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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
7
A reader laments drought hardships and criticizes newspapers and politicians for face-saving rhetoric. The letter urges curtailing borrowed money, shifting toward productive public works, and entertainment of Labor party views to restore prosperity.
Sir Edmund Barton speaks at Maitland Town Hall to a large audience inclining toward imperial unity and Australian defence. He defends tariff policy, wool trade, and immigration limits while pledging faithful service and outlining next session plans.
At Salisbury hearings Mrs Penruddocke wife of Wiltshire magistrate was fined 50 at the Old Bailey for cruelly ill treating her child. The case heard in Salisbury resulted in committal for trial with bail, amid protests of a miscarriage of justice. Evidence showed repeated beatings and a kick bruising the child Constance plus injuries from a stick and nettles.
The Lord Mayor of Malbourna Lee Gillett introduced a petition in favor of commuting the death sentence of Selina Sangal. Among many speeches aup er jon spoke, with Dr delivering remarks in the session presented by Governor Sir Sydenham Clarke.
His Excellency notes the woman’s condition and strange ideas. A medical man testifies she may not be responsible. He acknowledges a petition signed by 37 members of the Legislative Assembly and promises full consideration by the Executive Council.
Details of H B James riding 4604 miles in a 74 hour natural day, a world record for motor bicycles, with no falls and high pace on varied roads. Incidental data include fuel use, oil, and overall cost per mile. Sports and cycling notes also cover Major Taylor’s Australia visit and other pacing specialists in Melbourne Sydney.
At Sydney wool sales the Pastoral Finguse association noted bids on lots including belee wool from Abington and Terrible Vale over New England from Kentucky. Fat steers sold £10 to £13, store bullock £7, fat cows £4 7s, and a range of other livestock prices reflected strong demand.
An archaic letter debate extols a kingly ideal and contrasts it with humble private life. It includes a testimonial from Willem Highare of Adelaide dated March 6 1002 praising Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup after illness in the North East district and in Adelaide.
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