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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
3
Tobacco Industry Prospects For White Growers In Western District
A government inquiry lists growers seeking aid and outlines the case for white participation in tobacco culture. It argues Europeans can master the industry with proper training, notes Chinese methods’ success, and stresses year round effort, skilled guidance, and cooperative farm practice to achieve profitability.
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Vetter
Ibja
Department of Agriculture
Tilt
Manilla
Daylere
Dirk Elven
Milnes
Europeasia
Ag Itia
Tobcco
Wiis
Ferleulture
Disastrous Fire Destroys Morpot Residence at Torlia
A fire in Torlia at the residence of Mr GF D Morpot totally destroyed the building and contents. Origin is unclear but suspected to start in the rear, with valuables including paintings and jewels lost. Mrs Morgan and others escaped partly dressed. insured items valued at 2500 pounds. Morpot, son of the Mount Morgan discoverer, lost valuable records.
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Scone
GF. D. Morpot
Torlia
Iihlia
Queensland Insurance Company
Moreau
Mount Morgan
Queensland
Upper Hunter cut off by floods and landslip traffic
Continued wet weather and washed out river crossings have practically severed the Upper Hunter district for five weeks. A large landslip on the road Boone to Gundy has blocked traffic since last Thursday. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure advertised.
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Scone
Upper
Hunter District
Boone
Gundy
Thoreadlis
Tamworth Sports and Telephones Update
Rainfall data for 24 hours ending 9 am lists Bendemeer 24 points Ringara 4 Manilin 8 Nundle 18 Quirindi 8. Northern trunk line to Sydney opened at Tamworth with 54 first three minutes and 2/1 for each additional three minutes. Fourteen new stations connected. A Tamworth Australian football club may form. meeting at Aeallon's Central Hotel tonight at 6 o'clock with Mr FR Smith as provisional secretary.
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Bendemeer
Ringara
Manilin
Nundle
Quirindl
Sydney
Tamworth
Aeallon
FR. Smith
Straying Cattle Case Upheld by Sydney Justice
Mr Justice Ferguson sustained the magistrate at Coothmundra who had promised an information against William Hanlon for allowing cattle to stray on the railway line. The gate was left open. the railway officer could see cattle entering. Costs were awarded against the Crown.
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Sydney
Justice Ferguson
Coothmundra
William Hanlon
Railway Department
Towas
Nightmare to the Government and railway dismissals
Mr Johnson criticizes the government methods as a continuous nightmare while the Railway Department faces the dismissal of eight men. Mr Holman says he has not heard of the matter, and Minister for Railways Mr Conn notes unawareness but questions employment if no work exists.
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Sydney
Holman
May
Railway Department
Conn
Johnson
Cost Of Wages Awards In Australia and 1912 Act Costs
Industrial Registrar Mr Holme testified before Industrial Commissioner Mr Piddington about the 1908 Indias trial Act creating 44 wages awards. Costs ranged from over £1300 for one award to £5-£100 for others, with many parcels between £100 and £500 and a few £200-£300. Under the 1912 Act one award cost £500 and four ranged £200-£500, while others were £5-£250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Holme
Piddington
Mr Holman’s Ministrys New Session Plan
Mr Holman aims to conclude the forthcoming session early in October. The Premier elect seeks Liberal support though no guarantee exists. Ministers assert they will achieve the program and Mc Gowen is expected to accept a portfolio in Holman’s ministry. Official announcement due to the Courier tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Holman
Liberal Party
McGowen
Caurus To-Mor- Pe
Railway Feller Fatally Mounded In City Rail Crash
Sydney railway fettler Robert Mullens was fatally struck between Sydney and Macdonaldtown this afternoon. He stepped aside for a down train but an up train collided with him. He died while en route to hospital.
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Sydney
Wedaveday
Robert Mullens
Macdonaldtown
Ile
Windfall for State Hospitals in Subsidy Offer
Acting Chief Secretary Mr Flowers received a letter from theatrical manager Mr Hugh Ward offering to raise 2500 pounds for the hospital with a pound for pound subsidy. Flowers accepted the offer, enabling a total benefit of about 1070 pounds for the hospital.
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Bydney
Flowers
Hugh Ward
Grand Star Wins Australian Waterloo Coursing Cup
Grand Star secured the Waterloo Coursing Cup title with Beacon Light finishing as runner up in the event held in Australia.
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Sydney
Grand Star
Beacon Light
Uncle Sam's Punch at Bunker Hill and Salvage Ad
Ex president Roosevelt spoke in Boston during Bunker Hill anniversary events and warned Uncle Sam will not arbitrate after insults, asserting Navy readiness. The issue flags McCann's full page ad urging salvage sale of 1120 pounds worth of goods.
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New York
Roosevelt
Boston
Bunker Hill
Sam
Navy
McCann
Resignation Imminent as Mawarra Recount Looms
Sydney reports indicate Mr. Fisher ready to resign from the Ministry with the resignation to be delivered to the Governor General tonight or delayed to Friday. The Andarat recount remains undecided while Labor may seek an interruption of the Supply Bill debate and an eight week adjournment if Hume results clarify the issue. Latest Hume returns show Patten and Lyne with specified totals.
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Sydney
Mawarra
Andarat
Hume
R. J. Pexter
Pitt Strost
Si Hume
Patten
Lib
Lyne
Indy
Ee Oe
Tamworth Municipal Stone Crusher Installation Progress
Finality nears on a municipal shale and limestone quarry project in Tamworth. Johnson's Street shale quarry features a 60 foot high face, a bin, piles, and a trap door system for loading trucks. limestone works require extensive excavation and a new crusher setup with electric power driving an 18 hp motor and drilling plant.
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Tamworth
Johnson's Street
White
Daily Observer
Tabor
Niveoy
Showel
Catia
Alte
China
Roman Catholic Ball Entrances Delight Jovial Night
The second night of the Roman Catholic ball for the Joventies featured elaborate preparations a bright ballroom and ample music. Students danced in various sets including the Cotleen Bawn and Dolly Varden with detailed costumes while Miss Gladys Phelps and Miss Feeney organized them. A well supported supper followed, and the gallery crowd enjoyed the event with notable efforts from Mrs. F J Potts and Mrs. West guiding the displays.
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Rownd
Arrose
Mla
Gadys Phelps
Meir
Met
Phyllis Carver
Noreen Carey
Joyce Jones
Mary Mooney
Nellie Tweedie
Mrs Coyne
Charlie McFarland
Eric McFarland
Chas, Tweedie
Ho Lewe
Gos Mabor
Gladya Phelpa
Eric Fradberg
Jesse Henry
Connie Schofield
Zara Levy
Stella Landers
Ethel Carey
Clare Coyne
Gladye Moffitt
Edie Garrety
Frank Nagel
Les Thompson
Jim Maher
Jack Lowe
Miss Feeney
Doris Molloy
Lucy Thorley
Dolly Fallon
Mollie Tweedie
Millie Hinkelbein
Connie Potts
Gertie Moore
Vera Farley
Willie Mather
Norman Organ
Pat Sweeney
Dick Lennan
Collin Cooper
Len Potta
George Appleton
Jack Farley
Scarlet Troubadours
Napoleon Bate
Edie
Lulu Bridekirk
Maggie Totton
Alice Paterson
George Parnell
Tommy Totton
F. J. Potts
West
Misses King
Withaprington
J. Kennedy
Racing results from Moe second day show close finishes
On Wednesday Moe Racing Club hosted the second day with fine but cloudy weather and strong attendance. Races included Tattersall's Handicap where Rendale led a tight three horse finish followed by Coondarra Laddie and Ne, plus Welter and Mooring events with Kentish Fire and Duke Alwyne among betting favorites. Sally Narang fell behind early in the Moor race before Native Bird seized the lead, while Glenmore Handicap saw Warrabah and Mins Maher contend for top placing with a 1.17 time. Aidan Toomey’s Vigaro and Sally Narang in the Farewell Handicap ended in a photo finish with Vigaro favored at 1 to 1 and Sally Narang at 2 to 1. The day featured several close finishes and competitive betting markets.
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Tattersall
Ro Munro
Rendale
Farrell
Aroney
Hannatton R. Thurston
Coondarra Laddie
Coyne
Santa
Cleverness
Hellings
Meadah
Coondarra
Bally Narang
Havilabh King
Native Bird
Sally Narang
N. P. Aroney
N.K
Murphy
F. Thompson
Warrabah
McGuinness
P. Lawrence
Mise Maher
Toomey
Vigaro
Leo
Honnery
Hamilton
Havilah King
Otto Gratton
Otto Grafton
Glen Innes Coursing Meeting Report
The Glen Innes dune coursing meeting drew a good crowd with Maidens and Novice stakes decided. Golden Deeds and Senator Bank claimed finals in the Maiden and All Aged sections amid a busy round of bouts and byes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Innes
Ky Silty
Holgaft
D.C. Tivhdon
Leroy
Little Lady
Dave Smith
Moonbi
Git
Thelma
Senator Bank
Fleet Hagel
Golden Deeds
Bulgift
Dave South
Lacort
Benator Bank
Cameron
Harry
S. Whyte
Senator Hank
Daisy Bank
Rath Queen
ALC
Little Mac
Duchess of York
Darrigle
Bromide
Lullaby
T. Grantham
Presbyterian Church Calls Rev T Jamieson Williams
At a Tuesday general meeting the Presbyterian Congregation unanimously invited Rev T Jamieson Williams to fill the incumbency at Rt. Andrews Tamworth Presbyterian Church, vacant for about six months. Williams recently arrived from the old country where he served Treverene eney De Soe oe accept.
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Presbyterian Church
T. Jamieson Williams
Rt. Andrew's
Tamworth Presbyterian Church
T. J. Williams
Old Country
Treverene Eney de Soe
Malicious burglars set fire to residence in Strathfield
Mrs. Ramadoul of Strathfield returns home to find four fires in three rooms. house destroyed despite gas turned off. Intruders removed valuable pictures. £20 in notes possibly lost. Blackmail case linked to the夫 family involved two men jailed after reporting to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Refusing to Answer Questions in Chambers Case
The court notes a magistrate and detective involvement regarding Thomas Alfred Pickd a butcher who refused to answer questions before the Herald Commission. The matter concerns potential interest in Morgan Ford Carcase Butchers. Due to importance, the appeal is referred to the full port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Bofors
Ferguson
Towdry
Bradley
Payton
Stinondary
Thomas Alfred Picd
Heral Commission
Morgan Ford
Carcase Butchers
Alleged Robbery and Assault In Police Court
Herbert Emerson faced charges of grievous bodily harm and purse theft from Jol Ryan. Police said Emerson robbed Ryan while intoxicated and, when confronted, knocked him down causing a neck artery rupture. Ryan remains in critical condition as dying depositions are taken. Emerson remanded until Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Herbert Emlerson
Jol: Pyan
Onah
Ryan
Exmerson
Ball
Wellington Jury Finds Benson Failed in Shooting Attempt
A Wellington jury found William Benson guilty on charges related to an attempted shooting of George Allen. The Inter reported Benson admitted improper relations with Allen’s wife while her husband was away. Allen seized Benson and handed him to authorities. the judge denounced Allen as a blackguard entirely devoid of a moral sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wellington
New Zealand
William Benson
George Allen
Inter
Benson
Allen
Carlton and Standards Edge in Half Holiday Rugby Battle
Carlton defeated Standards 11 to 6 on the Oval in a fast half holiday match. Despite player shortages, Standards led a sun-drenched first half with chances, while Carltonons struck in the second half with three quick tries. Hae fan and Lof berg added later scores as Potts converted. Referee was Mr. J. Britten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caritona
Oval
Carltons
Carltona
Uhrig
Standards
Maher
Hae
Lofberg
Hasan
Potts
Fim
Carlioms
Mr. J. Britten
Maitch
Hospital Ball Committee Meeting Notice
A meeting of the committee will be held at the Mechanics Institute on Friday at 2.90 p.m. L Riley, Hon. Gen.
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Mechanics’ Institute
Late Market Report From Sussex Street Markets
The Wednesday morning market in Sunset Street showed weak demand with limited buying of commodities. Wheat 2/74 per bushel and oats 2/11 to 3/2 per bushel. onions and potatoes weak with expected reductions. Dairy houses report good business as New Zealand shipment was sold, and lucerne hay supplies diminish ahead of spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Case eBay
New Zealand
Lucerne
Hunter River Bay
Ontees
Railways
Markets Report On Potatoes And Produce Prices At Auction
Local markets show potato prices down by a penny per ton with dull competition as buyers were not warned of railway stoppages. Other produce prices held steady. 66 consignments sold and 20 passed in. Northern sales feature lucerne hay and chaff, with minor price variations and multiple consignors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Railwav
Lucerne Clini
Oaten Hay
Lucerne Hay
Burgess
Tamworth
Lucerne Chaff
Jackson
Wallangarra
Maize
Singleton Fat Stock Sales at Shire Yard
At the Shire sale yard in Singleton on Wednesday a fair yarding of fat cattle occurred with prices firm on last week. Fat bullocks £8 7s, steers £6 16s, cows £5 17s 1d, heifers £5, paddies 10s to 30s, springers £7 12s 6d. fat wethers 33s, ewes 21s 10d. Farmers Central Markets yesterday sold 178 pigs to £3 16s 6d, aging £3 8s 3d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singleton
Shire
Friedmann’s Consumption “Cure” Discredited by Medical Men
The Friedmann Institute is ordered closed by the New York Board of Health after medical men in America and Canada reject the treatment. Doctors condemn the plasma cure as ineffective for consumption and denounce Friedmann’s methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Friedmann
Germany
Board of Health At
Montreal
Bubonic Plague Rages in Hayti Port Au Prince
London dispatch reports bubonic plague raging in Port au Prince Hayti with deaths from spores. Government surrounds the city with troops to prevent spread to other parts of the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Ile
Suffragette Vandalism and Conspiracy Trials
Three hundred valuable books were slashed with a knife at St. John's College Canterbury library. A early inscribed Votes for Women was found there. All suffragettes charged at the Old Bailey with conspiracy were convicted and sentenced to six to twelve months imprisonment with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. John's College, Canterbury
Old Bailey
Marcomi Shares Scandal Sparks Commons Motion
In the House of Commons Mr Gree nell Nationalist gave notice of motion that Sir Albert Nees Epier be asked to resign from his portfolio. Reports say Asquith advised Lloyd George and Sir Rufus Spence to temper remarks on the Marquisonize act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Greenell
Albert Nees - Epier
Ir Wats
Ory Ose
Asquith
Lloyd George
Rufus Spance
Marvgui Soniz
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National Library of Australia
Logal and General News
Mr. Johnson
Cost OF
MR. Holman
Mr. McGowen
C. W. Jenkins
Woree JG. Rages
Wative Bird
Butchers and Royal Commission
L Riley
Sussex Street Markets
Singleton Fat Stock Sales
Friedman
America
Canada
Marcomi
Sir Mutus Isaacs
Nla.gov.au
Nla
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