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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
4
A digest of far ranging notes reports a giant pumpkin at Teven Creek, a dog aiding in a hospital visit, a man aiding a post office errand, and stories of floods, storms, and local curiosities. It also notes potato prices and blight issues impacting growers in the Clare region and reflects on agricultural challenges.
A heated session discusses tramway expansion with drafts, delegates, and authority powers. The Town Council also plans hospital fundraising with the Children’s Hospital and memorials, while produce and stock markets show mixed prices amid weekly changes.
The report notes 1200 men finding employment across the state and 17000 garments distributed to the poor. It mentions a wild elephant sighting in Dungarberee, a coffin factory registration ruling in a court, and a near drowning of Mr. Wikner with two ponies swept away at Strathbogie Crossing, resulting in two drownings.
A health note explains that acidic stomachs irritate the stomach lining and cause most stomach troubles. It recommends neutralizing the acid with an antacid such as half a teaspoon of bisuralu and magnesia after meals and warns medicines cannot cure the root cause.
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