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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
3
Friends of the late Maria Ann Hicks are invited to attend her funeral leaving her residence on Elmore Street West Tamworth at 3 o clock on Saturday. Directors.
The latest official forecast calls for cloudy showers in the extreme north east and south east regions, becoming generally fine thereafter. Expect cold frosty nights and southeasterly to southwesterly winds.
A lengthy transcription details urban unrest with mentions of protests, police presence, and community responses. It references residents involved in marches, discussions of public order, and debates over local governance and funding. The piece conveys a charged atmosphere and ongoing civic friction.
Sydney report says a woman identified by initials died after ingesting what appeared to be a poison bottle found near her dressing table. A man, Herbert Watkins, was found dead at Pitt Street with a note claiming he had no friends before dying en route to hospital.
A list of cases at Tamworth shows twenty sanitary fees settlements, four heard ex parte, and others withdrawn or pending. Licensing Court approved renewal of a license for Henry Fitton, while Amy To Travel and others sought new licenses. Rainfall reports list multiple local gauges with varied amounts. A Benevolent Ball supports the Meni vila Society hall with decor and entertainment planned, including a dance event.
The Tamworth Musical Society announces auditions and practice sessions for a forthcoming concert. Mr May Ford MU leads rehearsals each evening with the choir preparing pieces for a Christmas program.
Fragmentary report mentions Ravine ampoule release, charges against presents in a space, and discussions of community response. References to streets, percentages of something, and juvenile fees are garbled. no clear event date or identifiable entities emerge.
The Tamworth Dip Hoeplal announces Sure Aregenzer has passed the final examination entitling membership in the Austratico Trained Nurse Association. A death notice records Mrs. Minn Aru Heirs of Rednore Street West Tamworth, aged 67, who died yesterday. Funeral tomorrow at 4.00 pm at the West Tamworth Methodist Church Cemetery.
A Tamworth sale at McCanns shows strong shopper turnout with over 800 customers served last Saturday. The furniture department gains space and a promotional sewing machine prize for £50 in furniture purchases is offered. Town shoppers urged to keep money local as prices rise and store displays improve.
London reports a suffragette attempt to burn the railway station at Haeselwell near Birmingham. The blaze was quickly subdued with no injuries recorded.
The Tamworth Police Court heard a charge of entering a dwelling with intent to commit a felony. The accused, a man who claimed to have traveled from Manilla that day, faced details of the alleged intrusion at 21 Napier Street. Witnesses described a confrontation in the front garden and a struggle near the sister’s bedroom. Committed for trial at the Court of Quarter Sessions in Tamworth on July 10.
Sydney report says Charlies Rawlison of Parramatta found jewellery worth about £30 and other articles missing after burglars entered his home while he and his wife were leaving for a concert. Rawlinson joked to his wife about a burglar at the gate just before the crime occurred.
The case of Linnora Mae Leon claiming 1000 pounds from Police Inspector Bedinfield for alleged assault was concluded today. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant, with no award to the claimant.
A man named William Cochran was killed near Tamworth when a stock train decapitated him after the vehicle rolled onto the line. Witnesses describe a gruesome scene as the engine and tender passed over the body, with an inquest planned for Monday and funeral arrangements arranged by local authorities.
A Maitland hospital committee protested against deductions by the Chief Secretary's Department from its weekly subsidy. The meeting noted £60 27s were withheld including £36 14s for the first week, with other charges for police and balance-sheet receipts. Leaders criticized government interference and warned of financial peril if funds were blocked.
Manilla notes show the annual Human Catholic ball drew heavy attendance despite rain. Three tenders for electric light provision were received, with one favored and a final decision due Monday night. Aldermen support the plan. a meat inspector is appointed under Pure Food laws, with compulsory framing area next month. Ongoing rains bring vegetation growth and district work continuation.
Market dull with buyers scarce and no price drops in chaff values. Potatoes slow to sell with mostly weak rates. Wheat and lucerne values show limited demand with several item prices and quality grades noted among regional lots and buyers.
Market updates show kies abundant and prices for maize, barley, and other commodities falling. Traders cite reduced demand and weather impacts on landing operations as drivers of the downturn, with noted declines in inter-state orders and general market softness.
English aircraft may not suit Australian conditions. Major Boekles, military adviser to the Commonwealth, notes drier air and better lifting power needed. He warns England may not respond promptly to Australia’s aviation requirements and stresses testing in the newer climate.
Cattle prices held steady with wards at 3300 and pest beef at 25. Interior and bul locks range £60 to £ LOTL, cows £4 to £6. Sheep sales listed 44,000 penned. wethers quoted 9 to 22 shillings, ewe 9 to 15. Market described as unchanged.
A fatal accident near Maitland involves a deaf pedestrian struck by a passenger train. Charles Deer, 60, a well known East Maitland resident, died from severe injuries as witnesses describe the grim scene and authorities prepare to hold an inquiry.
The Premier and Mrs. McGowen arrived in Tenterfield this afternoon from Costa and were welcomed by the Mayor and town officials at the Royal Tote. A press query asked about a possible agriculture portfolio. the Premier replied he did not know. The party planned to proceed to Sydney next.
A reader urges Tamworth authorities to consider building public baths before summer. The letter proposes a public meeting or private company involvement to finance and operate baths, highlighting benefits for residents, school groups, and visitors and urging timely action by the council and mayor.
Sydney Thursday Theok Usbinet held the Brat meeting today. Parliament to meet in July. Labor party to meet two or three days earlier. Cabinet Acts to repeal unionist preferences and amend day labor system. Signed Ht J. Demter 123 Pitt Street Sydney.
Cattle market at Riana shows rich supply after heavy Monday yarding with small buyer attendance. Steers a 7 to 7 6d, cows 4 1s to 9, heifers 4 0s to 7 6d, wethers 15s to 1 7d, hoggets 15s to 1 5d, lambs 28s 4d. Prime quotations 40s to 72s, market fairly active with steady demand.
The latest rainfall readings show Moree 82 points and multiple stations across the district with Terry-Hie-Hie 17, Gravesend 104, Dolgelly 115, Moppin 85, Ashley 68, Hoggabilla 6 and other sites including Fial lomallawa 102. Local weather data indicate varying totals across towns.
In Sydney a divorce case involving Muriel Moard Watt and Walter Oswald Watt returns before the divorce court. Henry Reddell Jones testifies about a Newport cottage named Halgowah, rented to fishing parties, with Captain Watt and a woman named Ivy present but no impropriety observed. Judge to deliver judgment tomorrow afternoon.
The Tamworth Jockey Club released weights for the July meeting to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday in July. Handicapper Opentog lists weights for horses including Ruby Hampton Vigaro Appolinaria Coondarra Laddie Ash Tray Wop Wollah Renkerna Remaria Lady Scopus NK Micrometer and many others across the Opentog and Walter Handicaps plus Borough and Day races.
From New York on a Wednesday the Democrats in the United States Senate opposed the free sugar proposal tied to the Tariff Bill. The brief clash highlights partisan friction over pricing and trade policy.
Reports say the H.M.S. Torch arrived at Noumea with dangerous defective boilers after leaving Sydney for the islands following overhaul at Garden Island. Furnaces are partially cut and naval authorities undertake a full investigation into the cause and breakdown.
London reports William Claire, previously committed for trial on espionage at Portsmouth, received a five year sentence to penal servitude.
Otter garbled list of horses and events from Rosehill races in Sydney with several misread names. Notable items include Homehill Hurdles Grandville Stakes and Rydalmere Mile suggestions such as Langton Manege Zornes Mins Tremuillian Midge AL kam and Rosehill Handicap entries like Angelina Harley and Rose Dream.
First acceptances for the Grand National feature a wide list of horses and entrants including The Trump United Kingdom Belligal Keramit The Miser and Rogue's March amid bustling Sydney entries with many names and uncertain spellings.
A London report notes Serbians repulsed Bulgarians with the smaller force as a factor. Greece reportedly favors renewed arbitration to avert a fratricidal war. If a volition arises, Rowmanin would join Hulgarin in support in the field.
An engagement occurred at Kleta between 12.001 Bulgarians and Servians. Losses on both sides are estimated. Bulgarians were repulsed.
Nhce Kyan sues the Geeauie Steam Coy in London over the death of his son aboard the Titanic. Jury rules no negligence by a lookout. speeds in the vicinity are questioned. Judge McHwis Hol presided after the court adjourned.
President Poincare reply to London welcome at Guild Hall praises the British French bond and progress for civilisation. Paris papers call reception a justified homage to an eminent figure with echoes of cheers in Paris and London.
Karaim Bey, the first of twelve Turkish Tor tkiyah conspirators, was hanged yesterday. He shouted "Long live justice" from the scaffold, declaring his actions were done knowingly though the end would be the scaffold. The Porte apologized to Britain for firing on a British subject’s house during efforts to capture conspirators, a protest tied to treaty violations.
Members and intending members are requested to attend the first regular weekly session on Monday next at o clock. A charge is made for orchestra members. A practice for lady members will also be held on Monday afternoon. Nemia Tonic, the remedy of thousands, makes new blood and builds up shattered nerves.
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