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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1915
Page
7
A lengthy, disjointed account details severe casualties and hospital burdens from an infectious outbreak. It mentions soldiers and civilians affected, with references to public health responses, prisons, and medical facilities in a broad geographic setting. The narrative emphasizes overwhelmed hospitals and the societal impact of the crisis.
West Tamworth postal authorities discuss extending clearance of litter blocks to suit residents. The Tamworth municipal council weighs the impact on deliveries and order, noting staff limits and current allowance conditions. The document requests informing the appropriate council about approval actions and timing.
A very pretty wedding took place at Jeli's Mhuire of Lelani on November 17. The Bride Miss Adelli Schofield, third son of Mr and Mrs Schofield of Tamworth, married Mr P. Moe of Tamworth. The couple left for their honeymoon in a private car, amid cheers and confetti.
Commonwealth meteorology reports a week of showers and heavy falls in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland with cooler southern districts and warm inland days. Temperatures ranged from 22 to 105 degrees depending on location with strong southerly winds and notable deviations in coastal versus inland sites.
The letter from Tamworth describes a correspondent writing from the trenches. He notes enemy shelling, injuries, and fatigues while praising comrades and officers and sending wishes from South Wales.
A letter from the Maitland Patriotic League expresses appreciation for support related to the Dardanelles effort. Signed by Yielder Mack Key, president, Deak Pender treasurer, and Me Laellin secretary, it thanks donors and notes orders, Australian aid, and ongoing goodwill toward sustainable war relief.
The letter fragment details artillery fire and trench hardship at Gallipoli, noting killed and wounded including a servant named Marty, a trek to treeless ground, and bombardment near a fortification. The writer mentions Meredith, light horse units, and hopes to stay through winter, sending regards to family.
A London cable reports government crackdowns on liquor under the Munitions Act with workers affected by 20 weeks of shifts and large waste of time. NSW Alliance plans open air meeting before a Theatre Royal session featuring speakers Jamieson, Williams, Hawmiwend, and others to urge action.
Readings of yearlong labor opinions reveal fierce resistance to conscription. The piece notes unrest in Berlin and Brund, police crackdowns on protests, rising food prices, and unionist claims that enforcing conscription would trigger revolution, shaping public sentiment amid wartime strain.
A Weture show at Peon's Peel Pictures on Prilay in the Lith of Deceber raises funds for the Tam worth iletret Soldiers Gift Fund. Half the takings go to the Gift Fund with Mr. Fenn covering venue expenses from his half. The event aims to recruit over 20 district contributors and has already spent over £10 on efforts to support military service.
At Ison's pittare palace for one night only a photo-piag ate tration titled Three Weeks will be shown. The film features Elinor Glyn and raises questions about the heroine's actions, amid sensational drama and a cited controversial plot.
Tonight at the above venue Mr Penn presents The Deserter of Submarine S2 from Sydney hailed as a top wartime thriller. Plot follows a submarine officer who invents a lethal explosive, is wounded, near-misses his own ship, and earns a Victoria Cross after a dramatic rescue and disguise. A Woman starring Marianne Manlin also draws interest with other advertised features.
The report notes mild weather with cool nights, but frequent winds harming crops in some areas. Harvest progress is delayed as no rain has fallen since harvest began, yet yields are reported healthy with some fields yielding two bigs to the mere. A baby named George of Eden Vale died after an illness, drawing sympathy for the family.
Notice from the PLMAG company notes approval of a weekly mail service between Kingstown post office and Tex Forest Berryal. The schedule begins from the 4th, with Kingstown departures Saturday at 145 p.m. arriving Hox Forest at 9 a.m., return from Hox Forest Monday at 6 20 a.m. arriving Kingstown at 9 15 a.m.
A report from the United Pearl River Progress Association notes unsatisfactory service on the Bowling Alley Point Nundle Tamworth line. Troubles arise from single wire dulls and the Dungovan switchboard, with new switches at Dungowan due in two weeks to improve reliability between Hoy, Alley Point, Tamworth, and Nundle. Evidence suggests German influence and peace terms context amid wartime concerns.
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