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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
2
The city of Gydnwy faces a plague outbreak with multiple cases and rising deaths. Authorities urge sanitary reforms as sewerage neglect and faulty connections persist in both city and suburbs, creating festering deposits of filth and prompting public health alarm.
The piece argues typhoid and plague risks threaten Sydney and Australia as crowding and poor sanitation increase illness. It urges preventive health measures, advocate preparation, and broad public health measures to curb epidemics and protect communities.
The notice lists the annual show across Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday in 2018 with dates 2157 and 1 March.
Entries for the approaching show closed on Saturday with strong support across horse, cattle, sheep, and produce sections. The Governor will open the show at noon Tuesday with a luncheon on the ground and grand entertainments planned for both evenings.
Mrs. Whittaker, long time New England resident, dies at her son in law George Borland's home in West End. Funeral to leave West End for H.C. Cemetery at 11 o clock today. Also noted: Mr Henry Teege, longtime Puddledock resident, died yesterday with funeral to be held this afternoon at 8.45.
A chaotic mosaic of local events includes a shooting incident with an injured youth, charity concert planning for a Queen’s Birthday celebration, a high-profile inquest into a death in the Chandler district, and multiple court and police proceedings. The mix also notes social gatherings, accidents, and community updates across Armidale and surrounding areas.
Morpat Masco and others are remanded from Gratis on a charge of stealing cash and notes valued at several pounds from Arthur Thompson. Thompson testified about discovering missing money and identifying a recovered note. Witoe Wad and George Jackes gave related testimony. Accused committed for trial at the next circuit court in Armidale on April 24.
Copious rains boost crops and stock in Guyra with residents recalling better times. The Patriotic Fund secures £80 from local supporters. A cricket match drew a large crowd, marked by friendly cheers and peaceful farewells as Joe Yeoman departs for the Transvaal.
A letter from the Federal Capital Territory Commission requests Armidale leaders to advance plans for a proposed Federal Capital area. It urges the Mayor and public to act, warning that without progress the idea may be abandoned. The correspondence references a prior letter from November and asks for a boundary sketch for the proposed site.
A serious fire risk arose last month when a lamp exploded at Peter MGrath's shop in Hillgrove. He doused the flames with aid from Connelli and local workers, then declined rest from injury. The incident prompts discussion of compensation from insurers for his injuries and losses, as well as broader mine and local business updates including St Patrick's Day events, personnel changes, and mine operations at Baker's Creek and Hillgrove United Syndicate developments.
Thomas Keane aged forty two and Reginald Dovey aged seven suffer from the plague in Goulburn Street area. Quarantine measures isolate ten residents and two visitors. City disinfecting crews work near wharves as reports of further cases surface.
Walter Richards a fireman at Elliott's wool scouring works Botany was caught in belting and torn to pieces after being wheeled around a shaft. Death was instantaneous and the body suffered horrific injuries.
The Bishop of Grafton and Armidale completed a successful Coral visit in Bellingen yesterday evening with confirmation services in several centers and a lantern lecture on the French Revolution drawing about 250 people. His Lordship urged patriotic songs and addressed a meeting where funds were raised and subscriptions reached about £20.
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