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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1929
Page
3
A historical notice provides household guidance for illness with steps to call a doctor, rest in bed, and take aspirin. It mentions nasal washing with salt water, hydration, and avoiding crowded places to curb spread. It emphasizes staying healthy through food and rest and following a doctor’s instructions during outbreaks.
A list of swimmers preparing to cross the Channel from Dover to France with notable names and ages. Mentions Mijas Morcee Gleitee Helmy Georges Michel Ming and others, describing the effort and expectations as more crossings occur this year.
A Sydney meeting discusses state views on protecting native wildlife, balancing export value with conservation. Speakers warn current laws vary by state, risking ununiform enforcement and widened illegal hunting, while urging uniform federal measures and stricter controls to safeguard wildlife and ecosystems.
Experts note farm and station property values show limited decline tied to wool and dry seasons. Analysts from Bay Country and nearby districts forecast no sharp drop, expecting a steadier trend if conditions improve with rain and pasture outlook. Industry voices cite drought impact on buyers and a cautious market, yet some land is selling near recent years’ levels.
Fragmented OCR reveals a magazine discussion of The Staff and The Mie with references to The Hallway Department and various topics. The garbled text mentions prices, historic context, and alleged searches, with scattered place names and incomplete phrases.
The discussion centers on whether Africa should allow merino sheep imports from Australia to boost stock. Local officials weigh potential benefits against risks to domestic flocks as Australia dominates the wool race and overseas competition intensifies.
The readable fragments mention a mix of personal names and places, including references to "Amani Woods" and "Great Peppermint Cure" amid unclear context. The text reads as an OCR garble with no coherent event or report to summarize into a clear news item.
The Minister for Prevention and the Minister for Labour and Industry report that the Gayra-Dorrigo railway project already has more applicants than needed for immediate requirements. It is advised applicants not to seek work on the present line. Local labour will be engaged through Mr TOA Eaglesset, agent of the State Labour Exchange at Guyra.
Armidale to Uralla and Walcha to Armidale bus times listed with daily departures from Armidale at 5.80 am and from Uralla at 6.46 pm. URALLA to Armidale via Uralla departures 10.50 pm with return to Armidale 4.0 pm. Fares shown for Armidale Uralla single and return, plus routes Watcha to Uralla and Watcha to Armidale. Office contacts include Armidale phones 37 and 870 URALLA MOTOR GARBAGE URALLA Phone 2 FEXWICKE & GILL WALCHA Phone 3.
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