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Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
2
Verdun Question Drives French Air of Unease
The article debates German plans at Verdun, warning that a German advance would shift the Western front balance. It stresses French and British roles, Russian movements, and the peril to Paris if Verdun falls, while noting cautious Allied hope and the need for timely decisive action.
State Cabinet and P L L Crisis Likely Compromise
A late telegram reports a crisis between the state cabinet and the P L L administration may be settled by a probable compromise. Officials indicate talks progressed amid mounting tensions and potential policy concessions.
Mr Holman Sets Out Plain Compromise on Conscription
Sydney reports Mr Holman outlines a compromise view on conscription amid Cabinet and Labor Executive debates. Ministers concede not to endorse conscription, while still arguing that Britain or Australia would require conscription for victory and a vote is expected at the Westminister meeting with a possible narrow majority for the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
New South Wales
Labor Jagne
Cormpro
Labor
Bev Sm
Universal Service League
Chey
Indigmantic
Lecree
Wolman
Mentiee
Mer
Britain
Australis
Fr ‘Eral
Eressary
West Mert
Psde
Tila
Unpatriotic Strikers Stop Troopship Over Pay
A troopship bound for Melbourne faced disruption as striking crew failed to report aboard. Naval reserve men replaced the sailors, and the ship sailed with a reduced crew after a brief delay. The navy minister said this marked the first time strife of this kind affected Commonwealth ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Melbourne
Peteon
Navy
Soard
Heavy artillery actions at Dead Man's Hill reported
War dispatches describe heavy cannonade on Dead Man's Hill with German forces unable to shift from the West. British activity and Paris reports suggest Berlin fears escalation as Allied fires intensify and prep for future operations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dead Man’s Hill
Landon
Monntoy
Messace
Parris
Phy
Yences
Acemt
Marcel Hartin
Ele de Patis
Newt Prines
Ilias
Paris
Aml
Turmoil in Turkey And War News From Arabia
In London reports amid revolt conditions unfold around Enver Pasha and three rebel armies near Aleppo and Mecca. The Times notes Mahometans align with the Grand Sheik of Miscolit as Young Turks face suppression while German influence looms over the region.
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London
Amota
Knver Pasha
Aleppo
Mecca
Tshim
Beja Eribway
Turis
Times
Syria
Kayp
Ayimithy
Italy
Wages Board Hearing on Professional Workers
Mr Justice Hevdean heard the Professional Workers’ Association argue for a new Wages Board covering architects engineers and surveyors as they sought a ruling on coverage under the Act. The judge noted it seemed ridiculous to bring all employee categories before the act while managers of insurers and similar institutions might form unions to apply to the court.
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Sydney
Justice Hevdean
Weers' Association
Wfiber
Ntnion
Incendiary in a Tank Suspected in Urge City Fires
Police express belief that certain fires in urge city premises show expert chemical knowledge and may be the work of an incendiary. They suspect gradual ignition by a theorized incendiary in a tank.
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Sydney
Trentino Front Reports Italian Victory and Austrian Retreat
A late dispatch describes Italian forces breaking Austrian lines near Trentino and driving them from positions around Mante Torche and related peaks. Austrian retreat persists as Italians press along the Adige corridor. Rome celebrates victory while Austrian forces regroup and defend scattered holds.
Russians Enter Hungary As Forces Clash In Europe
A Petrograd dispatch reports heavy fighting across multiple fronts as Russian and German units clash with Hungarian and Allied forces. Counter offensives are said to be repulsed while German bombers hit targets. reports claim significant prisoner totals and riverline movements along the Styr and adjacent sectors.
Man Charged With Misappropriation In Baronet Claim
Police court heard detective evidence that John Lawes White claimed to be a baronet and misappropriated funds from the Hoe Kinks Association. He faced three fraud charges and was committed for trial pending further proceedings.
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Sydney
Hoe Kinks Association
John Lawes Witte
Olice Court
Souter Sald
Treased
British Enterprises Report On Monday Bombardment
London reports a successful engagement on Monday with German positions penetrated and substantial casualties. Several prisoners were taken as British forces, including units named Monster Faviliers and Anemos, damaged enemy trenches and supported bombardment efforts.
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London
Hai
Roy Oans
Bestia
Miriam
TTS
Names of the Fifteen Vessels Purchased in Market Flutter
The Strathendrick Strathavun Strathairry Strathord Strathleven Strathspey Strathgarry Strathbeg Atrathe Anmlingorn Adanmehr Vermont Daltouludl Kirkoswald bought by Mr Hughes and Turner Davidson Company amid market chatter. Staff and a special train conveyed Mr Hughes and 4000 Australian evacuees homeward bound.
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Lontmin
Mr. Hughes
Strathendrick
Strathavun
Strathairry
Strathord
Strathleven
Strathspey
Strathgarry
Strathbeg
Atrathe Anmlingorn
Adanmehr
Vermont
Daltouludl
Kirkoswald
Enghes
Salizbury
Devonport
Fisher
Ryan
Igh Commissioners
Lie
Turter
Davidson Comminy
London
Italians Recapture Alpine Positions In A Day
London dispatch reports the Milan correspondent saying Italian forces in one day regained the Mandriello road system and summit of Cengio, dominating Arsiera valley. Motor transport aided the effort with lorries and cars moving half a million men and artillery along improvised mountain routes, breaking the Austrian advance in a single day and triggering a retreat between Posing and Asinza.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Milan
Mandriello
Cengio
Arsiera
Posing
Asinza
German Claims Face Allied Defensive Actions
Report from London and Manila describes a German attempt to advance and shell positions, met with artillery and infantry resistance. British and allied forces countered with hand to hand fighting along the German lines, while a German air squadron attacked a camp east of Doultens.
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London
Manila
Amd
Emerya
Doultens
Wheat Pool Winding Up for Next Season
At a Wheat Board meeting in Welbourne the pool will be wound up by September end. Uniform regulations will be introduced for another pool to be formed to handle next season's crop.
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Sydney
Wheat Board
Welbourne
Rainfall records and flood warnings across Tamworth district
Rain intensified overnight across the Tamworth area with 24 hour totals posted from multiple towns including Muswellbrook Narrabri Roganbra Werris Creek and Armidale While Inverell reports heavy rain and field notes describe widespread wet conditions A quarter inch plus fell in parts and forecasters warn of continued rain with prior drought easing conditions referenced in western NSW readings
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Tamworth
Muswellbrook
Narrabri
Rogxabri
Werris Creek If
Blackville
Boggablila
Nundle
Bendember
Armidale
Tenterfield
Glen Innes
Warlards
Barraba
Yotman
Bogcablila
Manilla
Bingsra
Bundarra
Gunnedah
Singleton
Bathuret
Bourke
Clarence Heads
Kiunia
Newcastle
Eden
Mungind
Sydney
Goulburn
Mogil Mogil
Goodonga
Coolah
Coonamble
Wal- Kwett
Jerell
Lavere
Otelack
Why Were They Not Shot In London Action
A parliamentary exchange reports 84 conscientious objectors sentenced to death but orders were reversed and key officers faced questions. Simultaneously Petrograd cites Turkish actions near Trebizond, with towns recaptured and heavy casualties expected. Corpus Christi celebrations close the day with crowds in the streets.
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London
Mondiay
Harp
Kayterial
Norton Geofitiy
Tfhey
Lostais
Petrograd
Djivshi
Trebizond
Turka
Verontura
Kial
Russian Advance Held Up on Kovel Front
Report from Petrograd notes the Russian push on the Kovel front reaching 43 miles in ten days but slowed by expanding German formations. Prisoners say Kaiser planned to use seven German corps to retake Lutek if needed. In Britain, boosts in Irish questions trigger retirements among officials. Unionists meet in Carlton Club with Bonar Law presiding. Stock Exchange prices abolished premiums in London. General von Bulow retires due to ill health in Amsterdam report.
Tamworth Court Hears Riot Charge In Peel Street Clash
Constance McDonald tells Tamworth Police Court of a riotous street incident in Peel Street in front of the Empire Hotel. Edward Rose denies guilt while the defence argues the scuffle involved Bennet and Cantwell with witnesses placing the onlookers nearby.
British Prisoners fed only a third of rations say officials
Lord Cecil told the Home Committee that British prisoners are not receiving sufficient food. Berlin reports via the American embassy say the rations are about a third of the required amount. Britain warned Germany that it would respond if no adequate provisions are provided.
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London
Tiritain
Fribassy
Berlin
Bond Considered for Release of Hidley on Good Behaviour
The Chief Secretary said a proposal to release Hidley on a bond for good behaviour is under review. He noted past promises and one bond were broken, creating current difficulty in granting release.
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Bydney
Hidley
Three Charges Against Man Edward Steiner for Wounding
Edward Steiner facing a new charge of wounding Chung Gen with intent to murder, on top of two existing murder charges, as trials proceed. The text also hints at a Victorian state shipbuilding contract dispute with NSW Government over a trawler project, possibly forfeited due to industrial disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Edward Steiner
Chung Gen
Shipbuilding Garde
New South Wales
Vigilant Nightwatchman Sparks Early Fire Save
Early Sunday at about 6 oclock nightwatchman Mr J Molloy detected smoke near Mrs Carrolls Ideal Refreshment Rooms Peel Street. He alerted occupants and the rear floor of the downstairs back room was found alight and quickly extinguished before heavy damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Molloy
Inverell Soldier T. Grice Killed In France
Details from Inverell confirm Captain T. Grice of Morracey Oakwood died of wounds after being hit by machine gun fire in France. He joined the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry as Senior Major on the 11th and died two days later in hospital. Buried with full military honors in a Commonwealth cemetery. He left a wife Mrs Clarice Joyce Hewlitt of Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverell
Grice
Morracey
Oakwood
France
Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
Convin
Major Gries
Mics Clarice Joyce Hewlitt
Warsi
Sydney
Australian wool for Italy menaces enemy goods
In London on Monday discussions noted Prime Minister Asquith would give Commons members facilities to discuss the Economic Conference if desired. Mr Wason urged attention to large wool purchases from Sydney sales and representations to prevent wool shipments to Germany via Austria. Lord Geer stated Italy restricts wool theft across nations.
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London
Asquith
Wason
Sydney
Wipices
Viale
Germany
Austria
Lord Geel
Button Day In Tamworth Donations Report
Button Day will be held in Tamworth on Friday. Donations received include several £1 contributions from Mrs. V. J. Cohen and others, plus 10 shillings and 6 pence from additional donors.
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Tamworth
V. J. Cohen
Misa Alice Cohen
H. T. Adama
R. A. Pigott
A. A. Cohen
J. M. Edmunds
G. Verge
W. E. Grayston
All Ies Day at Barraba Festival Debuts Crowded Affair
Barraba saw a lively Allies Day carnival with a crowded crowd despite unsettled weather. Mo W H Crowley won the Queen contest with 4715 votes while Mars Vovlon trailed closely. Five competitors vied for honors as the event anticipated further ceremonies and a coronation.
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Barraba
W. H. Crowley
Treks Claim Another Victory on Coensin Front
A Pirkish communique reports Turkish forces defeating an enemy unit on the Coensin Front. The document notes seven machine components seized and significant enemy losses, with Loy BOOK dead among the casualties.
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Athen Monilay
Two Warships Torpedoed Near Steonte Straits
The Italian auxiliary cruiser Citta di Messing was torpedoed in the Straits at Steonte with uncertain outcome. The French destroyer Fourche attacked the larger vessel. the latter disappeared. The Faurnhe was sunk and the crew mostly saved.
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Nome
Steonte
Fourche
Tamworth Court Fines Man for Disturbance in Peel Street
Constable Gordon reported riotous behaviour in Peel Street Tamworth on June 16. Defendant pleaded guilty. Mr O Halloran and witnesses attended. A fine of 10 shillings plus 6 shillings costs and witness expenses was imposed.
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Gordon
Tamworth
George Thokey
Poelstrest
O’ Halloran
Cordon
Peel-Street
Tuckey
Death of Moree Soldier Private Wm Kendall
Sorrow swept Moree on learning Private Wm Kendall 33 son of a known crezier died at Armidale from pneumonia and bronchitis. Kendall held Windella greasing property near Mungindi and lived in the Moree district most of his life. He was buried with military honors in the Church of England cemetery. the funeral was one of the largest ever seen in Moree.
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Moree
Wm. Kendall
Moree Crezier
Armidale
Kendall
Windella Greasing
Mungindi
Previou Toentating
Eneland Norton
Grand National Hurdles Favored by Theulay and Lord Grey
Sydney events show Theulay and Lord Grey listed as close favorites in Grand National Hurdles with Balliats Hype Jack Rice Shot Out Uxbridge and Wisconsin near them. Steeplechase favors Bullaworra with Doolinhin and Highland Clan close. other contenders Wynekirra Corradjil BL Proprevse Bonnie George Ballista Chea Flash Jack in pursuit. Meels Park results include Meiden Handicap and Firing Handicap winners with times and margins provided.
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Sydney
Theulay
Lord Grey
Julluiver
Merrimaxy
Balliats
Hype
Jack Rice
Shot
Uxbridge
Wisconsin
Strifeness
van Homreigh
Eishon
Heconsine
Boyce
Capintesta
Hugh
Hteyal
Markets Signal Decline in Mixed Alexandria Yarding
Sydney markets report large yarding at Alexandria with medium quality pulling prices down. Wheat chaff and lucerne hay show weak demand while potatoes and oats fetch modest sums. Northern Sales list passes notable consignments from Jeffrias Appleby and others with bids largely steady but muted.
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Sydney
Alexandria
Hood
Lucerne Hay
Ox Scime
Jeffrias
Appleby
Baga
Incerme Chaff
Balance Ag Bigs
Squires
Burl
Sit
Wadham
Negingha
Mount Frome
Sussex Street Markets See Mixed Prices and Higher Turnover
Market activity was firmer with turnover rising from late last week. Potatoes and turnips saw price changes amid tight supplies while maize opened solid for prime yellow and white maize held steady. Dairy declined slightly though consignments increased. bacon improved and poultry and honey stayed firm with varied vegetable and grain quotations across the yard.
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Sydney
Sussex
Derrick Straw
Milley
Mai
Harley Cape
Fat Cattle and Sheep Market Report West Maitland
Fat cattle demand strong with larger supply after holiday. primes £18-£20, weighty £31-£20, good £14-£17, medium £10-£13, inferior £6-£8. Prime calves up to £10-£11, porkers in demand, stores at high prices. Sheep tight, best wethers £3 4s-£4 8s, ewes £1 7s-3d to £2 0s, hoggets £2 0s-3d to £3 0s. Cattle and sheep sales by JL and Wo Ho Muwkay, Thermus Bros, P. Hatley, Lonergan Inc.
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West Maitland
Wo Ho Muwkay
Amfereor Shona FM
Ward
G. T. Pitt
J. Phillip
General Rains Continue in State Amid North Winds
Commonwealth Meteorology reports further general rains across the state as high pressure moves northeast and the Antarctic disturbance remains energetic though flattened. A cooler change is expected Wednesday in western districts while high pressure centers over western areas.
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Sydney
Centinany
Low laH-udea
Military dispatch from East Africa reports heavy enemy losses
General Smutta reports a heavy defeat south of Hon fon mintoring prisoners were not taken. Four enemy soldiers killed and twenty wounded. The Newes Worn RETerA confirms ferocious fighting with many rifles and ammunition captured.
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Lonton
Smutta
Honfon
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