Farewell to Phil Chapple at Queanbeyan railway staff
Queanbeyan railway staff farewelled Mr. and Mrs. Phil Chapple on Friday evening before their move to the Railway Refreshment Rooms at Queanbeyan. A fountain pebble and a cut glass vase were presented, noting the cordial relationship with staff. Mr. J. Tooley transferred from Wallerawang to take charge of the Queanbeyan Refreshment Rooms.
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Phil
Chapple
Railway
Queanbeyan
Sta
W. Hobson
J. Tooley
Wallerawanga
Quean
Queanbeyan Recollects Early Christmas Festivities
Frantic decorate the bush head precincts of Queanbeyan recall 50 years ago when business people competed to build full size Christmas Trees before their premises. The scene shows greenery, festive decorations, and numerous shopfront displays.
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Queanbeyan
Christman
Sewer works for holidays in Queanbeyan halt
All connections with the Queanbeyan sewerage scheme were closed last night and will not be re commenced January 2. The men on the construction work will not lose time and will be allowed to make up their full time during January.
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Queanbeyan
London College of Music Examinations At Hall
At half yearly examinations held at Hall by Mr J W Pople from the London College of Music, pupils across piano violin theory and practicals achieved honours. Notable scores include Joan Morris 100 marks, Keith Southwell 68, Patrick Buller 86, Alice Ryan 86, Moncure Nellie and Matwa Carney achieving Elementary and Intermediate distinctions.
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London College of Music
J. W. Pople
Nela Ina
Earls
Joan Morris
Keith Southwell
Patrick’ Buller
Alice Ryan
Ulin Ake Tenderatsrim
Moncure
Nellie London College
Alice Jon
T Yue
Letnss Smatwa Carney
King's Christmas Message Broadcast Details
London reports the King will broadcast his Christmas message from Empire Station on Christmas Day at 3 pm. The address will cover war and imperial affairs, with music and remarks from various regions.
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London
Wg.c
Empire
Christman
Hin Rreyeray
Seamen's Strike and new port customs appointment
In the Gazette a special committee is named to handle seamen workers issues. Henry Farmers Mabany, customs collector at Toye, is appointed for the purpose. After December 1, 1985 no person shall sail on any ship within the port without authorization.
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Caasus Gomeriay Slier
Ras Apecitieg
Henry Framers Mabany
Toye
Neenaing
Eame
Jegi
Holiday railway traffic steady during peak season
Queanbeyan station recorded comparable outgoing traffic to last year with 104 travelers on December 20 this year versus 103 a year ago. December 21 saw 144 departures, and December 24 18 departures compared with 101 last year. 100 people were locked out on December 26, with reservations previously heavy. December's financial returns show improvement and have already exceeded last December's takings.
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Queanbeyan
Victorian stand at Wicket and TV talk from Australia
Victorian's Shield cricket match at Sheid Meld grounds amid a wide page of radio and television discussion. Amalgamated Wireless and British broadcasts feature in a world of early TV experimentation while local cricket and weather reports mix with notes on Parliament openings and aviation tech.
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Europe
United States
Charlain
Amalgamated Wireless
Australis
Ladly Teeginian
Tele
Auerada
Fisk
Radio Ag
Croydoe
Germany
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Australia
Atlantic
Bush Fire Warning for Queanbeyan Holiday Spree
In view of ongoing dry spells and the holiday season, the Queanbeyan Bush Fires Association warns of bush fire danger for picnickers and campers. Members face limited funds this year. volunteers will be mobilized from W. J Givba and Co’s Queanbeyan office if a fire breaks out, and outbreaks in the district should be reported promptly for rapid response.
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Picnickera
Queanbeyan
Christmas Message From Canberra Times Asks Peace and Hope
The Canberra Times urges Christmas as a time for peace and goodwill amid global and domestic discord. It notes war in Africa and tensions in Europe, Australia’s industrial strife, and Canberra’s unrest, calling for individual reflection and action to reinforce Christmastime meaning and unity.
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Africa
Europe
Australia
Canberra
Personal Mrs Nellie Francis Faces Fear at Sydney Uni
Mrs Nellie Francis daughter of Mr Randy of the Customs Department Canberra faces fear at Sydney University. Parents at Braddon.
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Nellie Francis
D.randy
Customs Department
Canberra
Sydney
Bushfire Reported Amid Strong Westerly Winds
A brief bushfire report notes a blaze driven by a strong westerly breeze. Details are limited with fragmented text and no clear locations or firefighting actions available.
Ambrose Palmers Return Premantle Visit Interrupted
Ambrose Palmers return to Premantle is described amid garbled text. The article mentions a Tuesday return to Auz Irae for abort visit prior to a stare of events and references W. J. writes about Palin er. It notes a journey toward Melbourne with his wife planned for March and hints at weather or river conditions affecting travel.
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Atebross Palmier
Auz- Irae
Himmayer
W. J
Palmer
Marvey Peterson
Melbourne
Ahd
Laudun
Clothes Ablaze in Melbourne Worker Burns
Arthur Davin a 21 year old South Melbourne man, badly burned, was sprayed with petrol while at a concrete mixer on Park Street. Co workers chased and extinguished the flames, but most of his clothes burned off. He was hospitalized in a severe condition.
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Melbourne
Arthur Davin
South Melbourne
Park Street
Tim
Christmas Mail Weights Rise Compared to Prior Year
A Canberra report notes Christmas mail is heavier this year than last. Officials say transit pace improved by special handling, enabling timely delivery despite greater volume and loading constraints.
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Canberra
Unscrambled fragment reports sea incident near Gellty Taahy
A garbled OCR note describes a Tuesday event involving a person named Gordon Campbell and a fishing boat. The text mentions launching ablaze urine, a location several miles off Gellty Taahy, and someone named Younesay Gordon Campbell taking to the water and remaining afloat after a pursuit by a fishing boat.
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Bex
Gellty Taahy
Younesay
Gordon Campbell
Strike Pay for Sydney Seamen Sparks Central Strike Committee Move
A Sydney strike meeting of the Central Strike Committee approved paying 10 shillings to each striking seaman and organizing relief depots in the city. Efforts aim to raise funds for general meeting to discuss Jacob Johnson’s position and broader strike actions.
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Sydney
Central’ Stribe
Beamen
Dave Siee
Maburie
Jacob Johnson
Second Test Odds and Highlights From Australia Match
A scrambled account notes Australia’s performance in a cricket test with mentions of favourites and key players. Observers reference a lighter session and a peak display, while an unclear section hints at team standings and public reaction to the event.
Dairy Produce Prices in Commonwealth Market Report
The dairy market lists butter at thirty one cents per pound and cheese at unspecified rates per pound. Local buyers note a standard price schedule for dairy outputs and ongoing sales in the Commonwealth market.
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API Special Tae
Commonwealth Gasatte Yenterdsy
Fragmentary Sydney note hints at travel facility changes
A garbled report from Sydney mentions events and places like Ratway Dee and home or mydley copie re caning. It references travel facilities and rail way fame to view par AP the coupery and a series of demonstrations at basing. The readable phrases suggest an early news item about transport and travel developments with unclear specifics.
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Sydney
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