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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
2
A fragment from a wartime column discusses broad public concern over military mobilization and its impact on civilians. It notes fear of nationwide unrest, calls for restraint, and the need for national unity amid mounting tensions while referencing statements about protecting youth and maintaining civil order.
Rain pours on a catchment area with ground saturated after days of steady drizzle. Wind gusts reached gale force, with snowfall feared as cold fronts advance. Regional growers report soil moisture rising and waterlogging in paddocks, while stock and farm plans face disruption.
A Maryborough police report describes a family tragedy in Cayndah. Mrs Tobler and her three young children died after a sequence of events that ended with all four buried in a single grave at the family home. Mr Tobler, aged 21, is mentioned in connection with the family crisis.
An invitation for the Sheep Show and Ram Sales outlines event details and timing. The notice mentions admission terms and expected participants, highlighting the involvement of industry groups and local breeders.
The Armidale newspapers confront rising costs and printing pressures from wartime strains. Editors warn readers the sector suffers from paper scarcity and wage hikes, with small increases in subscription prices and tighter advertising revenue, while major papers plan modest rate rises to avoid harming operations.
The Rifle Club held its annual meeting with officers elected, reports read, and financial statements reviewed. Milner proposed a patronage gesture, while Kohl was named champion but later to be contested with Hardie due to conditions not being fully observed. the session adjourned after adjournment.
A special conference approves amalgamation of the New Zealand Workers' Union and the Atri Workers' Union into a central branch. The Western Branch of the AWL is dissolved due to financial strain and organizational costs. Central NSW administration gains broader coverage, with representation secured for Western members in the new structure.
Sydney market notes report lower price trends for sheep cattle and beef with large consignments. Listings include numerous wethers ewes and mixed stock with varied prices. also references to dairy and wholesale activity and upcoming auctions volumes and dates.
Hexona Skin and Facial Soap is touted as the favourite soap for Lollel Hursery and fath. One use is claimed to make you never want to switch. Price is two per tablet, obtainable from W Curtis Armidale and Morgan Co Whitgrove.
A wartime appeal seeks details of property for quick sale under the Glaser Settlement Act. The writer promises cash transactions and a speedy, fair deal to aid hundreds of returned soldiers who lost wheat and grazing land, urging recipients to provide particulars promptly.
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