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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
2
Mixed listing fragment mentions cattle at Tenterfield district with heifers, steers, and fat stock notes. References 500 mixed lots and sales terms with unclear bidder details and conditions.
John and Fletcher announce the death and funeral of Amy May Sands, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sands, to be laid to rest at the Presbyterian Cemetery in West Tamworth. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
A historical report estimates Teuton total forces in September at about 7 million across western, eastern, southern fronts with 5.7 million at risk and 700,000 casualties. It notes practical active troops on the line exceed 7.8 million on the western front and over 9.4 million on the eastern front, with reserves and rail logistics affecting mobility.
Market excerpts describe mixed lambs and wethers at Tamworth with mention of prices, lots and consignors. Names include Frank Wyndham and various breeders, listing sheep quality and turnout figures in a fragmented auction ledger style.
The notice advertises cheap direct lines of crossbred ewes and lambs from Lincoln rams and other stock, with lots of details on delivery dates, prices, and conditions. It also lists various livestock for sale or tender including wethers, lambs, cattle, and farm equipment, with contact by Nath an Cohen & Co. Ltd and Inglis & Stewart Auctioneers.
The week features entertainments at the cinema with The Leap from on Gam Liner and The Gethee- Mies Dooeit, plus plans for an Australia Day program in Sydney. In local news, the Southern Agricultural Association show proceeds with prize donations and talks of rising show costs. A welcome home event honors returning soldiers while new recruits depart, with community fundraising and a tribute to wounded servicemen.
The November 1915 weather record shows widespread drought across the state with below normal rainfall in all divisions. Many areas report the driest November on record, with varying monthly totals and a low year-to-date rainfall compared to previous periods. Metropolitan and coastal zones show minor relief but overall conditions remain parched and urgent notice for water conservation appears.
Turday sale of cattle and sheep drew strong competition with buyers from southern districts and local buyers on hand. Prices ranged with forward lot values noted, while a large consignment included Herefords, lambs, ewes, and springers. The sale concluded with most stock sold and deliveries arranged for following days. A Ladies Meeting was announced at 8 oclock to plan for a fundraising collection.
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