Closer Settlement in Australia Faces Pushback and Options
A radio of opinion argues closer settlement to populate Australia, noting young men lack affordable Crown lands as previous buyers have raised prices. The piece urges voluntary subdivision by landholders or careful policy to avoid high costs, predicting compulsion may be needed if self-reform fails. It warns the nation must act to prevent decline and consider long term strategic land policy.
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Australia
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O.W.A. Ball and Red Cross Concert Preview
Local notes describe an O.W.A. ball to be held tonight and a Red Cross Society concert at Cathcart next Wednesday. Also reported are a gate accident injuring Fred Black, new warm clothing and costumes for Monaro winter, business adverts, road hazards at Traralgon, and various civic notices from Bombala Cooma and nearby towns.
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Red Cross Society
Cathcart
Jincumbilly
Fred Black
Opticians to Visit Delegates and Hotels Next Week
Opticians and optometrists plan personal visits to Delegates and hotels including Delegates Hotel on Monday 15th January at 1 pm and 5 pm, Homemala Imperial Hotel on Tuesday 16th June from 2 am to 5 pm, and Roneeda on 1st January from 9 am to 1 pm.
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Hombala Imperial Hotel
Roneeda
Jane
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Renowned Methodist Minister Injured in Fireworks Accident
Rev. R. C. Onkley, a prominent Methodist minister recently stationed at Drasmoyne from Wallon Gong, suffered severe injuries during Empire Day fireworks. He reportedly held a bond as the wick burned, believing no explosion would occur, leading to a blast that half blew off his right hand and damaged his wrist before hospital treatment.
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Sydney
Mosday
R. C. Onkley
Drasmoyne
Wallongong
Farmers hear of new engine and potato sample
Cathcart reports Mr T A Murphy bought a new farm engine. Mr J Boland brought a fins sample of white skin potgross. About 200 acres may be taken up for phosphorus deposits on Mr F Brown's property. Work should begin soon.
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T. A. Murphy
J. Boland
F. Brown
Mare Mauled by Boar at Mootland Farm
A boar escaped its pen at Mootland Farm owned by Mr S. IE Everinghem, Mootland Taree. It attacked a mare grazing nearby, biting the entrails. The mare fought the animal for four minutes before fleeing. She later died from the injuries.
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S. IE Everinghem
Mootland
Taree
Death of Percy Brown shocks Bombala community
The town mourns Percy Brown a 36 year old native of Pumaula and long time Bombala postmaster and telegraph operator. He died after a fortnight illness of pneumonia pleurisy and heart weakness in Bombala Hospital. Requiem Mass was held at St Marys Church and the funeral proceeded to Pambula cemetery with support from Loyal Prince Alfred Lodge and the Post Office staff.
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Percy Brown
Brown
Pumaula
Brown Sama
Queanbeyan
Cooma
Candelo
Bome
Vera Venables
Colome
Gwen
St. Mary’s Church
Father Teating
Pambula
Mather Donnelly
Prince Alfred Lodge
Kevin Wilton
N.G
P. Wisa
Mrs Mary Emma Platts Dies In Bombala Home At 76
Mrs Mary Emma Platts widow of William Platts died at her Wellington Street Bombala home on Wednesday morning after a stroke. Born in Gandela she was 76 years 10 months old and the last surviving member of her Candela family. She married at Candela and moved to Mountain Top Bombala fourteen years ago. Survived by six sons and four daughters with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday followed by a service at home and burial at the Methodist cemetery officiated by Rev A Parsons.
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William Platts
Wellington Street
Bombala
Decessed
Gandela
L. Holzhauser
Candela
Mountain Top
Bombela
Bombala With Her Husband To Be the Remaining Years of Their Lives In Peate
Platts
Samuel
George
Linden
Herbert
Walter
Gilbert
Ann Ollen
Florence
Gee
Maud
Wedding at Bibbonlake Joins Caldwell and Jams Family Names
A local wedding at Bibbonlake on Wednesday May 20 joined Austin Caldwell and Elsie Jams in a ceremony conducted by Rev H M Sutcliffe. The bride wore white with orange blossom and a tiered veil, attended by Miss Joyce Joms. best man was John Murdoch. A reception followed at Bibbenluka School of Arts with about sixty guests. honeymoon took them along the South Coast to Sydney.
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Austin Caldwell
Mrr
A. Caldspall
Muriel Einstadt
Douglas Pratt
Joyce Joms
Maroesia
Zingel
Bega
John Murdoch
Bibbenluka School of Arts
Barde
Children's Sports Results From Exhibition Ground
Children's events at the Exhibition Ground list winners by age and gender across running, jumping, novelty events, and overall scores. Notable victors include Alma Peisley for the special prize, with Bertha Kite, Janet South, Heather Dawson, John Gray, Don Walton, Nora Tones, and others earning top placements.
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H. Dawson
J. South
Gils
J. Dawson
Sviloa
Kintbor
Jones
A_Bevaridge
Brotherton
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Broooye
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Community Says Farewell to Local Family in Monaro
In Southern Monaro a large gathering of friends and relatives paid tribute as the well known local family was remembered. The service drew a wide turnout, reflecting the family’s prominence and the community’s affection.
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Monaro
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