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Newspaper

Armidale Chronicle

Location

Armidale, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 17, 1916

Page

3

Queen of the Day election in Armidale draws large crowd

The Queen of the Day contest culminated in a public vote where Mrs Hickson led late, with Mrs Maunsell and Miss Dight trailing. Totals climbed to 97,664 for Hickson, 41,848 for Maunsell, and 41,404 for Dight as a civic rally emphasized patriotism and fundraising for wounded soldiers.

N. Hickson Ada Grice Ander Mre B.D. Maumeell Mudh Fumds Thia Armidale Heen Maunsell Am Grecamer Cntnet H.W. Curtis O. FP. M. Travers Am Ontrider Prat Misa Dight Mek. Hickson Mra. Maon Mian Dight Hickson Maunecll Mise Hickoon Mex McRean Falconer-street Tmmperial Totes Travers Miss Dight Mroniell J. Lawrence Mire Mannsall Hisk le Maunsell Benneath Percen Ald Wm. Curtin Kearney Gaebel Davelle Ad Iera A. H. Sullivan Thomas Hase Fagan W. Flanagan J. Brarney T. Rose Mowins Flanagan Corporal Gaebel Gallipoli Sergeant Darelle Mr. Kearney Rafios W. J. Hawke and Co Court House Mth Geldard's

Northern Battalion telegram from Lisut Col Morshead aboard Marathon

A Friday telegram from Lisut Col Morshead, Albury, via Mrs It N Hickson, reports greetings from officers and men as the H M T B Marathon nears Sydney. Embarkation officers praised the 38th Battalion, while comforts to the ship included gramophones, stationery, and a £100 bill for supplies.

It. N. Hickson Comforta Depot Armidale Lisut Morshead Albury Aw Revoir H.M.T.B Marathon Sydney Mra. Jobson 9Th Brigade

Armidale Tennis Club Annual Report Highlights

The Armidale Tennis Club held its annual meeting at the War Memorial Hall in Weelenhay. Secretary H L Morse presented the report noting a credit balance of £23 18s 0d, membership at 72 with a mix of fully paid and half yearly members, and seventeen members volunteering for active service. Tournament entries were strong with winners listed, funds donated to a memorial panel, and improvements including new net porte and court retiling. The report notes wartime impacts on participation and four Sydney clubs contributing fewer players. Officers were elected including President J Slade and Secretary Morse.

HL. Morse Wencom Front Om Finanets Wetive Mr. Slade Dr. Harris Dight Martyn Angles Mr. Finlayson Ulah Sydney Eafe and Sound Sydney Clmba Jon, Slade Der Harris Messrs J. G. Monaghan AH. Williams J. J. Telfer T. Peek H. FE. Morse Misson A. Tight M. B

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