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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1915
Page
7
A cryptic fragment hints at a daily telecommunications case involving a cable firm and regulatory oversight. The note mentions authorities investigating a possible lapse in service, with no further names or dates clearly readable.
An advertisement promotes Hean's Essence as a home remedy for coughs colds and sore throats including asthma bronchitis and whooping cough. It claims instant relief when sipped or gargled and notes availability through chemists and pharmacies in Sydney and Dalton with a circular from Pullman's Pharmacy and Geo Mallaby.
The Resthill meeting produced a fine crowd and clear weather as spectators watched the Mag Hurdle over two miles with Yellowhoe defeating Foothold after a protest upheld in the straight. Other races included a crowded field in the Praing Weltril sprint and a juvenile stakes, with multiple contenders such as Jacoleen, Com Promise, and Rushcutter noted among the finishers.
The report lists multiple race outcomes with horses such as Bourgon y Lintrade and Lord Garde in a furiously contested event. It notes finishing times around 1.17 and 1.30% and discusses betting odds including Cathedral at 7 to 1 and Ordinal at 5 to 1. Other races mention Tow Tere, Coronata, Gravenia and Lady Ogram with winner lines and time.
District news notes three diphtheria cases to the Municipal Council. Misses Joan Charlotte Wright and Madelias Ethel Wright of Blandford advance a £10 loan to Quirindi for municipal safe yards. The council accepts Julie the Sydney electrician’s plans for electric lighting installation and supervision. A court session reports forgery and related charges, with several defendants, including Gerson Cohen and Joseph Hammond, appearing before Judge Finellam. witnesses examined and verdicts reserved for the Tamworth bench.
A meeting in Horton Place on June 1 formed a new branch of about thirty members for the F and A Association. W OBrien was elected president with E R Herdy and Frank McTiew as vice presidents, and Ernest Golneon as treasurer. A July meeting will elect delegates for the Sydney angel conference. An impromptu dance followed, with over thirty couples enjoying music and hearty cheers for the branchs future.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Cha mpesticine and G. Intitech Mallaby with phrases about healing and resistance to inflammation. The readable parts indicate a product or claim addressing cough and inflammation relief, but details are unclear.
A letter urges a public meeting to elect four committees to organize farewell services for volunteers joining the front. It praises Tamworth’s liberal supporters and asks residents to publicly express gratitude as men leave for battle, promising the town’s ongoing appreciation by its representatives.
Fragmentary readable bits show garbled lines about woods cure and feeling unwell with unclear names or events. The text lacks coherent facts, dates, or places to form a proper news item.
Military authorities in Alsace Lorraine ban graveyard inscriptions in French and other memorial wording. Shopkeepers and family members found inscribing names in French face fines under wartime policy. An Alsatian stonecutter who refused to change the headstone said the war would end before inscriptions are removed. Police report notes strong anti French language enforcement during wartime.
Sporting votes and race listings cover June to July events at Wenacim Park, Menangle Park, Canterbury Park, Tamworth, and more. Entries include Marmillo Temtue Native Churen Lynn Harbraps Wulbe Whatle Lord Muse Native Queen Silver Awl Captain Dare Tamworth J.C. Seantinn with handicaps and noted prize details.
A compiled roster of agents and towns where the Tamworth Dolly Observer can be obtained. Includes entries for Aberdeen WA Wale & Co AdmadaIe Mullany & Uo Attenga KFit Linden Haltom Ha etc with multiple agencies in Boggabri Gunnedah Manilla Narrabri Moree Muswellbrook and other NSW centers.
Fragments show names and places in the Quirindi region including Madame Wallrabe NUNDLE and Praws Beata Ltd. Entries list numerous individuals such as Curtis QUIRINDI A. Foust and HAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS TAMWORTH along with towns like Scone Singleton and Werris Creek. The scattered text hints at notices or listings without coherent events or dates.
A garbled notice from Tamworth employers requests a full day’s pay from workers to support an Australia Day fund. It declares unanimous resolve and seeks approval to display a list of contributors while warning of pressure if donations fail.
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