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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1926
Page
9
Multiple memory notices express sorrow for fathers and husbands who died July 15, 1921 and before. Family members including Beatrice, Ernest, Clewles, Riis, and Edmond Walker sign, recalling cheerful days and urging remembrance.
Armidale items cover bowling results, charity drive for prisoners, and public notices. The Summeress Cup goes to Mr. C Wilkinson's Tall. Patrons Trophy bowling at Armidale Gave features Tyrell and Lambert beating Parkish and Neil. Mrs Frederica Parker announces her Armidale visit at the Imperial Hotel for herbalist consultations. Public works include Wise Man’s Ferry power punt tenders and a plan to levy charges on motor vehicles to fund ferry operations.
Community notices record elections retirements obituaries and social events across Glen Innes Armidale and Bathurst regions. Highlights include FLA Association president election Miss Sydney and Miss Fetbestome monitors arcs in progress, a retirement at Inverell and a Glen Innes marriage ceremony, plus regional church and social society activities.
The Sydney Selling Brokers note a clearer start and rising prices for rabbit pelts and byproducts. Heavy pelts show higher bids, with prices listed for multiple grades and conditions, including damaged and light pelts, alongside per dozen horsehair and related items. overall market tone remains favorable.
The Alexandria market brief lists mixed prices for commodities including gold, eggs, rails, and beeswax with varied figures. Rumors of fluctuating rates and local values appear to impact trades, while several items show nominal gains or declines in this period.
The Federal Parliament considers a bill to extend a wire netting subsidy to settlers, with a proposed grant of £500,000. The report lists South Bogra team members and reserves for a game today, with players including Hater, M. Eves, Turner, Matigen, G. Gafford, and others.
Armidale readers complain about road inspection results and alleged misuses of ratepayer funds while pressuring Dr Willis to publish rebuttals. A letter urges action on mail service delays and questions council efficiency, plus a plea to protect the Memorial Avenue and parks from vandalism.
A discussion on top dressing greens in New South Wales notes climate favors early openings but delays until weeks after Victoria. The report cites variations in timing for different greens, soil nourishment concerns, and a remark by Mr. Walter Lister criticizing delegates for lack of practical knowledge on topdressing dates and methods.
Article notes Referendem tins to be in July with compulsory voting. Labor Party attitude is outlined with unnamed speakers and motions. Opposition outlines a counter resolution related to essential services and consumer dealings.
On arrival at Fremantle harbour a British couple and an English woman faced landing bans after officers of the Censorship Department detained a man named Mifsod amid questions of Communist influence. An elderly passenger commented on Red Fist slogans while some passengers praised or doubted the voyage’s political aims.
A train collision in Perth injures the Premier Air Lyons the Speaker Mr OReefe the EydeoElectric Depart ment manager Mr Curtis and driver Mr A Fortes. All thrown clear with multiple injuries including fractured leg for the Premier and severe head and facial injuries for others. They were treated at St Margaret's Private Hospital.
A fire broke out on the freighter mosquito 25 miles south of Cape Beluock on Wednesday. All hands were rescued after the petrol foreba d exploded and flames spread rapidly. Three crew members were seriously injured. a lifeboat capsized sending six men into the water, who struggled through flames to reach another boat.
An importer named ceroplan conducted an aerial exploration across central Australia. The project secured sketches and details of roughly thirty thousand square miles of previously unknown country.
The Minister for Home and Territories issued two warnings about the Fale Creek Goldfield. It would be impossible for people of limited means to travel to New Galnes to search for gold.
Robbers broke into the Green Coupon Company Limited on George Street Sydney during the night and opened the safe with cutters. They stole £125 mostly from employees’ wages in sealed envelopes.
The report by Dr. Malcolm Mae Sachem urges state government and municipal funding to create a centralized hospital system. It proposes a Director-General of Hospitals, compulsory hospital boards, and subsidised care with patient fees and philanthropic support under centralized control.
London wool sales at the London wool mile offered large lots with about 9 thousand bales. Home trade participated more freely while buyers and sellers traded steadily amid mixed prices and market activity.
Bynes reports on the Friday Labor Party gathering where Gillie of MEA warned that the current scheme for transporting school children is inadequate. He urged a news estimate to reestablish a department wide conveyance system and subsidized transport beyond existing limits. The issue drew sectarian criticism in the past but was deemed important for all families.
In Perth a Fremantle concert drew rowdy reaction as passengers stoned to sing the National Anthem. Two Roman Catholic priests remained seated during the hymn prompting protests. The chairmen warned that if principles hindered attendance the event could end early and be repeated later.
Fragmentary report notes an acting serjeant Alexander Moore McLaughlin describing a shooting at Bear Garden Tale. He states a severe head wound, death within hours, and suggests the deceased intended to show something when the revolver discharged accidentally.
At the Trides and Leber Gooneil meeting, a motion was carried urging the Government to levy a graduated supertax for the upkeep of public hospitals and charitable institutions. The Connell deeded to invite a Labor delegation to Russia and appoint twelve delegates from Commonwealth Labor Connells.
Reuters Karachi correspondent reports Cyhham left Bender Abba for Chohtar late in the afternoon as the progress of flight updates reach London from Thursday’s desk.
Reuters dispatch from Calcutta reports a serious clash in London? not clear. Eoters attacked police but fled when police fired. A duel and seven victims were admitted to hospital with eight dead. Sixty callers, mostly Mahomedans, are noted. Armed police patrol the district.
In the House of Commons Mr Bald stated the Imperial Conference date has been fixed for October 26. London reports the timing as confirmed for the gathering of colonial and British leaders.
Fragmentary cricket notes show Australia versus Lancashire with several batsmen and bowlers named. Incomplete scores hint at wickets, ducks, and dismissals by McDonald and Mailer with entries for Iddon, Richardeon, Watson, and Byer among others.
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