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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
8
A letter from Second-Lieutenant of the London Regiment, killed in France on September 15, is printed with the father’s note in hopes of comforting other families. The message urges perseverance, duty to Navy and Army, and reflects on sacrifice and hope amidst war.
An advertisement extols Zam-Buk herbal balm as a universal healer for cuts burns bruises sprains and even eczema and ringworm. It claims fast self treatment in homes amid doctor shortages and notes prices 1 shilling 6 pence to 3 shillings 6 pence per pot. John Bridge and Co. Ltd. markets the product with nationwide adoption by households and workers.
A fragmentary market page notes brisk activity with quotations and listings. Mentions sales, prices, and entities in a hurried, partial report including references to Italy and various names.
The Sydney market notes rising prices with Alexandrian demand for forage and wheat. Copper futures show a standard of £195 5 for three months and electro refined copper £149 10, with lead £51 and tin near £177 17 6 for three months delivery.
Imonwealth Meteorology Sydney reports a monsoonal disturbance affecting most of Australia with light and heavy rains across tropical regions and unsettled thunderstorms on the northern New South Wales border. The forecast predicts sultry conditions in New South Wales with scattered rain and violent gusts chiefly in the north, as two high pressure systems interact. Also includes a cattle and sheep market note and a Stock Inspector travel directive from Frank Payne, chairman.
The notice states a church service schedule for December with intercession and thanksgiving led by Rupert F. Ter, Vicar, and mentions plans for travel to Gunnedup in January for limited portrait work and personal business, inviting correspondence via the post office.
Government notice states that the following town allotments will be offered by public action at Tamworth Land Office on Wednesday January 17 1917 at 1 o'clock noon. It lists several lots in the Village of Moore with areas from 1 rood 9 perches to 2 roods and upset capitals from £6 to £12. Further details may be obtained from the Crown Land Agent Tamworth or the Government Gazette of December 5. Arthur J. Hare, Under Secretary for Lands.
An auction notice offers 400 acres of rich wool growing land in the Boggabri Manilla district with sound hills and good water, a comfortable house, and flexible terms including lease options. Auctioneers Heath Bros promote inspection and provide details. Election notices related to Ridings A B and C for Tamworth shire council accompany the notice.
Nominations for Peel Shire Councillors list Riding A candidates Matthew Kyle Campbell Thomas Phillips William Smith Riding B Alexander Donaldson William John Peek Riding C Charles Scott Alfred Bowden Smith James Somerville There are more candidates than votes in Riding A and C, leading to elected officials by acclamation for those ridings Polling by ballot and postal return to determine Riders A and C allocations.
Nominations for the Manilla Hospital Benefit meeting on January 10 feature horses and events across six furs and seven furs. Entrants include Wild Girl, Captain Dave, Lunar... plus numerous others in Handicap, Maiden, and Nurses events with varied purses.
Nominations for the Uralla Gragefed meeting include Opening Handicap with entrants Monlin Yuelah Lorada Dorponook Merberly Goodleaf Thagoeyte Minting Prince Lady Leigh Maldendicap Lad Haut Posmatl Yuelem Yuel Giggle Quiet Nell Solar Kng Lochander Coocule nook Minting Prince Thagocyte Tood leaf Merberly. Goldsworth Handicap features Qoeroonook Mi & Prince Goodleaf Thagocyte Voelwh Yuel Taven Merberly golac ing. Novice Handicap lists Yuel Raven Lad Hoot Yuel Giggle Quiet Nell Posmall Solar King Moalin Yuelah Merberly. Final Handicap includes Laorado Qoroon Minting Prince Thagocyte Yuelah Moalin Merberly. R a Handicap shows Lorado Ooroo-
Mr Courtney Hood assisted by Church of England members visited the hospital on Christmas afternoon. The choir sang carols and solos including Stare of Bethlehem and A Song of Thanksgiving. Mr Newman sang The Holy City. Patients praised the singers and staff hosted tea after the visit.
Sergeant W Richardson of the 1st Field Artillery Brigade is killed in action in France after over two years service. He was husband to Mrs H W Richardson of Tamworth and son-in-law to Mrs Blackwell of North Street Tamworth. He was well known and highly regarded among a large circle of friends. Deep sympathy is offered to his wife and daughter.
Mrs McArthur King receives word from Sergeant Leonard Lloyd of his resignation as lieutenant in the Path Light Horse Machine Gun Section. Aubrey M. Carter plans to sail for England to enlist. Allan Willmott named manager, with eight years in Tamworth and Gunnedah roles and active musical society involvement.
In Byndey Australia, colliery mechanics of the Colliery Mechanics Association warned of a possible strike after a meeting with owners failed to settle demands. An official later announced the dispute was averted as proprietors granted concessions including a half hour meal break.
Public notice from A L Inglis announces the dissolution of the firm Inglis and Stewart Auctioneers and Stock and Station Agents. A L Stewart will continue the business and former clients are urged to support him. Dated December 28 1916. Also included is a breeding stock sale offer for ewes and crossbred lambs with descriptions and terms.
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