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Newspaper

Tamworth Daily Observer

Location

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 29, 1913

Page

4

In Memoriam and Thanks Notices from Tamworth 1913

In Memoriam and thanks notices from Tamworth dated December 1912 to December 1913. Entries recall family bereavements for Haigh Godbold Roylance Watts and Tongue families with dates, ages, and affectionate verses. Names include Susan Godbold George Watts Lacy Hoylance and Tongue relations.

Haigh Charles Livingstone T. Haigh Laurieston Amlight-Street Tamworth Godbold Jesus Aing Jesaie George Tongue

Prospects For World Peace In 115

The year 115 closed with no internasional convulsions despite Balkan tensions and fears of a broader war. Austria Germany Britain and France navigated crises as Bulgaria Greek Servia were checked by Balkan developments. US Japan trade tensions remained nonfatal while the Calfornian land dispute cooled, hinting at limited future friction rather than conflict.

Austria Russia Europe Germany Italy Britain France Bulgaria Greece Servia Glav Balkan Confederation Adrianople Bervia Balkan Peninsula Albania United States Japan America Uncle Bam

No War Prospects Between United States and Japan in 1914

The survey says no immediate war with Japan, Mexico unrest looms but under control by the United States, and European tensions hover around the Ottoman front while Britain’s influence underpins peace prospects for 1914.

United States Japan Australia Americ Westle Pacific Mexico America Wilson Uncle Sam Turkey Russia Balkan Hussia Armenia Great Britain Nysson Ruesium

Christmas Eve in Tamworth Bright With Busy Shops

Christmas Eve in Tamworth brought strong trade for big stores and smaller shops alike. Crowds filled streets till closing time, a brief shower cooled the night, and the Salvation Army visited with carols. No accidents were reported and nearby races drew visitors from Tamworth.

Attwater Exchange Hotel Tamworth Salvation Army Nundle Moor Creek

Large fire destroys Roper and Walker store block at Tenterfield

A major blaze last night at 7 20 burned out a store block owned by Roper and Walker in Tenterfield. The Government Savings Bank and other tenants occupied the front, with bank books saved and large losses reported. Firefighters battled poor water supply and shifting winds as surrounding shops and the Commercial Hotel faced heat. Insurance totals include £800 on buildings and £2900 on estimated losses for Roper and Walker. United Company insured woodwork only.

Roper Walker Government Savings Bank Irom Woodward's Victoria Laws Wood United Co Bruxner

Big Sawmill Fire near Wabaley's on Richmond River

A large blaze engulfed the Tigvest sawmill at Wabaley's along the Richmond River on Friday. Fire crews fought the flames through the night before the fire was brought under control.

Tigvest Richmond River Wabaley’s

Athene Wins Carrington Stakes at Tattersall's Club

Red Corn the Hurdles headline appears as a brief score note with Athene securing victory in the Carrington Stakes at Tattersall's Club.

Wallsend Jockey Club Christmas Meeting Opens at Randwick

The Tattersall's Club annual meeting began at Randwick yesterday in fine weather with large attendance. Wallsend Jockey Club's Christmas meeting raced on Sunday with a record crowd. events included Gillallambi Chelmsford Handicap and Lady Antonio Best of Juveniles. Results note a first day of racing with outcomes pending Friday.

Bydney Tattersall's Club Randwick Wallsend Jockey Club Rosialts

Victo ria v. South Australia hurdle race and Chelmsford races summary

Victorian and South Australian racing results include Red Corn winning a hurdle race after a stretch duel with Floating and Wadden at Chelmsford. The program also features multiple stakes events with winners such as Gilimilambi, Athenic, Popinjay, Maltchester, Lord Liddell, Malt Mary, and Te Whare, plus detailed placings and times from the day’s meetings. The Sheffield Shield cricket match opened with Victoria in first innings at Melbourne, South Australia scoring 345 in their innings and Victoria later reaching 25 with key scores from Mayne and Ransford, while Kirkwood led South Australia’s bowlers.

dTlonge Athenic McLuchlan Maltheater Hickey Lord Liddle Townsend Gigandra Popinjay Merwing Alfred Jackson Ruby Hampton Former Lady Denman Lindera Ligero Royal Saddle la Fiancee Laraile Miocene Irish Mist Betlara Herringbone Guocar Hillcrest Gigondra Maktehuster Golden Hop Royal Laddie Sir Wille Matt Mary Lord Liddell Gret Farmer Mantchester Merania Maltchester Moersina Thous Malichester Mersina Athenle Popinojay Malt Mary Bellara Guo Cassada N.G Well Dressed Esteban Lady Antonia Grail Woo Crail Vot N.G.E Veloura Hypipolyte Victorian South Australia Melbourne Mayne Tose Ransford Scorage D. Steele Armstrong B.w Moyes Ryder Chamberlain Crawford Matthews Pellew McNaughton Rundell Rum Kirkwood Armatrong Bridgeman Steele Winsor Bumdry

Boy Bravery Saves Father From 80 Foot Well

In Sydney a boy of remarkable grit rescued his unconscious father from an 80 foot fall into a well near Gilgandra. After bringing him to the surface the boy secured help, while both men were hospitalized in serious condition. The report also lists a cricket and horse racing section from Maitland and Wallsend.

Sydney Hitchen William Gilgrandra

England v South Africa cricket scores in Cape Town

In Cape Town on Saturday South Africa were all out for 14 in their first innings with Barnes taking eight wickets for 56. England’s innings followed with unclear scoring details for Mees and Gretturings.

Cape Town South Africa Barnes England

All Irish Night At Penns Peel Pictures Special

Amusement notes say splendid houses greet the XMimas season with three big star specials of national interest. Santa Claus handed out over 900 packets of Jollies from his bower amid festive entrance decorations. Mr Peun plans an All Irish night with The Rosary referenced and a Sydney boom noted. Ivanhoo! is promised as a big special for Wednesday next.

Penn PEEL Santa Claus Peun Sydney

Tram Jump Tragedy Kills 14 Year Old Near Newcastle

A tram derailed between West Wallsend and Newcastle killing 14 year old Wilson and injuring the conductor and several passengers. The accident halted service as investigators began work and medical teams attended the scene.

West Wallsend Newcastle Wilson

Horse Races Feature Micrometer and Rentile Triumphs

In a crowded tote, Micrometer led by Byram in the opening mile event while Rentile won the close call by a head in the Lace Handicap. Piallah claimed a canter victory from a small field as odds favored Micrometer and Byram in the other sprint.

Galston Rentile

24 Hours Cycling Race Winners at Sports Ground

The 24 hours cycling race ended at the Sports Ground last night. Horder and Summers won, Henry and Cook were second, Brown and Bouth era finished third. The distance covered was 47 644 miles.

Sydney Sports Ground Horder Summers Henry Cook Brown Bouthera

Tenterfield Races Opening Handicaps and Finals

Boxing Day meeting draws large crowd as Foeina wins opening handicap by a neck with Zesto close behind. Howbridge takes the Thial Handicap in a finished sprint, Attend second and Boori King third. Pompodos wins the Welter Handicap with Nutting showing strong form. Wendron and Lady Postillion contest other events, Cronje narrowly beats Serious in the Final Handicap.

Mery Blond Hamilton Ro Clarke Kallary Jacula Donart Arbor King Silent Princess la Faisane Tickman Dara West Mies Mery Blend Lady Song Hell Thompson Toinette Mart Tarilla Clarke Lord Hybl Charter Laddie Grain Spring Moon Golden Wire Guy Hart Running Brook Blue Tilly Mail of Vey BIR Ted Velvet Pike of Teck Sartolene Kef P. Maher Rue Victoria Cashmore Steelpoint Florizell Tasty Mery Stealpoint Whare Florinell Joan D Telluride Banalba la Francon Botting Tod Oralsk Joan Ty Keighory Teluride Quiet Gan Maltezar Qftyda Santano Ridley Syenitie Maher Alara Clarkes Mararcus Pittsworth Lad Alea TL Bok Bier Allara Gantano Pittsworth Tad G.B.K Foeina Stewart Serious Murphy Zesto Baker Ween Tima Thial Handica Howbridge Boori King Andulor Wendron Tod On Attend Wendron Howbridge Boor King McLachlan Fura Bowto Waker Wohnstom Mebachlan Flavos Lady Anda Jock Ute Evens Fatone Bent Mow Elas Yijrornin Geto Sip Fume Perse Rehania MeLochtant Wendron Cronje Maker Balf

McCoy Edges Stone In 20 Round Sydney Bout

In Sydney Stadium on Friday night Herb McCoy defeated Harry Stone after a hard 20 round contest. Stone dominated early and mid rounds with body attacks and rapid exchanges but McCoy's body blows and a sustained finish earned him the verdict. A rare crowd roar accompanied the final tally with some observers calling for a draw.

Arthur Scott Herb McCoy Harry Stone America Sydney Stadium McCoy Stone Dad

Mehegan Turns The Tables In Melbourne Ring Clash

Large Melbourne crowd cheers as Hughie Mehegan defeats Pat Brown after a hard fought 14 of 16 rounds. Fullalove’s verdict pleases most ringside experts. Brown claims victory but remains quiet. Also noted, Auckland Cup at Auckland Racing Club won by Sir Bol with Prince Merrivee second Bou Ton third.

Melbourne Stadium Brown Fullalore Mehegan Auckland Racing Club Sir Bol Prince Merrivee Bou Ton

Huge Totalisator Turnover At Adelatte

Sydney reports a massive totalisator turnover for the year, with around £500,000 passed through the Adelatte totalisator. The article notes record activity and growing betting interest, highlighting the financial scale of the operations.

Adelatte Totel

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