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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1924
Page
5
A collage of Armidale items reports vandalism at the memorial sports ground, a boxing tournament entry drive, a football team selection, court proceedings, and social events. It notes vandal damage, police action, and upcoming cultural entertainments, with local figures and clubs named. The piece blends community notices, sports yellows, and civic updates.
A Wakefield district obituary notes the death of Mrs. BE. Baldwin of Armidale at Tarnworth. The 55 year old widow, who moved to Tarnworth about a fortnight ago for a change, leaves five daughters and one son. Daughters live in Tamworth Quirindi Armidale Singleton. son is in Armidale. Funeral held Friday at Archdale Catholic cemetery with Archdale's Carrol officiating.
William Carpenter faced arraignment in Armidale Quarter Sessions on charges of breaking and entering to obtain two revolvers from Mr. Nossiter’s property. The crown argued for evidence. the judge directed the jury that the acts showed no intent to steal and returned a verdict of not guilty after witnesses questioned if the revolvers were taken for violence or intimidation.
Sydney Friday report states Mark Gradrige found guilty of conduct related to a wartime vote. Verdict follows a long court case in the Katoomba Union matter. Sentencing due later, with appeals possible.
A twelve thousand pound salvage award was granted in Admiralty Court today in connection with the wreck of the vessel Honolulu Maru. The decision details the salvage claim and acknowledges the opponents in the case as part of the proceedings.
The description notes a bride’s gown and wedding image celebrated with a famous bridal portrait. It mentions a May show at the Balin Cup competition with results by Armidale figures and names such as Coret and Lewis, and L. Shel dow. The text references a PATON CUP shoe event and a solitaire finish in a silver spire context.
In Armidale Quarter Sessions Victor Thowen of Deerrole faces charged with stealing a heifer from Jack Perkins near Dorrigo. Evidence spans witnesses, including Constable Jatias and Jack Perkins, detailing a mob of cattle driven from a paddock, brand marks, and double ear marks. The accused denies ownership and claims a third party, Raven, was involved. The jury debates the heifer’s ownership as proceedings unfold.
Fragmentary report states Captain Chaplain Wilson is seriously ill while serving. unclear location and timing due to damaged text. Other names and details are unreadable or garbled in the OCR.
A fire broke out at Mine Bottle Park during an event named Movie Ball. Clement Aettoron and Mire took early action with bystanders aiding the evacuation. Fire crews responded quickly to contain the flames and prevent injuries.
Sydney police arrested a man in connection with an advertisement in a Sydney paper that offered a trip to England to young women. Seven or eight women were reportedly involved, with a lawyer allegedly promising the journey. The suspect was seized while speaking with the woman at the scene.
A Ford motor bus crashed through a picket fence near Mulbourne Brunswick Victoria last night. The vehicle plunged down a four foot embankment and stopped near the railway line about sixty feet away. Several people were injured and taken to hospital. Police will investigate the mishap and determine the cause.
In a government move the establishment of agricultural high schools is discussed along with related measures. The report notes routes and practical needs for timber and feed, aiming to support schooling and rural development with steady supplies.
The meeting discussed a proposal for an Electoral College to conduct the election of labor candidates. It warned that concentrating power in a few members would not be acceptable to the rank and file of the movement.
Oil development news from Sydney describes a director stating a New Guinea strike with forty gallons per day as a sample. A later message notes ferrying about twenty four gallons per day, reflecting small initial outputs and ongoing assessment by the development company.
Sydney Priday reports the government considers abolishing home lessons in public schools. The proposal centers on curriculum changes and the impact on students and teachers as lawmakers weigh the educational policy.
Professor J P Lirtienders of Jennsyhrnia University declares after return from Japan that there is no animosity toward Japanese in America. He cautions that linguistic slips and unfamiliar phrasing can create misperceptions while emphasizing mutual respect and goodwill between nations.
The Chief Inspector at primary schools and the assistant undersecretary head a committee to consider appointments and transfers of teachers. The commissions will originate all recommendations in rotation for appointments and transfers within the education department.
Lismore Friday notes tour bowlers margin of victory across rink results. Linen defeats NB while AaRaiet ston rink AT 64 and Nelle pink War 40 ip. Stimmunt's, Nerih- COIL's rink down 4h. Muswillini 13 points. Sargant's rink 7, Tocereth 24. Tweed Miver refnnted by 4 points. Sareent's rink Welne 14 up. Beverett one apy. Arnoldnte rink noted. All matches to date show Far Northern pewter Association no majority of Ri points.
A story from a damaged OCR describes a man named Hande Himself facing a family dispute during a festival. The text notes the mother and a crowd, with references to a paddock and a pageant in a rural setting. The details are fragmented but imply a dramatic, possibly fatal, outcome tied to a domestic quarrel at a local event.
scrambled text notes tensions between Britain and Mexico with mentions of ministers and consuls. references to withdrawal and diplomatic pressure, including Mr Donald and Mr Cummins, indicating a tense international incident and government actions.
The ad from a Sydney shop offers postcard lots dated 7/6, two cabinets, colored medallion cards for 18/0, Kaiity Booklets, and etched lowed items priced at 26 doren. Located at T27 George Street near Central Station, Sydney.
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