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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1914
Page
4
Fragmented OCR story reports German advances and allied responses, mentioning mass casualties, attacks on a German assault and fleeing inmates, with chaotic numbers and unclear attributions. The piece references London dated Wednesday and Sunday war action, including alleged captures and casualties among civilians and soldiers.
The text discusses early 1940s two year training completion and how the treatment of Hoya indicates avenues for determining suitable occupations. It mentions naturalised citizens, Turks, Germans, Austrians, and questions Executive power to regulate such employment actions.
Sydney reports show ministers debating wheat price controls amid public concern over rising meat costs. Opposition labels measures as inadequate while government promises market-based actions and warned against overreach. A second bill on income tax administration was also discussed with executors’ duties clarified.
Agnes Hester faces Henry Meljucen over alleged breach as evidence shows the defendant wore a former at Kalmunti while the inter was on rail. The jury returned a verdict of 50 pounds damages in the case surrounding the incident.
A prisoner escaped the lockup and engaged in a tense chase with Captain Herman of the guards. The incident ended with the prisoner recaptured after a brief struggle, with bystanders and authorities describing the scene as chaotic yet resolved.
Fragmentary item describes a force named LOSDON Haneay casting a 7 rn created 2 miles from an unnamed Ver Mello line. It references a line before a fire from French artillery and notes a tactical position 2 miles south.
A ship from Samoa to Auckland carried eight German prisoners serving terms from six months to three years for various offenses. The prisoners, described as well behaved, were being transferred under escort aboard the Navua.
Sydney Monday report states the Premier and Cabinet prepared a minute agreeing to give domestic production preference by limiting imports with a 10 percent constraint aimed at boosting local industry while competing with foreign rivals.
In Sydney a man was remanded after a fire at the House of Elim Burns. The magistrate refused bail. A police inspector said Burns aimed at the house as the blaze started. A scaffold collapse nearby sent two men 60 feet to a railway, both injured and hospitalized in critical condition.
Monday event in an unnamed venue featured inY V EISELL delivering remarks about change and culture. The chair charged him with misconduct pointing to contentious references and an improvised gesture during the talk.
Fragmentary report discusses wheat beanie melt plow and harvest results with figures like 2310 bushels and 4th planting dates. Mentions rainfall timing and November impact on yields, referencing merchants and locations but many names are garbled. Overall indicates variable yields and weather effects on harvest.
In Desembar T the Gydsey felers of Music incorporated appears with Mr. Albert Fisher as a key figure. The document outlines listing and roles within the firm.
Daily Telegraph correspondent reports German forces heavily reinforced Friday and pressed a three day advance around Lodz with efforts to hold the centre and flank. German losses cited at 160000. Austrian 100000 in concurrent operations. Siberian units compelled to storm heights near Lodz amid ferocious fighting and frosty conditions.
Fragmentary report suggests King Nicholas of Montenegro sought mercy or funds after heavy battles near Petrograd. The misrendered text mentions a "Bonnee Gneette" and Montenegrin prince falling, with calls for money or aid.
A large West Maitland gathering marks James McVine retirement in January after a long service. Bishop of Maitland Dr Owen arrives from Europe, greeted at the railway station, with a procession to St John’s Cathedral and a guard of honor. An address from the diocese and a Town Hall testimonial follow as part of the commemorations. Meanwhile Weld County resident Mr J Enright has undergone successful lung fluid removal surgery at Lewisham Hospital.
Letter to the editor requests listing donors who gave bags of wheat for Belgian relief. It names respondents and mentions firms such as Piper and Co and ABC Bank with several individuals including J Gore, J H Wood, A G Warner Woods, and B Behtop among donors.
The Official Free Bureau cites Sir Edward Grey’s April 17 1913 dispatch to Belgium amid rumors of Britain delaying invasion doctrine. He warns violation of Belgian neutrality could justify German troop action but Britain would not send troops while neutrality holds. London reports Board of Trade delays wool export ban two months while allowing cashmere in certain blends. Also lists Tamworth district cricket selections for Armidale match with travel notices and contact details.
On Monday at Buenex Street a lively dairy and meat auction saw strong demand for hams cheese and butter while oats straw and potatoes moved briskly. Wool sales at Sydney and Stoney featured firm prices for merino and crossbred forms with Yorkshire Japan and America buyers active.
Large turnout at Hu market with prime bullocks selling up to £16 and cows to £10.50. Fat calves abundant, prime weights scarce. Sheep and lambs valued higher than week prior, with fat weights and wool demand boosting prices. Sellers include Fenwicke Bros, Ham Bros, and Northern Aponte among others.
The notice lists opening and final handicaps for December 12, 1914 with horses including Mian Sarah Maid of Athens Blue Stream Little Assegai Queen of the Glen and Tullebardine among others in multiple events such as Opening Handicap and Final Handicap. The list notes several entries carrying late names and replacements.
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