26 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1927
Page
1
Bargain notices list Cot ton fabrics in multiple colors with heavy markdowns from old prices to new rates. Items include plain poplin de luxe, tussora, cotton crepe de chene, plain winceyette, cream resilda, arlo gingham, plus towel bargains with striped Turkish towels and roller towels offered at clearance prices.
Advert shows clearance prices on Kayser silk gauntlets in Greys and Fawns from 5/11 to 9/6 with price 3/6 per pair and Chamiolette fabric gloves marked down from 5/3 to 3/6.
The passage describes roads to Canberra as impassable and in need of urgent repairs. It warns that rain in May could prevent 70 000 people from reaching the Federal Capital for Parliament opening ceremonies. The text criticizes government planning and bungling surrounding the historic event.
A government statement reiterates precautionary naval and military dispositions regarding China and urges avoiding sensational announcements. It notes no conciliatory moves against Chinese nationalism, while outlining talks in Hankow and Sekin to realize concessions for equitable Anglo-Chinese relations.
A man clad in pyjamas stirred a crowd in Glen Innes Macquarie Street by wrestling several women. Sergeant Sethra pursued him then identified the sleeper as Waller Shirley. Shirley, pursued to a hospital ward, was restrained with help from a sergeant and returned to bed.
A fragment lists donations from multiple individuals including D. Williams and H. Williams with varied amounts. Trophies are credited to A I Williams, Scurry Bras, Imperial Tites Armidale, Harvey Fires, J Hunter and Son, and others, with many company names and suppliers referenced.
Police raided The Astra Flats overlooking Kirribilli Point late Saturday night and arrested two men on charges likely selling liquor. Officers found more than 200 bottles of beer whiskey and wine on the premises amid a harborside raid. A separate railway incident near Wingham caused a derailment with injuries to several travelers and disruption on a stretch of line.
Our stock includes Linoleums Carpets Rugs and Curtain fabrics with wide patterns and exclusive designs. We offer free matching and laying services and strong return policy. Beds bedsteads springs and mattresses are available with a generous Part Payment Plan to suit households.
A historic regional tennis note details Barraba players and several local athletes competing in a Mon ivy Memile Hii nag Healy event. Mentions Prentiss Mipseuy and War iho Peet Pest siyel Muhives with results and venue notes alongside community coverage.
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