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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1903
Page
3
A fragment outlines gathering from manufacturers about items and prices for furnishing homes. It mentions new goods and compare costs, hinting at a catalog style overview for country residents. The language remains fragmentary with unclear specifics or dates.
The New England Irish National Association held its annual carnival at the Continental, with a large crowd on the racecourse enjoying illuminated pavilions, side shows, and parade rounds. Judging by Mr. J. Devlin and band performances, the event featured Newcastle and Armidale bands, a soloist competition, and a town hall concert that evening with Miss Maud Dalymple and Mr. Rivenhall delivering notable performances.
In the Armidale and New England Show the horse exhibits faced variable weather with entries including a Mack gate turnout. Judge W Gevall, noted as a leading state horse judge, presided in the ring while Mr Boal conducted proceedings in a thorough manner, explaining defeats and verdicts to the audience. John Landers remains a referenced participant.
The report details winners across many classes including Suffolk champion P J Fenwicke, M Intyre Fiat mare class victor, and Lasker sweeping Suffolk entries. It covers pony and buggy divisions, farmer sections, cattle breed results, and the strong showing of Herefords and Devons, with notable dairy stock, sheep, and poultry displays and pavilion praise.
A local machinery show highlights a range of farming implements from chaff-cutters and mowers to plows and seeders. Notable exhibitors include The Dear ing Harvester company with a chaff-cutter and a convertible machine, J. A Jackes agent, Oniorn machinery by Menara J and C Howat, and The Clyde Engineering Co showcasing hand power hay presses and a semi-rotary pump.
Mr. O'Sullivan argues against excessive borrowing during hard times and urges prudent public works spending. He blames sensational press coverage in London for criticism, warns of widespread unemployment, and calls for fair government treatment while guiding the state through a perilous period.
A Melbourne factory worker cites the low pay and harsh conditions pushing women away from domestic jobs. She notes factory hours grant evenings off for personal time, unlike domestic work where mistresses impose tasks and restrict freedom, leading to frequent dissatisfaction and turnover of applicants.
A prominent New York journalist compares American and Australian progress noting Sydney’s public buildings, crowded cultural life, and efficient enterprises. He praises Australia’s mines, warehouses, and education while criticizing U S labor practices and child labor, urging reforms to match global standards.
The 47th annual Great Art Union in Melbourne opens appeals for bids on tickets. Proceeds benefit hospitals and public charities in Australia. Tickets cost various amounts with draws for prizes and envelopes available through local agents before early May 1903.
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