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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
4
Goodsell Black and Co publish an advertisement for Nelson House at 284 Clarence Street Sydney noting available services and contact details for readers seeking accommodation or business inquiries.
A testimonial from Byrne of Lidcombe dated August 6, 1915 praises Cuncura Soap and Ointment for stopping months of dandruff and hair loss after one and a half tins of ointment and three cakes of soap. The note offers a free sample by post and lists RK. Towns & Co. Sydney as the supplier.
Ty Lovat Peaser discusses Arab rebellion and Turkish hold on Mecca Jeddah and Hejaz as British influence faces strategic shifts. He analyzes Turkish weaknesses, Bedouin mobility, railway lines to Medina, and potential political consequences of uprisings across Arabia and surrounding regions.
London reports from war correspondent Boon detail German attempts to sow discord between Australia and Britain by portraying Australian troops as sacrificed while British units fought hard. The piece defends Australian divisions as capable and united with English, Scottish, and Irish regiments, condemning German insinuations as designed to weaken the Allied war effort and Australian resolve.
A Tamworth tribunal reconvened at the courthouse to examine electors on the official list under section 9. The panel, including Messrs Roche, PML, and Teening, ruled that all listed voters examined under this act were loyal subjects.
In a House session Mr Hinchey defended government war aims and voluntary enlistment plans after rejecting compulsory service. He argued misrepresentations by opponents would fail before time and circumstance, pledging full support to Britain’s war effort and urging all to back the policy.
William Henry Canper appeared at Tamworth Police Court yesterday charged with stealing cattle near Cliffdale on March 26. The property included a red tintlock white Gillock and a strawberry litlok, belonging to Daphne Nixon and Mr A. Creal. Bail set at £100 with surety.
The piece outlines rival claims to the Khalifate by the Turkish sultan and a rival Arab-majority line, tied to guardianship of the Holy Places and sacred relics. It discusses Cairo rulers, Abdul Hamid’s deposition, and the impact on Moslem sentiments as Turkish influence faces opposition. It notes the upcoming pilgrimage season in October and the potential repercussions for leadership in the region.
The management has secured The Battle Cry of Peace for Monday evening. Originally produced in New York as The American Home the film urged unpreparedness lessons and spurred public protests against government apathy. It helped prompt naval funding and army reform, easing public anxiety. seats are available at J. Horn's.
The Tamworth District Hospital mullion acknowledges donations received from Mrs. Piggott for literature and from Mos dane Popper and BK. B Backhouse.
Hospital officials urge suppliers to provide durable clean linen and resist any shortages. The request emphasizes steady quality and reliable deliveries to support patient care at Tamworth district facilities.
Sydney Thoraday reports that Thosehill pacen racing at Saturday's Rosehill event may be postponed due to train service disruption leaving spectators unable to reach the course.
An old Tamworth notice warns that constipation can lead to consumption and urges Chamberlain's Tablets to relieve constipation and restore natural bowels. The ad promotes sale by Geo Mallaby Chemist and is printed for the Tamworth Newspaper Company.
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