Public notices and local updates from Queanbeyan and Canberra
The Mayor of Queanbeyan forwards a £1200 donation to the Australia Day fund with remaining balance to be remitted after accounts are received. Citizens urged to register for the Commonwealth War Census. Jamaica endures a major hurricane with widespread damage. Local tributes mark Rev Lewis Bostock Bradford as Bishop of the Diocese. The State Attorney-General may list livestock as a necessary commodity. Cattle nuisance and council inaction spark calls for public meetings. Re afforestation work continues with daily tree planting in Canberra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD. F.P. Woodward
Queanbeyan Australia Day Fund
Central Committee
Shomlo
Canberra
Ace
Ani
Australia
Fuwla
Ole
Canberra housing plan for small arms factory urged in parliament
The Home Affairs minister moves a reso urging a small arms factory and immediate provision for worker housing at Canberra. He criticizes empty “town planning” talk, defends practical development, and cites Mr Cuozza Money on wholesome living conditions for workers.
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Viai
Canberra
House of Representatives
Sydney
Commonwealth
Australia
Cuozza
Lithgow
Allied cruisers breach Dardanelles bombard Kasianea forts
Two Allied cruisers penetrated the Dardanelles and bombarded Kasianea batteries. Forty thousand Turkish troops were rushed from Constantinople to strengthen the line. Russian aircraft over the Asiatic suburb of Constantinople dropped bombs causing panic. casualties included thirty Turks, eight Greeks, and three Armenians. A British submarine sank four large Turkish sloops carrying troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dardanelles
Kasianea
Constantinople
Asiatic
Euchre Party Aids Tanned Sheepskin Fund For Soldiers
The Red Cross League local branch sponsored a euchre party and social at Protestant Hall on Tuesday night. About 30 couples attended, prizes were hotly contested, and four ladies tied for first with Mrs Hincksman winning. Mr W McDonald took first prize for genta and Mr T Weiner second. Music by Miss Meredith and Miss Cullen. A splendid supper was provided by Mrs C Campbell as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euchre
Red Cross League
Mesdames Hincksman
Robertson
Webb
Taylor
Commonwealth War Loan Appeal Urges Public Donation
A rallying message urges Australians to support the Commonwealth War Loan as the subscription list tightens. It stresses that victory requires both men and money and praises past enlistment while calling for broad financial backing to fund the war effort and sustain troops.
Gascoigne the Myp Notist at Procy stant Hall
Gascoigne the Myp notist opens a four night season to a large crowd in Queanbeyan. The Canatian bypietit draws laughs with hypnotised subjects, including treacle covered antics, while Gascoigne demonstrates a balancing act and a world famous knock shout routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quncan
Procystant Hall
Gascoroe
Gascoigne
Queanbeyan
Gaycolgne
Nia
Bois
Dou'h Mica
Church Notices Show Schedule Across Denominations
The notice lists service times for CHRIST CHURCH ROMAN CATHOLIC PRESBYTERIAN METHODIST and CANBERMA with 7.00 pm 7.30 pm and 7.10 pm sessions. A commission report notes discrepancies in net contents of jam sold in re puted ribting ranging from 13 ozs to 160 ozs and related weight reductions.
War updates recount Allied and Axis losses and Balkan moves
An official message notes the German battle cruiser Moltke and supporting ships were destroyed near the Gulf of Riga after an engagement. Italy declares war on Turkey, with Balkan states likely to follow. Turkey may divide forces to stretch munitions. Italian gains total 3000 square miles in Austria amid stiff fronts. Australian and New Zealand wounded arrive in London, and Gallipoli losses devastate South Victorian and West Australian Light Horse. Russia halts German offensives on multiple fronts and repulses Vosnes assaults.
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Gulf of Riga
Moltke
Ttaly
Turkey
Balkan States
Italy
Austria
London
Gallipoli
Germany
Russias
Vosnes
Riga
Birges
Rabbit Trapping Proceeds Benefit Soldiers Fund
Trappers at the Quks Werus Creek area are paid red per rabbit pair. Several trappers average four per week and five per week for months. At Binda they donate one night’s catch to the Australian Wounded Soldiers Fund, totaling £46. Rabbits sell to Melbourne shops at 1/6 per pair without the skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quks
Werus Creek
Binda
Melbourne
Universal Training Grounds Fortify Queanbeyan Defence
The XI Light Horse Regiment formed a troop at Queanbeyan with Capt. W A Alley and Capt. F Wedd present. The parade featured a strong muster of 43rd Werriwa Infantry and 2gth Platoon F Coy cadets in new uniforms. Capt. Alley urged local support for military forces as a key to success, noting Queanbeyan now links with four defence divisions through a Rifle Club.
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XI. Light Horse
Queanbeyan
W. A. Alley
F. Wedd
A.L
A.C. Kidd
43Rd
Werriwa Infantry
F. Coy
Monarc-street
John Bridge and Co. Wool Trade Report
The firm reports exceptionally successful wool trading results for its clients. A warning to readers to arrive early or book scales, noting the publication under John Bridge and Co. Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bridge and Co., Ltd
War Relief Fund meeting supports sick and wounded troops
A large Canberra audience at the War Von Fund meeting in Acton Amusement Hall heard from Col. Miller with apologies from Prof. Miles. Resignations and new officers were elected as the group realigned toward a War Relief Fund aiding Australian soldiers. Officials from Stromlo Works to Brickyards pledged support and a third Saturday in October was set for Allies Day fundraising. The funeral arrangements for General Bridges were to be handled by the Administrator with Prime Minister A Fisher expected to be a pallbearer.
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Acton
Col. Miller
Miles
J, Major
Tegret
Malet
Messrs
F. Goulding
W. Boyle
Stromlo Works
IL. O'Neil
Power House
S. Givens
Yarralumla
Jos
Lea
Brickyards
EG. Crave
War Food Fund
War Relief Fund
SH. Slatter
Major
Ireland
Little
Handfield
Allies’ Day
Canberra
Sergy
Bailey
Royal Military College
General Bridges
A. Fisher
Obscene Fragmentary Chronicle of Lore and Oddities
Fragmentary notes recount varied curiosities from ancient scripts to the largest bell in Moscow, a proposed Earth to space voyage, and religious symbols. The text blends conjecture about names, populations, and measurements, with sporadic references to Ireland Scotland and Russia.
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Crea
Moscow
Aimee
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