14 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Leader
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
1
A chaotic paste of events from distant places describes erratic feats, arrests, and disasters. It notes a cathedral wedding, a murder inquiry, a prison cell, and a royal commission. It reports reservists in Southern Russia, a British steamer spotting warships, and an Indian earthquake with widespread tremors.
April field notes describe crops vegetables and farming tasks. Mentions wheat oats barley and fruit tree care with weather influences and soil preparations. References locality Cooma district and farms, plus a note on imports and market conditions. Includes obituary for Mrs. J. Curry noting her death in Cooma and family details.
The readable portion describes a local dispute over land use and protection of wildlife. It mentions rabbits and a proposed allocation of funds or planning decisions connected to a region possibly under crown control, with reference to a legislative or council vote and area boundaries.
A convoy of workers including Edward Hush sails for Madagascar to work on a new dredge project. One member of the party dies in Fremantle hospital after fever. Terricknora dredge dismantled for relocation to a refitting site. Other dredges moved to Jemba’cumbene and Araluen.
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