04 Jul 1916
Page 2
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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Age And Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes show a solicitor named Throsay Young connected to a matter in Queanbeyan with unclear details and dates. The text references Morgna Monarget and Wanksamday as potential parties or locations, but the exact action or outcome remains unreadable.
The article discusses wartime policy on government support for shipping and the purchase of vessels to meet postwar freight needs. It notes attempts to acquire fifteen ships, the high costs, and questions whether this provides a real solution to cargo capacity amid competing ocean carriers.
Fragmentary text shows a court filing at Nita Queanbetan Hospital referenced with dates and witnesses. Mentions of a public notice, coating, and a defendant or claimant named Rogan along with Mr W and others. Procedural references hint at a Mayday hearing or schedule and a courtroom action pending at a local authority.
The report describes ongoing wartime conditions with casualties and military actions. It notes German naval activity in the Baltic and shipyard repairs at Kiel, while mentioning limited US Navy adaptation and pending peace talks.
A wartime fundraiser event describes a sale of donated items including jewelry fur set and cakes, with proceeds distributed to the Red Cross Tea and local volunteers. Names of contributors and donors such as Campbell, Jones, Stephens, and Miss Knox appear among winners and purchasers.
The War Service Committee meeting in Queanbeyan confirmed minutes and discussed medical fitness certs for applicants, enrolling officer itineraries, speakers for war films, framing a photo of a local man, thanks to A W Seshe for services, and arrangements for a recruitment trip to Bungendore. A veruitine officer was sought to address a meet in Queanbeyan on a Saturday night.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Triumph Pictures plans a to night release of a film titled The Yor Childeva's Hawking Cough at Woods area, possibly a local theater event with unspecified representative involvement.
A fragmentary report notes a coastal market scene with vendors, herbs, seed bread, and seaweed items. Mentions are made of Mr Melannett and Mr Curt Mashers guiding stalls and a public event evening near Sealweed Pea Trial with attendees and general atmosphere.
The Abelba column reports on a late year weather event near the river and valley, noting rainfall and stream conditions. It mentions community figures Franklin and Praably, as well as local weather records passed to the Weather Bureau in Melbourne to aid Canberra authorities.
The notice explains subscription terms for the Commonwealth War Loan dated 1 June 1916. It details payments 10 percent on application, with subsequent installments of 15 20 25 and 30 percent on specified dates in 1916, plus options for extended instalment plans with 10 percent on application and 10 percent monthly from September 1916 to May 1917. Subscriptions over £100 gain 12 months interest. smaller amounts get 12 months without further adjustment. Closing date is 30 August 1916.
A historic brief notes a remedy named Wands Great Point Cure claimed to ease coughs and raise spirits, described in terse promotional language with an emphasis on its supposed benefits.
The Finances Committee presented a lengthy report detailing budget figures and proposed spending. Health and Works Committees discussed sanitary line maintenance, fever prevention, and road/bridge works with resolutions to seek engineering services and authority for purchases and deviations. The Overseer was authorized to pursue additional powers under section 109 for building regulation and to report on Turalla Creek deviations near Bungendore.
The correspondent describes Calbert Dea injuring a thumb while quarrying stone and notes medical aid was given. He assures readers no personal details will be published. The piece mentions a rise in the bridge water level, a possible future fire damage, and Johnson’s reinstatement as overseer. School children have mid winter vacation and return on July 3. The note ends with Canterbury audience remarks and a 9 o clock start.
A long garbled report mixes weather observations with racing results and local chatter. It mentions a Grand National event, attendance at Melbourne, and various names, places, and prices, creating a patchy snapshot of a busy sports and weather page.
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