie Legislative R. Mahony Mr. Malone Aia Volte Meare Cameron Jumd Travers Calito Nalem Tony Lee Guna Cork Cille Uvelr Cook Eesti Pally Dorrimo Worth Coast Line Nmmetimn Hoth Wilksvotlon Bowie le Leo Gvidenen Abe Liorrigo Tisiick Asad Watt Guyre Jlven Derrige Tileoreagh Guyra Rewnue Door Vale Gwyrn

Portland Cement Emerges as Superior Building Material

The article traces Portland cement's origin in England and its rapid adoption for construction, noting its hydraulic properties and ability to set under water. It explains the manufacturing process, mixing ratios, and the importance of sand, urging proper preparation and consistency for strong, durable builds. The piece highlights the potential for home improvements and long-term permanence, urging expert guidance from Kondow Cement Co. Sydney for proper use.

Portland England Welekinger Aiemel Theo Newerel Lenieh Amin de Corlois Kondow Cement Co Sydney

Australian Film Production Plans and Stars

Australian film industry outlines a big 1927 year with Master Pictures releasing For the Term of the Naturalite at Crystal Palace Theatre and plans to build a Sydney movie center. The roster highlights include Compton Gautle, Bowral riders, and stars Bert Lytell Dorothy Devore Matt Moore Clive Brook plus USC college cast for roles and a focus on local production growth.

Turkey Hunstan Webb Bowral Jeanea Maiffie Compton Gautle Holly Christrmas Bille Sim Alin Newport Crystal Palace Theatre Bowlnine Thandione Wee Defule Sydney Ayiney Maroubra University of Southern California Lytell Bert Lytell Lone Wolf Petain Claire Windsor Hollywood Mille Dorothy Devore Gloria Swanson Maria Prevost Che Charles Ray Broadway Warner Bros Baxter J. Blurat Blacktons Matt Moore Paris Owen Tom Moore Ireland America Toledo Ohio Warners Bunker Bean Clive Brook Tad Workman Master Pictures England Thomas Ince Hieiim Warner Brothers Brook France

Mistress Macpherson's Day in Highland Glories

A fragmented captioned poem notes Mistress Macpherson and Macpherson at a Highland event. The lines hint at pride, attire, and a ceremonial gathering with kilts, amid arrangements with The Bulletin. The readable text evokes a traditional Highland mood and festival imagery without full context.

Bathurst District Hospital nurses resignations spark inquiry

Members of the Bathurst District Hospital Committee voiced concern over rising nurse resignations in 1020. J K Mitchell urged a searching inquiry into causes, suggesting recreation or discipline issues under the matron. The report notes impersonations by John Mitchell and a former detective inspector Christie linked to mischief, with Christie famed for a “shadow” visit routine before his death at Ardmore aged 84.

Bathurst District J. K. Mitchell J.B. Chipley Unker Salvation Army John Mitchell Armadoria Jon” Christie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gayre Dorrign Line Millway Wallonie Chad Qeliege wiUdiy Dietermind Vie Inverell Viecout Wien Conli Northewowl Ineo Guyer Toverell Deredi Elonor Inten Tod Milverd Ronmtey Weet Ciebatote New England Queensland Iren | Inverell Ashford Australian Photo Union Master Pictures Macphereson Nexrpoon Merpherron Macrmrason the Bulletin Porkiss P.O Doler Tank Garage Marsh Street Armidale The L. & B. Suit Club Laurence & Burns Beaedy Pecos C. Puri Hempsey Bundaera Yarrowyock Billgrove George's Creek Port Macquarie South-West Rocks Dodge Brothers Setheraden C. Purkiss the Rink Gore Yourhall Vauxhall Beardy Street J. H. Pleace Beardy-Strest New Theatre Royal Morris-Cowley Morris Cowley Morris Williams Bros. LD A. Kiefer & 00 Mumhin Oakland Ryan's Pontiac Cadillac Chevrolet G.M.C ESSEX F.O.R. Sydney Hudson BRBEX Marsh-Street Armidale Motors, Ltd Dalgety & Co., Ltd Woodward’s Motor Services Kempsey Inverell Tengha Mentegs Thermary Rink Thorn H. Widward Easden-Street Armidals Lundie Othe-Street Cheers Kempey Bingle Uralla Walcha Uralla Motor Garage Fenwicke & Gill Wiles Grafton Car Service Tinner Grafton Whitby Simpson South Grafton Spence Arndell James Shinner McAvoy’s NEW England Rubber Works
Search Courier

Search the Armidale Chronicle Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Armidale Chronicle?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication