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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
1
Sydney market report notes light buyer turnout with few purchases to meet immediate needs. Chaff and hay prices remain firm. new chaff scarce and wheat values steady, while district offerings show little change from last week.
At Sussex Street markets Sydney on Wednesday buyers faced weak demand despite several steamers delivering produce. Prices for cheese rallied briefly, potato from Clarence River sold at £5 per ton, clover and oats quoted varied, and late shipments included 500 bags of vice lorbanobiona at £10 per ton.
The article catalogs large tracts and properties in rural Australia or Britain, detailing owners such as Nelson and Taylor, estate plans, a 22,000 sheep tally, and planned developments near Greta Mais and Wallows Station. It notes weather effects on showings, land conditions, and infrastructure like roads, with references to local officials and historical emblems.
Market reports from Sydney outline the sale of the wool clip under British government supervision. It describes appraisal methods, pricing by grade, invited buyers, and planned operations starting January, with emphasis on fair pricing and equitable base returns for growers and brokers.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick effective treatment for bowel complaints. It claims universal usefulness, broad stomach relief, and suitability for milder forms of bowel disorders. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and broad consumer trust.
A flood of small ads seeks workers and goods in a regional postings page. Listings include WANTED for a useful girl, competent housemaid, first class waitress, plain cook, office clerk, and dairy help, plus items for sale or hire such as sulky pony, hunting for a tiny beekeeper apiary, and various hotel staffing requests. Multiple businesses like The Popular Stores and Royal Hotel appear alongside individuals offering general labor, housekeeping, and clerical help.
An old time shopfront notice lists wholesale and retail saddlery supplies on lower Peel Street Tamworth. It markets leather goods, cushions, furniture, cookware, and second hand items with cash-only terms. A separate column hints at political intrigue and a continued tale about suspicious conduct and figures connected to aiding or investigating a case.
Fragmentary text references mosquitoes and comfort products with unclear brand names and measurements. No coherent event or person details present. cannot determine a complete news item from the readable portion.
Local ad fragment lists wine offerings including Muscat by the bottle and other beverages. Names referenced include J. Birkby and a Tamworth association. Details are sparse and partially garbled.
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