Weather forecast for coast and tableland
The forecast notes Cesaconal flowers on the central and northern coast and central tableland with other areas fine generally. Some nights inland may be foggy or misty with cooler temperatures.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 37 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1911
Page
4
The forecast notes Cesaconal flowers on the central and northern coast and central tableland with other areas fine generally. Some nights inland may be foggy or misty with cooler temperatures.
Brief item notes regional happenings from Tamworth with local society, transport, and markets coverage. Includes notices of upcoming events, community meetings, and brief reports on local hires and market prices in the Tamworth district.
Fire swept a large industrial area damaging Ewerth and Null printers and cardboard manufacturers and a brickwork factory. The blaze spread to Belmont Garage and Atheneum Club with water damage reported on adjacent properties. Firemen fought the flames for hours as a reinforced crew contained the inferno.
In Sydney, ministers discuss the night blaze that devastated a country town. Chief Secretary to review on site as flames damaged buildings and prompted emergency crews to battle through debris and smoke.
The Biale Cabinet has completed a bill related to cost mines and states readiness to present the measure. The report notes the bill's passage through preliminary steps and anticipates parliamentary consideration.
Sydney dispatch reports the death of Mrs. Burrell of Willthorpe aged 75, leaving seven descendants. Mrs. Burrell’s wedding to Mina Mary Campbell is noted as to take place in Melbourne with Mr. W Hughes acting Premier. Arthur Paul of Tamworth dies at 10 after a hospital operation. burial in West Tamworth Catholic cemetery led by Rev. Arthur O’Brien with arrangements by Mr. J K Leggett.
A Tamworth court dealt with a string of offenses including theft by an elderly man David Beecher who admitted taking a rug from Jonathan Benjamin Warner. The rug owner, a farmer from Philli, reported it missing June 20. Beecher, drinking heavily, pleaded guilty and vowed to reform, with the magistrate noting drink often drives crime. A separate case involved a man named Megson jailed for an assault or theft. Local notes mention a Masonic Ball and upcoming events.
The Tamworth Jockey Club contemplates changes to its racing rules. Officials seek member input on proposed alterations and additions to the organization’s regulations.
Paris reports Finance Minister M. Cailleux is manoeuvring to assemble a cabinet aligned with Radical electors. A special meeting discusses rule changes to club governance and a proposed paid secretary, with debate over secretarial duties and member costs.
A long Tamworth committal hearing heard allegations of money theft involving a man from Marraba. The accused faced claims of misplacing and misusing funds including a ten pound note, with witnesses detailing purchases, travel, and a bar cheque incident. The magistrate committed the accused for trial at the Tamworth Circuit Court on October 10.
The text appears as a garbled OCR fragment mentioning Luke Keler Weeds and a location 252 Streets. No clear event or factual report is readable beyond scattered names and street numbers.
Sydney telegram reports Jane Raven a 35 year old single woman recently discharged from the Thulaere Home died after consuming Lysol poison. She left her room and returned to her parents home at Petersham and drank from a bottle. the act was witnessed by her mother who offered to help and then she collapsed.
London dispatch reports the Home Secretary has hinted to the Australian Minister that creating Lord Mayors for certain cities, including Adelaide, may be considered favorably at a later date.
In Sydney on Tuesday the Royal Commission on the shortage of labor heard testimony. A Mantle Costume Makers member said it was nearly impossible to obtain enough labor to run their operations. A similar shortage of boys was noted, with some receiving higher pay. Witnesses argued that technical training had not kept pace with business needs.
Honagerarian Duke, the oldest of Hiritaras Dirk, celebrated by nametieth birth. Calebrated Monday evening, he received many valuable gifts from kin.
A grand Monday evening at Covent Garden features a Coronation themed gala. The performance honors the king with lavish decor and stage craft described as unmatched in theatre, reflecting the era’s artistry and spectacle.
Sydney Tuesday report notes proposed improvement to valuers by examination for quality and ability. Government contemplates time and title to confer after a sea examination to ensure qualified land valuers are not disadvantaged.
A South African reminder calls for action by Imperial Government representatives. It argues three delegates should focus on concrete measures at the next conference rather than rehashing principles.
Festival card lists numerous horses for the Rasulla drawing at Glen Innes on Tuesday. Entries include Red and Sweet News Dark Blue and Carobe Footprint and Hrth Gelert Merry Boy and Stargazer and others racing in the Langford area Maiden Stakes includes Lavander Zoo Mutrarder Mag and Mutrarder Mag at York among many names.
A Finnieh Swedian excursion steamer carrying about 500 passengers was wrecked off Kerns Island in the outer Skerries. It is unclear if any lives were lost or saved. the fate of the travelers remains unknown as reports are not definitive.
A U S sailor named Atkins was convicted of murder aboard the cruiser New Crilette. Trial before a judge and jury concluded with a two year sentence in a penal institution.
Market notes show brisk movement in horticultural items with pumpkins and imitations moving well. Potato values improved with higher edge on prime tubers and increased corn demand. lucerne hay and chaff from Wing, Tamworth, Nemingha cited with per ton prices.
A Standard correspondent complains that Australian and Canadian officers were overlooked in coronation honors, arguing there was bias in rewarding colonial military leadership. The piece questions fairness and calls for reconsideration of the honors list.
The pol championship opener lists Clyde Pears 41 and Bruce Pearce 20 with Moran from Ireland at 72. Trad TG appears in the report alongside Lowes cord and Scout td in a partial results summary.
Montreal dispatch reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s government plans to appoint Lord Strathcona as High Commissioner for Canada after the recent collapse of the government. Hesniog suggests Ferigh Commissionership may follow.
A disrupted report from Rennington Recs Course details the Dudley Cup game between Muswellbrook and Narromine ending with Muswellbrook triumphs and confusion over players. It notes pace and teamwork advantages for Muswellbrook and lists multiple players and captains across both clubs.
London report states middleweight world champion Papka has declined a rematch with Sullivan, the Bingheh champion, amid uncertain details from the public weigh-in and promotional terms.
Fragmentary Paris report mentions a four ball event held Saturday and a marked bag found near a dorm. Text suggests two crew members involved with a possible missing person or incident in the North Sem area.
An outspoken reply from Prime Minister Fisher unsettled two deputations from mining companies opposed to the Australian Land Tax. They argued the tax would drive capital from Australia and threaten large estates. Fisher challenged their understanding and criticized speculative land practices.
London metal market report shows tin at 196 pounds lead at 13 pounds and market total for the day at 5776 pounds. Market notes indicate price movements and trading activity for tin and lead.
In Madrid on Monday evening Spain officially welcomed the Und International Eapharietic Congress to be held at the San Francisco Church. King Alfoneo's delegate and Don Carloa made no speech.
Washington reports the Army War Caillels investigation of Japan's expansion policy. It says the Imperial Government settled 9 000 Japanese in Hawaii and more in the Philippines, with growing numbers. The coffee industry has shifted from American to Japanese control and sugar plantations may soon follow.
In London on Monday evening a large Catholic congregation gathered at Westminster Cathedral for a coronation ceremony unseen for two centuries. Notables included the Duke of Norfolk the Earl of Denbigh and Kenmare and several foreign envoys. After the Mass a luncheon was hosted by Archbishop Burns.
Vienna reports from reliable sources that Albania suffers critical damage as Turkish forces mass toward the Muntemsyrin frontier. Chicagoan Charlie Crane recounts Turkish devastation, including destroyed crops and prisoners killed, while Albanian women and children flee to Montenegro amid famine and hardship.
London reports show thousands of seafarers striking with over ten percent loyalty. railway workers consider a Wednesday sympathy action. Southampton port mostly quiet as owners concede. Liverpool shippers oppose 46 firms. Amsterdam docks join in sympathy with ten thousand workers on strike.
Today's program features five matches in the sacred Hull Thelidae Sub-Umian round. Central meets North at 2.30 pm with Central's team list led by Rodgers at full back and five forwards including Porter and Carmoran. West faces East at 3.45 pm as Hust pursues a decisive stand, while West trails the standings by one win and three draws after four matches. North versus Central repeats later. ground readiness requested at 9.15 for players and reserves listed.
Mr. Holman announced in the Assembly his intention to introduce a Local Government Amendment Bill this session. The report notes a upcoming annual event by Lowcock and King at Gomnedah and Tar worth on September 1.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.