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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
1
Fragmented notes show late market values with prices like 25 to 11 pounds and 44 pounds for interior goods. Mentions sheep quantity 6800 penned and general market weakness with daily notes unclear due to OCR errors.
A Melbourne style market report notes scarce wholesale goods on Sussex Street with grocers receiving only about a quarter of required staples. Potatoes and onions move, new season arrivals arrive, and price shifts occur as traders report variable supplies and demand.
Market summary from Maitland shows large supplies and keen demand across cattle sheep and pigs. Prime and weighty cattle range high with notable competition as buyers push advanced rates, while sheep offerings attract brisk trade and pigs show steady improvement in prices.
Open air picturing screens a special showing with many acts including The Brink and five part Token production. Entertainment programs mention Mahert 2 and a five part Trof thigs with William Fox studio help. Death reported of Mr Wagener aged well known in Moonbl district. funeral details given for Moonb cemetery chapel.
Sydney reports wartime casualties with totals for killed, wounded and missing across New South Wales. The list names numerous individuals by rank and hometown, including Gunner C. Kelvo Picton and Capt. G. K. Thompson Wear Australia, among many others.
The report lists numerous entries and weights for a summer meeting with opponents and thoroughbred names. It details horses such as Three Star, Aubert, Loved One, Wedding Day, and Silver Stock among many others, along with various race distances and event notes. The fragmentary OCR suggests a comprehensive card of races, weights, and entrants across multiple classes.
A sensational warning claims a gigantic conspiracy of coughs and colds targets readers. It touts Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for coughs and colds with a price of 1 shilling and 0 pence, available at a chemist shop.
Classified notices advertise various positions and rooms for rent including waitresses and furnished rooms with kitchen use. Multiple listings show local office contact details in Tamworth area and requests for early applications.
Maun-desee and Burling of Manilla run a Tamworth to Barraba motor service with reliable drivers. Booking offices at the Post Office Hotel Tamworth Royal Hotel Manilla and Royal Hotel Barraba. Depart Tamworth 7 each day arrives Manilla 8:45 depart 5 arrives Barraba 11. Return departs Barraba 3:30 arrives Manilla 6 then Tamworth 7.
Fares list for Tamworth to Manilla and Manilla to Barraba with dates 7/6. Includes Orsova Orontes ship notes, Omrah, Shaoledford, and boat terms. London third class rates, return options, and South Africa fares. David Reid, general manager in Australia, and Nathan Cohen agents linked.
A garbled column promotes Xmas toys at Baird’s with many product pitches including dolls and jewelry. It mentions John Darling and Bom and a car service, then hints at doors, windows, and a taxidermy or flour mill trade. Government wheat certificates and estate notices appear amid scattered business lines.
A fragmented promotional notice lists Mitchell products and specials including Special Vinegar and Blue Ribbon Coffee, along with exchange offers and furniture ordering. The ad mentions Mitchell's vinegar and sauce, Ruracene oil, and local trades in Tamworth with references to Gardner and Quirkudl stores, paving and tile works, and various building materials.
In a detailed dinner scene at Gerd Focfina’s home, partners Bally Vine and Michael Doudas discuss a costly mysterious car project. They note the American Archer’s involvement and the rare genius behind the design, amid hints of romance and intrigue as Miss Archer’s visit stirs interest. The dialogue builds toward a continuation.
Business card style note invites customers to try Muscat by the bottle at Mundvira W. B. J. Birkey. Contact via phone 107 at West Tamworth location for wine sales.
A memo urging Christmas shoppers to buy from state stores promises better prices and steady stock flow. It notes strong public reception and consumer approval for goods and service, emphasizing energy and merchandising effort during the season.
Readable fabric ad notes low prices on white voile and organdie blouses for holiday and summer wear. Mentions discounts of 15 to 20 percent and multiple styles in white, voile, organdie with raglan sleeves and hemstitched features. Ends by claiming new stock with varied collar styles.
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