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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
1
A crowded dispatch from Australia reports ill news at Quirindi with casualties and illness among soldiers. The Under-Secretary for Agriculture denies ministerial responsibility for a land policy error. Wage disputes, transport strikes, and wartime shortages push up costs while the Commonwealth leans toward wartime economic measures. Disease outbreaks and censorship debates add to a broad mosaic of wartime strain and policy contention.
The ad extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective against colds and pneumonia begun by a cold. It notes many mothers testify to its value in whooping cough cases and claims the preparation is safe for children and easy to administer.
A Fiji report recounts a mother killing her child after the chief relocated them. She allegedly placed the infant in a pot of boiling yams and boiled it to death, then told natives she killed the chief. She is jailed. case may reach the unwritten law concept.
In Sydney on Sunday Mr Wade spoke about the alliance between Liberals and Progressives. They will not seek ministerial preferment on the steps of Parliament, but will cooperate for voters' benefit. The Progressives plan to contest twelve seats and have given Liberals fair treatment while several other seats await decision.
In Sydney at Trades Hall a conference on forming a one big union was held after the Pln conference. All unions were represented and a committee was formed to draft a banner charter for submission to the law. A further conference will decide on amendments or rejection. The aim is to unify male and female workers into a single cohesive body.
A Sydney report on prosecutions for drunkenness in Adelaide notes improved conditions in the streets and rising fines. Authorities cite increased vigilant policing as the cause, while critics question the consistency of the figures and enforcement.
In Tasmania near Campbelltown a train fatally struck William Goma yesterday as his wife watched in horror from the platform. She waved frantically to warn the driver but the locomotive could not stop in time.
A preliminary estimate of Australia’s overseas trade for the financial year shows a second consecutive year with a positive balance. In related news, Rev. David May, a Church of England clergyman, enlisted yesterday and will join as a Private in the Army Medical Corps.
Predictions list multiple hurdles and races with horses and nominees such as Jack Hine Flying Three Sweet Malt Nombi Nursery Knight O'Real Briarberry Wadden and Duke Alwyne Winter Stakes Taint. The piece compiles tip names without clear outcomes or results.
A dense mix of WANTED and FOR SALE notices, lost and found items, ads for millinery and sales, farm gear, building supplies, and retail offers. Entries list contact names and locations around Tamworth and Uralla with prices and rewards, plus theatre and hospital event notices and product promotions.
Readable fragments describe a grazing property connected to a person or event titled Hacking Gough. The text mentions Woods and Peppecuint in a likely sale or description context. Geographic or organizational anchors are unclear but imply a historical property note with named individuals.
A garbled ad asserts state stores offer winter overcoats with tailored fit and top finish. It hints at a secret to the undercurrent of coat pullers and promises prepared service, though text is incomplete and unclear.
Local shop advertises heavy tweed overcoats in grey fawn and brown from 25 shillings to 60. Rainproof tweed and fawn gabardine options with Raglan sleeves priced 37/6 to 60. Special price drops promise savings. browse or enquire without obligation.
An advertisement extols Rexona Soap for baby care, claiming it soothes irritations, cools the skin during baths, and helps babies and mothers sleep. It touts a pure ingredient list and easy availability at pharmacies and grocers for a price of 1 unit. A second old ad urges Woods Great Peppermint Cure for winter colds.
An old time ad promotes Snifter Bill offering cures and bottles for sale. W. E. B. Long, chemist, Sole Proprietor, calls to secure a bottle before closing. Mentions Snifter Cough and Madeira with prices and contact at 107 West Tanneroth.
A six cylinder Buick departs Hen DeMeer for Tamworth at 9 am every Tuesday and Friday and returns the same day. Booking offices include Cale Donian Hotel Tamworth Hyson's Hotel Kootingal and Federal Bendemeer with hire work available to any part of the district.
Event notices announce catered wedding and birthday celebrations in Oukea City with services provided by local caterers. Residents plan gatherings at venues across the city, featuring menus, rentals, and coordination support for parties.
A serialized novel excerpt follows Inspector Marlisons hunt for a killer linked to a theater crime. Damor reads of a murder scene, a Criterion Theatre ticket, and a police chase. clues point to the Thompson Thorne affair as the case deepens.
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