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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
7
News and notes recount fires, escapes, oil rumors near Diamond Head, ship and water works chatter, accidents and fireside mishaps in New South Wales and Queensland. Reports cover Sub-artesian wells, a fireball event, a boy's eye injury, a bullock incident, and early aviation stunts in Warwick with Mr. Arthur Jones's machine.
The Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Association held its usual monthly meeting in the Oval committee rooms. Officers and members discussed caretaker accommodation, showground improvements, fencing, gates, and access, plus the appointment of new committee member Mr A J Prentice and auditors Upjohn and Norton.
Messrs. Broughton and Berry announce a horse sale to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday the 17th and 18th instant. About 300 head will be yarded including draughts farm stock light horses and worn. Further entries are being received.
Churches in Tamworth Moor Creek Upper Moor Creek Attunga Moonhi Nemingha and All Saints share a Sunday timetable for June 8 with morning and evening services led by the vicars and guest ministers. Midweek Holy Communion scheduled at Tamworth St John’s on June 11.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Bonnington's Irish Moss medicated juleps for soothing irritation and throat relief. It claims soothing, pleasant effect and lists a price of V/3 per Up and references chemists in Alberta.
A reader laments misreporting on medical care in Nundle and urges forming a medical club to attract and retain a local doctor and possibly a nurse. The writer criticizes obstacles to a town meeting and appeals for a simple association rather than new buildings.
A correspondent recalls the local council dispute over hiring a park gardener at six pounds per day. The motion progressed to seven pounds daily, amid opposition from Aldermen Rodgers Abbott and others. The writer accepts responsibility for the account and notes prior discussion with Mr PoP Abbott.
Dr Sternberg recites Nortons strange act swallowing water then frogs and goldfish, expelling them unharmed. The showman uses a clear fluid to rinse the mouth and display aquatic life, with his family history noted. Norton, 25, shows normal organs aside from extraordinary stomach elasticity, a possible hereditary talent. Ronningtons Irish Moss offers winter relief for coughs and colds.
An advertisement touts Nemia Tonic as a brighter outlook on life. It claims improved mood and vitality with regular use while urging readers to try the product for a refreshed perspective.
Mr Jeurence Penn expands Moving Pictures with four tri weekly shows around Tamworth. Next week Swamp Oak Welhostas Dengewan and Nudly feature. two illustrated songs supplement the programme. A dance is planned after events and handbills advertise full details. Skating Carnival at Olympia Rink June 11 promises large attendance with costumes and comic acts. The Mile Championship of the northern tier draws skaters from Sydney to Wallangarra with silver cap prize and blue ribbon. Wirths Circus Ltd arrives, with touring manager Petersen, for a one night show on Saturday 29.
The Variworth squadron of the Sun Light Horse plans a two day military sports meeting at Tochook Oval. Entries are large with contests across northern towns and a featured Army Pipe Band will perform. Grounds open 1 pm daily with free admission in the morning and reduced ball tickets available.
The article urges dairy farmers in the Northern Rivers to ready milking gear for the spring season. It promotes Alfa Laval separators and L-K-R-G milking plants, notes rusted gear should be replaced, and highlights Waugh and Josephson as sole agents for Davie Steel Cans and related items in Sydney.
An old line ad claims LaxO-Tomic Pills act as both laxative and tonic without gripe, working quickly and painlessly. Sold at 100% potency and 1/6 price, obtainable at lawton chemist East and West Tamworth and all stores.
A 19th century remedy sold as a night remedy for children's hacking coughs, touted by Woods as a universal cure. The ad promises quick relief and peace for worried parents during nighttime episodes.
An important Rugby match will be played on the Oval Wednesday at 3.15 when a Northern side meets the Maoris. Selection will use players from Tamworth Instrict Walcha Armidale Union including Hillgrove Uralla. Tamworth Union plays Armidale Monday. selection after that game. Townspeople urged to support as unions face expense and many workers may be released for the event.
A Half Holiday Sub-union team is chosen to travel from Tamworth to Uralla on Sunday by the Brisbane mail to play Uralla fifteen on Monday. Named players include Hellser Parkins Morton Standring Cameron Lambert Leathley Hallinan Page Thwaites Malley Brookes Garred Page McManus with reserves Potts Butler Gately Grayston Kennedy.
An amusing election day report from the Drill Hall describes polling starting at 8 am. An elector joked about waking with the fowl while a box disappearance scare ended with a voter shielding the box, and a calm clerk noting the day passed quickly despite cold concerns.
A collage of shop notices and sales from a historical page. Listings include TO LET cottages in Grim Lane by W. Silver and Son, timber from Northern Saw Mills, chaff bags from Thibault Ltd, and Algerian oats. Baird the leading stationer promotes parlor games, stationery, church books, musical instruments, and frames. Motor cycles by Douglas featured with local dealers Campbell’s and Stewart and Thomas advertise bargains, parts, and repairs with prices and contact details.
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