08 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1915
Page
1
A quirky print promotes a new line of neckties in various shades and fabrics including poplin silk and crepe. Prices start from 2 shillings 6 pence for bow ties and from 1 shilling 6 pence for straight ends. Wide colorings and designs aim to attract buyers.
J W Rogeles announces new management and handover at the Tamworth property near Peel Street now run by F Marshall and Charles Marshall. The saloon offers first class accommodation for visitors with a range of spirits and wines. Tariffs list 8s and 4s per day or 30s and 20s per week.
A long, disjointed report notes near and far events from December delays of supplies and legal notices to landholders, with references to deaths, arrests, and shipping disruptions. It mentions George Davis found dead near Parkes, cabinet meetings in Melbourne, and measures affecting wool trade and transport facilities.
A banquet and social at Mire Mulheron’s boarding house honored Mr Carey before his departure to the front. Speeches praised Carey’s noble example, with gifts including a wristwatch, and heartfelt wishes from residents and Carey’s parents before dancing continued into the early hours.
About 20 people attended Woolbrook recreation reserve for a patriotic day in aid of Belgians. Herders donated fat sheep fruits potatoes poultry and many items. Local committee led by Mrs A F P Davidson and Mrs J A Morgan organized events including footracing guessing weights and sales to raise funds.
The February meeting at Mr. Farthing's chaired by President Pook noted members present J Horneman T Farthing L Pook A McGowan P Keating J Fulwood D Orman A Farthing J H Farthing. Correspondence included Wheat Acquisition Act items from Sydney and a resignation offer from C Akers. The Sydney Chamber of Commerce sought support for the War Food Fund to aid Australian meat and food products.
A crowded jumble of classifieds and notices from Tamworth stores and agencies. Listings include help wanted for a first-class waitress and a housemaid, room to let, furniture sales, vehicle and tyre ads, timber and lucerne seed buyers, and notices of local meetings under Crown Lands Acts. Also a war relief update and an Imperial Government horse inspection at the Municipal Base Yards.
A bustling sale notice touts 10 percent off all ordinary stock and a quarter off summer stock. It lists cheap lines such as straw duater slats, jack tar hats, Harvard shirts, flannel suits, wool felt hats, fur felt hats, box suspenders, and more, claiming hundreds of lines and money saved on everything in the shop.
Directory style note listing agents and offices across Tamworth area and New South Wales, including J B Winstanley Armidale and Harcourt Limited. Shows numerous town agents, auctioneers, stock and station firms with addresses and contact details for property and livestock sales.
A lengthy listing shows ladies camisoles trims and embroidery priced 2/11 to 4/3, longcloth nights with square necks 4/3 sale, assorted laces and nets, crystalene hose and white lace curtains on sale at 1/6 to 1/11, towels and woven mats offered as special values.
Postal and phone orders for prescriptions and supplies offered by Mallaby's Pharmacy Peel Street. Emphasizes careful packing, prompt return mail or messenger delivery, and customer satisfaction. Includes bold sales language and distant promotional claims for remedies and services.
Men's department listed items include pajamas in all sizes, white drill trousers, and a sale on polish appearing at the State Stores. Prices and dates noted as 9/11 and 4/1 remain unclear from the fragment.
Printed and published by Albert Joeeph of Whitestrest Tamworth for the Tamworth Newspaper Company Limited at the company office Peshstrest Tamworth New South Wales.
Mrs C. E. Raynor of the Natura Health Co Sydney will visit Tamworth on February 11 and 12 at the Caledonian Hotel from 10 to 7 30 for free consultations. She promotes the Nutural Home Treatment and a wide range of medicines for women's health with no charge for advice. Free Health Guide for Women by post is available from Natura Health Co Sydney.
By John Ga xlet, author of The Lam Mystery and The Clackmailer, this provocative piece mocks social intrigue and hidden conspiracies. The spoof title and delirious phrasing parody sensational crime tales of the era.
In Sheafborough the county gaol burns causing a fatal blaze. Sir Marple Dunthorne is found dead in his cell, burned beyond recognition, linking to the murder accusation he faced. A warder identifies him. the narrator recalls legends of the Long Gallery and a vigil that may haunt the Dunthorne line.
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