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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1903
Page
8
The Hunter River Water Supply and Sewerage Board outlines meter types gunmetal bodies and ranges from fim to Yim. It notes wear depends on water class and pipe care, advises removal every three years for examination cleaning and oiling, and details repair options and a separate meter hire agreement for terms and conditions.
City Coroner heard details of jockey Frank Kuhn’s death at his Kensington home on a Thursday evening. He had shown his young brother and another boy how to prepare bran for a pony when a loaded gun misfired, striking Kuhn in the abdomen. Despite Dr. Teddall’s arrival, he died about an hour later. accidental death was recorded.
The court sentenced Frederick Maillat Eugene Lechoix Raoul Lintauf Marie Fontain Lucienne Volti and Marie Dean to death while Leon Mousset Benoit Vol not guilty after a murder trial. A mercy recommendation was made for Lechoix Lintauf and the three women. Also a railway platform accident in Hamilton left Mrs Huxley dead after being crushed during a boarding attempt.
Drought-stricken settlers await relief as the Lord Mayor's Fund struggles to raise funds. Officials estimate 650000 needed to aid the masses, with only just over £7000 raised amid widespread appeals. Central and local committees press on, urging municipal support and practical distribution.
A major blaze struck a two storey brick confectionery factory at the Yarra bank near Princes Bridge on Friday night after 11. Fire broke in the upper story where sugar stored and roof flames spread quickly. Fire brigades from four sides battled the flames aided by river water. Within three quarters of an hour the fire was under control and confined to one floor though roof collapsed. Water damage was extensive. the plant was a recent purchase from Dillon Burrows Co.
Reporter J A Wool from Rockhampton describes severe drought spreading from Clermont, with hundreds of miles barren and cattle losses mounting. Some rainfall brings brief relief but stock numbers remain depleted, prices rise, and many settlers may abandon holdings if rain does not return soon.
General livestock note indicates May estimates a 410 per command, with breeding taking many years. Western stations face water and pasture shortages with moderate drought poses limited risk, though few stock remain.
The article discusses fruit pest eradication in New South Wales and the Vine Disemga Act of 1897. It notes the inability to enforce import restrictions and the need for orchardists to adopt best practices, urging action by Mr Kidd to advance a pest-eradication bill.
Russia proposes neutral state officers to reorganize the Turkish gendarmerie with British guidance. The Pope fears a France Vatican clash over bishops may cost French religious support. Sir Francia Jeune issues a writ against Lady Granville Gordon for eluding court with her child. Lady Granville Gordon says she acted to protect their child. Lord Granville Gordon will stay in England to face consequences, wife to live abroad.
A countess in Trevirw Venatia was murdered in her garden on Friday. A gardener allegedly killed her with a sickle, claiming the countess refused him a mac of corn and paid him two days. The report notes broader topics from Russia’s self-government to railway schemes and volcanic activity, but focuses on the grisly noblewoman homicide.
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