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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1895
Page
2
The Armidale Chronicle reports farmers lamenting low prices as wheat markets drop then edge up amid a New Zealand harvest shortfall. Analysts note Australasia's small share of world wheat production and suggest price stabilization may curb further planting.
A Friday meeting invites Armidale citizens to discuss reviving the School of Arts and Library and Meeting Room under municipal control. The article argues the current institution is weak and mismanaged and urges urgent reforms to establish a strong School of Arts.
The article argues a well stocked library and reading room benefit the community and youth. It emphasizes the non political and non sectarian character and urges all classes to attend the council meeting to discuss enhancements and healthy entertainment.
Local notices announce plans for a new Roman Catholic Church at Ouerahaha'e with plans and specifications available at the Catholic Presbytary Quirindi or Mr Lees Armidale office. Also reported: Constable Cameron removed to Armidale and Constable Ferguson appointed successor. Macleay fishing and game season reports. rifle match results at Armidale. timber trade prospects and a May revenue summary showing May receipts of £826,140 with various increases.
The Armidale column records Elsie Corletts death from fever at Mawr and funeral details. David Ball, age 83, dies of inflammation of the lungs at a local institution. A boy who rescued a four year old from a well is praised for bravery. A large parish concert for St Marys School and licensing bench renewals are noted, alongside Bishop Greens Whit Sunday sermons and community tributes to W L Spencer, plus other local notices.
The report covers Hillgrave and Baker's Creek with hundreds of tons processed, melted gold and concentrates produced, and new shafts and drives planned. It notes electric crushing at Eleanora, Garibaldi battery preparations, Great Britain shaft sinking, and progress on windings, boilers, and ventilation across multiple levels and reefs.
The Dean Commission adjourned till tomorrow amid expected progress in the Dean case. Mr Reid introduced tariff resolutions and later moved another tariff proposal as debates continued. Captain Close retired from the military. Varney Parken resigned his Canterbury seat, vacancy declared, election set for June 11 with polling June 14. Weather forecast noted unsettled conditions.
The Loodeo Times reports Victoria leads in practical handling of the federation question while Sir Henry Parken is blamed for letting personalities distract from a potential crowning achievement. It says Victoria could take the lead as Australia remains unready for action.
Reports from Chingta describe rioters attacking and destroying homes of Baghah, French, and American missionaries. Missionaries are said to be injured or missing amid the turmoil.
The Prince of Wales wrote to Dr G W Grace congratulating him on his hundred centuries and his total of a thousand raisin ons month this cannonD.
London hosts a farewell banquet for Lord Brassey governor elect of Victoria with 150 gentlemen including Sir Thomas Yowell Barton governor of South Australia and J G Ward colonial treasurer of New Zealand. Speakers praise colonial ties and discuss aims of governance while a separate note mentions Armidale Masonic plans.
Mr H J Bradley of the Farmers Union reports prices realised for dairy Butter 6d per lb to 1s, Bacon, Pork, Ham, and Beef goods with items like Potatoes 4s, Apples Tasmanian 1d per cane, Oranges 4d per cane, and various grain and stock values listed in shillings and pence. Prices include 100 cattle and 108 pigs with per bead measures. details cover cereals and related farm products.
Fat stock at Sydney sold for brisk demand with 94 000 sheep penned mostly medium grade and strong prices on Thursday. Cattle trade saw 2300 head marketed with softer prices and cooler competition under the Mest Company operation.
The notice lists various produce items and prices at the Sydney market with items like imported goods and meat products. It includes old currency figures and vendor references such as Laval and Mecon-Muichine-cared, indicating a historical marketplace catalog with fluctuating rates and stock details.
The report shows Australian and American grain activity with prices in shillings and pence and bids for South Australian wheat. It notes offerings from Glenbenk and Dochra and mentions a large U.S. wheat export figure of 638 million dollars while summarizing futures in New York and London grains markets.
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