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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
4
The latest official forecast warns of a southerly wind shift from the west spreading eastward, building to a coastal weather buster. Strong winds develop along the coast as the system nears, bringing gusts and rough seas.
The Tamworth Daily Observer argues that voters face a critical chance to strike at machine politics and centralised government. It laments party entrenchment, urges radical reform, and notes a growing need for independent candidates beyond Liberal and Labor.
Local advertisers warned to send copy early. Tamworth cricket team named to face Armidale at the Oval at 11 am. Final election rallies planned at Royal Hotel Theatre and Central Hotel balcony. Court case on alleged disobeying order and heat distress report. Weather notes describe extreme heat and smoke. Christmas story competition entries invited with deadline dates. Special election issue planned with full statewide results and sports reports. paper distribution details given.
Voters in Tamworth choose among three candidates: Robert Berry independent, John James Herd Labor, Frank Augustus Huftley Liberal and Farmers aid Settlers. Ballot shows candidate names and local option question. only one mark per line invalidates the paper. Polling hours 8 am to 7 pm at East Tamworth for the polling place and West Tamworth for the House, with five booths across the town to aid turnout.
The returning officer announces five new polling places to be used at the upcoming election. Voters will record their votes at these centers instead of Tamworth and West Tamworth and must declare if voting at alternate centers.
The notice details a local option vote with three resolutions on license numbers. Absentees may vote at any polling place with authorization. scrutineers are appointed at each booth. rules restrict voting by those within their enrolled electorate on polling day.
Still the strike trouble arms drift through new zealand as a beleaguered leader faces wavering support in sydney and wellington with reports of stalled talks and uncertain momentum. The text shows garbled fragments indicating political tension and labor disputes across cities and regions.
A hot spell affected Singleton and Sisuletos on Wednesday with high temperatures and public health advisories. Officials urged residents to stay indoors during peak heat and drink plenty of water to prevent heat illness.
A fire at Broke destroyed stables and associated outbuildings. Details on cause and exact losses remain unclear as officials investigate and residents assess damage. Local authorities report no injuries at this time.
A rural workers’ strike message laments poor harvests and scarce labor turnout. The note warns that without adequate wages and food provisions the community faces hardship, urging action from local authorities and landowners.
A Tamworth district camp near Timworth shows signs of desertion as rural workers migrate for better work. Only about six tents remain with roughly six laborers, while most harvest hands have left for Narrabri or Cunne dah. Farmers reportedly offered wage rates and arbitration to ease tensions, but few stayed for long.
Mr Patten MHA at Tamworth spoke for the Farmers and Settlers' Representation of New South Wales. He urged country constituents to back young candidate Frank Chaffey, critiqued freehold tenure and the Northern Territory labor party’s expenditures, and urged debate on land policy. The meeting thanked him and the chair.
Federal troops evacuate Northern Mexico as rebel leader says he will bombard the capital within a month unless General Huerta resigns. Rebels claim likely advance over the capital and continue to press for top leadership change.
A huge diamond rush erupts at Kallarney Bechuanaland with wild excitement. Prospectors have pegged out claims as Capetown reports the discovery in South Africa.
A blaze at a Boston lodging house claimed twenty five lives as inmates perished in the flames. Rescue efforts recovered charred bodies while others leapt through windows seeking escape as flames and smoke overwhelmed the building. Authorities describe the tragedy as a devastating lodging house fire with many victims.
Brussels police probe a high value theft on a Cologne train carrying bonds from the Belgian National Bank worth £175,000. A Belgian official notes the loss and investigators identify a suspect among officials examined. The crime remains unsolved as authorities seek clues.
The Japanese Cabinet has postponed the proposed Wy Werenses Tocomended by the War Minister until 1915, as reported on Wednesday.
Northumberland miners vote against striking to press for the abolition of the three white theory in mines as reported from London on a Wednesday.
An armed suffragette force, loyal to Mrs Druid, awaits the Majestic steamer at Flymouth to rescue Mrs Vankhurst if authorities move to arrest her. No further details on date or location beyond the planned arrival and protection mission.
The passage argues that many constituencies can elect men free from machine control. It frames voting as a chance to strike at the two old parties’ monopoly and to restore health to a diseased political system.
A meeting of telephone linemen protested delays in the September 2012 filing at the Federal Arbitration Court. Members plan fundraising to press action and may seek Postmaster General representations to avert service disruption in the state.
A severe wind storm at Murrurundi damages the British Australian Oil Company's condenser and more, valued over £1000. Three workers Beard Rowe Parrell were buried in debris. Parrell escaped with minor injuries, Beard suffers serious internal injuries and elbow dislocation, Rowe has a fractured jaw and left arm plus bruises.
A 35 Spanish detachment was ambushed by the Moors at Peewos, Morocco. Fifteen sailors were killed and twenty wounded in the engagement.
In Tumut a Royal Hotel cook named Jack Owen attacked a servant, Morgan Mise, trying to cut her throat and nearly disemboweled himself with a knife. The victim escaped with injuries to neck and hands, and Owen attempted suicide. He is not expected to recover. Motive not yet known.
The hearing against John Underhill secretary of the Associated Racing Clubs for alleged grievous bodily harm to three jockeys injured at Ascot was abandoned after witnesses, with the magistrate ruling the case had already run long. The court found insufficient proof that Underhill was responsible for placing horses and dismissed the charges.
In Melbourne Supreme Court the libel case brought by Benjamin Hoare of the Age against John Norton of Truth concluded with a jury awarding Hoare £760, after he sought £5000 in damages.
Intense heat swept the region with high marks across many towns. Jerry's Plains registered 116, Pilliga 117, Collarendbri 115, Brewarrina 116, Walgett 115, Moree 115, Narrabri 116 as officials noted widespread temperatures above 90 degrees in numerous locations.
The wharf laborers' strike boosts auction prices amid tight supplies. Oaten and wheaten chaff high, lucerne hay firm with small bales up 15 to 16 shillings per ton. Potatoes scarce, tubers up to 9s per ton. Quotations list wheaten chaff, oaten chaff, lucerne chaff, and lucerne hay with varied grades and prices. Northern Sales show limited consignments and mixed outcomes.
Wholesale Sussex Street markets report a £1 per ton rise in potato prices with limited supply and buyers ready to pay a premium for prompt delivery. Lucerne hay prices climb 4 while butter remains firm. Several grains and commodities show varied quotations reflecting a tight supply, with export traders cautious.
Sydney market at Homebush shows cattle yarded 3000 with no change in demand. Best beef sells at 26 shillings per 10 pounds, mids 24 shillings, inferior 21 shillings. Bullocks range £0 to £10 10s, veals £3 10s to £2 (text fragment). Sheep yarded 25,000 with no change. wethers 10s to 10s 6d, ewes 0s to 17s 0d.
The London and Liverpool wheat markets showed a slight setback while buyers moved to Australian barley. Sydney echoed the weak English tone with small declines of a farthing to a halfpenny per bushel. January to March sales were 40½d per bushel, and April to May deliveries around 30¾d.
At the London wool sales competition the best merinos showed strength while UC rospbreds remained unchanged, signaling stable demand for high quality merino fleeces and steady prices for crossbred lots.
Edward Keys claims £300 from Charles J. Kener after Gold Gift was removed from training. Key alleges slander from the defendant who allegedly replied Youve broken your lease as onlookers watched. Case continues.
Intense heat has persisted for several days in Manilla. Absence of an official thermometer noted. private gauges show temperatures around 114. Hospital patron Edith Moffitt heads the hospital, with eight applicants for a position. 250,000 bags of wheat are estimated in the district.
A nurse, Beasie Merrifield, died after a bottle of methylated used for vaccination exploded about a week ago in Byndey. Authorities report the incident occurred at a medical facility and investigators are examining the cause and safety of the methylated spirit storage.
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