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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
4
The Tamworth Daily Observer dated Friday June 27 1913 notes friends of the ape Mari Asa Hicks are requested to attend a ceremony at the residence in Tamworth. Details indicate a Saturday afternoon funeral with Callcott & Co involved.
The forecast notes showers in the extreme northwest and east regions. It predicts a trend toward improving conditions with fine weather ahead and frosty nights. Strong south to northeast winds are mentioned in the outlook.
The Tamworth Daily Observer reports the council debates over improving Tamworth streets and drainage. Citizens demand clear plans, timing, and funding, warning that delays threaten public safety and town progress amid rising rates and cost concerns.
Sydney reports Maury Flood died in hospital after poisoning. A note left behind claimed the world was empty to her and she felt despised by almost all. Herbert Watkins died en route to the hospital after a fall in Pitt Street. Police stated a mistaken truck pursuit preceded the death.
Local governance items include the Fruit Commission reshuffle with Mr F J Foster named interim member and Mr Mabop joining the Pearling Industry Commission. Sanitary fee recoveries proceed with 13 cases adjourned and four heard ex parte. Tamworth licensing court grants wine and hotel licenses for upcoming race meeting. Rainfall totals reported across regions with Tamworth recording 0.0 inches. Benevolent Ball progresses with decorative fern procurement and a Highland dance planned. Tamworth Musical Society announces rehearsal and production plans including Floradora and The Seaside. Impounding stock dispute at Tamworth council addresses stray cattle grazing and penalties for repeat offenders.
The town mourns Maria Alla Wicka wife of William Hicks of Betmorestrest West Tamworth aged 17. She died yesterday after a sudden illness. Funeral plans set for 4 30 Saturday afternoon at the Methodist chapel, Western Tamworth General Cemetery.
The store reports its winter pole is full and stock is ready for a major clearance. A promotion offers a free high grade sewing machine for £50 spent on furniture as prices change. Saturday’s sale drew over 800 customers in Tamworth, with improved room and displays boosting purchases.
Fragmentary text reports a chaotic scene with attempted actions and a fire involving an underground or station setting. Names and places are unreadable, but the garbled notes reference flames, wires, and possible persons involved in a disturbance.
Philip Cambey 31 faced Tamworth Police Court before Mr Edwards charged with entering the Britten dwelling in Napier Street Tamworth at about 1 15 am on June 21 with intent to commit a felony Police described Cambey as sober at the time and testimony noted he was found with papers and a sum of money The court adjourned to May 10 for trial at the Quarter Sessions and heard he had come from Manilla the previous day
Burglars entered the Parramatta residence of Charles Rawlinson during the night and took jewellery valued at £30 plus other items. Rawlinson, about to leave for a concert, noticed a man peering at the gate and warned his wife saying a burglar was waiting to break in. The intruder entered a few minutes later.
Mrs Linnora MacLean claimed 1000 pounds from Police Inspector Bedinfield for alleged misconduct. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant on all counts, ending the case today.
A man identified as Wm Cochran aged about 35 presumed native of Kent England was killed when struck and decapitated by a stock train near the butter factory. The accident occurred between 1 and 2 pm as the train passed a cutting and the body suffered severe mutilation. Police and coroner were notified. an inquest is planned for Monday. The envelope found addressed to Wm Cochran indicates employment on Mr Hayearth’s farm four miles from town.
Officials report deductions by the Chief Department on hospital week subsidies totaling £696 2/7, with £391 14/% from hospital week collections and other disallowances. Mr Coghlan underlines objection while leaders accuse government interference and consider resignations if subsidies are blocked.
An elderly man named Charles Dyer was struck by a passenger train while walking with Rekford toward work near East Maitland. Eckford, ahead of them, paused and found Dyer severely mangled with head chest injuries as the train passed. Dyer, 60, was a resident of East Maitland, leaving a wife and grown family. an inquest will be held.
A Tamworth correspondent urges the Municipal Council to consider building baths before next season. The letter argues baths would attract visitors, educate school classes, and provide a profitable venture, suggesting a public meeting or private company partnership to make it happen.
The United States Senate has accepted the free sugar proposal within the tariff bill amid wartime economy policy shifts. The measure aims to distribute sugar relief across American households, subject to wartime production controls.
Manilla council reports three tenders for electric light provision. One bid favored, decision due Monday night after inviting objections. Inspector of inspects appointed under Pure Food act.
In Sydney on Thursday Major Buckley, Moledney Adviser to the Commonwealth, says Australian conditions may require more lift and a machine better suited to lighter atmospheres. The biplanes will depart Foeland for Australia in three weeks to test suitability.
The Premier and Mrs McGowen arrived at Tenterfield by meteor from Casi and were welcomed at the Royal Hotel by a press representative. Reports stated he would accept the portfolio of agriculture, which he said he did then. They planned to depart for Sydney tonight.
Sydney report says the Cook Cabinet held its first meeting and reached no conclusions, with Parliament to meet in July. The Liberal party will convene earlier, and among initial acts will be repealing preference to unionists and partial amendment of day labor rules. Signed J Dexter.
Maud Watt petitions for dissolution of marriage with Walter Watt in a noted society divorce case. Henry Heddon Jones testifies about owning Balgowah at Newport and renting cottage portions to Ashing parties. Captain Watt and a woman named Ivy visited but no impropriety admitted. His Honor to deliver judgment tomorrow afternoon.
Reports say the H.M.B. Torch, after overhaul at Garden Talend, reached Noumea with dangerous boiler defects and partially collapsed furnaces. Naval authorities conduct a full investigation into the cause and breakdown.
William Claire was committed for trial on espionage charges at Portsmouth and sentenced to five years' penal servitude.
Market dull with buyers uninterested and no price drops. Potatoes slow to move at lower bids. Quotations list wheaten chaff and cholea prices, lucerne hay bids, and regional sales including Neil Wallangarra Croaker Quirindi with varied rates and prime grades noted.
Market reports show egg supplies plentiful though trade weak as buyers expect further price drops. Maize imports constrained by rains with maize, wheat, oats, and dairy prices listed and volatility noted in intermarket orders.
Market report from Sydney shows beef quotes and livestock prices with cows, bulls, and sheep varying. Fragmentary figures include best beef, inferive prices, and sheep rates, indicating a unsettled market with mixed demand.
In West Maitland on Thursday critter market opened with light demand as buyers persisted. Quotations show wethers and hoggets selling around 15s to 17s per head with lambs at 14s to 15s. prime meat values vary and steer and cow prices listed, while overall supply remains moderate and sales expected to continue Monday.
Rainfall readings across the northwest report Moree at 82 points with multiple stations, including Terry-Hie-His 17, Pinl-Jomallawn 102, Gravewend 104, Moppin 35, Auhley 83, Dolgelly 115 and Boggabilla 60. The figures reflect a Thursday tally from Moree district observations.
The Tamworth Jockey Club announces weights for the July meeting. The list includes horses such as Ruby Hampton, Vigaro, Appolinaria, Coondiarra Saddle, Ath Tray, Wop Wollah, Renkerna, Renaria, Lady Beppas, N.E., Microméter, and others with assigned weights. The Handicap includes Ruby Hampton as top weight and multiple entries across opening and Jockey Club handicap events.
Early Bird's type for Rosehill includes Hardies Goriise Bosra and Monsieur in the Mweet Mali handicap. Granville Stakes features Persian King Mixx Langton Manege with Juvenile Handicap names Tranquillian Ka mool Lochform. Rosehill Handicap lists Zero NAW Harley and Bydahnore Mile shows Midge B Pande Mains how. Martindale's anticipations name Hardie Mounleur Foothold Waddell in the Plying Handicap. Granville Stakes also names Maneye York Royal Time and Maiden Juvenile Stakes lists Land Castle reagh Rose Dream Marchwood. Rosehill Handicap features Angelique Drama Warley and Rydalmere Mile includes Midge B Lucky Jack War Siar.
A long list of horses and runners for two major races the Grand National Hurdle and the Grand National Steeplechase includes War widgerie Obi Uxbridge Wimmera San drift Eighteen Carat Common King Met ile Forest Prince Hardro Wingarara Husevale Katingawa Ronnie George Dyer Light Ballast Goldfish Wisconsin Avora Portinek Uapritesta Mash Jack Cannon Wheel Fill Taft Julian Clontaft Pooma Minnebars Recollect Stern Anchor Rem jrere Latid Jack London Campaign Lurkey Hill Brandon Werrigan Rogue's March Lord Grey Hulla warra Wdnappina Captain Jingle Guncap Vanguard Lond Kleshos Scrutineer The Tramp Bi Rob United Kingdom Helligal Keldna Keromit The Miser Pinpress Ari Brownie Eniroo Lord Emma Myall Jack Kerang Sea Streau Sintescratt figue's March Sharebroker Coradjil Moun F
Fragmentary report notes Servians and Bulgarians reached a payment dispute and Greece seeking arbitration as the sole path to end hostilities. Rumors suggest Rourmiris may back Bulgaria in the regional contest.
Fragmentary report describes an air engagement near Kleta between Bulgarians and Serviana, with unreliable tosses and a British inquiry. It also notes Thomas Ryan suing the Quinac Steamship Co in London over the death of his son aboard the Titanic, with a jury finding no fault by the look-out and a judge's comments about the vessel's vigilance.
M. Poincare replies to a welcome at the Foild Hall praising Britain and France as partners in progress and civilization. Paris papers note the pompous reception and claim cheers in London echo in France as homage to an eminent personality.
The Horta apologised to the British for a conduct with a British subject during attempts to capture conspirators. The British Ambassador protested the act as a treaty breach as 37 Kalzim Bay West of the twelve Turkish conspirators were hanged yesterday after being led from the scaffold.
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