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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
7
Australasian merino and crossbred wools remain in firm demand at January rates while Punta Arenas and Falkland wools drew heavy selling. Prices for merino combing and clothing rose modestly amid keen competition. River Plate slipes remained scarce and higher in cost.
The death occurred in Armidale hospital on Sunday of Mr Edward Davis aged 61. The deceased was a long time resident of Kingstown and is survived by one daughter.
Tamworth official Mr Leeson outlined a proposed contract to illuminate Tenterfield with electricity. The plan covers 37 street lamps at varying capacity costing about 16,000 pounds annually for 16 years, plus private consumption pricing. Wires and plant procurement from England delay installation by nine months, with council to review a draft agreement at the next ordinary meeting.
Inter W F Buchanan of Killarney station bequeaths £250 for the erection of a bushmen ward to be called The Bushman Word. The donor, a keen bushman, leaves all sympathies with bush workers and the show.
The death occurred on Tuesday last at Islington near Newcastle of Mrs John Mulheron aged about 40. She had lived with her husband and four daughters in Quirindi for over two years then in Newcastle where two sons also resided. She suffered a long internet-related illness and leaves four daughters and three sons. Her parents and relatives in Somerton and Tamworth mourn the loss as officials investigate.
Mr Cecil M Kie brother of Her E N Mkie leaves after two years in dress department to take a six months trip to Me DB. He has been in Barrabe Commercial Bank briefly and now departs for a position in charge of the drapery department at a store in Me DB on assignment.
A 20 year old woman died after a three week typhoid illness following insufficient nursing and care. The late Mr Armstrong, eldest daughter of the late Ronald Johnson of Ashford and Divinenter, left four young children. Walter James Watson was found dead at Gum Flat. coroner and jury, post mortem by Dr. Morten found death not due to injury. The district experienced overcast skies with rain turning to showers, dampening harvest prospects but forecast warmer days to revive grass and pastures. A pigeon match at Moree racecourse, organized by Messrs Walker and Wilan, aims to donate 150 per cent of net proceeds to the Mores Hew hospital.
Fat cattle and sheep markets show moderate supply with variable quality. Prime cattle demand remained high with higher prices for top grades, while inferior stock traded lower. Sheep and lamb offerings were light with strong buyers scarce, merino and crossbred wethers reached around 16s to 16s4d per head. lambs around 12s to 13s.
Windeler and Co report the second series of colonial wool sales postponed from March 4 began in May with 273000 bales offered and 263000 sold. Home trade took 143000 bales, Continent 10000, and America 10000 with 20000 held over. Prices opened firm. merinos firming and demand strong, Western Australian and fine growths active. heavy and fine qualities dearer, while late sessions saw US competition temper some gains. Overall series longer than usual with heavy catalogues and strong American interest for certain grades. Merino prices up about five percent.
A farmer named Rose in Benkoom die Het Temora found no spring after weeks of drought and stock watering. Rabbits had dug a burrow at the foot of a hillside ridge where damp ground concealed water, revealing clear water under the surface. The rabbits unknowingly led to a plentiful supply of fresh water for stock, while the landowner had been watering elsewhere.
Commonwealth Meteorologist Mr Huot stated on Tuesday that about 4.001 trillion tons of water fell by Monday morning, covering several square miles. He described the rainfall as conservative in scale, noting the vast volume over the observed area.
The general monthly meeting of the F and S Association at Isons Hotel discussed electing representatives to the PP Board, tree and road improvements near the school, and a memorial gift to Mr. Murray. Members reported correspondence on Cockburn River works and Moonli school accommodation.
From our correspondent a large crowd gathered at the residence of Mr Murray to bid farewell as Mr Mahon announced departure plans. Speakers praised Mr Murray’s uprightness, public service, and neighborly kindness, wishing the family success in their new home and thanking him for his years of contribution to local roads, justice of the peace duties, and communal welfare.
Fragmentary memoir recounts a theft of melons and ties to a local event or incident. Names appear obliquely and context hints at a community scene with individuals including Bernie, Mr. We Lee, and Lord Agn. The prose resembles a pastiche or garbled diary entry rather than a clear news item.
Wir correspondent reports Empire Day at Semingha with public events on the Cockburn River enjoyed by spectators. The program featured a children’s talk on Empire Day, prize events including lucky ring and driving contests, and a later social at Nomi Hall with piano and violin music.
A brisk sales outlook is forecast for wool based on Winchcombs and Carson's Warrigal Woolpress. Traders expect strong demand with favorable terms encouraging buyers to purchase now.
A misread advertisement touts a new cold remedy from Dr New Discovery, claiming rapid relief. Available at Pullman's Pharmacy and nearby stores, it urges prompt action to prevent worse symptoms.
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