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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
4
Tamworth Railway Grievances Raise Government Frustration
The Tamworth stance criticizes Railway Commissioners and Mr. Johnson for minimum country service and prioritizing Sydney traffic. Residents complain of slow branch-line services, cramped stations, and unsafe crossing gates while officials allegedly evade local input and evidence.
Straying Stock Prosecutions At Local Police Court
The municipal poundkeeper charged two residents before Mr A Edwards P M for allowing cattle to stray. John Bluett pleaded guilty after cattle wandered Peel Street on May 23, drawing a 20 fine plus costs. S J Gallagher pleaded guilty for a mare wandering Rawson Avenue on June ?, facing costs and a fine. the magistrate noted repeat offences and urged prosecutions to curb the straying problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Godbold
A. Edwards
John Bluett
Peel Street
S.J. Gallagher
Rawson Avenue
P.M
Turf Jottings From Moorefield Races Card
Race day at Moorefield features large fields across events with strong contenders in Her dle and Flying Handicaps. Notable runners include Malt Row Sunburnt Veranite Miocene Verdna and Lady True with weights and odds highlighted for the Welter and Nursery events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Fur
Mantchester
Yarrum
Pittaworth Gunn
Rosehill
Troon
Woolerina
Sunburnt
Marne
Verealle
Fortius
Veneta
Lady Mourray
Blackpool
Willow Grovy
Federal Capital Plan Backed by Minister O Mally
Sydney reports Minister for Home Affairs Mr O Mally declared no repudiation of the Canberra contract and defended Federal City expenditure. He dismissed proposals by Victorian councils to shift the capital location and urged unity for the federal project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
O'Malley
New South Wales
Canberra
Labor Party
Valued for Probate in Sydney Estate of John Dunlop
The estate of the late John Dunlop of Edwards Dunlop and Co. printers has been valued for probate at B47 294.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
John Dunlop
Edwards, Dunlop and Co
Test Match Thriller as England Contends with Australia
In London on a breezy day the England team faced Australia with a soft wicket after rain. Emery and Mosltt opened bowling as Fry was run out early. England’s innings showed struggle but Woolley and Hazlitt forged a late push, with Hearne and Smith adding key scores, reaching seven for 310 before England declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Australia
Emery
Mosltt
Fry
Bardsley
Carbeck
Capian
Dlemissed
Woolley
Foster
Ken
Whitty
Hazlitt
Kelleway
Bix
Hearne
Bateman Foster
Smith
Middlesex
Kellownay
Bateman
Macarines
Bardaley
Barnes
Dean
Godneratchy
Rhodes
Kellaway
Hardeley
Gregory
Feldaman
Matthews
Ees
Carkock
Kolloway
Hobla
Spamer
Bardalay
Kellowas Ry
Warner
Kelloway
Hazlitt” Foster
Macartuny
Whitty Carne
Us Smith
Voce
Gregory's Test Jubilee Celebrated With Cup
In London Sir George Reid presented Gregory with a commemorative cup and £200 prize to mark his fiftieth test match. The ceremony followed completion of a drawn match where England posted 310 and Australia 283, with Gregory praised for a long and graceful innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Reid
Gregory
Premier prompts bridge plan at Gunnedah meeting
State Premier M'Gowen met a local deputation in Gunnedah to seek funding for an overhead railway bridge. He noted legal limits on council contributions, railway construction before municipal proclamation, and Railway Commissioners' condition to close Marqus street crossing. Delegates opposed closing the crossing as a main town route. The Premier pledged to consider land grants for technical education near the School of Arts and to press for a new passenger station and court house, then departed by motor to Hoggabri.
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Gunnedah
M'Gowen
Marqus Street
Bri
Court House
Hoggabri
John Trefle Dies in Temor aged Father of Agriculture Minister
Mr John Trefle father of the Agriculture Minister died in Temor today at an unknown age. He was a noted figure in local affairs and his passing prompted condolences from regional officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
John Trefle
Temor
Armidale Sees Land Selection for Sewage Tanks Public Works
An officer from the Works Department visited Armidale to discuss the proposed sewerage system for the town. He selected land for septic tanks and a sewerage form, and reviewed the waterworks. Mr. H. K. Napton, formerly of Armidale, presided over the meeting where a large, representative gathering attended and a gold sovereign case was presented as a token.
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Works Department
H. K. Napton
Armidale Erole
Glen James
Snshering
Th the Meyer
Ingpire
Letter to the Editor on Liberal and Independent Candidates
A reader derides local Liberal branches and delegates over conference procedures at Armidale Moonbi, urges Tamworth to form a Country party alliance, and hints at a forthcoming nomination push by Purcell and others to challenge Abbey. The writer attacks party machine control and calls for reporting delegate actions to the Liberal Association Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Liberal Leagues
Mtr Magill
Armidale
Temworth
Assorhation Council
Moconh
Tamworth
PBA
Shire
Chatter
Sam Magham
Tom Burt
Wornes
Niele
Howe
Atlekios Bolo
Trades Hall
Magill
Moonbl
Liberal
F.8.a
Country Party
Beaides
Abbey
Travelling on Train Without Ticket Charged at Cumworth
Arthur Thompson faced Cumworth Police Court on a June 26 incident when he allegedly tried to travel between Tamworth and Moonbi without paying fare. He pleaded guilty as officers testified three to four young men were seen in the carriage shed and he was later found in a carriage. The magistrate urged action, and Thompson avoided hard labor with a £20 fine discharged on default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Thompson
Cumworth
A. Edwards
Pal
Tamworth
Moonbi
Tweedie
Railway Department
Armdale
Wan
Forgery and Uttering Guilty Plea Sentenced in Sydney
Arthur Gordon pleaded guilty to forgery and uttering charges in Sydney and received an 18 month prison term with a behavior bond. He was ordered to serve detention at the state facility and to provide a compensation payment as part of the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Arthur Gordon
Wente
Ethetare
New Zealand Parliament Opens Amid Tax and Welfare Proposals
Parliament opened with plans for broader land tax and measures on property holdings. The agenda also includes old-age pensions for women aged sixty, military detention to replace policing, and a treaty framework with Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
New Zealand
Stabbing Affray At Empire Hotel Tamworth
A serious stabbing occurred at the Empire Hotel in Tamworth last evening. A young cook named James, believed to be from the local area, received an eight inch throat wound during a quarrel with a stranger of foreign nationality. James was taken to Tamworth District Hospital in critical condition after First aid from a chemist and treatment by Drs Harris and Buckley. Police arrested a man around 9 pm and the injured party gave a statement to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Hotel
Tamworth
Bamed James
Peelstreet
Brisbane-street
James
Goonoo Goonon
Harris
Buckley
Queen Alexandra Celebrates Fifteenth Anniversary in England
The fifteenth anniversary of Queen Alexandra's landing in England was celebrated yesterday in London. The Queen did not generate a crowd, but her procession drew cheers from about ten thousand people as she moved through the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Queen Alexandra
Suffragette confronts minister outside Welsh cathedral
Miss Elen Craig, a noted suffragette, breaks through cordon beside Llandefn Cathedral in Wales during King George visit and clashes with detectives after attempting to present a protest to the Minister in Attendance. She is arrested following the struggle.
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Losdon
Weilnesdingy Kei
King George
Llandefl Cathedral
Wales
Elen Craig
Mr. M' Kenna
Queen Mars
Chronic Cheat Complaints Woods Great Peppermint Cure
A short item notes complaints about chronic cheats and mentions Woods and a product called Great Peppermint Cure dated January 6. The brief characterizes the remedy as a sensational cure in a period style warning readers about dubious claims.
Brisbane Strike Memories Revived in Federal House
In Parliament today the amendment to the address in reply resumed discussion of the Brisbane strike. Mr Grodm (Q) argued the Queensland Labor party failed to win more than six seats and that the Government acted unconstitutionally by withholding troops. he cited American precedents and said federal duty and moral obligation justified troop deployment. He noted the strike committee controlled the city briefly and that strike leader Coyne claimed bread required the committee's permission. Finlayson (Q) defended the tramway strike and condemned company efforts to block union formation, while Archibald asked if Wadger is a writer. Finlayson replied he is American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meldoucrsne
House of Representatives
Grodm
Queensland Labor Party
Brisbane
Queensland
Denham
Coyne
Finlayson
Ding
Archibald
Wadger
Late Market News Potatoes Boosted by Low Supply
At the London auction market the day’s activity was dull with limited supply and cautious buyers. Quotations show potatoes rising to £11 for choice, with other grains and lucerne seeing modest gains while local bales remain unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bydney
Acare
Fragmented OCR Note on Market and Weather
Fragmentary text from Sydney page mentions market conditions and weather hints. Readers see stray phrases about quality, intention, and Pennsylvania items, but the overall meaning is unclear.
Sussex Street Markets Wheat Prices and Potatoes Outlook
Market reports from Sydney noting high wheat prices at 45 to 46 per ton, strong demand for white grain, and continued high rates for potatoes. Chaff and oats supply down, butter described as good, various grades of corn and meal listed, with uncertain near term trends due to winter conditions and market volatility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Thursdey
Maitland Market Cattle Prices and Sales Report
Market notes from West Maitland describe cattle lots and mixed quality stock sold Thursday. Prices listed include cows at about £8 to £9 and various medium quality lots with bids and bids varied. data references are fragmentary and include details on vendors and customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Maitland
Thursby
Mnutle
Alonhig
Altapoll Medes
Daellindie
Munday
Bollocks
Tallitke
Haiti
Sfondi
Two Months Gaol for Window Sembilings
London court convicts Miss Abel Freing in a suffrage case and sentences her to two months imprisonment for window smashing acts involving a Koulish protest or display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Abel Freing
Servian Conspirators Afloat in Vienna Steamer Plot
A group of Servian conspirators attempted to seize state papers aboard a steamer bound for St. Petersburg to influence Bulgarian general Ivan Servafoll. They set fire to the vessel as the steamer sailed, the general and others leapt into the water. several were drowned. The conspirators escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Onder
St. Petersburg
Ivan Servafoll
Tombe
Democratic Preside ncy Fight Throws Vague Clues
New York report notes a confused Democratic contest as the campaign intensifies with talk of a last minute dark horse entry amid shifting positions and expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Record Debt Summonses Break Local Limits at Police Court
At the focal police court a record list of 106 non payment cases for sanitary fees was heard. Verdicts favored the plaintiff in 48 cases. 25 were dismissed. 2 were adjourned. information withdrawn in others. summons service continued in ten cases.
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Sevill
P.8
Bity
Tamworth
Adams
C.P.8
Focal Polices Court
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