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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Leader
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
3
In an upcoming issue Richard Marsh, author of The Beetle, The Crime and the Criminal, The Dutchet Diamonds, and The Woman with One Husband, is highlighted under a special arrangement. The feature notes Marsh’s varied novels and signals the ext issue will commence with his material.
A French lieutenant from a famed African corps earns the Legion of Honor and the War Cross for a remarkable Verdun engagement. Stationed on a crest near Dataumont, he directed a hose gun through a crater, held a position against Austrian batteries, and, despite dwindling gunners, pressed a bayonet charge with relentless shellfire to repel the enemy.
Sydney telegrams describe tensions over June plans, labor ministers' resignations, and Lloyd George proposals while noting Russian advances at Tribizond and Turkish reinforcements. Reports mention recruiting, conscription debates in parliaments, and wartime administrative changes alongside a robbery case at a Trust Office.
Mr Peden of Well Station donated tins for a sheep and ten wards to the hospital sports event. Mr Wy Ryu of Horse Park 龙? Also offers a fat bullock for meat, aiding the Jwnellion tea and supper. Purchaser Archibald Wyun. estate near Burrows lists 299% acres freehold with 295 neren CA and 20 access Cul. The Minister of Lands hopes Act will benefit daily output and revenue.
The local page notes Easter Monday events centered on the Tugurinong sports in the Queanbeyan district. It covers brief items about local officials, prisoners in Holdyworthy Concentration Camp, trade union tensions, postal and parliamentary matters, and regional notices affecting the area.
A long mixed despatch notes wartime impact on employment and naval losses, church services honoring soldiers with families from Caubeyra to Goulburn, and a marriage at Savions Cathedral. It also reports soldiers departing from Dantroon and Wool trade prospects, including renewed orders from the Admiralty and expectations of high prices for the next season.
A fragmented historical reflection discusses the Grand Fleet, its sea power, and the pursuit of victory. It contrasts British and German naval strengths, referencing forefathers and the enduring influence of sea dominance on national fate. The prose hints at scientific and strategic foundations shaping wartime narratives.
Fragmentary text notes a flower show and holiday events with aims to involve youngsters. Mentions committees, a Mackintosh Carter as superintendent, and an anticipated edition or schedule for near events. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Woods Hrs and wealth claim for a night event. References to inspection, Guiguileon tease, Dep satisfaction, J B Yoni consent to sports, and a Monday Kassie yawine. No coherent facts or identifiable entities to summarize clearly.
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