Weather Forecast Brief From The Weather Service
The latest official forecast notes cooler conditions ahead with light winds. Forecast models indicate a gentle rain chance later in the week and near normal temperatures for residents.
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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
3
The latest official forecast notes cooler conditions ahead with light winds. Forecast models indicate a gentle rain chance later in the week and near normal temperatures for residents.
The Tamworth Daily Observer reports on a political truce amid war pressures in New South Wales. Chief Justice sums up a high profile tender case, condemning abuse in government contracts and urging cross party reform to avoid further harm to public finances and governance.
A Sydney report notes Mr Holman replying to a deputation from Newcastle on unemployment. He says the government would provide work for married men but single men must seek work elsewhere. The proceedings reference the High Court adjournment and a plain mason case.
An incomplete excerpt describes a fierce attack with British and French forces fighting furiously. The text notes smashed bodies and mentions death and chaos but provides few clear names, dates, or locations.
Reported dispatch describes heavy German bombardment and Allied counterattacks near Arras with high casualties on both sides. French and British forces, including the Fifth Royal Scots and Worcesters, reportedly halted German advances and reclaimed trenches amid brutal hand to hand fighting.
Turko losses described as heavy during a major week of May 13 with trenches under heavy fire. Allied actions near Marmora and Gali poles reported, with Turkish dead counted in the thousands and prisoners taken. Reports mention Allied victories and ongoing shelling, while casualties on both sides mount and naval actions are noted around the Marmora sea.
From Rome and London reports describe Austro Turkish forces in heavy fighting near Gord laws trenches by the Tonka River. British artillery and Australian troops in reserve as Turks pour attacks, with reinforcement movements and strategic viewpoints from the Vatican and Allied observers.
Report from Sydney says Australia’s Commonwealth Government plans to raise another full division with about 20 000 men. One brigade could be raised in New South Wales if volunteers continue, with steady reinforcements to fill gaps. The drive follows Lord Kitchener’s call and aims to bolster overseas forces.
A newly naturalised German, Alfred George Berwin, confessed to possessing a revolver used by burglars. The court heard he had no reason to believe the weapon was linked to another crime and claimed it was kept for personal protection. Detective Devlin stated he had no grounds to doubt the defendant’s citizenship claim.
The munitions committee reports many firms can manufacture shells and munitions in Australia. It notes existing government depots and wartime needs, with the minister for defense to adopt the recommended plan. The document emphasizes production capability while acknowledging unidentified personnel and formal acknowledgments.
In an official description Tienday recounts French forces breaching a labyrinth fortress. Demons in burrows, germ warfare, and barricades are described as the trench battles escalate. The final assault sees a swift breakout, seizure of a stronghold, and hundreds of prisoners amid heavy casualties.
French forces at Momelny attacked Turkish positions and by noon had broken the first and second trench lines opposite them. The French 2nd division captured multiple trenches but faced counterattacks. Heavy artillery supported their left flank as fighting continued into the evening, with Turkish losses reported as heavy and the French inflicting a fierce battalion-level defeat.
A strong Antarctic disturbance shifts 200 miles northward with central activity south of Tasmania. Sydney reports a record low 20.94 inches, Adelaide barometer at June record, and weather extends across western Australia with strong westerly winds.
The Clairence River J.C. at Grafton announces nominations for the Newmarket Handicap eight furlongs. Listed are many horses including Machine Boy Lord Fisher Caran Bir Ralfres Virrman Hellorn Lafour Fardell Tain Sheila Pat Niotn Istrian Lady Denwen Mer Hook H Rhymerhild Noble Clarin Phast Lad Lady Casil Gun Htoylina Balfast Amrita and others. Also: report from Copenhagen of a treaty rumor in Vienna and Frechinn to Berlin with Lemberg fallen.
Opening day at Moree races draws fair crowds as several handicap events run over 7 furlongs. Park Simkes wins a short dash, with Gwydir and Koorongamma handicaps producing close margins. Owner listed as Hod Irwin or Munguna.
At Horsebery Park meet the Encourage Stakes divisions show Tonga Bean first with 15 to 1, Lyfort and Bonnie Maid second. 14.7 Handicap lists Landscape as winner at 20 to 1. Flying Handicap first division Amazed Sylvanell at 6 to 1 and second division Tontanus 1 at 20 to 1. Agorated Stakes Mountaineer led with Lord Castlereagh second and Miraan third at odds 1 to 14. Hawdy Handicap Olea first at 1 with 7 to 1 second. Rosebery Handicap first division Ran deroll top at 7 to 1 and second division Persianite first at 1 with Saltator and Camba close behind.
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