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Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
4
The Auditor General and Treasurer clash over criticisms of Vernon’s finances in a contentious debate. Calls grow for immediate removal of the Auditor General or the accuser, with both sides facing censure. The heated exchange questions the integrity and fit of high officials amid ongoing financial scrutiny.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a debate over officials including Mr Waddell and Mr Fell. It notes Fell deprecating the language used and not attacking certain teams, while accusing others of lacking elements of an ode and mentioning experience and knowledge. The passage is incomplete and unclear.
A muddled critique argues that lower strata distrusts government supporters and railway managers. The author laments official incompetence and the loss of public respect, warning that even a single competent individual is hard to find. The piece calls for accountability and for leaders with real authority.
Armidale community items cover the Armidale City Band arrangements for Vallarat carnival entertainment, local tennis results, school and public notices, a balloon ascent at the showground, and a feature on a new ticketing device proposal for railways. Also included are notices on medical, optical, and civic matters, plus brief crime and weather notes from the district.
A large number of banners carried at the eight hour procession were ripped to shreds by strong winds. Loss estimated between £1,500 and £2,000. New Zealand revenue shows a rise of £910,000 for the last financial year. An armed burglary occurred at a North Melbourne grocer's shop with the burglar threatening to harm the owner. Odd Fellows celebrate Diamond Jubilee amid £750,000 distributed in services and benevolence. Telegraph wires require £2,000,000 to repair nationwide infrastructure. Surplus Revenue Act case heard next Tuesday in High Court.
The Government moves to conclude the Budget debate amid a dispute with the Auditor General. About 60 tins of opium were found along a 14 mile railway stretch between Fish River and Feerawa near Gunning, apparently tossed from a passing train. A couple of Chinese individuals were seen nearby. In boxing, Bill Squires plans to challenge Boros Johnson Aight’s winner after Sterling defeated Joe Grimm on points. Two Chinese men received six and three months for illicit gold traffic at Bendigo, with several others warned.
An inquiry into the Loch Finlas disaster hears two seamen testify the captain was not aboard or seen for days. The mate was in charge when the vessel struck, prompting questions about responsibility and missing leadership. Weather forecasts and tramway notes are also mentioned in the same period.
Bulgaria has proclaimed independence at Tirnovo with Prince Ferdinand and ministers in attendance. The Times Paris correspondent had predicted an upcoming declaration and Austria’s annexation of Bulgaria was anticipated. Russian reactions suggested Berlin’s treaty may be unsettled as a result.
A Bulgarian, French and English protest against Anstola and Bulgaria inflames diplomatic strain as Austria seeks annexation amid secret talks. A European conference is hinted. Britain regrets and Britain angers over breaches of the Burlia treaty. Holland may blockade Venezuelan ports in November while Bulgaria faces mixed signals on peace and war risks. London reports unease as Germany appears divided and Castro suffers a lung hemorrhage. Meanwhile 4000 unemployed protest in Trafalgar Square with police ordering dispersal.
In Bundarra on Saturday the enooal bars parade showcased a long list of entries led by Draught Mr. CG Wireman's Noble and Anchor Blood owned by John M'dlogh. The event included numerous hackneys, ponies, and tandem teams with racing results featuring Snowy and Tarpot among top finishers. Local spectators enjoyed a varied display of equine contenders and notable owners such as TR Forster and W Davidson.
In Armidale Police Court on Saturday Rodger Win Clarke faced a charge of shooting at Emily mith with intent to murder Gen. Borgt and was remanded for eight days for evidence. Also on Tuesday William Riding appeared for being drunk on Marsh Street. the court noted a month’s absence and remanded him for 48 hours. A Municipal Appeal Court case adjourned to the 17th, with a Supreme Court on church landers expected to be ven.
The half yearly meeting of Macleay Co operative Dairying Company Lil reports butterfat at £17 19s 4d, with a profit of 2859 17s, 2320 set to the reserve fund and 285 carried forward. A Inverell to Cardiff shipment profitably exceeded expectations, prompting further consignments. Also noted: 100 fat cattle and 100 cows booked for Melbourne, with 300 bulls shipped to Melbourne this week and 200 more planned. Tallaba property sold in Moros district to Fred Capel. Tin quotations in London rose to £19 4s 6d with a 2 3/4 advance. Mr E Parkin of Guy Packes sold stock. 30 heifers sold from 16 to 24 months at prices 6d to 8s.
Mooday at Homebush Flemington saleyards saw panned buyers and mixed demand. Merino ewes and crewbred weathers varied in bid, with about 1975 head yarded. Prices indicated general market strength though some lots sold lower. Bullocks rang to about 615 guineas per head and smaller stock traded around 20s per 10 pounds.
Mr J A Towelech, Ansistarr Engineer of the Public Workn Depinys, arrived in Armidale to discuss royalties on a council project to build cattle yards. Ald Hawke and other officials inspected the site, with advocates stressing Armidale’s need for extensive stock sale facilities and improved access to railway and water mains.
An Armidale correspondent writing as Tempo argues contest costs, prize money, and band finances hurt players and attendance. He proposes state and Commonwealth championships with substantial prize pools to attract audiences and sustain bands, noting Balloon Ballarat and Sydney events illustrate the current inadequacy. The piece notes Ballarat visits by Kai-Torai and Armidale, and criticizes limited participation.
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