Shire Council to Seek New Chambers After Rent Row
Yarrowlumla Shire Council, renting offices from the Commercial Bank branch in Queanbeyan, faced a rent hike from 25s to £2 10s per week for shared chambers. They declined the offer, while the Municipal Council plans to fence its site and build access to a future Shire Chambers opposite the Police Station and near the Municipal Chambers.
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Yarrowlumla Shire
Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd
Queanbeyan
Municipal Council
Shire Council
Kelly
Passenger Trains Collide Near Sydney Central
A sensational railway smash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. near Sydney Central Station. Between 15 and 20 people were injured, some seriously, in a collision between a full Ryde passenger train and an Ashfield train that was nearly empty. Cleanup crews toiled for hours as injuries were tended.
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Sydney Central Station
Ryde
Ashfield
Bongeadors Pictures Preview Promises Snowy Feature
A fragmented read hints Bongeadors Pictures presenting a feature titled Hop Big Snows slated to release next. The teaser suggests a winter theme with dramatic scenes and a strong visual appeal.
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Bongeadors Pictures
Petrogs
Constable Monck Cleared In Queanbeyan Footpath Incident
A municipal inquiry upheld Constable Monck for moving obstructing pedestrians on Monaro Street Queanbeyan. Inspector General letters show Monck acted under orders from Sergeant Clarke removing several bystanders. he had no knowledge of a Mr John Roberts and no further action was deemed necessary.
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Municipal Council
Monck
Monaro
Crawford Streets
Inspector General of Police
James Thom
Goulburn
Sydney
Clarke
Roberts
Queanbeyan
23Rd Ultimo
Alderman O'Rourke
John Roberts
Monaro Street
Successful Social at Protestant Hall for R C Bazaar
Despite unsettled weather Mrs P Hardy led a social for the Refreshment Stall at the RC Bazaar drawing many delegates to the Protestant Hall Tuesday night. About 60 couples attended with A C Bowers as MC Triumph Orchestra provided music. Extras included Dunshea Wearne Crowe Pearce. Hardy team organized supper with Price O Neill Robinson Ward and M Hardy Robinson on duties. Tickets and door duties were managed by O Neill and Daniela.
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P. Hardy
Canberra Crackups and Local Sales Spark News
A Canberra morning accident left Mr. C T Campbell unconscious after a car skidded and capsized on Aston Bridge. he has since regained consciousness and was treated at Acton Hospital. Queanbeyan players impressed at Country Tennis Week with wins in open and junior singles, while Miss McIntyre’s Specials promote crepe kimonos and embroidered silk garments this week. A. Baden markets were noted for engagement rings and wedding bands as a longstanding jeweller.
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Queanbeyan
Carnivel
Ayliffe
Smith
Findlay
Raymond
Ayffe
Blaine
Yarrowlumla Council Minutes Record February 1925
The Yarrowlumla Shire Council met last Tuesday at Queanbeyan with Drs. Kelly McInnes Keeffe Southwell and Chinnery present. Correspondence covered gate access at Bungendore. road repairs to Burra and Burra Williamsdale. Captain's Hill road repairs. renting grader and road plough. subdivision plan for Bungendore Hill. thistle cutting. and council offices plan. Decisions include instructing the Health Inspector, authorizing concrete causeway work, reporting on Captain's Hill repairs, granting rental terms, approving subdivision plans, and fencing land opposite the Queanbeyan Police Station. The overdraft limit was increased to 2500 pounds. Next meeting set for February 7 1925.
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Queanbeyan
Drs. Kelly
McInnes, Keeffe, Southwell and
Chinnery
W. Flynn
J. Roufeil
Bungendore
Cra. Chinnery
Southwell
F. MacDiarmid
Burra
Burra Road
Burra-Williamsdale
McInnes
Burra Creek
J. C
H. M. Moore
E. Smith
Captain’s Hill
Hall-Wallaroo Road
R. Cosier
Council
Bungendore-Braidwood
Bungendore-Gundaroo
McInnes and
Keeffe
J. Gallagher
Carwoola
H. F. Halloran & Co
Bungendore Hill
Queanbeyan Municipal
Fredo Jubilee Entertainers to Visit Queanbeyan
The Fredo Jubilee Company arrives for a tour away from Australian capitals before heading to Africa in February. The act features tumbling violinists and the Jubilee Trio from the Fisk Jubilee Singers, with Leila Wibard, Peter Wilson, Sidney Haynes, the Lee Sisters, and full orchestral accompaniment. Reserved seating is available at Fallick & Sons' Stationers' Shop for the Protestant Hall performances tomorrow and Saturday.
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Queanbeyan
Fredo Jubilee Company
Africa
Fredos
Australia
Melbourne
Sydney
Adelaide
Perth
Benjamin Fuller
Hugh J. Ward
New Palace Theatre
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Leila Wibard
Peter Wilson
Sidney Haynes
Lee Sisters
Protestant Hall
Fallick & Sons
Cycle Rolls Royce Wins Against World’s Best
A British made JS motorcycles advertisement promotes the Cycle Rolls Royce and says it’s built to last with easy terms from £75 10. Esmond Auto Exchange invites evening visits. A Queanbeyan jeweller Mr P W Hammond features silverware for presentation and advertises prices. Two properties and three Ford cars are listed for sale Saturday next 17th by Woodgers & Calthorpe, with sale times starting 2.30 pm.
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Rolls Royce
Esmond
Auto Exchange
P. W. Hammond
Queanbeyan
Messrs. Woodgers & Calthorpe
Quejanbeyan
Crawford St
Aristra Road
Batten
Ford
Adlesth
Bore Botem
Ramandes Yada Sem
Mary of Ansas Volume II Evacuation Account 1915 20
Extract from the Official History of Australia in the War Volume II covers May 4 1915 to December 20 Evacuation at Anzac. Describes methods of deception and retreat planning by units under White and Monash, engineer work on piers and bridges, and the deep toll on troops including burying comrades and reluctance to abandon defences. Includes vivid notes on last parties selection and night movements to the beach.
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Australia
Rand
Messrs. Angus & Robertson, Ltd
Sydney
C. E. W. Bean
White
Smyth
Foulsum
Watson's Pier
Walker's Ridge
Elswhere
Anzac
Hirdwood
New Zealand
A.I.F
Kirke
Paton
Plugge
Russell's Top
M’cay’s
Russell's
Monash
Gaba Tepe
1St Infantry
Ind
Evacuation of Gallipoli and Sir C B White's role
The text credits Capt. Bean and Lieut-General Sir C. B. White for shaping the Gallipoli evacuation and the Anzac effort. It details improvised firing devices used to cover last withdrawals, White's telephonic leadership at Anzac, and the broader impact on Australian and New Zealand nationhood amid the Dardanelles campaign.
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Scurry
Ean
C. B. White
White
Aly
Anzac
Suvla
Eles
Iun
Hatever
Chance
A.I.F
Bean
Dardanelles
Australia
New Zealand
Dominions
Office Accommodation for Shire Council
At its last Tuesday meeting the Yarrowlumla Shire Council discussed office options with the Municipal Council. The council debated rents and considered building its own offices to reduce long term costs, estimating total outlay around 800 pounds with sheds culverts and fencing, versus annual rents of about 130 pounds.
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Kelly
Municipal Council
Shire Council
Genscan
Hank of Australia Ltd
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