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Local and District News From Armidale and Nearby
Local notes report Mre Ann McLennan of Kellys Plains aged years with full faculties. George Dean of the famous Dean case to be released in about 18 months from Goulburn gaol where he works in the electric light department. Tamworth sports division records show Dave Tapp placed in the big event after winning the Opening and Course Handicaps. In Parliament Mr Willis moves to dispense Tadge Docker’s services in public justice. Harvest work begins as new ground is turned for a big district crop next year, weather permitting. Schools break for midwinter vacation. holidays resume July 10. Byron Bay Railway League backs a Casino to Tenterfield line and a Inverell to Deepwater line to connect with Grafton Tweed via Tenterfield and Casino. House bans and adjournments after exchanges between Norton and Broughton, government defeated. Daughters of the East push liquor legislation petitions. By Glen Innes Mr Carruthers praises workless men seeking any job except stonebreaking, while drought and water use debate continues about conservation and fodder planting. Time will tell if stock owners curb overstocking and adopt water conservation measures.