High Price of Meat and Proposed Remedies
A letter from Nimonstle discusses meat prices and market manipulation in New South Wales Australia. It argues for regulatory measures to stabilize supply, curb weights and quality fraud, and control prices through a national scheme affecting producers, wholesalers, and retailers. The writer warns against continued slaughter of under two year old cattle and urges protective breeding and future stock management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot
Aml
Wrald
Andy
Aren Wether
Rome
Liew
Tate
New South
Australia
New South Wales
War era letter from Salisbury on food scarcity and public response
A long letter from Salisbury discusses severe food shortages, rationing irritations, and public hardship. It notes widespread waiting for basic staples, uneven retail supplies, and calls for national prayers and unity. The writer praises charitable aid and wartime resolve, urging orderly sacrifice and civic patience.
Stolen Cushions Lead to Police Court Showdown
In Armidale police court on a Tuesday morning, William Doyle and William Floorke faced charges of joint theft of a leather cushioned buggy item valued at 21 pounds. Witnesses placed the pair near the showground and hotel, with cushions later found in the sulky. both men claimed innocence, Bourke and others corroborated parts of Doyle’s account, and the magistrate warned of a possible jail term while offering fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tauradas
I Atkin
Willi J. Doyle
William PF. Floorke
Willian Braucnner
Sgt. Jones
Tooree
Wiley
Wateon
Sig Cuadione
Sid
Hort
Bourke
Fitter's
Witne
Dale
Gaulter
Wy Fitter
Almnon
Soensad Feaine
Heather Vane
Hrager
Dave
Esse
Eulky
Araster
Myrtle Braner
Armitide
Doyle
Reiding
Hillgrove
Albion
Elis Lorerowit
Sit. Jones
Pigthorn's
Armidale
Bourke Ako
Suliey
Fra
War Commentary and Soldier Morale From Front Line Reports
A rough account describes raiders and trench fighting with references to Australian troops, German lines, and the tense mood among soldiers. It notes heavy machine gun barrages, courage of officers, and overall impressions of the battle’s brutality and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asin Ieee
Tom Berick Dour
Acme
Erie
Iid
Lewey
Sporting Notes From Across the Turf
English jockey FF Alerbere will ride the imported Blackwood in the Bend by Cup as Wally Cullman wins eighteen races over five days on the Southern Rivers. Court Jester, now owned by Jack Brower, will be trained by Ro Connor Bidney. In Sydney on Monday, Lame Acres Satin Bird and Queenslander Land Acre were backed for the Dionesmstar Handicap. Referee notes two mile pace at Newmarket Handicap. Sweet Lady wins the Flying Handicap. Snow at Cosford sees King win the principal event. Amadis sustains a hip injury. Mare, scratched for all A.J. entries. Warwick rides Master Dot to win the Hack Handicap. Hype wins the Hibernian Handicap and Hanhead takes the Curragh Handicap. Maoris worshippers in Auckland rail against a Biplane victory in Wanganui. sale debate around Buren, owner TO AL Harris and Tom Sanders. Jockey W H Melachtion hints at a ride, Patrina coaster Handicap unsettled due to Zealander BE Watt. Quoernsland Turf Club reports Dight’s Sydney Damen won the Shamrock Handicap. Armidale note White Grain owners ticked. Melbourne Leader discusses a punter’s loss after betting £700 on Flemington race. The paper suggests jockeys’ weigh-ins affect outcome perceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FF Alerbere
Huring
Wally Cullman
Kine Connolly
Court Jester
Jack Brower
Ro 'Connor Bidney
Sydney
Lame Acres
Satin Bird
Land Acre
Innswering
Spalnov
Warwick
Queensland
Scelding
Dot
Armidale
Hanhead
Auckland
Kat Iwad
Wanganui
Gilinens
Hove
AL Harris
Tom Sanders
Jocker
de Watt
M'Lachlan
Wolarei
Quoernsland
Damen
Melbourne
Flemington
I Adda
Raiding in the Desert Trenches Before Anzac Front
A garbled wartime scene recalls Australian raiding parties on trenches described with frantic language. Front-line actions, bold patrols, and the brutal toll on soldiers are conveyed through fractured phrases and dramatic voice, naming Haightoner and Hone imagery and noting heavy losses and daring feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vervans
Sorigerta
Fesnel Tyi Bey Conrad Band
Phys Paertigs
Callal Conti
Orl
I Heutemmdt
Felew
Letoreeti
Ton Howe
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Nimonstle
England
Bet
Salisbury Main
Bnat Sears
Baers
Toalay
Ie Nak
Fumdue
Ralisnare
Weuyrty
Weyers
Centraneery Pri
Treland
Thins Howse
Jack Buwcan
Wally Shes
Meiling
Kael
Yuurug
Evel Colmer
Thie
Dane Fine
Sporting Notes
Genge & Diamond
Sol. Green
Commission
Armidale Motor Garage
E. Purkiss
P.O
FORD
Redden
Jeffrey Quad Motor Lombies
Oodyear
Dunlop
Barnet Glass
Michelin
Motor Services
Wralla
Bundaara
Rockvale
EK. Purkiss
Marsh Street
Mitchell
Bus T
E. Bruce Wilshire
Armidale-Guyra
Brown Street, Armidale
Humphrey Oxenham
Stand 16
Paddock
Handwick
Eptess
Frice
Safferont
Karty
Bompass
Oxenham
Doncaster
Dick Mansfield
Busines
Page Bros
Brunda
Spence Arndell
Harry J. Court
Coachbuilder and Wheelwright
Rusden Street
Uralla
Buy
Lesley's Auto
Elizabeth Street
Jcrub & Ae
Wacom
Tal
Korker
J. F. Leake & CO
Castlereagh Street
Mitch
Cormwells Vinegar & Cornwell
Irestone
Firestone Tyre Depot
Elizabeth
Barney & Marsh Sts
J. Dunhin
Proprietreas
Pulia
Tnerite
Hardie
Tar
Elliott
Gar
Uted
D. H. Davis
NEW Motor Service
Big
Englamn
Kempeey
Port Macquarie
South Weat
Rially
Weemuambi
George's Crook
Comore
Helibowl
Blamen England
Ryan Bros
Clare
J. LE Petit
Beardy Street
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