Turbulent Tales From Empire Day and Tamworth Meeting
A crowded report covers Empire Day mishaps and local curiosities, including a tram incident near Newtown, a whale hunt update, a fatal hotel accident in Brisbane and a rash of public-interest notes. It also details Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Association proceedings on showground improvements, caretaker housing, fence plans, turnstiles, and new committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth Pastoral and Agricultural Association
Oval
Measra
C. J. Britton
W. A. Chaffey
HR. Walker
A. J. Prentice
E. B. Rackhouss
AR. BH. Patterson
W. H. Thibault
G. H. Wiseman
J. H. Britten
H. Farthing
W. Potter
M. J. Connors
W. McRitchie
T. W. Landers
A. Chaffey
Messie
Rodgers, King and Pullman
J. W. Wood
Backhouse
Walker
Wiseman
Earriesd
Gunnedah Road
Bat Heng
Pote
Man Wa
Wom
PRL
Ang Mo
Por.l
Weatdale Road
Manilla
M Company
Walt
Thatter
J. Prentice
Prentice
Tamworth
Malton
Megara
Upjohn and
Norton
Tamworth church services listed for June and 11th
On the Sunday of June 1 Tamworth St John HAC and Moor Creek St Luke s hold 11 am services led by the vicar with Frank Wilde and others. Attunga and Upper Moor Creek host 3 pm and 7 30 pm meetings. Moonhi holds 11 am Sunday School with B Parsons. On June 11 Bt Barnabas and Tamworth John s offer Holy Communion at 7 80 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunday
Tamworth
St. John's
Baim
HAC
Frank Wilde
Moor Creek
St. Luke's
H.C
Upper Moor Creek
B. Parsons
Nemingha
All Sainte
Parsons
Wedecalay
Barnabas
A.M. Tamworth
John's
Bonnington’s Triad Pet for Mess of Irritation
Fragmentary note describes Bonnington’s untested remedy labeled Triad Pet for irritation. Vague terms mention unmatched threat and roles with unclear chemical references and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonmington
Bonsington
THE PARK GARDENER CONTROVERSY
A reader letter discusses a local dispute over appointing a park gardener and funding. Accusations target Aldermen and residents about blockages, motions, and accountability in town council proceedings.
Amazing Water Feats by Norton Entertains Patrons
A French critic notes Norton the showman at the Meyebo therapeutic venue performs astonishing acts. He swallows large quantities of water and live frogs then regurgitates them alive, with frogs reappearing mid belly and goldfish vanishing and returning. The performer, a healthy 35 year old, exhibits remarkable stomach elasticity and conducts further feats involving electric lamps and vivid display of creatures in an unusual lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo Sierubene
Oman
Paul Fores
Norton
Tiny
Ben
Morton
Power Brightens Life by Aide EmA TOK
A fragmented OCR item notes efforts to improve daily life with a brighter power source. It mentions an organization and an initiative linked to a date, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ower
Aie Ema Tok
Skating Carnival At Olimpia Fink Promises Wide Appeal
The forthcoming skating carnival at Olimpia Fink draws large signups and features poster costumes and comic acts from Sydney to Perth. Highlights include the Mile Championship of the northern line with eligible skaters racing from Sydney to Wallangarra, plus novelty events and Wirth’s Circus Limited arranging mate nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olimpia Fink
Jane Lith
Promine
Estes
WBD
Sydney
Bun Brijis Avstralasian Tobacco Co
Perth
Wallangarra
Ures
Pete
Tamworth Parish Fest Plans Provoke Wide County Interest
A Tamworth event draws crowds with a planned military parade and Highland games style features. Competitors arrive from Ghen Fines Coven Armidale Manilin and other places as a street procession opens Monday. Organizers promise gate timing food stalls and dancing with the Arm Pipers Band to entertain attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Tight Horns
Sutton
Southinge
Asain
Coven
Armidale
Manilin
Monel Villa
Maine
Qrsl
Wo Aem
Tomek
Taek
Ahethes
Preparation for the Spring Involving Milka Machinery and Agencies
A fragmented historic note references spring planning around dairy machinery brands Milka and K-G Milka Machines, with mentions of agencies and retailers like WAUGH and JOSEPHEON and locations such as Goulburn. The text hints at procurement and preparation actions for buyers and sellers amid industrial context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mifo-Lovall Reparator
K-G
Milka Machines
Waugh and Josepheon
Goulburn“reel, Bydavey
Laxo tonic pills advertised in Tamworth chemist shops
Laxo tonic pills claimed as a laxative and tonic in one with a 10d price and one eighth ounce quantity. Availability noted at B Thalton, chemist, East and West Tamworth, and at all stores selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thalton
East
West Tamworth
Children's Hacking Congha at night, Woods Great Peppermint Curse
A quirky item describes a nighttime event featuring Children’s Hacking Congha at Woods and a noted Great Peppermint Curse. Details emphasize odd happenings and a surreal mood with local color and whimsical phrasing.
Regional Basketball Series Boosted by Town Support
Tamworth and Armidale teams prepare for a multi town event on Wielmoway Street after a festivallike break. The Tamworth Encon and Uralla visitors plan open practices and a lineup includes Hellyer Parkins Morton Cameron Lambert Lasathley Hallians Pugs Thwaites Mulley Brookes Garred Page McManus Portts Butler Gately Grarston Kennedy with reserves Potts Gately etc. A large crowd is expected and businesses approve staff time off for games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wielmoway i
Northeen
Tlh Merth
Baokth
Walehia
Armidates
Hillgrove
Uralla
Tamworth
Colertial
Comber of Commerce
Hall Holiday
Bulanion
Vinit Uralla
Agamet Atrade
Brisbane Mail
Hellyer
Parkins
Morton Brandring
Cameron
Lambert
Lasathley
Hallians
Pugs
Thwaites
Mulley
Much Ado About Nothing at Local Polling
In the Drill Hall the Returning Officer describes polling opening at 8 am with humorous remarks from electors. A scare over a missing ballot box ends when a voter is found using the box as a shelter. Clerks note slow pace and cold as the day passes with several amusing incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posequion
Garbled Classified Ads and Local Notices Mix in Tamworth Page
A chaotic collage of shop adverts and public notices. Listings include timber for sale in Griffin Lane, stationers E H Baird promoting goods and instruments, bicycle promotions, and motor cycle ads. Prosecutions warned for timber removal and trespassing on Goonoo Goomeo Estate.
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Judge Docker
Edvin Holbert
Newtown
Owenteher
Netly
Kod
Wrady
Australia
New South Wales
New Pratt
Qe Campbell
Norway
Boothe
Orristo
Jer Hay
Glenworth
Hue
Peter
Notin
Bor
Obi Creek
Maleny
Jung
Neo
Nelly
Penny
Nambour
Brisbane
Mores
Tarpere
Chatmond Head
Smne
Nous
Eanvern
Minny
Berett
Carne
Harvey
Foye Tepeety
Jual
Hadamey
Cinev
Gloucester
Taree
Thurgeg
Leismar Hospital
J. W Clark
Ryan
Clark
Hie Howe
Warwick
Arthur Jones
England
Joos
Jones
J. Rasmussen
Qieersand
America
Queensland
Pon
Landy
Rasumunsen
Erne Bey
Emma
Columes
Menara, Broughton and
Tamworth P. and
A. Association
Church OF England
National Library of Australia
Nundle
HW. Partridge
Loni
Pop Abbott
Foster
Ald Rodgers
Abbott
Otkle
Pf OP Abbott
Bonnington
Iribh Moses
Micker
Winth's Circus Ltd
Petersen
Mies
Wirth
Tuamwoth
Vd Socom
Cver
Amd
Poirvlineedd
Wea AW
Beard,watsons
Beard, Watson, Ltd
George Street
Griffin Lane
Bilver and Gon
Uremi
Bow Milla
E. H. Baird
Baird
Baird'd
EH. Baird
Brunell
Campbell's
Peal Street
DEA
Red Bird
Imperial
Gridin Lane
A. & Stanfield
Goonoo Goomeo Estate
Senta Nome Seu
Ade Dake
John F. Perfrement
Limbri
Brusell
Paling
Stewart and
Thomas
Knight Daimler
Austin FM
Rover Care
Pulicolara
Maring Stree
Raiway Station
J. and
E. Wiseman
Dat
Overland Car
W. Bilver & SO
Pool Street
Tamworth Daily Observer
Max Cooper
Max Cooper Able
E. Clayton
K J Works
Fleetsilders
Fitzroy Street
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