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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
7
Report covers an accident where a finger was torn by a jammed door at Measr e Stoddart and Co after hours injuring Erle Astley, who was treated by Dr Ellie. Also notes a spring day with King’s Birthday celebrations, picnics, a junior football match, rifle club range activity, and a concert where a singer performed.
A Berlin medical quarrel centers on tight skirts guiding figure deformities. Dr Francke argues tight skirts cause knock knees and straight leg issues, while Parisian experts and designers like Poiret and Worth urge balanced views and dismiss extreme claims.
A sprawling 1900s style update covers turf fixtures in June and July with horse meetings at Tamworth and Canterbury plus a list of forthcoming events. It notes triangular cricket fixtures for Australia against Cambridge University Yorkshire and Lancashire, and mentions Moran offers for boxing and other racing notes including injuries, referees, and stadium talk.
A Monday incident near the Larratia Sewn cave involving a misaligned tender led to a fireman slipping from the engine line. The fireman suffered a severe head and back injury but is reported to be recovering under Dr Hodway care. The driver also noted a missing fireman during the detrainment, prompting a thorough search along the line.
The widow of Terence OBrien, a respected West Maitland resident, died after a rail accident near the Singleton railway yards. Her passing leaves three sons and four daughters, with mourners recalling her devout faith and community ties. A separate note mentions a display of a wired eagle statue donated by Mr T Kelly and shown at Sydney venues.
The Shire Council discussed land valuations under drought conditions and reducing rates by revaluing all lands. Debate also covered Narrabri Municipality merger with Narrabri West, including protests over government process and gazette notice. Officials warned of impacts on landowners and stock movements to safer districts.
Under favorable weather, King's Birthday was celebrated at a school picnic in Mr W A Chaffey's paddock. Parents of Tintietull School pupils favored Empire Day events, with Cockburn silver school and Empire celebrations planned to unite, while speeches praised loyalty, patriotism, and King Edward VII's era as a peaceful model for children to emulate.
The article discusses public debate over Mr Ismay’s role in the Titanic disaster. Admiral Chadwick and Admiral Mahan critique Ismay’s responsibility, arguing moral and collective duty of the White Star Line and Captain Smith, with focus on lifeboat shortages and the collision decision.
Market notes show uneven sheep demand with unfiltered prices for cheap young stock and improved but cautious lines. Bullock and cattle sell at full value for outside delivery while fat sheep total 190 and private sales total 19 in small lots. District properties noted with expected concessions amid favorable season. 1100 acres on Hunter and Leasehold to be offered June 6.
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