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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
8
A dramatic exchange reveals a woman acknowledging that true freedom lies in captivity as Auriel Earle slips into her stronghold. The man resists a pity filled sacrifice, offering a life of shared happiness if she remains free to pursue impulses. The moment closes with a cryptic final line The End.
Mr H D Morton of the Independent party in New South Wales urges that no single party can govern with a simple majority. He argues for a broad, inclusive approach and warns against rigid two party control, citing New Zealand and UK parallels. He envisions a midcourse, consensus driven government to balance diverse interests and avoid extremes.
A candid speaker defends independent stance amid Liberal pressure, arguing for a moderate party with policy focused on equity and less rigid legislation. He criticizes party misrepresentation, pledges to vote on merit, and urges a balanced approach to governance reflecting rural NSW interests.
A brief, fragmentary notice describes a local tale or event titled Worle Gees with a focus on Cepparmiot Cure. It preserves readable names and context without sensational detail.
The Garden The Flower Garden extols ever blooming carnations with seed sowing anytime, detailing Chabaud, Mutmalson, Rivera Market varieties and their colors and fragrance. It also recommends onions, Brown Spanish and Giant Rocca, with sowing times and keeper qualities, from J A Dranasfield seed importer.
A fragmentary verse about a small man and his family in a tiny home. It hints at a troubled line with threats from ants and a quarrel about death and a cure referenced by a peppermint remedy. The text is garbled but preserves a fleeting folk tale tone.
A speaker critiques the Independents as unaligned and argues no party yet has a leader or policy to absorb them. He cites Churchill on the need for “a good man,” predicts a new leader will emerge and unite followers, and notes hopeful sentiment among New South Wales voters for capable leadership and steadier democracy. The address to Mr. Morton received a warm reception and a vote of confidence.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a patent medicine or remedy notice promising relief for coughs and colds. Details absent due to illegible text, but phrasing suggests a sale or guidance for treatment. No clear dates, institutions, or named individuals are legible.
The notice lists upcoming fixtures for the Australian team and race meetings across New South Wales and England. It notes Rosehill Prince of Wales birthday events, Newcastle, Cessnock, Tamworth, Wallsend and other clubs, with withdrawals and race results, while reporting on betting turnover at the Auckland Grand National meeting and local racing developments.
Australia faltered in a tight Surrey chase as Smth century frames a strong batting display. Jennings out early and unlucky run out marred a possible century, while Lin 52 and Macartney kept hopes alive. Next week at Lord s, weather and pitch may lift their form and push Test selections.
East and Rebels have been selected to represent their sides on the oval this Saturday in a league contest. The East line includes Ernst at fullback J Abbott 13 three quarters W Abbott 12 M Mixton 11 B Lee 10 A Mason 9 fweeight L Mason 5 C O Neil 7 BL Brad bury 1 L Bradbury 2 EB Chaffey 1 C Austin 16 B Robinson 4 B Davis 6. Rebels list Digant at full back Vial Parsons Bourke Same Iwevleh K Bourke Condren M G uinn es Lane Margin Honewood Frame M G uinn es.
Market reports from Hawkins Limited note moderate fat cattle supply with inferior quality and few prime cattle, prices steady at late values. Fat sheep saw high competition and a sharp rise, with crossbred and merino lines reaching notable peaks and lambs and hoggets priced up.
Btore Sheep many inquiries across classes but sales limited by selling limits. Crossbreds and young stock sought. prices 6/6 to 18/ for various ages. Store Cattle buyers seek up to 1000 bullocks and 400 500 steers with prices 2 to 4/10. Fat stock in demand, prime sheep and cattle scarce. draught stock steady. Gull noted mixed farming district and Hunter River properties with large leasehold potential.
Edward Casing faced Tamworth Quarter Sessions before Judge Edmunds charged with stealing a merino lamb skin from Leghe Cruickshank at Tintinhull on December 5. The jury, after lengthy testimony and debate over an unusual defense claiming the skin was planted, returned a not guilty verdict. Cleving discharged.
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