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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
4
A local notice argues for government support to establish tobacco farming by white growers in the Manila district, citing experience at Manila and elsewhere. It contrasts European methods with Chinese practices, urging qualified teachers and opportunities to enter the industry under favorable conditions.
A severe fire in Beuone destroys the home of Mr. G F Mor gon in Toritin early this morning. The blaze caused the loss of the building contents including valuable paintings, pictures, jewelry, and historic records. The insured value is £2500. paintings and valuables were uninsured. The Mor gon family escaped in partial dress. The fire origin remains uncertain.
Persistent wet weather and washed-out river crossings have kept Upper Hunter district largely cut off for five weeks. Lands around the Boone to Gundy road remain blocked since Thursday, hindering traffic as the region endures another period of heavy rain and floods.
Rainfall for the 24 hours ended a.m. yesterday includes Bendemeer 4 points Bingare 4 Manilla 8 Nundia 18 Quirindi 8. The southern trunk telephone line to Sydney is open at Tamworth with rates 3/4 for three minutes and 2/6 for each additional three minutes. four new stations linked to Tamworth. An Australian football club is proposed in Tamworth with a meeting set at the Central Hotel Thursday evening. Dr. RB Smith serves as interim secretary.
Sydney. Justice Ferguenn upholds the magistrate at Coootmundra who dismissed the information against William Hanlon for allowing cattle to array on the railway line. The judge found no guilt in driving the cattle and costs were awarded against the Crown.
Mr Johnsons claim that the Governments methods are a nightmare is echoed by Mr Holman who spoke on the dismissal of 99 railway department workers. Mr Cann says he was unaware of the plan but questions how the government would proceed if there is no work for the men.
Mr Holme, Industrial Registrar, testifying before Industrial Commissioner Mr Piddington, said the Act covered 44 awards. Items varied in cost from over £1500 for one, to many in ranges of £600-£100, £200-£300, and £25-£100. Under the 1912 Act, another batch ranged from £5 to £600.
In SYESEY the Liberal party aims to form a government with ministers to be announced soon. Mr McGowen is expected in the Cabinet and Mr Sare may accept a major portfolio, while Hedions ministry is under consideration. official word to be released tomorrow.
A railway worker named Robert Mul Jews was killed near Sydney between Bydney and Mandanadéews after stepping aside for a down train and an up train struck him. He died en route to hospital.
Acting Chief Secretary Mr Flowers received a letter from Hugh Ward offering to raise 3400 pounds if the Government provides a pound for pound subsidy. Flowers accepted, enabling hospitals to gain up to 7000 pounds in aid.
Grand Star defeated Beacon Light to win the Australian Waterloo Coursingup with Beacon Light finishing as runner up.
Ex-President Hon Roosevelt spoke in Boston during Bunker Hill anniversary ceremonies. He warned Uncle Sam will not consent to arbitration over any insult and pledged the Navy remains under national control. Also noted is McCann's full page advertisement promoting a fire salvage sale valued at £1130.
The text reports the home count proceeding with Mr. Fisher expected to resign and the Ministry’s action being prepared for the Governor General. A delay to Friday is more probable, with Labor ready to halt the address debate and eight weeks’ adjournment if the Cook Government meets. Returns from the Home show Patten and Lyne as late list figures.
The second night featured elaborate entertainment for Juveniles with a grand fancy dress march led by Miss Gladys Phelps. Girls wore white frocks and crowns while boys wore white outfits with wings, and numerous named participants performed in themed sets under the direction of various organizers. An especially praised display included a white and blue masked group and a green velvet billiard cue ensemble with coordinated outfits. A large audience attended, and meals were provided by Mrs. F. J. Potts and others supporting the event with donations.
Final details underway as Tamworth moves toward a municipal crushing plant at Johnson's Street Quarry. White oversees works with shale extraction and bin setup, while a limestone quarry near the mill site advances. engineers estimate costs and plan electric powered drilling and truck loading.
On Wednesday at Moree Race Club the second bay day produced fine but cloudy weather with fair attendance. Key results include the Tattersall’s Handicap over 6 furlongs won by Native Bird (7.12) with notable contenders Duke Alwyne and Heaping Hook in close bets. The Moree Racing Club Handicap over 1 mile saw Native Bird again lead from the start to win, with Sally Narang strong in a distant second. The Glenmore and Farewell Handicaps highlighted Warrabah, Miss Maher, and Havilah King among the top finishers as betting favored Native Bird and Sally Narang throughout.
The Glen Innes coursing gathers for the Alatinen Stakes and Novice Stakes events. Winners advance through first and second rounds with dogs such as Sauith, Golden Deeds, Rath Queen, and Kath Queen noted among victors and byes recorded for others.
At a Tuesday general meeting of the Presbyterian Congregation the Rev T Jamieson Williams was unanimously called to the Tamworth Presbyterian Church vacancy. Williams, a recent arrival from Treforest Glamorganshire in South Wales, is understood to be likely to accept the incumbency.
Mrs Ramadott discovers her Strathfield home severely damaged by four arson fires set in three rooms. Inside, furniture and belongings destroyed. several valuable pictures taken. £20 in notes hidden in linen may have burned. Gas turned on but later shut off. blackmail letter previously received by Ms Ramaciotti. Police involved.
In Sussex Street, a tepid market sees Prime dry yellow maize fall to parity with Prime white grain as Northern River ships 400 bags of yellow maize arrive. White grain holds steady. onions and potatoes weaken with expected reductions. Dairy houses report strong activity while oats slump. New Zealand shipment clears, Algerian oats fair, Lucerne hay dwindling. Prices: Wheat 3 71, maize 3/0 to 3/10, oats 2/10 to 3/2, hay 5/70, potatoes down 3 per ton, eggs 18d to 20d per dozen. All loading to Sydney halted. railway commission notices read.
In a Wednesday session at Audley, Detective Bradisy opposed a decision by Stipendary Magistrate Payten regarding butcher Thomas Alfred Vield. Vield failed to answer questions about involvement with Morgan Ford and a related matter, prompting the Commission to refer the appeal to the full court due to the issue's seriousness.
At Sydney Police Court Herbert Emereon faced charges of robbery and assault on Ryan who was intoxicated. The victim, now in critical condition, suffered a neck rupture and died later. depositions were taken as the accused was remanded until Friday.
A person in Wellington, New Zealand, attempted to shoot George Allen but the shots missed. Allen restrained the suspect and handed him to police. The judge described Allen as a blackened, morally ruined individual.
Carltons beat Standards 11 to 6 after a disrupted match on the Oval due to player shortages. Carltons scored three tries in the second half with Has crossing twice and Lofberg adding a late try, while Standards opened their scoring late with Mather and a goal by Mather.
At Gleton Shire saleyards a store cattle sale posted firm prices with 4 shipyard yarding and keen demand. Cattle prices ranged from £4 8s to £10 with vealers and wethers listed. figures show totals and per head prices despite rough OCR. Also Farmers' Central Markets reported high bidding and large sums for pigs and meat products. Friedmann consumption cure attacked by health authorities in New York and Montreal with medical disapproval.
Reports say a Buber plague roams Port au Prince Haiti with many deaths. The government has surrounded the city with troops to prevent the disease from spreading to other parts of the island.
Three hundred valuable books were defaced with a knife at the St John's College library in Canterbury. A card reading Votes for Women was found there. All ten accused at the Old Bailey on conspiracy charges were convicted and sentenced to six to twelve months in prison, each ordered to pay one seventh of the prosecution costs.
In the House of Commons Mr Greenwell and Nationaliat moved to accept Sir Albert Spicer's special report on the Marconi contract and to demand the resignation of Attorney-General Sir Rufus Teane. It is reported that Mr Aequith advised Lloyd George and Sir Eufua Teanca to express regret for their indiscretion regarding the contract.
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