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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
4
Immigrant Policy Sparks Labor Congress Clash in Tamworth
The Tamworth Daily Observer reports on the Labor Congress resolution urging Australia to halt assisted immigration. It argues the government risks public trust by opposing immigration limits, warns drought does not justify stopping newcomers, and stresses that population growth supports production, employment, and national defense amid debates in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Congress
Australia
Gowen
Hile
Taoment
Lo Eo
We Labor Congress
Ltaell
Labor
Latur Party
Kirkwood Bard
Uittenly Seemi
Trades Hall
Labor Council
Australi
Australis
Estate of Archibald Wilson valued for probate
A Sydney telegram states the estate of the late Archibald Wilson of Mosman has probate value of £49797. Liberal delegates from New England will meet in Tamworth on Friday to discuss opposing Mr. Frank Foster in oral elections. The Hon J Cook MP and Archdale Parkhill will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Dent
Archibald Wilson
Mosman
Liberal Association
New England
Tamworth
Frank Foster
J. Cook
Archdale Parkhill
Agaocialiya
Thanksgiving Devotions Set At St Nicholas Church
Drought broken and devotions of thanksgiving will be held at St Nicholas Church on Friday at 12 15 p m. The Starr Bowkett No 2 lodge meets Thursday night to elect a trustee vacancy caused by Mr F J McMahon. The council approved a motion urging the district member to press for action on the Tamworth water supply. A hospital ball committee meeting was held at Mechanics Institute with calls for more members and final preparations. funds and capacity are key concerns for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas’ Catholic Church
Starr-Bowkett Society
Starr- Bowkett No
Oddfellows’ Hall
F. J. McMahon
Ald. Piper
Tamworth
Cublil
Mow
J. A. Miley
Ln Oe
Pew
Leven
Diritl Mall
England’s Pegler Dominates Second Day of Triangular Cricket
In breezy, cloudy London weather England’s Pegler ripped through the innings with six wickets for 7 runs after lunch as Spooner reached a century and Woolley hit a half century. Nourse and Schwarz opened bowling, and the day closed with South Africa 279 behind, Foster and Barnes among the bowlers.
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London
Faulkner
Nourse
Rhodes
Spooner
Pegler
Mitchell
Schwarz
Fry
Warner
Spooners
Schwerz
Llewellyn
Lie
Schwere
Liewellys
Woolley
Kent
Felding
Tala
Faulknor
Campbell
Jessop
Ming
Foster
Smith
Wig
Barnes
Warwickshire
Hartigan
Taylor
Pooter
Liewellyn
Poiot
Rates Prosecution and Australia in a Weathered Town Meeting
At a municipal council session acting town clerk Alr hablo outlined steps to sue ratepayers with known addresses for sanitary and electricity arrears. Verdicts against nonpaying ratepayers will trigger warrants after delays caused by staff, while some accounts lack addresses or estates. An Australian cricket team lineup and match report follow, detailing players, innings, and key moments with Hirst and Macartney noted for bowling exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncipal Council
Alrhablo
Kates
Ald
Green
McLeod
Ison
Municipal sports committee approves tennis courts at the Oval
The committee backs building four tennis courts on the Oval for 1d per day per court and leasing to East Tamworth and related groups. They propose alternate rights with East Tamworth and clear council control, with bowling club representation to discuss the Oval on a set date. The report was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Sports Committee
Conte
Luesiay
Uval
East Tamworth
Uvel
Liurdagya Fe
Uva
Oval
Dean
Powdle
Cotter
Liberal meeting and cemetery concerns in local town
The report details a Friday public meeting addressed by Hon Joseph Cook on the Liberal political situation, plus a council discussion on the state of the General Cemetery at Weer Tamworth. It notes a half holiday football match at the Oval with Centrale defeating East 14 to 3 and lists standout players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cook
Defence
Las
Liberal
Lonourwout
Pole Tvs
Liberal Party
the Oval
East
Centrals
Centrale
Howlett
Potts
Morton
Butler
Standring
Robinson
M Mart
Price
Une
Malley
Starling
Godbold
Wigon
Page
Work Not Charity Drives NSW Unemployed Protest
The Premier refused to hear an employed deputation, sending Brep-Law of the Day-labor Bureau instead. He reports 500 names on unemployed lists as NSW attracts men from across regions. Wives and children of the jobless would not starve, but men blame the government for diverting unemployed ranks to halt immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Eeek
Brep- Law
New South Wales
State Bank and Post Office to Vacate in 6000 Area
Mr Cann, Treasurer, says Sovinge Bank ready to vacate post offices at 6000 as Commonwealth orders quit. Savings Bank Commissioners ready for government action if post office banking quarters are withdrawn. Government will act to protect banking interests and may establish steamship agency access across the state within a month if notice to quit is received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Cann
Sovinge Bank
Commonwealth
State Bank
Savings Bank
State Post Office
Iie
Woman's death leads to murder charge
In Melbourne an inquest into Amelia Dowden 44 and Warburton affair saw Coroner commit James Gorrie for trial on a murder charge. The proceeding occurred Wednesday in Sydney with the Coroner directing reinment on the charge.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Amelia Dowden
Warburton
James Gorrie
Sky Scrapers In Sydney Debate Fire Risk Health
City council hears Metropolitan Fire Brigade officers oppose new sky scrapers in Sydney citing high fire risk and health danger. Officials warn tall buildings heighten danger to residents and complicate emergency response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Metropolitan Fire Brigade
Emo Noree
Northern Territory appoints ex MP George Ryland as Director of Lands
The Director of Lands in the Northern Territory has appointed George Ryland former Member of Parliament from Queensland to lead the Lands department at a salary of LENO a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
George Ryland
M.P
Queensland
Northern Territory
Daring Burglary Targeting Fresh Food and Tea Company
Burglars entered multiple shops on R King Street early this morning by climbing roofs. They forced open a safe at Fresh Food and Tea Company, stealing £4, a diamond ring worth £20, and £5 in gold from the manager’s belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresh Food and Tea Company
King-street
Alec
Subsidence at Miller's Point Engulfs Harbour Works
Great excitement at Miller's Point this morning as a subsidence at the Harbour Trust Works trapped workers. A band of men labored cutting away rock. 0 men were rescued just in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Miller's Point
Harbour Trust Works
Fulow
Quiet Turnout in Quirindi Extraordinary Vacancy Vote
In Quirindi the extraordinary vacancy caused by Alderman William R. M. Robey drew intense interest with about nine in ten voters on the roll participating. Disqualifications for address changes and a damaged roll prompted calls for immediate revision. Patrick William Riley and James Matheson ran. Riley won by a 19 vote majority and thanked the crowd after the declaration by Returning Officer Fiddona before seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quirindi
William R. M. Robey
Sehool of Arta
Patrick William Riley
James Matheson
Riley
Fiddona
Dull Market for Forage and Grain Goods in Sydney Trade
Extreme dullness dominated the produce market with virtually no buyers in forage and grain. Maize held at about 6/3 per bushel for prime yellow. many sellers resisted lower rates while expecting a Friday market shift. Quotes also show mixed demand across wheat maize oats lucerne barley and related staples with prices ranging from wheat 4/2d per bushel to butter 1 2d per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Hunter District
Emma
Hamae
Local Market Reports Dull Sale Prices Hold Firm
Market dull at suction sales with undertone of firmness as smaller yards sold. Half the yarding left unsold, sellers resisting lower rates. Prices quoted for wheaten chaff and lucerne hay vary, with prime and choice grades achieving higher bids. North palm and Woods’ peppermint cure noted in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Smith
Nemingha
Lucerne
Tamworth
Monsoonal Rains Spread Across Eastern Australia
Meteorological briefs report monsoonal disturbance moving eastward, with widespread rain across eastern Australia and clearing in parts of the north west. Areas from Riverina to central tableland show varied totals, while Queensland and Darling Downs record heavy falls and rivers in flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasman Sea
New South Wales
Akles
Australia
Riverina
Nymagee
Euston
Qaalern
Goodooga
Halranakd
Mogil
Millie
Boggablila
Girilimbons
Trundle
Gilgandra
Corrathoo
Narrandera
Darlington Point
Amounia
Boggabri
Bingara
Forbes
Wellington
Weat Wralong
Young
Tabulam
Emmaville
Central Tableland
Mount Victoria
Gulgong
Southern Tablelands
Delegate
Kiandra
North Coast
Clarence Heads
Grafton
Nambucca
Hunter and Manning
Port Stephens
Murrurundi
Metropolitan
Parramatta
Kurrajong
South Coast
Candela
Eton
Jhdor
Klandra
Queensland
Pine Hill
Hur Athol
Emerald
Belyando
Brisbane
Toowoomba
Darling Downs
Burat
Surat
Moorombah
Dirranbandi
St. George
Gundare
Augatholla
Trogomin Staion
Vis Morven
Newstead
Mitchell
Winton
Tandawaona
Goondibilla
Tallwood
Umbercollie
Bengalla
Callandoon
Morren
Ivanhoo
Mungallals
Hentor Downs
Opening Handicap yields narrow win for Alario
Reuters style summary noting BINGARA race day results with Winter Stakes won by Alario by a neck. Multiple winners include Golden Days and Silver Sero. Football opened with Standards defeating Import by 17 to 3. Mr Munro prominent in Winter Handicap. Bronchial cough remedy advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingara
Galden
Ein
Otto
Stoar
Y.B. Ie
Cmea Feos Euroli
Manilla
Wedgpeday
Transport Strike Expands Across Ports Amid Threats
London reports indicate a widening transport strike with 13,000 provincial dockers and 12,000 in London off work. Ben Tillett warned he would shoot Lord Davenport if violence escalates. Extra police guard docks as strikes spread to Plymouth Southampton Bristol Manchester and Sunderland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ben Tillett
Tower Hill
Lord Davenport
Fort
Plymouth
Southampton
Bristol
Manchester
Sunderland
Leamed
Seamen's and Firemen's Union
Ite
Provinces
Ihw
Docker's Union
Liverpool
Scotland
Ireland
Benefactor to Mankind Receives Guild Hall Reception
Sir John Henniker Heaton was greeted by 600 distinguished figures at Guild Hall in London and presented with an album of 1000 signatures of leading public men of the Empire. Lord Curzon called him a benefactor to mankind for his work on postal and cable rate reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John Henniker Heaton Wa
Guild Hall
Lord Curzon
Sir Henniker
Clos er Settlement Promises Progress Under Lands Minister
Sydney reports Minister for Lands Mr Beeby says 77 907 acres and 107 farms have completed applications with 392 000 pounds advanced. 40 301 acres and 230 000 pounds. 50 707 acres more applications awaiting approval with 241 000 pounds tied to 136 farms. Interest limits and money market conditions reduce the budget to guarantee 700 per cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Beeby
Regulation Requiring Trade Unions to Disclose Details
The Federal Executive approves a regulation mandating union officers to provide full particulars about their organisations to the Home Affairs Department. This applies to both registered and unregistered unions and includes rules and balance sheets, with penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Home Affairs Department
Ito
Fancy Poster Skating Carnival Delights Olympia Rink Crowd
A fancy poster skating carnival at the Olympia Rink drew a crowded audience with original costumes, many comical, and wide participation. The event featured poster displays, races, and judges from Tamworth Times and Daily Observer, with results for best gent’s and comical costumes.
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Clympia
Olympia
Sweet Aval
Bpeste Pil Cycles
Aes
B B
W. Walters
George Turner
Mins Bailey
Mina Nellie Steel
Miss Waldron
Lover Bros
Lelia Walden
Fiorrio Butler
Britten’s Brewery
Mra. Griffith
J. A
Min Wardes
Albert Smith
Roy “Hobson
Gent's
Yates
Lady's
Mr. BR
Ogle
Mr. Yates
Mesa Yates Tou
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