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Newspaper

Tamworth Daily Observer

Location

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

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Flood Threat in Peel Valley Abates After Heavy Rain

Flood danger eased as Peel River levels peaked overnight and receded by dawn. Towns including Tamworth Bendigo Goonoo Goonoo and Nundle reported rising creeks while Woolomin and Dumpowan flooded low-lying areas. Officials noted rainfall totals near Goones Goonon and Swamp Oak with several rivers falling by midday.

Cockburn Peel Goonoe Goonon Mslating Do Temworth Aube Tamworth Peelafrest Lowerstreet Nemingha Flat Goonoo Woolomin Wand Dumpowan J. J. Lord Perl Benneath Wis Lord Goones Goonon Creck Dingowan Kootingal Nandle Swamp Oak Nundle Corkburn Pool Pool River

Plucky Rescue by Constables and Mr James Sanders

Constables Gordon and Reordan and Mr James Sanders aided a flood rescue yesterday afternoon. They saved a woman and five children from a house three miles downstream, crossing the river twice with a rope and wading through water up to the neck to reach them. The act was praised for bravery.

Gordon and Reordan James Sanders Cnal Gordon Ped Reordia Sanders Peel Haver Banders

Mitchell Special Wincesr and Cheaper Imporic Goods

Mitchell advertises special prices on a range of goods including sauce wine and coffee essence. The notice touts lower costs and townwide availability, urging customers to compare and save.

Torrential Rain Threatens Towns Across State

Sydney reports torrential rain continues with rivers rising in multiple districts. Vermon township faces menace as the river climbs to dangerous levels, Inverell and Morhes see rising waters, and other areas await further floods.

Sydney Dietriete Vermon Inverell Terehtion Morhes Murrurandi i Roi Ok Haeboer

Inverell Crops Ruined By Prolonged Rainfall

In Inverell since Saturday five months of rain have ruined grain crops and pastures. Wheat and barley suffered severe losses with many fields damaged beyond recovery while dairying shows some recovery as prices rise. Farmers faced lower yields and orders cut, yet dairymen report limited gains amid shifting livestock returns.

Inverell Loverell

Namoi and Manilla Rivers Rising Across District

Heavy floodwaters push through Upper Manilla flooding low bridges and damaging roads. Manilla River rises dramatically with widespread disruption to farms and transport as rainfall continues across the district.

Namoi and Manilla Upper Samoi le Portier

Hunter Rising at Singleton

Weather brief notes rain continuing at Singleton. River level rising slowly amid damp conditions and unsettled forecast.

Hunter Singleton

River flood hits Glen Innes as heavy rainsoak region

Five inches of rain drenched Glen Innes causing widespread damage. The swollen river half a mile wide washed away fences and flooded farms along Farravahadt Creek. Sheep were stranded and property losses were reported as floodwaters rose throughout the district.

Glen Innes Enverell Atnek Swan Vale Lawes Jos Brower Severn Farravahadt Creek

Flood rains block mails at Bundarra

Heavy rainfall causes floods at Bundarra turning the river rising and halting mail delivery as rain continues. Local reports tally widespread disruption with persistent showers and rising water levels creating ongoing service delays.

Late markets metal markets report fragment

Fragmented OCR text shows metal market pricing with spot and delivery terms. Mentions Lanton/Tuesday Stoddard capper, various delivery periods, prices around £80/10, £20/10, £57, and per ton rates amid unspecified items. No clear entities beyond generic market terms.

Lanthon

Pony races postponed by heavy twin at Rosebery Park

Sydney reports Rosebery Park pony races postponed due to heavy twin conditions. Officials announced the event will be rescheduled to a later date.

Sydney Rosebery Park Brisbane Melbourne Adelaide Landon South Africna

Mitchells Sauce and Vinegar Offer Cheaper Imports

Mitchells Special Vinegar and Appetizing Sauce compare favorably with imported cofters essence in price. The copy asserts Mitchells products are equal to imported brands while costing less.

Mitchell

Classified Holiday Ads and For Sale Notices

Casual column advertisements with pricing and numerous want ads fill the page. Listings include hotel staff requests, real estate, furniture, clothing, brassware, toys, and Christmas discounts from Tamworth and nearby areas with many small business offers and seasonal specials.

Tamworth Repair Shop Ad Promises Service Despite Limits

An old Tamworth advertisement from Peel Street promotes P V Piper's shop offering timber, leather goods, doors, sashes, mouldings, and repair services while acknowledging they cannot perform miracles. The notice includes stock lists, cattle and goods for sale, with contact notes for Bendemeer and phone access.

Budge and Co Peel-street Tamworth

Miss Carlton’s governess visit sparks tense confrontation

In a grand house, Miss Flint arrives as a governess, provoking a sharp clash with Dundas and Mrs Stakes. The discussion reveals accusations of immorality and a threat to expel Miss Flint, while the plume of Dundas’s device hangs menacingly as tension rises.

Brighlies Rachel Flint Rachel Liz Dundas Michael jDaundas Colia

Funeral services rendered with care and respect in Tamworth

Funeral services directed by our firm are conducted according to instructions. All duties are performed satisfactorily for the living and respectful to the dead. Location noted as Ticks Buildings Prel Street Tamworth.

Ticks Buildings Prel Street Tamworth

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