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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
4
A critic denounces centralised railway control, arguing it burdens regional areas with poor service and costly congestion. The speaker blames Sydney dominance for inadequate funding and calls for decentralised lines to relieve banks, bridges, and stations and spur country development.
Mr Cana, state treasurer, reports a heavy deficit exceeding one and a half million. He notes a total up to the year ended June of £ 17,601.08 in some accounts and says funds advanced to railways will be refunded when stock sells. Public Works Fund liability reduces potential savings by £10,000.
Sydney report notes Frank Buximent and Edward Todd removing a large sheet of plate glass from a lorry at a Haymarket building site when a pane shattered. Eastments suffered a severe forearm wound requiring about 50 stitches, while Todd endured an ugly toe injury. Eastments helped the doctor during treatment.
In Walcha the Land Board announced results from a large pool of suburb blocks applications. The ballot for four blocks named J Geagory, W T Green, A V Schrader, H B Darkland and for a 3400 acre lease the ballot credited H Mash with 1 and A J Mengiea with 3.
Municipal council discusses Public Works letter seeking to borrow £10000 and approves actions on stray stock nuisance and added stock routes. Jurisdictional issues noted include Burglaries, court appearances, and property sales by Were and Co Tamworth.
Mr Justice Ileyden refused the application to restrain Pelaw Main Colliery workers from striking. Northern miners faced strong penalties amid lodge tensions and accusations of coercion within the union. The case centered on union influence, lodge whispers, and threats of action against employees.
The owner of several Vis fame homes faces 9 to 18 informations alleging city violation for failing to maintain sanitary yards and property. Evidence shows the houses were in grave sanitary condition. Dr Pury deems 14 homes unfit for human habitation. Magistrate court proceedings noted fines and continued hearings.
A Sydney proceeding reports the Railway Appeals Board chaired by a magistrate. Treasurer Vann references items intended by the government for a proposed reform. The magistrate explains his experience in handling evidence and signals careful consideration of the issues raised.
Sydney reports a railway fettler named Mansfeld was fatally struck by a train near Erskine railway station. He suffered deadly injuries and was pronounced dead at once.
The Minister for Works faces a writ from Smith Timms and Co. contractors for the North Coast railway claiming substantial damages after the government took over the railway from Airy.
London report: Tuesday Fielder of Kent faced Guascx and was no balled 17 times for dragging his fast over the crease. He nevertheless dismissed 7 batsmen for 41 runs.
Members of the assembly clash over a death sentence for Willinen Weight in a premeditated murder. Proponents urge strict justice while opponents warn against unlawful punishment and demand careful scrutiny of the case and executive bounds.
Only one wrong spot case yesterday with four fresh cases found today. Quarantine population stands at 259 with 52 patients and 201 convalescents. One person discharged and 13 vaccinations performed at the public depot.
At the Bucharest Peace Conference Bulgarians anger Romanian Premier with sharp talk over Kavalla. He accuses Bulgaria of unfair play while Greece stands firm and Bulgarian delegate returns. Great Powers consider treaty revisions as Greek king presides over a fragile government.
Wetnesday reports show the Whit market in Sydney presenting Enormon supplies of four trucks. Middle grades and weather Huthehedee quality stocked. Prices ranged with Wheat and chaff offerings. several cargoes from Cork and other regions noted.
The mayor announced a motion to address a health supply issue after a conference with local health officials. The plan aims to exclude certain public views from a committee meeting and to proceed with a session set for Monday after 5 pm.
A midweek meeting covers road and railway projects, government costs, and a proposed public dividend. The Treasurer cites a £60,085 receipt, land reserves reach 100,000 acres, and allocations for road upkeep and agricultural societies face review.
The Sussea Street market scene shows fears of shortages for staples like bread and vegetables as buyers confront rising costs. Vendors warn of limited fruit and dairy items while prices for bread and beer appear to reflect strained supply chains and seasonal demand.
Prices listed for cattle pigs and sheep with figures for cows heifers paddies springers and ewes. Mentions store cattle veal and fat bullock values and notes market conditions with outdated currency figures.
The Secretary of State for the Colonies in London promises to ask the Commonwealth Government for information on reports that America intends to monitor Polio and the date of such measures affecting the United Kingdom.
Lord Emmett, Under Secretary of State for the Colonies and a member of the Parliament party, said in Vancouver that emigration would reduce unemployment in Great Britain to a likely record low. He noted that the labor market overload had nearly connected with this trend.
Sydney reports a ministerial caucus adopts the Minimum Wage Bill and discusses an Eight Hour and Compulsory Vaccination measure but does not reach final decisions. The cabinet apparently names Mr Brannan as Director of Labor while sidelining applicant Mr Eldridge.
Wells and Mehegan arrange Snowy Baker to referee the Saturday night card. Mehegan’s belt, a focal topic of recent discus, was stolen from Snowy Baker’s car this morning. Mohegan offers a reward of 90 pounds for its recovery. Council meeting heard Sanitary Overseer Sandora report on feeding the chores. Alderman Green declared the report satisfactory.
In Parliament Sir Edward Geey said the government would not spend 8000 pounds to represent Britain at the San Francisco Panama Exposition opening. He argued the expense is out of proportion to the commercial gain and no real desire exists in business circles to participate.
In Ottuwa a deadly fire claimed several lives including four women. A kneeling crowd prayed and sobbed as flames destroyed a cottage on the Tale of Onleave. A priest conducted rites while villagers watched in shock and mourned the victims.
A fragmented World War I era dispatch outlines Britain's naval strategy and Germany's counter proposals. The report notes parliamentary debate, government steamship commitments, and rising tensions as both powers press for favorable naval arrangements amid shifting alliances.
Still burning for votes in London on Tuesday. Saligelts believed responsible for destruction of the late Bip George Sevwes residence at Lynn valued at £12000. Bombs found and explosives discovered linked to a plot against Thoth Mallain, Siemey.
Fragmentary text describes a damaged street scene in London with a collapsed or altered building facade. It mentions wheat sheaf walls and a large hole, with people gathered around the site, though many details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary New York report notes unnamed groups in California forming to oppose an anti alien measure while seeking to influence policy and public opinion. The piece hints at coordinating actions to widen support and apply pressure on lawmakers.
In Berlin on Tuesday, three individuals faced charges of betraying state secrets to Kruppe Amal Bene Genoa military officials. They were sentenced to terms of HPCs Kay from the month and dismissed from interview.
London reports Mr. Asquith told a deputation the Committee of Imperial Defence was considering a Channel tunnel. France was said to be favorable and Britain reconsidering the project which would deepen the Entente Cordiale. Cost estimated at 18,000,000.
The prospectus for the New South Wales loan of two million and a half pounds is issued. The loan bears 4 percent interest and is limited. The first instalment of 0 percent is payable on October 10.
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