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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
2
Hughes urges home industry over free trade for postwar Britain
The piece reports on Australian Prime Minister Hughes during World War I urging Britain to abandon free trade, organize production with allies, and protect domestic industries to avert postwar unemployment and revolution. It argues Australia must develop its own manufacturing and enforce tariffs to resist German imports after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Eppeches
Great Britain
Germany
Coush Bey
Britain
Lfe
Mr. Hughes
Labor Party
Economic Organisation of the Empire
Australia
Entitler
Moree Regime Touts Generous Aim Nearing Goal
Fridie Moree announced a plan to aid Amene heed with a generous regime. The target of £300 appears nearly reached as supporters rally around the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moree
Fridie Moree
Amene Heed -Paeal
Libel action by cabinet minister in Sydney court
Minister for Education Arthur Griffith sues Sydney publican Henry Combellack for 2000 pounds alleging bribery and disrepute. Evidence centers on remarks claiming Griffith accepts bribes to influence ministerial duties, with witness accounts from G A Jones and TI Webb. Trial paused with defendant denying all charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Arthur Griffith
Justice Ferguson
Henry Combellack
Rosembly Hotel
G A. Jones
TI. Z. Web
Holman
Jones
Griffith
Webb
Plaintiy
Plaintif
Howard Nicholson
Gannon
Herbert J. Webb
Grazier
Mr. Gannon
Combellark
Mr. Shand
Mr. Griffith
Russians Prepare for All Attacks
War report from London on Wednesday night fronts across Dyinek and Poneriss- Varsay sectors. Russian reinforcements and counterattacks drive back German advances at Dubata ska and Sokul, with prisoners taken west of Svid wiki. Austrians flood the Supa River after Russian success. heavy fighting continues near Wisnioworok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peto
Dyinek
Poneriss- Varsay
Eve
Dubataska
Kravlinnwan
Watchdrie
Stay With Us Departure Marks National Misfortune
London reports Prime Minister Hughes addressing a Women’s Imperial Defence Council meeting. He urges continued organizing of women’s labor to face postwar duties, condemns German goods, and notes aid for British prisoners. Lady Templeton calls Hughes’s departure a national misfortune as a voice pleads stay with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hughes
Women's Imperil Council of Defence
Whit Nen
Moeliier Everied
Yeorows
Met
Lady Templeton
Mr. Hoehes
Pacific war news reports block preparations and potential U.S. entry
A Washington message says ambush and shooting of U S soldiers pushes Wilson toward declaring war while hoping Carranza can avert major hostilities. Consuls flee Mexico as riots rise in southern towns. Secretary of State for War Lansing warns South American republics the U S would defend itself against invasions but not intervene in Mexican affairs. National guard mobilization is slow amid pacifist resistance to worker recruitment. Evidence suggests Gomez planned a flag of truce but feared attack as hidden forces fired. Time correspondent cites German intrigue aiming to disrupt munitions for the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Washington
United States
Wilson
Carranza
Mexico
Lansing
National Guard
Gomez
Timea
Sialon
German Attacks Persist in Violent Frontline Bombardments
Reuter reports continuous and extreme bombardments on multiple fronts. French counterattacks retook large areas near Fumin and Chenvis wands while reprisal raids hit targets along the Moselle and Rhine regions. Allied air forces claimed damage from strikes on Kuurlmahe Molheim and Mulheim as Fokker activity persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pares
Findiay
Meuse
Morthumme
Fumin
Chenvis
O'Vlock
Thitamont
Vags
Chapitre
Lalacer
Treves
Moselle
Luxemberg
Kuurlrahe
Rhine
Strasshige
Aether Syn
Molheim
Lose
Switzerland
Fokkers
Mulheim
Wer
Cibwne
Prenel
Mauchines
Imperial Income Taxation in Parliament Move
In London the House of Commons Mr Bryce moved an amendment to the Financial Will proposing that income tax paid in any dominion for wartime purposes be deducted from British pay. The Financial Secretary said the amendment would cost 2 million in revenue and yield 18 million prospectively. Sir George Reid supported the amendment, which was defeated 1 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thorsahin
House of Commons
Bryce
Great Britain
Treasur
George Reid
Deputation Seeks Liquor Law Changes and Rent Tribunal
Representatives of the United Licensed Victuallers Association urged the Attorney General for legislation reducing license fees and for the right to sell all commodities between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. except intoxicants. They asked for a rent tribunal to set disputed rents. The government signaled possible retroactive fee reductions and would extend the referendum scope to dining and billiard rooms if needed. Clubs to be treated like hotels. spirits underproof kept at 36 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
United Licensed Victuallers’ Association
Hall
Greece Accepts Entente Demands in New Cabinet Move
Reuters report from New York cites a Athens dispatch saying Greece has accepted all Entente demands. Italian Minister confirms Italy shares the Alles demands. M. Zaimis will head the Foreign Office in a new purely business cabinet, a move that delighted Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kime Constantine
Greve
Entente
Reuter Meeage
New York
Athena
Greece
Italy
M. Zaimis
Foreign Office
M. Zama
Athens
Dutch Britain trade talks influence grain shipping
Reports suggest a reciprocal arrangement between the British and Dutch governments limits grain shipments to Britain and Holland. Britain will supply Holland with coal and other goods in exchange for grain, half of prior quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Holland
Brivan
Liermany
Fitch
Britain
Hughes Seeks Readjustment of Double Income Tax
Mr Hughes received a deputation from the British Australian Society and promised another to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on readjusting the double income tax. He held talks with the Board of Trade on the sugar question and concluded negotiations on spelter. He spoke at Wanning Town and Labor leaders praised his wartime stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hughes
Highes
Board of Trade
Ben Tillett
Great Britain
Ben Tillet
Waghee
Entente Note Divides Greek Press and Government
Athens reports stir over Entente Note with Venizelist papers decrying the note and government organs denouncing foreign interference. The note insists Greece remain neutral with demobilization urged, amid protests over royal army actions and gendarmerie tyranny. Premier Zatmis exchanges sections and obtains assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Entente
Greece
Neu Jan
M. Zatmis
Entente Fleets Will Decide On Peace Terms
London reports a letter claiming Germany is victorious at sea and ready for peace talks. Sir Edward Goschen argues the German chancellor has not set terms the Allies will accept. He asserts the Entente will not concede they are conquered and that naval power could dictate terms if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonthon
Edward Goschen
Switzerland
Germany
Ile
Helgoland Bight
NSW Casualty List Shows Large Toll With Many Names
Latest casualty roll lists 17th roster including KIA Private J. Hiltom Lithgow and J. Roach Alvurs with others named for WIA DOW and injuries across New South Wales towns. Entries cover units from Lithgow to Armidale and Wellington with multiple districts, ships, and corps noted among wounded and returned to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydley
Arlion
New South Wales
J. Hiltom
Lithgow
J. Roach
Alvurs
G. M. Wonsoh
Wages
G. Lavin
Guy 1
Th. Maurphene
Ouringbah
CB. Scntt
Rogland
Ro § Allen
Moeman
AL Crrk
M Loon
Te A. Jackson
Glebe
FE. Bowman
Armidale
W 8. Willems
Stan
W. H Dunn
Neutral Bay
Liew
J.C. Davidson
Kelong
Priv
England
PO. Birchlel
Roselle
Corl
Welcha
Peek
Paddington
PE. T. Miller
Lileons
Henry Billinwidwel
Sergt
Alf, Fraser
Yanco
Hlei
Kempsy
T. Collins
Enmore
Lanc Owl
F. T. Clark
New Zealand
Pie
J George
EK A. Smith
Thompan
A. J. Howliurn
Hornsby
TL G Gareack i
Kemper
P. Gravine
Wellington
White
Ivor
A. Ee Packering
Tance-Opl
Nancirrow
Waverley
Pte
A. Hater
Engand
E. Sweeney
Manly
A. Stevin
Adam Town
T. Humphreys
Dyringhurst
Tance-Oal
J. Curry
Bathurst
E. Banfield
Port Kembla
A. ‘R. Treacher
Pombarder G
Barling
Wentworth Falls
Til Pis
W. HR. Morris
Tamworth
P.P. Perry
Breeza
Bseret
R. P. Dixon
Guvra
Gratun
German claim minor Verdun gains amid Western Front notes
Berlin official dispatch claims slight advantages at Verdun as parish messages report French raids in reprisal for German bombardments at Bar le Duc and Lunéville, with 40 bombs dropped on the former and three on the latter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Verdun
Bar le Bue
Luneville
Wir
Karstruhe
Halhelm
Russians Advance and Austrian Withdrawals Reported
A Milan paper says Russians drove 60 000 Austrians into neutral territory and Roumania plans to disarm them. Cossacks reach Ratlauds as General Piflanzer’s right wing weakens. General Ichinsky’s advance persists while Vienna notes Austrians quit southern Bukowisa and prepare to stand at Rodnapres. Berlin cites failed Russian attacks west of Kalki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Milan
Roumania
Piflanzer
Ichinsky
Lucerne
Vienna
Bukowisa
Rodnapres
Berlin
Kalki
Hampshire Ship Sinking Ruled Mine Cause Inquiry Ends
Mr. Macnamara announced an inquiry into the Hamp shire sinking found likely mine damage but no court martial will follow. Sir John Jellicoe confirmed the vessel was mined while Paris reports a French air squadron bombed rail routes near Apremont and Thionville. The Archbishop of Canterbury condemns peace talks, citing Germany’s anti Christian aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Macnamara
Gom
Hampshire
John Jellicoe
Workers and Drink in London Bishops Clash at Conference
The Canterbury Conference hearing debates alcohism and war peace proposals. The Primate says a basis exists for peace talks while the Bishop of London cites hospital ships delayed by drunk firemen. Ben Tillett denounces the claim as a libel and accuses bishops of excessive drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ben Tillett
Cannington
Russians Sink Five Sail in Black Sea Action
A Petrograd communique reports Russian torpedo boat sinking five large sailing ships and several small craft carrying stores in the Black Sea. News from Sydney notes Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Petrograd
Black Sea
Turks treat British prisoners well amid outpost clash
General Lake reports Turks treat British prisoners generously though sick and wounded. Turks pay a third of their vital salaries. A Turkish communique notes surprise at a British outpost on the Euphrates with casualties as a British warship nears Jedda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Weather Clears After Antarctic Storm Moves North
The Commonwealth Meteorology service reports a major Antarctic storm centered near Wellington New Zealand while a second disturbance off the Leeuwin forecasts fresh northwesterly winds and scattered showers along western slopes. Snow is expected on northern highlands but a general improvement should come within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wellington
N.Z
Queensland
N.W
Britain's Valuable Airmen in Zeppelin Raid Honor List
The airmen named for the Zeppelin raid and Lowestoft Yarmouth bombardment on April 26 include Squadron Com. Oliver who engaged the fleet amid heavy anti aircraft fire. Lieuts Nichols Hirds pursued a Zeppelin 65 miles seaward and bombed it, Lieut Charles Smith chased a Zeppelin 50 miles seaward and attacked an enemy meet prompting submergence. PARIS Friday discusses an international London conference on July 6 by British trade unions and multiple federations to address wage and related questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lowestoft
Yarmouth
Com
Oliver
Nichols
Hirds
Charles Smith
Summarines
Paris
Fire at the Northumberland Hotel in Maitland
A late Friday fire swept the Northumberland Hotel at Deamock Maitland as the licensee Mrs Austey alerted inmates. Barmaid Miss Gowing narrowly escaped in night attire through smoke with facial burns and shock. Engineer Mr GFL Tindman sustained burns to the feet and damage ran to about 50 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrow
Minx Gowing
Aha
Gfl Tindman
Shire
Soldier Dies of Pneumonia in Maitland Hospital
Maitland reports Private died in hospital this morning from pneumonia. He had been admitted from Retherford Camp six weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitland
Waratah
Retherford
Grocers Fined for Bread Price Violations
Two grocers were fined by the Necessary Commodities Commission today for selling bread above the declared price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Necessary Commodities Commission
Fatality at East Greta Colliery details
A man named Willem O'Brien died at Fost Grete Colliery while working on the Duff heap at the pit top. He was 42, a resident of Horseshoe Bend, found at about one o'clock after likely gas exposure. An inquest was opened and adjourned. Startans advancing slowly described in a Rome message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitland
Fost Grete
Willem O'Brien
Horseshoe Bend
Young photographer volunteers for front line portraits
Master Ralph Pepper, a 10 year old resident of Tolanthe Martus street, has offered to photograph troops from Tamworth for the Y M C A Commonwealth SnapShot Fund Lecture. He will take portraits free of charge at his home, and deliver the finished photos for dispatch to their front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pepper
Tolanthe
Martus-street
Y.M.C.A. Commonweath
Leactire
Tamworth
Eall
Early Birds and Fancies in Hurdles and Races at Rosehill
The card features the Maiden Juvenile Handicap with Stillness Qudenarde Court Favorite and Granville Stakes contenders Duckie Spadesia Bonno Chance Rosehill Handicap entries Albuna La Penna Duke Alwyne Rydalmere Mile Smilke Groh Apple YValler. Tack Spur backs Go Alone Medoc Flying Welter Mount Mostyn Petro grad Akil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Go Alone
St. Medoc
Yellowboe
Flying Weller
Royal Laddis
the Mogul
Maiheur
Stillness
Qudenarde
Court
Granville
Duckie
Spadesia
Bonno Chance
Rosehill
Albuna
la Penna
Duke Alwyne
Smilke
Groh Apple
Yvaller
Flying Welter
Mount Mostyn
Petrograd
Akil
As Malden
Business
Cauds
Oudenarde
Giddy Boy
Prince Mantin
Roger
la Pena
Tainter
Sonlike
College Green
Walter
Jacoben
St. Medor
Cumberines
Hathwake
Malden
Cloudy
My Prospect
Rydalmere
Collage Green
Mythic
Menangle Park Races Results
Sydney Friday reports the Menangle Park races with winners including Carey Moore in the Fourteen-One Novice Handicap by a length at 31 seconds. Other winners: Those Ager in the Fourteen-Two Maiden, Liverett in Fourteen-One Handicap, Green and White in Fourteen Hands Handicap, Littlery in Fourteen-Twn Handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Frida
Sir Alfred
Maggie N
Carey Moore
Miss Rt
Green and White
Secrete
Lady Field
Goto
Littlery
Minner
Cole Jack A
Time Elk
Grand Nationals Hurdles and Sydney Rosehill Scratches
The report lists betting odds for the U N Hurdles with Wullunder at the top followed by Lord Grey Merrimix and Bir Prim. Hugh Shot Out Wisconsin Van Hom reigh and other big double figure contenders are noted. In Sydney at Rosehill the handicap and entries include Prince Palatine Prince of Wales Thelara Firat Hurdle Race Louis Brook and other named horses finishing the week’s racing notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Wullunder
Furverite
U.N
Lord Grey
Merrimix
Bir Prim
Hugh
Shot
Wisconsin
van Homreigh
Roolins
Peopledtinwe
ArtTlery Bill
Cloud Finch Jack
Tim Deolan
Rosehill
Duke Alwyne
Offi
Varallone
Tony Blue
Trigon
Will Moe Knit Munro
Awe
Prince Palatine
Prince of Wales
Thelara
Louis Brook
Sussex Street Markets Forage and Grain Prices Steady
The Sussex Street toskay market notes quiet activity with only one change in price despite some movement from Northern Rivers pointers. Onion and turnip prices softened at concessions. eggs plentiful. bacon demand up though deliveries uncertain. butter ample. quotations list various prices for straw maize oats meal peas potatoes and poultry with overall steady or easing trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Sussex Street
Hutter
Eges
Hens
Ducks
Drakee
Uirley
Markets Report From Alexandria Slips in Preview Day
At Alexandria markets the quality outlook eased with values weaker. Wheat and fodder quotes show ranges from good to inferior with oats hay and potato prices listed. Notable entries include Lalden and Irish stock feeds with mixed local farm prices and regional station values such as Cohen Tamworth and Nemingha balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Alexandria
Iucerne Hay
Bales
Yuerne Hey
Anthan
Judge condemns strikes harming war effort at Great Cobar
Mr Justice Powers denounces the Mining Employees' Association and Oswald Gold Mines dispute as traitorous. He labels any group seeking redress while a war is on as disloyal for preventing munitions and copper production vital to Australia and the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Justice Powers
Oswald Gold
Cobarmings
Australia
Empire
Final Banarra Figures From Manilla Poll
The poll result for the hyre-sler- Gon was declared by roaming officer Mr A Rudd and McDonald McClelland informal. McDonald's majority was 722.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Trey
A. Rudd
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