This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Armidale Chronicle
Location
Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1926
Page
6
A report on the planned opening of a Presbyterian church notes the formation of the ministerial team and officers. Details include furnishings gifts from parishioners in Grayra and Wandsworth, chair designs, an oak pulpit, and offertory plates. The committee seeks funds for remaining fittings and invites local residents to contribute.
The article describes a church renovation with a central memorial panel dedicated to Presbyterian members who served in the Great War, to be crafted by Castle & Bon of Sydney in brass, along with a west and east window design incorporating Latin inscriptions and civic tributes. Gifts include a carvel-panel pulpit and reading desk from the Stewart family Tangley and other donations from Mr J T Stewart, Messa FW Tod & Co, and Mrs Cameron, Gowrie, all tied to the church in Australia.
Health inspector Mr. Roberta issues guidance on preventing mosquito breeding in tanks during hot weather. Warns immediate action if larvae found, advising proper tank covering, oiling methods, and overflow pipe fixes to deter breeding and oil spills. stresses careful handling of waste and refuse to avoid attracting pests.
John M Auliffe pleaded guilty at Guyra Police Court to forging and uttering a cheque for 14 pounds drawn on Leslis Ward Wandsworth and passed to H M Crossin. He received three months hard labor in Tamworth gaol after restitution. Other cases involved disobeying court orders, obscene language at Aberfoyle Hall, drunkenness, embezzlement allegations, and traffic act breaches with fines and costs.
The Department of Agriculture corrects a statement by M. Muirthy noting Thrips can harm fruit crops and that weather alone does not prevent damage. It advises growers to spray blossoms with nicotine sulphate and red oil in a power sprayer, with multiple applications at pink and unfolding stages to protect crops.
Hubert Opperman, Australia’s professional cycling champion, covered 160 miles in 4 hours 22 minutes 39 seconds to break the previous world record by 88 minutes, surpassing a Frenchman. The report notes a British Australia Ltd company, labor unrest, and a sea vessel fire near Cape Devers with significant damage and crew injuries.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.