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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
1
Extremely small yearling at Alexandria practice auctions with no price improvement. Prices recorded for wheaten chaff lucerne hay pumpkins potatoes and related feeds with varied quotations across Nemingha Hob Beane Stafford Scone and West Tamworth districts.
Market notes show potato shortages and widespread price shifts across commodities. Butter shortages persist due to marsh coast disruptions while eggs rise and onions become cheaper. poultry remains plentiful though overall supply tightens with irregular market quotes for maize millet and potatoes.
Standart capper on pepot £151 10 three months delivery LW9 plediely tic capper LIG8 10 lead on spot £30 10 three months delivery 30 10 spelter spot £COO three months delivery £7 tin spot £este 5 three months delivery £190 75.
Paris reports a slight decrease in rye barley and oats yields for MG but expects gains in wartime agriculture. Improvements credited to more even distribution of military labor modern ploughing methods and expanded use of machinery and hours worked.
London dispatch reports divisions over East Front and West Front policy. The Star questions wartime strategy while the Times argues over Cecil’s conduct and Viscount Grey’s stance in the Balkans.
A garbled dispatch discusses Berlin’s response to Belgian deportation protests and mentions measures affecting English and Dutch press prices. It references General Tul and governance in Toumans, with alleged remedies and commercial advertisements interwoven, reflecting chaotic wartime propaganda and public notices.
A historical column lists diverse classified ads including laundry services domestic staff and a variety of job requests. It mentions wages booking fees and multiple postings for housemaids cooks drivers and craftsmen across Tamworth and nearby areas. It also notes sale offers furniture tools and farm equipment along with public notices and a charity drive reference.
Prices shown for boys and men summer hats with a range of dark Bengal cotton tweeds and melange fabrics. Large display includes dark and light browns grey and black options, inviting customers to try on and inspect the selection today.
Ted O Brien is listed at Shheel Street Toomewort Awl Street Thinter Street Newcastle in this directory style notice.
A jumble of promotional blurbs lists toys, jewelry, cookware, furniture, and hardware from Thacker’s, Haird’s Toy Land, Baird, Harvey Bros, and Piper’s shop. It touts Xmas gifts, electroplate, watches, and millinery, urging early purchases and noting price reductions due to American freight.
Velie Hib showcases the latest fashion at Kensington House with new suits and blouses in winter pique and linen. The display features belted pockets tailored flared skirts and fabrics like silks and organdies. F. J. Bishop, architect, attends the event.
An extended, garbled OCR fragment references authors and works including Guy Thorne and Montrap Manor, with scattered phrases about writing life, creation, and publication. The text appears as a wandering, partial compilation of literary notes and biographical hints without a clear news event or date.
In a late edition letter, the author urges state stores to arrange a constant inflow of stock. The missive argues steady supplies will prevent shortages and support ongoing commerce.
Ernest Bryce F.S.M.C. Low consulting optician to visit Manilla Royal Hotel on Tuesday December 13 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Then Tamworth Caledonian Hotel on Wednesday December 1st. Address Corner Martin Place and Pitt Street Sydney opposite G P O. Consult the firm that has visited these districts for ten years.
A quirky catalog note highlights new holiday blouses and summer wear. The item lists playful fabrics and easy styling aimed at casual shoppers.
Piper and Co Limited announces soap manufacture and cash buying of wool and hides. Offers high prices for various goods and prompt rail shipments. Emphasizes long service, affordable bids, and new year advertising.
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