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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1913
Page
3
Friends of the late Elizabeth Jane Ryan are respectfully invited to attend her funeral leaving her residence Marrus street at 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning for St Nicholas Church then to West Tamworth Cemetery. Callcott and Co Funeral Directors.
The latest official forecast expects fine and warm to hot conditions with variable north winds. Isolated thunderstorms and strong local gusts are possible, especially in the North East and Far West later.
A Tamworth article summarizes farmer concerns over rural workers and proposed eight hour days, urging cooperation among farmers to reduce hired labor. It notes weather as a key risk, argues for independent bargaining, and praises cooperative harvest methods while acknowledging workers may seek other jobs if demand falls.
Tamworth records a maximum temperature of seven degrees, notes a technical college exam session with thirty one candidates, and reports a revision court meeting for electors across Tamworth and nearby shires. Obituary records Mrs N Dwyer of Moonbi, with funeral at Moonbi cemetery. Multiple court fines for drunkenness and on licensed premises offenses. Voters urged to vote where enrolled with new polling places noted. Contest details for Daily Observer short story prize, including age and regional focus, deadline December 20.
Tamworth faces another water shortage as heavy demand strains Moor Creek storage and the reservoir behind Tamworth Hospital. The District Works Officer warned all sprinklers and mechanical water distribution must cease to conserve supply, urging extreme care to avoid cutting off town water. Pumps at Paradise Flat were activated to refill the reservoir, and officials stated the main seven inch conduit limits supply despite ample storage.
George Lobeny, postmaster at Armidale for two and a half years, promoted to Tamworth, was farewelled by a representative meeting. A tea and coffee service was presented, along with gifts to Mrs Lobsey and Miss Lobsey. Mr. George Atkin spoke as magistrate and praised Lobsey’s public service. J Williams welcomed as Lobsey’s successor.
A reader questions reports of an AWU like organization on Duri road with Swiney as organizer and notes farmers struggle under AWU pay and hours. He argues for industrial peace and warns against prolonged strife, urging practical farming under current rates.
In Liverpool police court two trainees James Mal and Cecil Waters from the royal camp were charged with riotous behaviour at Holdsworthy Bridge on Saturday night. Each was sent to 14 days hard labor after a £2 fine in default. Magistrate called the offence serious and to be put down. Thornton Morris was fined £3 for indecent language at the same incident. Military officers said there were stousses and injuries.
A Newcastle workforce blocks loading as ship crews refuse to work. Wharf laborers and crane crews halt operations on a coal steamer amid union action. Government crane staff consider idle time while owners negotiate. Officials speak with shipowners as the stalemate looms.
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies heard that when Kaiser Wilhelm retired at Tangiers the French army in Morocco could not support Paris diplomacy due to a shocking lack of communication. The Prime Minister admitted neglect of the army and said it must be repaired promptly.
Seven people died and eight were seriously injured in a Rome rail collision on Sunday. The crash occurred after a pointman mistook a train’s track, forcing one train into the wrong siding. Authorities blame signaling error for the tragedy.
A correspondent recalls Mr Levien's accusations of treachery and deceit in public talks at Tamworth and country meetings. He asserts Levien did not retract the charges, recounts conference witnesses, and discusses donations and a controversial letter, urging electors to tire of personal abuse ahead of the by election.
London Sunday report notes a Peace Society gathering at Caxton Hall addressed by the President of the Board of Education. The meeting adopted a resolution opposing compulsory military service in any form.
The Bavarian Premier told the Diet that burdened by rising armaments the German people must endure a long rest or pause before any further increases in military spending can be supported.
London report of a Kilgarvan Ireland incident where a mother, cradling her child, was shot. the infant was killed and the mother fatally wounded. A man was arrested on suspicion amid the harrowing event described as a brutal shooting in a rural Irish setting.
A man suddenly became demented at Nwe France and drew a knife, stabbing ten persons on a railway platform. He was seized and placed under restraint by bystanders until police arrived. The incident sparked panic among travelers and prompted a temporary halt in services.
In Byrdey, Vermont a Paddington Fire Station officer was attacked late at night on November 22. A bag was placed over his head and he was submerged in water. Five firefighters were dismissed, with unrest spreading among remaining brigade members. Allegations claim Corkhill’s treatment was retaliatory.
Mrs Eljenroth Jonge Ryan aged 40 native of Tamworth died suddenly at her home on Sunday after a long lung illness. The inquest heard testimony from Dr Harris and John Tiyan describing a probable ruptured blood vessel causing hemorrhage in the lungs. Interment set for West Tanworth Cemetery. Coroner H F Roberts chaired the inquiry.
The heat wave persists across New South Wales with high temperatures reported. Brewarrina reached 120 degrees, Tibooburra 111, Mungindi 109, Pilliga 110, and Whitelis LUT. The OCR text includes corrupted phrases but confirms widespread extreme heat readings.
The Crown Law Authorities explain absent vote rules noting a voter is absent on polling day if absent during hours available to record a vote. The circular on absent votes addresses how such absence is judged for eligibility.
The Stockton Borehill miners returned to work this morning ending a ten month strike. Workers resumed duties after negotiations and wage talks concluded with an agreement.
Reported clashes in Beburg Eastern Prussia between military forces and civilians. Officers threatened to open fire on the crowd until it dispersed. Details are incomplete due to damaged text but indicate a serious confrontation with potential casualties and outcry in Rho town.
Elaine Vaughan a Dublin arrival and domestic servant vanished from Richmond. Friends fear religious mania and possible intent to join a convent while police seek clues.
The Federal Treasury has disbursed 700000 pounds in maternity allowances with 150712 recipients to date. The report notes the vast scale of benefits and ongoing disbursement across the period.
An extensive bush fire swept the Mosman district this afternoon endangering the powder magazine at Middle Head military quarters. Soldiers battled to keep back the flames which were eventually subdued.
Sir George Reid was accorded a civic welcome at Newcastle today. He said in reply that he valued public life in the Commonwealth because the great parties in the States are made up of patriotic men who, regardless of which party is in power, have an honest desire to promote the welfare of the country.
A detailed listing of weights for the Villiers Stakes and Summer Cup at the AJC Summer Meeting. Includes horse names and weights such as Posinatus, Alored, Riverbird, Golden Hop, Border King, First Principle, and many others, with multiple entries across events.
A dense listing of horse names with times and marks from the Carrington Stakes and Tattersalls Club Cup. Includes entries such as Gieanden Medaw Maltchester Blairgear Sir Wane Nuwara Fira Woolerina Embracer Burri Brattle and many more with associated numbers, showing positions and speeds.
Good entries received for the Murrurundi races closing tonight. The lists include openings like Opening Handicap and various named horses such as Grat ee Hem tily All Brown me Willing Bellam and more with Mile and Seven Furlong events and a Welter race at 6 furlongs.
A yarding of wheaten chaff hay lucerne hay and potatoes at auction showed superior quality with higher values. listed prices covered chaffs lucerne hay oats and other feed items though two truckloads of potatoes were passed in due to the auctioneer’s difficulty securing quotations.
Market notes show firm demand for prime yellow and white maize at steady rates. Hay prices rise, new season Clarence River potatoes up £2 per ton, old Victorian varieties hard to sell at £2 per ton. Egg prices fall halfpenny per dozen due to fewer party cooks and packers. Quoted prices cover flour, chaff, straw, hay, lucerne, barley, oats, potatoes, onions, bacon, hams, cheese, millet and more.
The Mombush market showed stable cattle and sheep trading. Beef sold best at 26d, seconds 3d, inferior 22d. bulls £6 to £11 10d, cows £4 to £8 15d. Sheep penned 17,000 with prices 6d to 1s higher, wethers 10d to 10s 0d, owes 1s to 17s 7d.
Fat cattle and calves led a brisk sale at Campbell's Bill with strong demand for prime and light cattle. Quotations covered bullocks 7/19 to 8/10, cows 5/15 to 7/15, calves brisk at prime and weighty ranges, sheep steady with prices 16/11 to 17/6 for heavy wethers and 12/2 to 18/ for lambs. Porkers and baconers sold well though heavy hogs eased, with prime heavy bacon pigs 57/6 to 60/ and lighter hogs 30/8 to 34/8.
The New Zealand Mercantile Day offered a large catalog comprising 5700 bales. Competition was gam ral and prices were unchanged from last week's rates. We sold greasy to De.
Readable fragments describe a local event or notice. Names, places, and dates are unclear but the snippet implies a community notice or brief item with minimal context and no full details available. The text is incomplete and cannot confirm specifics.
The manager of Amusement Ison's open air picture palace apologises to 11 patrons who attended last night for the delay in the screening of Last Day of Pompeii due to an unavoidable outage. The show will proceed tonight in first class order and a picture will be screened as advertised. Patrons may choose cash for future occasions.
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