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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
3
Boxing Day features a top Tamworth meeting with the glistling handicap and seven events. Notable runners include Hilda Moy Sliver Pie and Foil, plus Star entries such as Corny Niddlex and Pickwick, as Newcastle Tattersall’s Club officials praise course work and prize lists total 870 pounds.
Extract from a wartime diary notes Christmas 1914 in Tamworth with reflections on peace after the Great War. It contrasts postwar relief, family meals, and festive prep against ongoing strikes and broader disruption. It describes weather, shortages, and community efforts toward supporting soldiers and doctors, plus a theater gathering and local civic postponements.
A fragmentary listing mentions the Cadies Beneva and Society of Salvation Army Day events. Names such as Mrs. Winston Kits, A Peters Autmouths, and J Cohen appear amid scattered references to vegetables milk fruit and hospital stalls.
Riotous offence at Tamworth results in a fine for Axthos Toning and involvement of Benavoiur. Court records show the incident led to punishment and legal action.
Mrs J Timeker received a menu envelope from her son Harry for a dinner in Pelham Downe England marking the anniversary of their departure from Australia for native service. The menu lists Anzac era dishes and verses praising Gallipoli and Australia’s first brigade, with toasts referencing Shrapnel Gully and Courtney’s Post.
Constable Carter at Tayworth court prosecuted Arish Thomas Mayne for being on licensed premises. The witness said he found the defendant in the yard on a Sunday night. A fine of 10 shillings and 6 pence costs were imposed.
Joma Saiders of the Tamworth Municipal Council sued John Joseph Larkin for riding a bicycle on the Paol Street footpath. A fine of 5 shillings and costs was imposed. The text also references wartime relief supplies and local voluntary aid efforts.
The Peel Shire Council met Friday with members Cre. Phillips chairing and attendees Smith Campbell Scott and Donaldson. Objections were raised to a road through property potentially severing parts of a farm, and compensation terms were discussed. Other items included weed control on reserves, closure of the New England Soldiers Club, land alienation considerations, voting by post directives, and proposed road abandonment and contract changes.
Readable fragments show a large set of livestock movements and owner names from Tamworth area districts. Ewes, wethers, rams, and cattle are listed with origin and destination towns such as Gunnedah, Flemington, Quirindi, Willow Tree, and Mook Springs. Numerous owners including Hoggabri, Tebbutt, Campbell, Miller, and McIntyre are named alongside rail transfers and yards from 1880s Australia.
Weather drenchs Binwo district with severe floods receding only slowly. Dredges struggle under water while fuel supplies lag, disrupting mining and civilian life. Government geologists and district surveyors visit to assess mining potential. local officials promise action while communities endure disruptions to transport and utilities.
Local district reports heavy damage and significant disruption after a violent weather event. Officials note widespread flooding and property damage in Glen Innes and surrounding areas with evacuated residents and repair crews assessing fallen power lines and damaged roads.
A Quirindi primary reports success as students, teachers, and visitors gather under Mayor oversight. Plans include awards for seniors, exam results, and year end events with Miss Sanders present and Principal Riley praised for leadership and progress.
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