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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
4
Mixed report on industrial unrest and transport cuts as Brisbane braces for further strain. Clerks’ Union leadership clashes, hospital finances falter, and fuel power shortages loom while industry pushes Australian made goods.
A long reader testimonial extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for backache and kidney pains. Mrs Ih Mage of Tamworth and Mr Page claim relief after six bottles and report lasting health gains over nine years, urging others to try the Foster-Mllcllan Co remedy at 20 per bottle.
The report describes a cattle sale in the Tenterfield district with prices from £4 to £68, noting sales of about 200 head at factory prices totaling over £517. It mentions Mr Roper confirming cattle earmarks and lists local residents like May George Tingcombe and Walter Simpson, with references to Kent Park and Glen Innes district travel.
A historical discussion argues for proportional representation as the solution to machine politics. It claims the current system stifles public opinion and original thought, urging adoption to allow candidates to state cases and electors to choose freely, shaping a truly representative Parliament.
A panacea for all stomach troubles is advertised as Dr Sheldon’s Digestive Tablets that digest food and rest the stomach. Priced at 1/4 and 2/6 per tin, available at G Mallaby chemist.
A large gathering at Tyson's Hall in Keetingal heard tributes to Mr Willems on the eve of his departure. Speakers praised his long service to the district and railway work, with warm remarks from Dn and local officials. The event featured somber notes on his illness and best wishes for health and happiness in retirement.
A Townsville mother extols Rexona Skin and Facial Soap for her child, claiming it softens skin, smooths hair, and keeps the family stocked. She asserts Rexona Soap is sweet, wholesome, and pure, suitable for daily baths and facial use, with a tonic antiseptic claim and price listed.
Market notes on Wednesday sale of cattle with prices per head and per weight, listing buyers and suppliers. Prices include steers, heifers, cows, and calves across many breeds, with totals and stock counts. A forecasted resumption in the New Year suggests a larger yarding around January.
The Willow Tree sale at Yad inst featured entries from Hasler Perkins and many buyers like Cromer Theifers Cavanagh Kelso Pengilley and others. Prices were listed for steers heifers and ewes with totals around hundreds and thousands of pounds. A subsequent sale was announced for December at De comer with J Conlon Lams Barnes Tanner and others expected to attend.
The report details prices for hides, tallow, wool, and ozone related commodities with notes on demand and market competition. It cites government actions restricting certain sales, forecasts a holiday pause, and urges woolgrowers to pursue equitable value adjustments as miners resume in January.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Tamworth political factions clash over leadership and policy. Voters hear from candidates including Mr. Burke and Mr. Malloy while party organs struggle to unify on conscription and free trade.
Sale of town reserve lease conducted by Vnglie and Stewart for the Tullworth Midnivipal omaril. Areas span Werene La TN sre ree and WIL beim within the town, offering stock owners a chance to secure pre venient pauklocks at the Central Voted in Fricke teat. Further information available on application to the functioneers.
A cryptic OCR fragment references truckings and markets with vehicles and cattle wagons. It mentions December 4 and various vans and waggons, with unclear locations and purposes. The readable parts indicate livestock and freight movements tied to agricultural trade.
At Spe cinema a program features Willian Fox presents A Wife's..., adapted for the screen by Gordon Edwards. The cast includes Mantel Genevieve Mamper Whitney Walter Miller Lewis Riad Stuart Holmes Blinn. A fall serial and photo play program follows with Daniel Frolimintz introducing Mary Pickard in a poetic presentation.
An old advertisement claims Dr Sheldon Magnetic Liniment can prevent and treat boils. It advises rubbing to prevent outbreaks and squeezing blood and matter from any developed boil, then dressing with the liniment. It also suggests using the liniment twice daily to prevent further growth.
The readable fragments reference a person named Hugh and a call for further particulars. Details are sparse and incomplete, but the note points to a request for more information directed at Hugh.
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