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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
3
The column previews June fixtures and Tamworth races noting weather aided prospects and expected fields. It highlights Tamworth open meeting entries including poetical nods to names such as Phathanes and Riposta, with predictions and doubts about early fields and event outcomes.
The Nifle Club notes describe a windy squally Wednesday with heavy rain disrupting shooting, followed by a brief reprieve as sun returned. It covers results, participants including W Palmer, A Mathie, J Ceimer, and Wyoba, plus weather, delays, and upcoming meetings and racing entries for Ascot Five Hundred and Thousand Guineas events.
The readable portion discusses a boring operation reaching about 42 feet with significant output and high daily rate, noting uniform, palatable water despite some impurities. No clear names, dates, or locations are identifiable in the fragment.
Tamworth prepares for an open match at Tamworth Oval against a Manly visiting side. Proceeds go to charity. a selected Tamworth team will play with players including Fulkick McDonald Beret Schuehl Choy Riley and Gray. A second smaller game follows Monday afternoon.
Mr Tseheil's concert at the Oddfellows Hall next Thursday promises a refined program with alto violin works and notable solo pieces. Assisted by A E Yonge-Reutm from the Sydney Conservatorium the recital tours Armidale Quirindi and Manilla with Mendelssohn Violin concerto and other standard works. Patrons are urged to support the patriotic and charitable efforts by the Tamworth public.
Tamworth master butchers notify the public they must close earlier under the Early Closing Act 1915. The notice cites enforcement of the New Award for Butchers published in the Government Gazette and urges compliance by all shops.
Auctioneers Lowcock and King announce a special cattle sale in Tamworth on Friday July 7. Nearly 1000 head already booked including bullocks steers and cows with lots to suit buyers. Sellers urged to forward consignments so they can be advertised as the sale opens.
The Temworth Red Cross Society reconfirmed support for the Moree home by vegetable donations and weekly supplies. Members heard from Corpl Fraser of the Anzac Memorial Ball project and discussed fundraising events, sewing committee reports, and a final meeting date in ORO prt.
Arrangements enable Mrs. W. E. Grayston to file applications for help from the London Mayor’s Patriotic Fund. The grant aids wives and dependents of soldiers, including widows with children. examples show weekly allowances and debts paid to give a fair start after enlistment and front-line service.
A colonial farming column visits properties along the Myall Creek and nearby roads. It notes Mr. Sutherland’s Pine Lea farm, the Deek soil recommendations, and Apple Tree Flat owned by J. M. Daly. Rogers at Glenden shows rivers, creeks, and a subsidised school on land, while G T Brown holds Bingars-Delungro contracts and Mrs. Brown runs Upper Mingara post.
The Manilla correspondent reports a Winter Ball at Mechanics Institute Hall decorated with palms and ros es. Attendees numbered about 80 couples despite poor weather. Music by J Singleton Tamworth and local committees led by Mrs J Kelly contributed to a successful evening. Other notes include road incidents, fund drives for War Chest and Red Cross, and community meetings with plans for July events and local improvements.
The Manilla lodge meeting installed officers including W. Ml Bro D. M Mickenaie and J. A. Geddes with visiting brethren from nearby lodges. Mrs. White of Barraba died at Narara after a brief illness. the funeral was at Lorrada. A hospital ball drew good attendance in bitter weather. Ze Fitzgerald paid 240 guineas for a imported Clydesdale stallion Heather Joey from New Zealand, valued much higher per local estimate.
A large congregation attended the memorial for Lord Ritchener Wishelt at St Barnabas Church England with regalia from Independent Order and Manchester Unity Oddfellows. Rev St John preached on fighting the good fight and finishing the course as music by Miss Horne accompanied the service. Loyal Boggabri No 558 officers were elected for six months and nominations made for District Auditors amid regret at Thomas F McChrath’s resignation. Bountiful rains boost Boggabri district agriculture and pasture growth.
Muswellbrook reports the hospital committee recommending sending evidence to the Director General of Public Health over an apparent rift between hospital staff and the matron regarding theatre readiness and delays. Curtailed mails protest, a rare white eagle hawk's capture, weather notes, and local police speed crackdowns feature alongside civic concerns.
In Glen Innes Idoensing Court on Wednesday several local hotelkeepers applied for remissment of their hotel premises due to six oclock closing and high spirite prices. A farewell to Corporal Duncan at the OC as he joins the army was also noted with tributes from officials.
During the past week rainfall measured about 24 inches, aiding delayed sowing due to bad weather. Cold, westerly winds persisted with showers. On Saturday, Mr Gray and Mr Towland Spenie left the village to camp at Armidale, My.
A report details donations to a convalescent home including green onions, cabbages, beet bunches, and vegetables. Contributors include Mr Gene Wor and Mr Calleott with continued support from Tamworth district residents.
Gerald Combes eldest son of S S W Combes of Merton Somerton died after a brief illness. He collapsed days before death and was brought to Tamworth Hospital where he died. The family had prior misfortunes including loss of the elder son and second daughter, with the funeral held at West Tamworth Cemetery officiated by Rev C Mairheollier.
The Tamworth Municipal Coupeillave names Mr. George Miller as traffic inspector and public vehicles supervisor. The notice recalls his service at Gallipeli and Dewh els, noting rewards and reviews that confirmed his qualifications.
Campaigning begins in New South Wales with appeals in the Thuly Observer window outlining funds raised and goods sent. The War Chest reports 1 244 crates of goods and 62 1100 soldiers kits with 56 000 spent while the Pomon Company unveils the Aerolian Vocalion phonograph in Australia featuring tonal effects and a controlled graduation mechanism. Special demonstrations and a recital at Patterson and Lamrock Chirubera Tool Street Tamworth invite the public to view and hear the machine between 2 and 4 pm.
The committee writes to the Attorney General seeking a daily extension for the draw. If permission is granted the drawing will occur at the Theatre, Troyal, on the extended date to aid the fund. Rainfall data for the past four hours includes Hoggabri 1, Nundle 26, Armidale 45, Quirindi 3, Tenterfield 12, Glen Toes 29, Boggabilla 7, Goulburn 6, Coolah 12.
An incoherent OCR fragment describes a person Mallovon entering camp, an accident with a broken leg, transport to a hospital, and a missing clear location or timeline. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable names, dates, or outcomes.
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