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Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
2
Balkans Developments Loom In Greek Crisis
The article narrates Allied pressure on Greece amid Balkan tensions. It argues Greece risks starvation and loss of sovereignty if it remains aligned with Central Powers, urges rebel movements and Venizelos to push for a pro Entente stance, and warns Greece could become a vassal state if it fails to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkans
Ferane
Greeve
Nya
Greece
Salonka
Constantine
Bayer
East
Serbia
Venizelos
Ain Allisiee
Gallipoli
Constantinople
Big shift in pressure spreads rain and winds
Commonwealth Meteorology reports a major change in pressure in the last 24 hours with high pressure moving northeast and a dominant monsoonal low over South Australia and western New South Wales. A new high pressing west Australia is advancing, favoring general rain and northerly winds for the next two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
South Australia
West Australia
Government plans for returned soldiers farms
A late telegram outlines state aid and a land act amendment to set up special funds for returned soldiers. Minister Aslfird notes regulations will prevent speculation and that initial farms, about five thousand acres across estates, will be offered once rules are ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweney
Aslfird
Soll
War Finds Confidence Rise Among Allies and French Pride
From LOSDOSN to Moncton observers report growing confidence among Allied powers. General Von Schack is retired as German commander in the Verdun theater while Colonel Repington notes continued French resilience after setbacks. Russian victories boost morale as Austrian fronts face renewed strain and Allied preparations accelerate for the next phase of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losdosn
Moncton
von Schack
Dauwsimont
Verdun
Repington
Limes
Erite
France
Transcontinental Railway Inquiry Hearing Summary
Sydney reports the commission probing the management of the Trans Australian railway project. Chief Engineer Bell testified that the London office exposed incompetence by Gil Christ whose allegations formed the commission’s basis. He described wage irregularities and falsified accounts in the stamp and ledgers, alleging deliberate erasures and deceit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Inina
Trans-Australian Railway
Bell
Lond
Gilchrist
Sayplus
Defiant union organiser fined for trespass in Sydney
In Sydney on a Tuesday Atiair Willi Buck, a union organiser, was fined £5 for trespassing on premises along Bowling-street Tramway, after refusing to leave while addressing workers. Evidence showed he ignored orders to depart and continued speaking to the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Atiair Willi Buck
Union Vanivt
Meomth
Ford
Lepet Ward
Ney
Absolute Co-ordination of Armies Shifts Front in War
Gener Brusikaf outlines coordinated Soviet and Russian forces as decisive for the war effort. He asserts past endurance of troops and faith in victory if armies act in unison, predicting a broad attack across the front and significant impact on Austro German efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sfinidines
Gener Brusikaf
Sonoma
Wieetes Waste Trent
General War News Mexico Declares War on United States
Mexico declares war on the United States amid militia mobilization and an expected U.S. force buildup. Reports of fighting near the border and rumors of German influence circulate as ships are deployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
London
Madulay
Moxalis
Mexico
Gs Americaan
Muda
Berre-Pandout
Orderine
Riots Surpass Calm as German Food Protests Grow
Reports from Aix la Chapelle on the German frontier describe large scale food riots with thousands marching, police charges, injuries, and rail stoppages delaying supplies. Censorship limits details as soldiers face hardship amid hunger and officials face pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lantos
Mavala
Aix la Chapelle
Heloian
Fondelas
Tom le
Self-Confessed Spy Trial Notes Ambition and Treachery
A prisoner admits spying motivated by ambition and claims his disclosure of information came from a personal urge to aid his cause. His wife links his actions to wartime temptations while a curate admits involvement in forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tain Don
Meuselaw
Triebrich Linslu
Miro Hinstree
Eailby
Tresnsen
Russian gas projectile touted as secret weapon
Amsterdam reports a new Russian gas projectile used effectively in offensives. The device’s composition is secret and launches in a fixed direction, delivering deadly gas over miles. A surge of artillery followed, with claims of success near Sergevita and on surrounding fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmiat
Titel
Lapis
Sernevita
Storkhel
Vladimir
Verloniskt
Brent
Astien
Tretine Ring
East Africa Campaign Reports German Fort Numbers
Dispatch details operations in the East African campaign during April. German fortifications and strength are noted, with emphasis on German numbers around 1601 and Allied responses. The report mentions general officers and overall Allied expectations, but text is garbled and partial.
New Zealand Liquor Question Sparks Hours Debate
Parliament remains split over hotel closing hours with likely reform plans to set a standard by direct legislation. Proponents argue a fixed window from six to ten oclock could emerge as a compromise, while opponents fear restrictions on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New Zealand
Germans On The Defensive In North France Actions
London dispatch reports German forces on the defensive after a sharp bombardment. The enemy allegedly attempted to press our lines between Arc and the Ojfe but were repulsed with grenades. British aviation claimed two planes shot down at Leys and Arras with German air squadron losses.
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London
Paria
Arc
Ojfe
Thirumeont
Vaux Chapitre
Seuville
Thiaumoert Wood
Flumin Wood
Leys
Arras
Lemberg News Signal Looms as War Shifts
Descriptions from Austro Russian front near Czernowit and Lemberg stress grim prospects. Reports claim Russian gains and Austrian retreats amid heavy artillery exchanges. Observers warn the fall of Lemberg could trigger a major new theatre of battle with strategic implications.
Four Men Fined in Melbourne Tax Case for Failure to Furnish Returns
In Melbourne District Court four men were each fined £2 with costs after failing to furnish Federal income tax returns. The prosecutions were brought by federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tuchy
Melbourne
Full Civil Rights for Women Bill Sparks Sydney Debate
The Site Cabinet discussed the bill to confer full civil rights on women and enable parliamentary representation as the coming session opens. Sydney reports note promotion of gender equality amid political formation and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Cabinet
Fire at Halberstadt Meat Factory Sparks German Turmoil
A large Halberstadt factory, crucial for the army’s meat supply, was destroyed by fire likely set by an incendiary. An estimated two million pounds of meat and vast quantities of fresh and cured meat were lost. Strikes at Mays Neburg disrupted order as an artillery regiment bivouacked in the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heine
Halberstadt
Saxony
Germany
Mays Neburg
French aerial activity reported across fronts
A Paris report notes French air squadrons bombing Bulgarian encampments in Macedonia. The aerial campaign is described as strong on all fronts with French airmen using special fire bombs to attack targets, while a recent assault south of the Seine failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mionuchy
Hiver Seine
Salunike
Macedoia
Russians Struggle as Austro German Forces Press Near Lemberg
Reports from Swiss and Dutch papers say Austro German writers warn of possible retirement for Von Sthnter amid rumors of heavy Russian advances 44 miles from Lemberg. Petrograd says Russians captured positions near Skmasoners and surrounding districts through Sunday.
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Losdon
Riuyssiims
Lemberg
von Sethnter
Weethendorff
Austin
Petrograd
SKK Masoners
Telerrand
Paine
Teo
Kevel-Revon
Lutek
Gatsk
Herochutf
Irish Trouble Improved Prospect for Settlement
London notes improved prospects for settling the Irish dispute as negotiations continue. A cabinet member is strongly opposed to certain terms and the Times reports a lack of consensus among leaders amid ongoing talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thublin
Seeman
Fieurze
Lermis
Death of Inverell Soldier Reflected in Local Notices
Bewailing the loss of Captain Thomas Wace Moorakine Moorakine soldier in the British forces is noted with mentions of his long service. He returned to England after service in trenches alongside Scottish regiments and was laid to rest in Oakwood amid community tributes. Grace Wace, his wife, stayed in London during wartime duties and the town lowers flags in respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisverell
Thomas Wace
Moorakine
Crenieres
Baume
Jeti
Taykesbure
Dawvetell
Vietd
Haven
Vars
Oakwood
Wayland
England
London
Bose
Polidier
British Naval Unit Arrives in Russia Amid Welcome
A complete British naval unit arrived in Russia and was warmly received in Moscow. The event drew enthusiastic crowds as airmen and officers were greeted with cheers and ceremonial honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
London
Mooscow
Invasion of Greece Reported Amid War News
London reports the Culagalhan invasion of Greece with the 40th division pushing toward the Desioh River and Greek districts. Dublin incident sees four men and three women fined for assaulting police. Rebel songs found among detainees. Weather hits German rye crops. heavy rains threaten grain outputs. Times notes Allied raid at Ypres. Verdun area village air raid results in casualties among prisoners. Swedish banks to fund French exports. Hughes to review Australian troops. Robertson named British Chief of General Staff. Japanese training squadron arrives in Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Aviators Report Fokker Losses In Air War
General Haig reports victories over German aircraft with two Fokkers shot down from 4000 feet and four other German machines destroyed. Two British aeroplanes repulsed a hostile reconnaissance raid that threatened our lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Haig
Graziers Estate Valued At £19,138 In Sydney Notice
The estate of the late Alexander McKenzie, graziers of Tuena, was valued at £19,138 in Sydney. The valuation lists assets and liabilities for probate, outlining the deceased’s holdings and related claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Alesander McKenzie, Graxier
Tuena
German Ships Re named After Smaller Vessels In Battle
A Milan paper cites a home message from Vas Rood asserting that the Pommern and Framelob were new super dreadnoughts of 95 069 tons each, renamed after smaller vessels previously sunk in the Battle of Jutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Q Milan
Jutland
New Command for Lieut Col Abbott Reported
Glen Innes A cable from Mrs Abbott says Lieut Col P P Abbott has gone to France to take command of the Divisional Depot at Boulogne following his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Abbott
Glen Innes
Inverell P P Board Faces Budget Shortfall
At a meeting the Inverell P P Board discussed its finances and proposed halving rates for the next year to address an apparent overfunding. The secretary’s financial statement showed a balance of £145 in hand, prompting calls to reduce assessments. A motion suggested cutting the levy by half for the remainder of the year with updated rates for large stock and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverell
Germany's exhausted manpower strains war effort
London dispatch reports Colonel Repington says Germany has drained its human resources for Verdun by forcing prisoners to work in munition factories and by drafting Polish men to free German troops for the battlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Momlay
Repington
von Hindenburg
Verdun
Germany
Poland
Austrian Transport Difficulties Reported by Prisoners
Austrian prisoners say the transport of military supplies has become difficult due to a lack of motor power. They fear increased hardship and restricted mobility as a result of disrupted supply routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
The
Necessary Commodities Commission
Inter
Roumanian Interventionists Parade Through City Streets
A 60 000 strong procession of Roumanian Interventionists paraded through urban streets near the Royal Palace singing war hymns. The movement projects optimism about Roumania and anticipates a robust Interventionist current rising locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Royal
Paria
Roumania
British Submarine Sinks German Steamer in Baltic
A Copenhagen wireless report says a British submarine sank the German steamer Ens in the Cattegat. The crew were landed then a Swedish patrol boat warned another steamer and the submarine later disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Ens
Cattegat
Russian advance and prisoners mount as warfront shifts
The Russians push toward the Sereth after seizing Ceerno vite and Pruth crossings. Reported totals show about 2805 officers and 157 men captured since Sunday, plus hundreds of guns and machine guns. Over 200,000 enemies reportedly out of action in two weeks as German corps move toward Volhynia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londain
Ceernovite
Aclson
Daily Mail
Kovel
Genem Pflanger
Italian Front Reports Repulsed Attacks and Summit Taken
A Rome dispatch says renewed enemy assaults along the Magna Bonchi Desson front were repulsed with heavy losses. Alpine troops seized the summit of Mount Teidore in a decisive push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome
Magna Bonchi-Desson
Mount Teidore
Thandred I Roth
Austrians Repulse Attacks Amid Frontline Updates
Berlin dispatch reports Austrian forces repelled multiple assaults along the southern sectors. The message notes renewed Russian pressure near the Styra and Btockhed areas as troops contest advances toward Tak and surrounding rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
von Linercaly
Styra
Weat
Fof
Tak
Capture of Czernowitz Boosts Allied Morale
Times correspondent reports the capture of Czernowitz as a stunning achievement. Russians reportedly faced a labyrinth of barbed wire, tunnels, trenches, and fortifications before the bridgehead fell. News from the front brings jubilation in France and renewed resolve for the Allied cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Petro
Czernowits
France
Tilis
Submarine and Seaplanes Clash Near Cattogat
A British submarine appeared in the Cattogat on Sunday as two German seaplanes arrived. The submarine dodged bombs dropped, shot down one of the machines, and forced the other to flee. In Tamworth extremely cold weather continued with heavy rain and showers yesterday and last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cattogat
Tamworth
Nominations and Results From Grafton Races
Nominations were received for Clarence Myer hockeyluk and other events at Newmarket and Grafton on July 19. Following are race results from the Grafton meeting including Flying, Maiden, Nursery, Gosford Handicaps and more with winners by neck to length margins and times recorded.
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Alasco
Moringle
Quarete
CRI
le Grox
Martin Chusglewit
Tor
Grand Foote
Sir Grozard
Soviro
Vondes York
Pounce
Tonyben
Master Eric
Retherhild
Voluntaire
Lord Prim
No Hleton
Crozet
Navaltum
Chief Garda
Tony Blue
Norbury
Een Alwynt
la Falfour
Royal Parade
Rouen
Alasen
Morrigle
Quarale
Norah
Vallor
Wil- Ian Gireen
Challenger Cross
Hecate
Coat of Mall
Yoling
le Gros
Martin Chuzalewit
Fos
Sir Goozard
Novirn
Yankee York
Duke Alwyne
Perversion
Eric
Crossway
Lord Palm
Noblevon
Navalium
Noble Claris
Avotia
la Balfour
Reven Alton
Notah
Waller
Widow Green
Challenge Crosac
Merate
Sydney
Cacus
Faloe
Tine
Mount Alf
Tine Fenton
War Tax
Grand Mister
Mira Vareo
Gosford
Neen Abeyn
Fisting
Betehan
Collarbox
Mount Sir
New Brew of
Mise Catman
Fenval
Aye Ave Fir
Markets Report from Sydney on Forage and Potatoes
Markets note very limited forage at Alexandria with two lines available. Wheaten chaff weaker, white oats largely plowed, potatoes plentiful though prices mixed with various quotations for chaff and potatoes reflecting quality and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tuesaday
Alexandria
Sussex Street Markets Trade Report
Sydney traders report steady demand at Sussex Street with easy access to batter and cheaper case eggs. bacon prices fall slightly while onions and potatoes show mixed movement and poultry demand remains steady amid abundant Victorian stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Victoria
Metal markets in London copper and tin futures
London metal markets report mixed prices with copper led by forward contracts. spot tin and lead show distinct quotations. three month tin and copper futures noted with specific price levels in pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mandy
Progressive party backs referendum and reform notes
Beeby returns from Riverina saying Liberals and Progressives agree on removing the executive from the platform and using referendums for key issues. He supports proportional representation and a revisory upper house, arguing for direct control by the people while preserving majority rule.
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Beeby
Riverina
Beoby
Thade
Wade
Progressive Conference
Pam Weil
Smnlis
Death of Tenterfield Resident
Death reported in Tenterfield as Mrs. John Hynes, a member of an old pastoralist family, died at Drake in the Upper Clarence district on Tuesday night.
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