Deakin speech on Defence stirs Sydney audience
The Deakin address in Sydney on the National Defence plan sparks wide interest. A defence tour budget of £3,000,000 funds the US fleet visit to the Pacific, with expected rail and viewing arrangements for inland spectators to witness the American naval strength. Rear-Admiral Evans leads 16 battleships toward Australian waters, a rare sight, as expectations of a large squadron visit by sea power rise.
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United States
Pacific
Sydney
Evans
Australian
Cape Horn
San Francisco
Wider interest urged in defence after Deakin speech
The report calls for broader public attention to defence following Deakin's notable address. It notes a new fast train service to open to Baraba, a revival of musical activities in Manilla, and growing public interest in welfare matters. Planting lucerne, wattles, oleanders along Arthur Street, and shade around municipal safes are highlighted, with land allocated for landless men and trees planned around civic spaces. Easter cricket travel by local teams is noted as well.
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Deakin
Barraba
Manilla
Lucerne
Arthur-street
Tio Fo and
S. Association
Tamworth Show to Go On Despite Grounds Damage
News and Notes report a showground damage from twine to the food area but the Tamworth exhibition will proceed on March 24 25 and 26 as planned. The piece notes a political moment in Sydney with Mr Deakin inviting the United States Fleet, which has been accepted, marking a public triumph for the Prime Minister amid local papers' mixed reviews.
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Deakin
United States
Australia
Sydney
City Morning Papers
Rice Throwing at Weddings Condemned by Archdeacon Moxon
Archdeacon Moxon in Grafton denounces rice throwing at marriages as a Hindoo ceremony lacking reason sentiment or religion. He favors sprinkling rose leaves along the church path instead, citing several accidents caused by rice throwing.
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Archdeacon Moxon
Grafton
Record Droving Feat Brings 1700 Bullocks to Narrabri
A mob of 1700 bullocks from Victoria Down station in the Northern Territory arrived at Narrabri after a 13 month trek, covering about 3000 miles. The cattle are owned by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. Two years ago Mr. Buchanan moved 4000 head from near Narrabri to fatten and sell in Sydney.
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Victoria Down Station
Northern Territory
Narrabri
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company
Buchanan
Killarney
Sydney
Newcastle Synod Addresses Socialism with Caution
At Newcastle Synod Bishop Stretch opened with a lengthy discussion of Socialism and urged facing the issue. He said the wealthy must align with right, reason, and truth, and warned against vague terms that inflame passions. He called for patient investigation and reasonable argument.
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Newcastle
Stretch
Lucerne Growing In Hubden Paddock Impresses Reader
A reader notes a 16 acre lucerne patch on W. R. Geddes property at Hubden, sown over two years ago, cut only six weeks ago, and described as the best lucerne seen. The writer urges farmers to consider adding about 10 acres for handy home use.
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W. R. Geddes
Hubden
Drowning Fatality in Tamworth River Swim Tragedy
Richard Ponsonby a 21 year old plasterer died after attempting to swim a flooded river Saturday afternoon. Friends urged restraint but he undressed at Bourke street and entered the river at 5 45 pm. After battling a strong current he vanished and was later found five miles downstream.
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Tamworth News
Richard Ponsonby
John Ponsonby
Ponsonby
Bourke Street
John J. Hickson
Meeting at Mr Corrigan's New Mexico on Monday night
A meeting will be held at Mr J Corrigan's New Mexico on Monday night to arrange the annual race meeting and elect officers. A large attendance is requested. The Manilla branch Farmers and Settlers Association will meet Saturday next March 28 at 11 am to consider several matters.
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Manilla
Farmers’ and Settlers' Association
Flooding Smashes Wongo Creek Area Farms and Fences
In the Wongo Creek region six inches of rain caused extensive damage. Fences were washed away and cultivation paddocks suffered extensive washouts. Gul lies inundated with four feet of water in paddocks not submerged before, some cultivated for over 30 years.
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Wongo Creek Way
Local Football Union to Hold Annual Meeting
The secretary Mr E Jackson has arranged the annual meeting of the local Football Union for Saturday night next the 28th at 8 o'clock. A large attendance is hoped and the coming season is expected to be marked by renewed enthusiasm for a lively and successful campaign.
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E. Jackson
Sale notices on farming property and Akolan station
Me W T Laneworthy reports sales of farm and agricultural property on account of Mrs Mary Brady and Sons Keep it with purchaser Mr John Greer in conjunction with Garvin and Cousens and on account of Miss Cullinane the property Melview Keep it with purchaser Mr W Schaefer late of Rangiri He also resold a portion of Akolan station with purchaser Mr B Chapman
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Me. W. T. Laneworthy
Mary Brady and Sons
John Greer
Garvin and Cousens
River Barraba swallows cart and rescues Chinese gardener
After heavy rain the river at Barraba rose to an uncrossable level. A Chinese gardener attempting to cross with his horse and cart was washed downstream 50 yards. the horse escaped while the man was saved by Sergeant Moroney who swam out with a rope and helped pull him ashore amid great excitement. The St Patrick's night social at the Mechanics' Institute drew a large crowd and raised about £20 for flooring the supper room, with Mrs Stoddart and others contributing and Kruse and W. D. Hartley serving as masters of ceremonies and H. Dimmock directing music.
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Barraba
Moroney
Mechanics’ Institute
Stoddart
Pollard
Coupland
R. Chapman
A. M’donald
Errence O’brien
Williams
J. O'Brien
R. Bates
Messrs Kruse
W. D. Hartley
M'S.c
H. Dimmock
Railway Picnic At Willow Tree Dampened By Rain
The THER annual railway employees picnic for Tamworth Manilla and Singleton sections was held at Willow Tree on Saturday. Heavy rain and showers hampered outdoor events. a special train carried many picnickers from Tamworth at 4.13 am. The Tamworth Band performed a much appreciated concert. Had weather been fine, it would have been a very successful meeting.
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THER
Tamworth
Manilla
Singleton
Willow Tree
Dur ham Court Sale Ends With Brisk Bidding For Goods
The Durham Court sale for utility horses machinery buggies and furniture showed brisk bidding. Furniture largely bought by Mr C Baldwin while utility horses fetched good prices. Auction firm head Mr Badgery called the sale remarkable and likened it to a bush fire from the start. Mr John Patterson solicitor and executor assisted on the legal side. Saturday saw bead cattle sold at fair prices. A new bandmaster will arrive soon and players should begin practice.
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Durham Court
C. Baldwin
Badgery
John Patterson
Sturham Court
W. F. M’ Keon
England's drawn tour match and state cricket notes
England's last match in Australia ended in a draw with West Australia bowled out for 265 in the second innings as Rowe hit 105. The New South Wales association backs Queensland into Sheffield Shield, with Tasmania and West Australia to join. Watson's Creek hosts Manilla in a lively local paddle across the season. Dimmock tops the batting list with 84 not out while Half Holiday fall to 7 for 91. A Sydney Grammar versus Newington clash yields a 231 score and a 13 all out innings for the loser, highlighted by Massie and Kater. Flooding across the river inundates farms, with 800 sheep drowned and bridges washed away along Carroll road.
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England
Australia
West Australia
Rowe
New South Wales Cricket Association
Queensland
Tasmania
Sydney Church of England Grammar School
Newington College
Grammar School
J. Massie
Kater
H. H. Massie
Kensington Oval
Carroll Road
Reid
Coocoobonah
Perrett
Sydney Perrett
Kibah
Gunnenbene-Carroll Road
Messrs
Hyem
Flood Inundates Gunnedah Town As Namoi Rises
Namoi Independent reports that the Namoi River rose rapidly flooding Gunnedah. By Tuesday the water reached Wolley Park and the Church of England Vicarage grounds, with Maitland Street submerged and the Caledonian Hotel partly under water. Residents evacuated, shelter offered by neighbors, and mud deposited as waters receded on Wednesday.
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Yesturday
Namoi
Tamworth
Peel
Church of England
Tempest-street
Conadilly-street
Caledonian Hotel
Maitland Street
Upper Manilla Faces Flood Damages and Bridge Loss
Heavy rains caused major damage in the Upper Manilla district with fences roads and a footbridge destroyed and the traffic bridge damaged. The Manilla river rose to unprecedented levels, forcing pupils to cross by horseback as the local council is urged to replace the footbridge with a suspension bridge for reliable access. A new railway station nears completion and Ms Byrnes dairy operates about 100 cows yielding strong returns.
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Manilla
Sulkies
Watsons Creek Dredge Resumes, Tin Found, Flood Damages
Mintncs company dredge operations at Watsons Creek slowened by overhauls and a new tumbler but fully active now with about two tons of tin found. Prospecting uses a gravel pump to locate a lead before larger scale work, first paddock yields 1 cwt tin. Heavy rains caused flood damage along the creek, bursting both dams of the 5CTM Company and washing away mining gear and a water wheel belonging to J Everett, a major loss after much effort. Giants Den fossickers persist as water enables work. In social news, a successful surprise gathering at Fairlands hosted by Mr and Mrs T O Toole with music by T O Toole, Myrtle O Toole, F Bayliss and J Sain. MC was F O'Toole.
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Raixn
5.C.T.M. Company
J. Everett
Namoi
Giants den
Fairlands
T. O Toole
T. O'Toole
Myrtle O'Toole
F. Bayliss
J. Sain
F. O'Toole
M.C
Tamworth News Roundup and Local Notices Now
Tamworth today reports heavy losses from floods and great rains. Tenders close for shire road work while a stock clearing sale is announced. Rabbit-trappers near Narrabri earned up to £94 weekly as floods sap waters. Local figures discuss closer settlement and agriculture programs amid a busy week.
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Suing Council
Tamworth
W. T. Langworthy
Shire Road
Prummme Wang
Carrot Tuers
Sydney
Asturias
World’s Picture Co
Nathan Cohey and Co
Narrabri
Chapman
Australia
W. D. Kump
F. W. Vincent
Uralla
Bundarra
Liverpool Plains
Mearwalhallow
Abbott
Manilla
Barraba
City Island
New York
Gundagai
Royal Artillery Band to Visit Australia
The Royal Artillery Band of England, a 36 member group of brass and reed players, will visit Australia arriving about the middle of May.
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Royal Artillery Band of
England
Australia
Death of Mrs SUSANAH COCHRANE in Sydney
Miss SUSANAH COCHRANE formerly of Wongo Creek died in Sydney on Saturday last. She was a resident of the district for many years and her death removes a well known local figure. The funeral arrangements were not stated.
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Susanah Cochrane
Wongo Creek
Sydney
Locally owned horse Waterwave wins big at Armidale meeting
Waterwave, trained by Paxty in Tamworth, owned by Mr T Arngm, secured three victories and one second across four races at Armidale on Tuesday. The standout performer won the double and also took another event, finishing runner up in a further race.
Methodist Church Service Schedule Summary
Schedule notes multiple churches with times and ministers listed: Manilla and Upper Manillas services at 11 and 7.30, Rev. David Fulton of Methodist Ostach of Australasia, Borah and New Mexico at 11 and 3, Rev. A. Gratam Manta tf for Upper Manillas at 3, Upper Namol 2.40 with Mr. Worla.
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Manilla
Rushes' Creek
David Fulton
New Mexico
A. Gratam Manta
Upper
Manillas
Namol
Mr. Worla
Namoi flood glimpses and community pursuits in Manilla
Residents observe water rising and falling at the Namoi with Toy Tuart island nearly submerged while a rabbit survives on scarce land. Hares and iguanas drift on logs. Ladies assist at the Mechanics Institute social. Local property demand rises as the Manilla sale nears, with £150,000+ proceeds reported. Auctioneer Langworthy led Pitt Son Bradgery at the Durham Court sale. Discussions note bridge repairs and political reform, plus calls for land for the people and new newspapers joining the Institute reading room.
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Durham Court Crossing
Mechanics Institute
Hiscox
Manilla
Upper Manilla
Langworthy
Pitt, Son
Bradgery
Durham Court
Australia
Badgery
Magilla Bridge
Kidston
Queensland
New Mexico
Mackay
Reading room at Mechanic Institute opens with new seating
The Mechanic Institute opens a spacious well lit reading room with three tables. The old reading room becomes a games room. A St Patrick's Day picnic is held by St Joseph's Convent School with children transported by buses to the grounds.
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The
Mechanic Institute
St. Joseph’s Convent
St. Patrick’s Day
Fragmented OCR yields vague item about Perma rho and shirt text
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Perma rho and a shirt plus tec, but the text is garbled, with unclear actions, dates, or entities, producing no clear event or quotes.
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Comore
News and Notes
Tamworth Show
F. and
Social
Durham Court Sale
BY Norball
Knights of the Willow
Watson's Creek
Haxt Holiday
Mackenzie
Recreation Ground
Dimmock
Johnston
T. O'Brien
O'Donoghue
Frank Moore
Hynes
Half Holiday
Coote
Hartley
Hungerford
O'Brien
Stewart
Gunnedah
District News
Watson’s Creek
Church Services
Somerton
Altunga
Vicae
Prerbyterian
Methodist Ostach OF
Australasia
Perma Rho
Para Y Biot
Tenic
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