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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
4
Weather continues unsettled along the coast and parts of the tableland with squally East winds. Rough seas persist at sea and inland areas experience fine but frosty mornings.
The Tamworth Daily Observer reports the overseer of works urging a comprehensive, funded street improvement plan at the town quarry site. He warns against half hearted expedients and rail against tinkering policies while calling for urgent repairs, central funding, and a staged modernization of principal streets.
Reports from Tamworth cover a Tamworth Hospital District committee meeting, public holiday grant debate, and a theft case at the Tamworth Newspaper Company. The hospital committee discussed the monthly meeting. a licensing court granted holiday clarifications. a young man was fined for stealing a newspaper with hard labor in default.
Sydney reports aFederal Cabinet meeting with ministers outlining recommendations for resignation and possible realignment ahead of the looming election. Rumors place Mr Fisher as a possible delay until final results, while speculation swirls over the next Liberal ministerial lineup and Attorney General choice.
In Glen Innes the pole carnival ended with Goondiwindi defeating Glen Innes 9 goals 9 behinds to 2 goals 1 behinds. The match featured late rallies and notable plays by J White Archie White and L Margetts as Goondiwindi secured the cup after a tense four point victory.
At a special meeting the State Labor party approved McGowen's reformulated leadership and elected Holman as leader. McGowen will remain premier until month end. Holman to form cabinet including Had as Attorney General. Changes include Jones resigning as secretary and Mina finn and Crawford assuming treasurer duties.
Flood warnings rise as Maitland and West Maitland suffer rising river levels. Last night and this morning the river overflowed and reached 22 feet at a freight gauge. Floodwaters from Mulbring and Wallis Creek pushed water toward Louthick and Thogworth as residents seek shelter and aid amid ongoing rain and rising seas.
A Sydney report notes five inches of rain in four days with widespread impact. Weather officials warn of continued storms and potential flood damage across the city and surrounding areas. Local assessments indicate numerous properties sustained damage and travel remains affected.
Late market report from Sydney notes fluctuating prices and cautious trading as buyers assess new figures. Mentioned names include Cheri Sathet and Tamworth traders, with references to local equity and wheat pool activity.
Residents fear a rising river level near the Wowke-tory River. Authorities report a breach risk and have begun evacuations along affected routes as safe feed measures are implemented.
The document lists several individuals including Nirongit Nefure Sydnee Price and Victoria Kormicks connected to a charge against a lieutenant. It references required drills and a period of 0here us, with penalties described as payments of costs or default.
The Maitland races planned for Saturday have been postponed due to persistent rainfall. Officials cite saturated tracks and safety concerns as the reason for delaying the event to a later date.
Miscellaneous price listings show wheat, barley, and potatoes with varied bids and scarce sales amid cold weather. Observed figures include wheat at 3/8 bushel and potatoes around 610 to 8 10 per ton with other commodities like barley and butter noted under damp market conditions.
An incoherent text fragment mentions a person arriving in a city and references to beepers, poetry, and terms that resemble a garbled report. The readable content lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to establish a concrete news item.
Fragmentary report recalls a political row with remarks by Melbourne figures and NSW Labor leader Holman. The quarrel centers on alleged treachery and apathy within the Labor ranks amid cross-state visits and party strategy debates.
West Maitland staff report Arthur Waker of Oakhampton was hit by a falling beam while at a Tim Street Tailwey station site and admitted to hospital with serious injuries. His condition and the extent of his injuries remain uncertain.
Police recovered a cache of gelignite believed tied to a safe-breaking gang active in the area. The discovery followed a blaze on PwWitoslou Street in Melbourne where officers identified suspects connected to the operation.
Fragmentary market report records bids and yields with terms like best beef, inferior, and per pound pricing. Mentions penned totals and flock movements including wethers and ewes, with unclear references to locations and entities.
A letter to the editor complains that snarling dogs roam freely, threaten pedestrians and motorists, and disrupt traffic. The writer asks who is responsible for protecting citizens and enforcing control to prevent injuries on main streets.
A light supply of bullocks and sheep sold briskly with steady rates. Quotations show bullocks from 5/10 to 28/12 and cows from 3 to 5. sheep include prime crossbreds at 22/ to 27/1 and merino ewes at 14/ to 17/1. Attendance fair and values largely unchanged from Monday.
The Melbourne inquest into Celia Capenes death after a fall from a window at Oxford Chambers resumed. Vera Waldon admitted improper relations with Capenes and involvement with Capenes's wife Emma Royle. The coroner outlined sleepwalking, suicide, or murder as possible theories and committed George Samuel Capenes for trial for alleged murder.
Turkish Grand Vizier was assassinated in Constantinople by an interior aide and aide-de-camp during a motor car attack. Three assailants were arrested as martial law looms and the Young Turk government faces a plotted downfall. In London an Irish unionist rally was planned with leading figures to address supporters.
A chaotic mix of war and labor turmoil spans continents. A Mesiran troop train was dynamited with hundreds killed in a strike at Walsall, while Lancashire cotton firms lock out thousands. French President to visit England. Italian navy orders new dreadnoughts. A Rome attack leaves a family dead and 20 bystanders terrified. Leeds sewer works strike escalates, Paterson NJ bomb injures strike leaders, and Paris Warsaw travel speeds reach 100 mph. Salles Chamber rejects woman suffrage. Tippanish Cabinet resigns amid Liberal rift.
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