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Newspaper
Tenterfield Courier And District Advocate
Location
Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
5
Sporting notes report Gymnasium Club meets Tarban on their courts this Saturday starting at 1 o'clock. Representing Gymnasium are Miss Wherent, Mr Waller, Miss Clough, Mr North, Mrs Neale, Mr Floyd, Miss Whitton, and Mr Stock Soan. In England doubles final Wilding and Beaks beat Gobert and Barrett three games to two.
A closely fought match at Janents Park ended in a 6 to 4 victory for the Pirates over the Halves. Lindor crossed for the Halves early, Delaney and McKerihan scored for the Pirates, while Butler and a late drop kick kept the Halves within reach. a fair crowd witnessed a rack and rain-dampened ball throughout the contest.
The list includes players J Larracq R Stone J McClifty TE Drury J Hutchings Wy I Smith W Birrell Reel C Finn C Stevenson W Darhem Munro.
The Football Union held its weekly meeting at the School of Arts presided by Rev EB Flynes. Emmaville cannot send a team for the 29th and prefers a Saturday. A Glen Innes invitation for the 20th was declined due to weak numbers. A match with Armidale on the 8th was discussed as a return from Deepwater and Emmaville, with Armidale aiming to arrange a mate with New England Union on the 29th. The New Zealand team may play Armidale on July 99nd, with others eligible for selection. Referee Rev TH TE Biynes was named for the Pirated Scrub match on the 20th. Barry hosted Paddon at lunch. Gibs remains under weight concerns.
A summary of a last Saturday meeting between the Leech's Quily Agricultural Bureau sub committee and agents of Mr. Lee, with Mr. Massy Greene agreeing to provide evidence from growers. The Interstate Commission may require witnesses. local breeders, the Coastal Farmers' Association and Casino District Council are invited to cooperate. A Bureau meeting is set for Saturday at 11 in the School of Art to decide methods and a meeting with Mr. Lee is planned. A separate note reports a thistle incident and a poison case near Gundaguit.
Telegraphic notes show maize and bran prices alongside potatoes and butter. Entries reference quantities and values such as lucerne at 82 and potatoes at 2 shillings per unit, with assorted figures for other commodities and distributors.
Winchcombe market notes show Teel 248 to Sua per 100 hs and Bullocks at 5 to 15 pounds. Cattle prices range from 3 to 9 pounds for cows with activity steady.
The Sydney inquest heard details of a family tragedy as a man named Cattle and his wife faced accusations amid a filthy home scene. Witnesses described a confession and questions of insanity as investigators probed the couple’s relationship and the deaths of the children. Separately the steamer Wakatopa, returning from Newcastle, reported a violent sea event that damaged steering gear but allowed the vessel to regain control with a jury rig.
Rainfall near six inches marks Bolivia notes as residents adjust. Charlie Airs promoted to ganger on the North Western line and hopes to attend the School of Arts opening. Mr. James Fletcher’s camp burned while away with his two sons. loss insured. Police tally Federal Roll names for new arrivals, few registered. Fred Perrin recovering from typhoid in North Queensland hospital. Local footballers defeated by Scrub team at Tenterfield. Me. A. M. White reports 75 cattle counted for Flemington, cart and wagon movement noted.
A frigid day brings brief mentions of light snow in Clifton Vane Dramatic Company and school arts, upcoming performances at Leech’s Gully Lyceum, and a park tennis social. A heavy Armidale snowstorm is reported with local figures preparing for a July visit by a Scottish performer.
A fierce storm battered Sydney area ports with high winds and flooding. Vessels including the steamer Novelty and Japanese ship Yasukine Maru faced grounding and anchor dragging while crews sought shelter. Debris and damaged shops, roofs, and glass panes disrupted the city, with Empress of Ireland disaster revised death toll noted.
A probationer is sought for P A M Hospital with applications closing Monday next the 22nd to be sent to the Hon Secretary E W Wirerer.
In the Probate Jurisdiction of New South Wales, Estate of Thomas Murphy of Mole River near Tenterfield. Creditors must file full particulars of claims by 17 July 1914, Letters of Administration granted to Michael Murphy on 14 October 1912. After that date distribution proceeds with notice, Michael Murphy not liable for undisclosed claims. Dated 28 May 1914. J. B. Thomas and Hill solicitors, Sydney.
A special meeting of members is set to convene at the Schools of Arts in Tenter Licht on Sunday. The agenda includes reports on substitutes and a discussion of maize findings presented by George Sered and Everett.
A sorrowing widow and family publish a heartfelt verse honoring a late aunt. The prayerful lines recall loving memories and the wish for an afterlife of glory, ending with a tribute to the aunt’s lasting presence.
The fragmentary text mentions Woods and a curious term great meppermint cire with stray phrases about googly and cure words, indicating an uncertain note or misread OCR from a historical page.
An election board on Maui fined several participants after a review found irregularities in the electoral process. The penalties target actions described as attempting to hide ballots and influence the tally.
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