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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
7
Brisbane notes report an injunction restraining a contractor over excessive blasting and repair costs due to water mains bursts. The boxing page details Jerome Lloyd defeating Frank Laughrey in a tense match with both fighters delivering strong exchanges and a dramatic finish.
A noisy, garbled excerpt discusses gas and indigestion its causes and effects, mentioning stomach fermentation and discomfort after meals. It appears to mix medical commentary with unrelated dialogue about college requirements and humorous lines, reflecting a damaged OCR page with scattered topics.
Correspondent reports on territory representation, population shifts, and calls for reform across New South Wales and country areas. The piece discusses the push for fair voting power, railway progress, mining activity, and agricultural prospects amid weather challenges and municipal concerns at Willow Tree and South Grafton.
Italian forces engaged Austrian troops as Alpini pressed forward near Pasa while holding Pam in atten. Fierce fighting deployed bayonets and steel as Italians fed their line and gained ground. Reported advances place Italians within 17 miles of Triste with aerial attack justifications noted.
In London on Friday Mr. Lloyd George met with trade union leaders and urged a rapid increase in munitions production. He outlined methods to streamline supply and prevent industrial disputes affecting war material.
A German air raid bound for Turkey is reported with Life and military leaders cited amid the Balkan fighting. Reports describe air force actions, territorial divisions, and Turkish governance concerns as lines shift. Britain and France agree a joint purchase of arms, with prices set for both nations.
On tour in New South Wales the Wirth Bros variety show features Maximo the Cuban wire-walker and a Russian Cossack act. The program includes acrobats, equilibristes, a six-horse staging, clowns, and novelty tricks with Jumbo the elephant. Proceeds fund the Sydney and Belgan relief efforts while promoting live entertainment across Tamworth and Sydney venues.
A jumbled page shows church notices from Seventh Day Adventists with addresses and speakers, plus humorous exchanges about denominations. It includes a brief physiology joke about blood flow and a quip about upside down and upright positions.
The patriotic hall was arranged for the 24rd and Mh Jone at the Theatre Trovel to boost support for the patriotic ball. Proceeds aid Tamworth with theatre seats provided by Mr WC Deen and no expense to attendees. Tickets are advertised with the expected fleet night price of 2 shillings 8 pence. A stray line notes a burglar fears a baby as a mother Tina holds the only thing wanted.
Secure your timber from the Glue Northern Saw Mills offering a large stock of first class timber and joinery with up-to-date milling plant. They advertise reliable service and prompt inquiries, plus various properties for lease and competitive workmanship.
Fragmentary note describes keeping a book of measurements to aid ordering boots or shoes from home. It mentions registering a tally for future use and facilitating the process, though wording is garbled. No definite names or dates available.
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