Queanbeyan Labour Branch Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Queanbeyan NSW Labour Party branch met at St Gregory's Club Room with J Harris chairing. 13 leagues were planned across the electorate, with Bun gendore and Captain Flat already arranging first meetings. Officers elected include A Howers president, K F W O Rourke and P F J Gallagher vice presidents, F J McCauley secretary, M H O Rourke assistant secretary, and A Lazarus treasurer. The secretary was authorized to organize leagues in the new electorate for January.
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Queanbeyan
New South Wales Australian Labour Party
St. Gregory's Club
J. Harris
Fr. McCauley
Bungendore
Captain Flat
Captain's Fiat
Arthur Sarnes
A. Howers
Mesars
KF. W. O'Rourke
PF. J. Gallagher
F. J. McCauley
M. H. O'Rourke
A. Lazarus
Water supply meter move noted in Queanbeyan council
Queanbeyan turncock reports the water meter from the Federal Capital Territory to the Queanbeyan main may be running backwards. He cites November and December readings, notes a leaking bypass pit, and seeks council approval to employ an assistant to fix the rising main and ensure continuous feeding to the reservoir.
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Queanbeyan
Federal Capital Territory
Federal Capital Commission
Cas
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Gunning Co Sponsors Fall Fundraiser for Local Church
A fall aid event for the Church of England fund was held last Saturday afternoon and night amid bush fires and fears of trouble. Stalls sold goods in categories including Fancy, Toys, Produce, Refreshments, Sweets and Drinks, Hoopla, and more. Miss J Lyell and staff organized the event with C H H Underwood as secretary. A live audience attended a film night at the local hall featuring "The Iron Horn."
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Church of England
Stalin
A. H. Lyell
I. Medway
J. Lyell
A. C. Morgan
Muller
C. Lang
T. Lees
M. Lang
B. Hodges
Mise M. Mutler
C. HH. Underwood
Foo! Hall
Iron Horne
Yass Alderman Elected Mayor and Council Changes
Yass names Alderman John Duffy as Mayor for twelve months. Alderman W H McIntosh resigns over council disputes and the vacancy will be filled on January 8. New Police Magistrate Mr Stevenson welcomed at Court House. Municipal estimates for 1927 show general funds and rates to be set. Bush fires around Yass cause extensive damage to farms and timber with local brigades aiding firefighting efforts.
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John Duffy
Yass
W. H. McIntosh
Turneock
Stevenson
Yaxs
Alexander Shaw
F. McGrath
Yassite Brigade
Major Sir Richard Barnett Proposes Two Day Chess Match by Wire
In Melbourne Senator Joseph Thomas receives a letter from Major Sir Richard Barnett of the House of Commons chess circle proposing a two day chess match by wire. The article also notes various world trivia on bands, weather, and ancient devices, with a focus on international interest in competition and science.
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Richard Barnett
House of Commons
Joseph Thomas
Melbourne
Routh
Tullarat
Vic
Victorian Band Association
France
Waterloo
Ise O Greet
Vaal
South Africa
Garnet Leary
Victoria
Sydeey
Lord Beaconsfield
Ceylon
London
Water carts in use across Canberra area amid dry spell
Widespread watering carts cover the main suburb and administrative zones including Hastinke Man- Oke Asjie Acton and streets near Parliament House to curb dust. The Queanbeyan council considers watering Monaro Street and Crawford Streets if business houses contribute seven pounds weekly to cover costs.
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Canberra
Hastinke
Man- Oke
Ainsiie
Acton
Parliament House
Queanbeyan
Keyan
Monaro Street
T. Cooper
Monaro
Crawford
Oddfellows Sports Queen crowned in December event
Ming Myrtis Fisher won the Oddfellows Queen Competition crowned by Archbishop G. E. Ardiil. Proceeds of the day totaled 220 pounds for enlarging the Oddfellows Hall. Sports results include Ring Tilting 8 White L K Smith, Needle Race K Clancy, Flag R Clancy, Open Flag K Clancy and FR Brewer, Open Foot Race J Weeks, Women’s Wicket Throw Mrs Lawton, Height Guess G Lees. A mail coach ball up provided laughs, with Masura Rodrom and Trudd acknowledged for organizing success.
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Oddfellows
Ming Myrtis Fisher
G. BE. Ardiil
O. A. Rudd
Bear
Minses M. Radfon
A. Sibley
GC. Waters
Ailsners Doand & Tully
J. Cezzio
M. Turner
K. Clancy
FR. Brewer
J, Weeks
Mra. J. Lawton
G. Lees
Hushrangera
Convict
Masura
J. Rodrom
Trudd
Decipherment of Taunton River Rock Inscription Solved
Brown University professor EM G Deleberra after thirteen years reads the 1611 date on the Dighton Rock inscription. He links Miguel Cortereal to early explorers lost at sea and deciphers the line meaning God’s will led him to the Indians. The finding ties Cortereal’s 1602 voyage to Newfoundland and Labrador mysteries.
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Taunton River
Saya
Providence
Rhode Island
EM. G. Deleberra
Brown University
USA
Brown
Fle
New World
Miguel Cortereal
Miruel Cortercal
Back to Crookwell Jubilee Week Set for March 1927
Crookwell A P and H Society hosts a Back to Crookwell Week from March 26 to 26 1927 inviting former residents to return for a home coming program. The invitation asks for replies to the invitation secretary and promises a full event schedule.
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Crookwell
Heenzo Cough Mixture Sold For Two Shillings
Old time advertisement notes Heenzo cough mixture priced at two shillings for a bottle. It promises relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis and whooping cough when mixed with water and a sweetener. The product is advertised as pure and gentle for infants and children with a chest and throat soothing claim.
Pianist of Christmas in Araarlea outlined as renowned recitalist
The article extols Andrel Kiniu, a celebrated pianist described as the "Poet of Piano." It praises his delicate touch in performing continental melodies and old songs, recounting beloved pieces like Kathleen My Mother and Silent Night. It notes his Arrangements for Ampico and his ability to evoke festive seasons with familiar tunes.
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Andrel Kiniu
Tet Ur Piang
Kinha
Almacs
Cue
Urs
Alice
de Herceure
Frou Gedard
Jocelyn
Marie
Old Virginny
Colin Foster
Mother Machrec
Cleod
Kathleen Myvourneen
Kimba
Fidelow
Aden
Omar
Raynya City
Willy
Atorlea
Australia
Neal “Winn
Meana
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