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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
3
Entries received for the Werria Creel trotting meeting on Wednesday with about a dozen hopefuls. Notables listed include Yoratha Rare King Mealy Ghunner Pelly Famous McPord among others. six to seven nominees anticipated.
Cockburn Shire Council held a meeting with attendees including Mebane the Shire Clerk and engineer Wikter to discuss the proposed establishment of a red ie and related compensation to landowners. The engineer urged permanent removal of an obstruction near a gateway and reported works on roads, bridges, and storm damage across multiple districts, with funding and approvals sought from the State Treasurer.
Racing brief lists entries and handicaps for the Wes Creek Amateur event on June 14. Compiled names include Veralhn, Moon Gunner, MeFort, Lady Petral, Raven Girl, Archindi, Temia Wad, Kerma's Daughter, and others in various handicap divisions and distance races.
The article details a gun club shooting event with remarks on Saturday scores. W A Palmer leads with thirteen conservative bulls, challenging contenders to beat his score. Mention is made of profits from the Bingura shoot on the 28th to aid the Hailemen's Battalion and upcoming changes to the lineup at the next event.
The National Belgian Relief Fund secretaries report the March quota paid and April and part of May remaining. The Executive Committee urges renewed local effort to sustain and revive support for the fund. New South Wales leads in contributions, with Tamworth and the council weighing next steps as they consider delaying action for a week.
Tamworth police charged a local stock owner after cattle were found straying within a mile of the town. A fine of five shillings was imposed, with costs to be paid by the defendant.
A provisional Tamworth and District Soldiers Fund committee plans a public meeting to seek subscriptions and support from local centers. They aim to fundraise for superior benefits to discharged soldiers and dependents, open accounts for donations, and involve subscribers in committee choices while noting prior contributions and London oversight.
A liquor referendum poll will be conducted today across New South Wales from 7 am. Polling booths listed include Oddfellows' Mall and Vowel Chambers Tamworth and Public School West Toowworth. Voters must mark their first choice with 1 and subsequent preferences in order. Results count first choices as full votes and preferences for later rankings.
Aldermanic meeting discusses appointing an inspector to oversee traffic amid ongoing street congestion and unregulated flows. Proposals include temporary pay and central police control, with council split between permanent authority and patrol oversight, amid safety concerns on bridges and busy streets.
Isons Pictures screens a star program with The Train From Station and The Hazards of Helen sequence in Sydney. Additions include Charlie Chaplin films and Bhanghajed in a busy lineup. warnings urge caution for children at matinees due to content.
The page reports inter-district updates, weddings, and public notices with scattered details on events in Maui, Urigresy, and New Mason. It notes a church wedding at Pieten's Cathedral and various city matters including rail work, council votes, and local appointments.
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