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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1914
Page
3
The article argues Australia must prepare a large volunteer and trained force to aid Britain in the war effort. It cites estimates for annual recruitment, training, and costs, compares imperial mobilization plans led by Earl Kitchener, and urges a 60 000 to 70 000 first year target with escalating needs to defend empire and deter future aggression.
Probate has been granted of the will of Mr Thomas James Bush, engineer to the Australian Gas Company, who died in London on September 23. He left property valued at about £20 060 with £4 500 real estate and the rest in shares. The Perpetual Trustee Company of Sydney was named trustee and executor, with the whole estate to Mabel Smith, daughter of Sidney George Smith of Tamworth.
Paris dispatches detail a French publication exposing German plans to threaten Europe while stirring disturbances in Northern Africa and Russia. The Yellow Book allegedly quotes officials on surprise invasions, coercion of Allies, and rapid conquest to justify an offensive war and pressure Russia to mobilize.
In a late telegram style report from Sydney, the Attorney General’s libel case against The Worker newspaper concluded with a jury awarding £500 to the plaintiff. The judge criticized prior conduct by the law officers in Lestrange’s case and stressed fair comment as the issue.
Mr Joseph Cook leader of the Federal opposition urged Australia to send far more troops to the front at a North Sydney send off for Colonel Kyrie. He said 30,000 were Mustered but not half enough and England should have 860,000 while Australia could contribute 100000 men for expedition after expedition. He praised Colonel Kyrie as a steady leader and said Britain must be taught to respect steel scraps.
In the Sydney Assembly the Minister for Works outlined wartime Wheat Acquisition measures and half-rate workers to three weeks full-time before year end. MPs clashed over government obligations to buy and implications for farmers, wheat prices, and potential unemployment amid drought and war.
The Yellow Book reveals German aims and public opinion mobilization for war. It cites conversations with Kaiser Wilhelm II and Von Moltke, noting belief in German superiority and plans to stir unrest in Egypt and Belgium. It portrays Crown Prince and court as leaning toward conflict and portrays German diplomacy as deceitful.
Mr Holman responds to Mr Cook's call to send 100 000 men, warning that equipping an expeditionary force risks many unprepared issues. He stresses need for adequate transport protection against predatory German cruises and urges unity behind the Minister for Defence, praised for his competent vigorous administration.
A seven year old boy, Matthew Curley, living alone in Wharf Lane City, was found dead in an upstairs bedroom last night. Police report a left arm wound above the elbow and a severed Malin artery, with a bloodstained razor on the bed. The death appears to have occurred over a week ago. The child had become very feeble recently.
A passenger aboard the mail steamer Orsova reported witnessing Emden survivors arriving at Fremantle from Colombe, many severely injured. The Emden’s commander was transferred to the Empress of India while another officer began a court martial for alleged deception after destroying French and Russian ships off Penang.
An eye witness describes western front fighting devolving into sniping and post warfare with rifles grenades bombs mortars and mines. Troops endure harsh trench conditions with skin coats to guard against cold and report remarkably little sickness overall.
Sydney Tuesday. Mr. Kavanagh M.L.C. secretary to the Labor Council says Justice Heydon's judgment on Wages Boards does not alarm workers. He believes unions seeking higher pay can prove the special circumstances cited by his power.
A Melbourne deputation urged the Minister for Defence to stop paying prisoners of war £1 weekly. The minister replied that under international war rules the Germans must work for their food, and paying them would require a wage rate that would haunt him, as Australia could descend on him in a mass gathering.
David Horefall, a boy, was handling a peanut-tinged cage at Melbourne Zoo when a leopard lashed out with a paw. The animal scratched his neck and head as the boy screamed and struggled to free himself. Authorities investigate the incident and the zoo reviews safety measures.
A Times correspondent reports allied casualties at 80,000 killed and wounded, with German losses at 120,000 across major clashes including Armentières and nearby fronts. The figures reflect heavy combat and strategic stakes in the ongoing fighting.
A seaman named James Anderson fell from the bridge into a pond in University Park this morning. Three passersby aided him and rescued him, but he died on the way to the hospital. The Bulls and Mount Pleasant collieries were idle today amid unsettled district conditions causing mining operations to halt with potential disaster.
Germany declares wood contraband of war provoking strong revulsion across Sweden. The dispute could trigger fees totaling about 5 million pounds yearly for Sweden, escalating tensions between the two nations.
The steamer Tofua reports Tongans eager to aid Britain while the King remains firm in neutrality. Natives dress in war attire as motives surface amid the conflict.
A letter from James Lore of Wallamore in the Daily Observer November 22 urges farmers to donate wheat to the War Food Fund. Storage and distribution details are arranged through local committees and businesses in Tamworth and West Tamworth. The Sydney Chamber of Commerce renews appeals as Britain’s needs persist amid increasing distress.
A brief item notes ie Uecorge left for France on Sunday night and mentions His Majesty will visit the British head quarters. The dispatch records a royal travel sequence and planned inspection of military facilities abroad.
Arthur William Wigmore, a medical practitioner, faced trial at Newcastle sessions on a charge of feloniously slain an plant. He admitted making a terrible mistake in preparing the wrong compound as proceedings continued.
Rome dispatch reports Austro-Hungarian losses to date total £0, including 190,000 amicers.
A mix of war briefs notes Austrian repulse near Visegrad in the mountains, Gurkha cavalry deeds and air service prowess in Flanders, Allies holding their line on the front, Somaliland camel corps defeating Dervishes, and reports of the Turkish government planning to abolish religious establishments linked to France Britain and Russia. A New York steamer captain reports finding suspicious mines off Fire Island in the transatlantic shipping lane.
Since the maternity allowance act began, 279304 claims were received and 276667 granted. Total payments amount to £1383000. New South Wales led with 104000 claims. Postal revenue for November fell by £3875 but rose by £60100 over five months.
The estate of the late W. Strang, merchant of Sydney, has been valued for probate at £50,006.
Rain began Monday afternoon with 36 points by nine this morning aiding crops though hampering harvests. A blaze destroyed Buckley s Rare Exchange Hotel at Zeeham at night. residents escaped with help from Abie and others.
In Inverell on Tuesday a hawker named Warm Deano pleaded guilty to cruelty to a horse on November 27. The judge called it one of the worst cases and jailed him for two months with board labor at Armidale gaol after prosecutors urged imprisonment rather than a fine.
A Tamworth district hospital report notes numerous local patients treated successfully after using the available x ray equipment. A special petty sessions hearing is set for December 6 at 11 o clock at Tamworth Courthouse to examine and correct the resident list liable for jury duty under the act with penalties for nonappearance.
The Cabinet has decided to proclaim January 2 a public holiday. This measure designates the date as a paid holiday for government and other workers nationwide.
Russians push back German forces near Lodz and defend entrenched positions as retreating Germans abandon wounded rifles and transport. A detachments near Kolusehi are cut off and reinforced by two infantry and one cavalry divisions. In the Carpathians Russians seize Austrian positions and equipment. Paris reports 30,000 Breslow troops sent to relieve Cracow.
The government releases letters found on German officers detailing the actions against women and children, including shootings and plunder. The documents, describing untold horrors from August, are open for public inspection.
From Bucharest on Tuesday comes word that Russians have occupied all of Bukovina and seized large stores of arms, ammunition, and provisions. Austrian Catholics have fled as the Hungarian frontier opens wide under invasion pressure.
London dispatch from the Daily Mail correspondent reports German troops trapped in Poland under a Kaiser order that promised end of the war if Warsaw fell. German losses mounted as they tried to break the encircling Russian line near Lodz Moray, with Cossacks harrying their retreat and scarce roads forcing perilous withdrawal.
London and Amsterdam correspondents hail General Giovent and his slender force at Nieuport amid shells, Admiral Ronard and 7000 Breton marines, and General Mousey who led a near forlorn charge at Ypres. They recount 240 cooks in the bivouac army service corps who were hewers of wood and drawers of water aiding a dismounted corps in a bold flank attack that broke a German regiment and saved Ypres.
The Press Bureau eye witness reports that on November 14 the Prussian Guards broke the British line when reserves included two companies of engineers. The Guards reached 70 yards of the gunners before a firing line formed by gunners and cooks held firm, repulsing the attack until reinforcements arrived.
London correspondents allowed to inspect reports say the German offensive in France has ended. Military opinion and appearances indicate the battle in Flanders has ceased, though it is not marked by any obituary notice.
Amsterdam dispatch reports 700 German marines at Bruges, some officers, mutinying and declaring they will fight only at sea. About 200 mutineers are shot near Ghent, details unclear.
Oliver N. Rowe inspector testified that Frank P. Cousens traveled October 1 from Lenard worth to Kootingal without paying fare and with intent to avoid payment. Judge Hl. Roberts found him guilty. defendant’s solicitor G. H. Seeman argued, Howe stated the October travel on the mail train. A 10 shilling fine was imposed, plus im prisonment days.
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