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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
5
Advertises a showroom offering solid oak furniture with high quality construction and economical prices. Claims superior workmanship and a splendid assortment to furnish dining rooms with serviceable furniture. Emphasizes value and economy to attract customers to the Palace of Trade.
The notice lists Merino wethers of various ages with shorn dates and prices, including 12/0 to 14/9, plus mixed Merinos described as in good condition. It invites offers to John Tom and Fletcher. A separate Patriots meeting is announced at the Mechanics Institute on Friday June 16 at 9:30 am with organizers urging attendee lists.
The 38th casualty list from Sydney lists numerous wounded and killed service members including Privates A. Smith W. Dy Twerett GG Franka M S Stiteon F Sallors W. Glass and others. It notes action in various theaters with dozens of named personnel and ranks from Private to Captain.
Garvin and Cousens Limited announces a livestock sale featuring mantl ia lineala cross roan wethers aged 2 to 8 fow, 1A wartalta lana wethers aged 1 and 5 years shorn, Gunnedah stock, Thesre-peorter ewes with marks, Wishora fine lamb, ANTUA hoggette 10 in 12 months hornless, Crobred Hopters aged 4 to 10 months with wool. Apply to Garvin and Cousens Ltd.
Tamworth ram and ewe entries with ages from two to four years old. Notes include wool, quality, breeding value, and shorn status. Bids requested with terms and transport details for quick sale.
A fragment lists names of soldiers including Frank Wyndham and A Wistanni with ranks such as Private and Lance Corporal. Regions named include VICTORIA and SOUTH AUSTRALIA with notes on killed in action and wounded by wounds.
A 490 acre settlement property offers a ready farm setup 6 miles from Dari and 10 miles from Tamworth. It includes land fenced and divided into 9 paddocks with permanent water from two bores, a large hay barn, dairy, store, and a wagon shed. The owner’s interest sold with farming implements and furniture.
Mixed listings from Lowcock and King announce town property bargains in Tamworth and Guonedah. Includes cottages and villas with prices from £1500 to £800, plus farm animal notes and gas machine ads. Offers apply. inspection urged at local offices.
An auction listing from Inglis & Stewart shows available stock including Wethers aged four months to two years with Neoreanden and Lincoln crosses. Prices range around 12 to 1700, with descriptions of good condition, wool quality, and unshorn status for various breeds.
A desolate World War I letter recounts a brutal landing with soldiers dropping and bleeding. The writer describes shrapnel, heavy fatigue, separation from comrades, and a retreat through rough terrain to reach trench lines.
Notices record the deaths and missing status of local men from Tamworth and Singleton connected to the First Australian Contingent. Theo Jales Johns, twenty, listed as missing on Gallipoli then alive. Archibald Kenneth Malachlan near twenty, died in Egypt. allegations note three brothers lost, all sons of Mr. and Mrs. Malachlan, with ties to Hawkesbury and Morstone schools. A new engineer appointment for Namshires is also announced.
A local ballot was recently held at Tamworth Coffeehouse to decide the city issue. County actuary Mr. W. Graham and Thos Lyan were among the participants in this community decision.
Dozens of Tamworth district volunteers were enlisted on May 15 for active service. Names include William Penn, W Stevenson, W Watson, H R Stewart, J Maker, J Tennison, J Mackay, A Kremer and many others. In Inverell a man was found wounded with a bullet injury to the forehead and eye, admitted to Inverell Hospital. condition described as serious.
A testimonial from A Harley of Mockhampton praises Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for curing influenza like symptoms and relieving pains. The letter claims two days of treatment produced improvement and that the medicine also aided a friend’s recovery, with a strong endorsement of its efficacy and availability from local chemists.
Open meeting includes Muswellbrook Wandi Cap and Welter Handicap with weights set and rules. Entries close with a fee and full details on riders, colors, and pedigrees. travel from Tamworth by passenger train arrives in time for the first race at 2 pm. Officials include M. Quinn, secretary.
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