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Newspaper

Armidale Chronicle

Location

Armidale, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 27, 1926

Page

4

Church Services and Parish Notices Across Districts

In Box 41 a list details church services including Cathedral Holy Communion at 11 a.m. and Morning Prayer at 7.30 p.m. at Holy Trinity. St Mary's West Armidale hosts Evensong at 8 with 1 p.m. service at Wollomombi and Geogia service at 1 p.m. Presbyterian alerts Hillgrove Kilcooy 3 p.m. St John Wollomombi administers the Lord's Supper with Rev A M Stevenson and Alligrove 1.40 p.m. J Bruce Masson, Minister.

Church OF England Som Mary's West Armidale To.n Jeogia

Ardour for Cancer Research Fund Brings Early Donations

Pleasant surprise in Armidale morning receipts shows £100 from Mr Norman Danger to the Cancer Research Fund, £5 from Mr F Hickson, and £1 from "Apony mous" from stamp sales. Fund totals £303 14s. closure planned at month end, requests early forwarding of all contributions.

Norman Danger Canceresearch Fund F .Hickson Armidale Ttio

Fuchs Benefit Cottage Completed For Widow

The cottage for the widow of the late Frank Fuchs, built by voluntary labor, was completed and will be officially handed to her by Mayor Alderman Morgan Stephens next Sunday at 3 PM. Workers at the Inez session included painters C Smith J Gage B Haydon C Ogle A Thomas B Manday and L Cavanagh. Carpenters were J Munsie R Cooper and W Snow. Assistants were C Perkiss J Duffy and J Sewell. Cement work by C Burton. Afternoon tea provided by Mrs Sewell C Cooper C Memnedy W Barry and L Norris with Mins Kennedy assisting. L Norris serves as secretary and requests donations by tomorrow.

Frank Fuchs Ald. Morgan Stephens Inez C. Smith J. Gage 8. Haydon C. Ogle A. Thomas B. Manday L. Cavanagh Messrs J. Munsie R. Cooper W. Snow Mesare C. Perkiss J. Duffy J. Sewell C. Burton Mesdamen P. Sewell C Cooper C. Memnedy W. Barry L. Norris Mins Kennedy

Land Applications and Rural Life in Inverell Area

Local Crown Land Office reports new land applications, including Spl. 26-20 180a Oban Clarke by J M Tierney and 26-50 100a Tilbuster Sandon by J H Froome. Community notes describe river area activity, a juror exemption, cricket selection for Damarasq, a Studebaker fire damage, a new engineering firm, hospitality gifts to Caledonian Hotel staff, and obituaries for George Scholl Bone, highlighting local business history and regional events.

Crown P. Oban C. Clarke J. M. Tierney C.p P. Tilbuster Sandon J. H. Froome Gaba

Sports at Martins Cally Host Varied Event Programme

A lively programme featured horse racing with nine entrants, trotting races where Init led and won easily, and cycling events attracting large crowds despite limited training. Notable results included J Nixon first in the first boys race, A McMillan second, H Crowley first in cycling, and A Behrend winning the Eight Hour Race.

Init Gorl Apes J. Nixon Firat A. McMilan H. Crowley D. Veale A. Behrend A. McMillan A. Mason B. Winck

Armidale Musical Festival finals named

The Armidale Musical Festival session selected finalists for Thursdays and Saturdays shows. Francis Corman and Bonnie Dawson from Armidale earned a piano solo final spot, with other duets and solos from Armidale and nearby towns chosen for Friday and Saturday finals.

Armidale Francis Corman Bonnie Dawson Daphne Neil Mariel Naylor Armidel Vera Curtis Kitty Lindsay Douglas Stewart John Kelaher Winnie Cochrane Sylvia Allingham Dulcie Hutton Nellie Mulligan Guyra T. G. Halpin Jean Milne Jessie Milne Onder Iris Pearson Jean Halloran

Eight-Hour Day Golf Competitions at Armidale Links

Armidale associates spent Eight-hour Day on the links with A grade 15 holes events. Morning results show Lonsdale and Mrs Austin winning the associates’ trophy with pars 1 and 2 respectively. Afternoon winners include Mrs Mikey 04 nett and Mrs Prake’s trophy holder Thentphon 58 nett.

Armidale Ansociates Mins Lonsdale Austin Prake Mikey Ister

Untitled note fragment on immigration officer encounter

Fragmentary report describes an incident near Albany Barrier where immigrant officials, including Mr Cravveonv, attended to a patient. The notes mention hours of treatment and recovery of a person named Mr Orawoour amid a traveling launch incident.

Albany Barher

Boy, 14, Plunges 44 Feet to Retaining Pit

Aged 14 fell forty four feet into a retaining pit on a Saturday afternoon. He sustained a compound fracture of the right elbow, injuries to the thighs and right arm, and internal injuries. Medical aid was summoned. condition not stated.

Armidale Trial Delays Over Unresolved Sex Charge

The Armidale Quarter Sessions opened with Justice Moests presiding. Frances Rossington faced a February 1925 charge of carnal knowledge of his daughter Doris Rossington age 16. Witnesses described a tense police inquiry at Puddelock and Black Mountain. Doris sobbed on taking oath as evidence was read, and the jury, after hours, could not reach a verdict despite a majority offer.

Gerlous Cane Guyra Armidale Justioe Moestts E. M. Cohen B. J. Brownig Francia Rossington Poe Black Mountain Carnally Doris Daisy Rossington W. J.’ M'Lean W. Logan D. W Oliver A.c.ue R. Bell E. Blatchford Wilson C. Purkiss E. E. Waters T. Jones J. T. M'Clenaghan Ene Sys Doris Gayra Dotia Donse Seccased Solicion Hillgrove Rocky Armidalet Constable Coleman Shields Eilen Swilkes McCus- Red Mr. Browning Ruth Taylor Isaight Frank Sol Ron En Russell Nea Baal Gol Alias Truss

Serious Charge at Armidale Quarter Sessions

Clyde M Fayden faced a serious charge for alleged relations with Lilian Norma Kelly, a girl under 16. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after testimonies from Lilian, Alice and William Dell, and the accused was discharged.

Armidale Mocatta Clyde M’fayden Narmally Lilian Norma Kelly R. J. Browning Mr. H. Weaver C. J. Heard G. J. Freeser T. J Edwards E. P. Waters J. M.millan E. E. Elliott J. A. Frasier E. M. Glover K. BR. Bain D. Beesley BR. J. Thorpe W. T. Frazier Doyle Lilian Normanally Mr. Browning Hoitytoity Mr. Weaver Dell's Ma Browning Norma Kelly Alice Mary Dell William Dell Lilan Norma Kelly

Armidale court hears dingo scalp bonus dispute

In Armidale District Court on Tuesday Judge Mocatta hears Francis Mumford claim for 87 pounds 1 shilling for dingo scalp bonuses under the 1912 Act. Proceedings involve Tarrawitch Native Dog Association and scalp receivers with certificates totalling 37 pounds 5 shillings, and questions about eligibility of scalps and landholder certificates.

Armidale District Court Tuewlny Jus Uce Mocatta Francis Mumford Gragher Yarrowiteh Armifel Haynes Walcha Newell D. W. Wray Sralpa McGrath Armidale P.P Waleba Adler Beldeld

Fatal Snake Bite Ends Boy's Life at Murray River

Ronald Premnus fourteen died after a snake bit him while climbing a tree used as a diving perch on the Murray River. The incident occurred yesterday as he placed a make shift pole on the tree.

Bather's End Adotalia Ronald Premnus Murray

Perjury Charge Leads to City Court Commitment

In a City Court session yesterday Kaeph Len was committed on charges related to perjury and a dispute involving the Ham builders union. The details show a variation of the case as presented.

Kaephlen Trini Om

Melbourne Cup betting and Derby odds on Rampion

Punter interest centered on Rampion with Manfred leading Melbourne Cup quotations. Traffic surged for Rampion after Limerick’s form, with Pantheon and The Banker firm. Derby prospects dim, no elder book established, as Rampion appears favored in the current market.

Manfred Mooney Valley Rampion Limerick Pantheon Spearfelt Noos Sod Royal Charter Rampion Hersh Pantheon Bunker Limerick Spearfelt Nao M. Polson Fuji San Herck

Registration to curb cut-throat builders at Bridhene

Sydney Tuesday at the Sret convention of the Federated Master Builders Association said registration would prevent cut-throat competition. The President urged formal registratio n to ensure fair practice among builders present at Bridhene.

Sydney Toosdey Sret Federated Master Builders’ Association Bridhene

New Season's Wool Shipped to Sydney Ports

Sydney reports nearly 200000 bales of pew wousen wool shipped for British and European ports up to the present. The Tuesday update confirms strong export activity from Australia with wool bound for overseas markets.

Sydney Pew Wousen

Union Dictatorship in Australian industry

Sydney on Tuesday William Bronia MLC president of the New South Wales Federation told the Central Council of the Employers' Federation in Melbourne that trades union dictatorship is the most dominant feature of the industrial conditions in Australia at present.

Sydney William Bronia New South Wales Federaon Employers’ Federation Melbourne Australia

Murder Charge Against Sydney Chemist in Orange Case

Detectives arrested 37 year old chemist Lewis Alec at a Surry Hills premises on a charge of feloniously and murder, alleging an illegal operation caused Lily Ellen Manson to die in Orange Hospital yesterday. He made no reply and was remanded to appear at the Orange Police Court.

Sydney Surry Hilla Tast Orange Central Iay Lewia Aleca Lily Ellen Manson Orange Hospital Orange Pollen Court

Colla Push Incident Near Police Station

A youth fired four shots near the Richmond police station last night after an attack by the Collin push. One man was wounded and fleeing suspects remained at large as police pursued leads. Later three suspects were arrested on varied charges.

Elbourne Richmond Collin Varion

Queensland Tragedy Leaves Couple in Hospital

Rodney Mia and Elizabeth Casey both aged 49 and 4 were hospitalized in namour Queensland after a reported attack. Police allege an attempted murder and self harm motive while details remain scarce.

Rodney Mia Elizabers Casey John Casey Namour Queensland

Gas in Mine Leads to Deputy Certainty Overturned

Deputies oversight of gas buildup at Aberdare Central Colliery prompted cancellation of three deputy certificates after inspectors found dangerous accumulations on October 20. The report, confirmed by Mines Department Inspector Mr Hoggs, warned of grave risk of explosion and potential panic among miners. Work resumed after Saturday night as the position was cleared.

Aberdare Central Hays Berg Mrt Hoggs Mines Department Anii

Quotations and Prices From Todays Market Brief

Sydney Tuceisy Tolay presents a market quotation list with items such as new laid eggs at 1/6, local cheese with loaf 4d, honey 31 to 1d, lucerne hay £7, oats 4/0. 573, potatoes £14 to £20, and maize twine 1. The document records varied prices and commodities including ralis and Hivers 1/1 and other bulk goods.

Sydney Tuceisy Tolay

Earle Page Defends Roads Scheme and Tax Policy

Dr. Earle Page opened the annual conference of the New South Wales Country Press Association and denounced foreign control of savings. He urged stronger transport, defended the Federal Roads Scheme and the 14s// Super Tax while opposing foreign dictation and praising national economic plans.

Sydney Earle Page New

Cost of Living Figures Cut in Several Cities

The cost of living figures for the quarter ended September 2 show planned reductions in multiple cities. From November 1, Melbourne and Hobart will see decreases, Perth and Launceston smaller cuts, and Sydney Brisbane changes expected as authorities adjust weekly rates accordingly.

Aydney Wanes Adelahdy Melbourne Perth Launceston Sydney Hobart Brisbane

Attitude of Americans on Britain and Empire

Wellington dispatch quotes Joseph Carruthers who arrived from Wellington noting lack of sympathy for Britain in the United States among the masses, except cultured university circles. He cites abundant but misleading American political propaganda about the British Empire and the Dominions.

Wellington N.Z Joseph Carruthera Australis Great Britain Empire University Dominions British Empire

Race Secretary Fined For Entry Fee Lapses

Byodosy on a Tuesday faced a fine of seven pounds after allowing four horses to start without the entry fees being paid in time. The secretary of the Turf Club was penalized for the administrative lapse.

Steam Gauge Bursts in Railway Mishap Near Sydney

A goods train bound for Darling Harbor from Dubbo suffered a steam gauge burst between Mo Jong and Orange. Driver John Fite Gerald was neck-scarred by scalding steam while fireman Jack Dawes suffered severe arm and leg burns. both were reported in critical condition as the incident disrupted service. Meantime a widespread moth invasion damaged Boas orchards, causing concern among growers. Minor notices include a dining room ad near Theatre Rope and a military notice by Major Richards regarding annual rates and declarations of targets.

Sydney Darling Harbor Dubbo Mo Jong John Fitegerald Jack Dawes

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