Call to Aid for the Wounded and Public Subscriptions
The writer questions local Red Cross efforts amid Titanic disaster. They urge wealthy residents and business leaders to increase giving beyond sheep or raffled items. Bungendore reports about 300 in collections and asks Queanbeyan for higher contributions, praising Mr J A Young as an example and urging broader liberal donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiust
Rel Cross Society
Queanby Yan
J. A. Young
Australia
Correspondence on delaying concerts and duty to Australia
The note laments a concert delay and asks if a change can be arranged to boost attendance. It urges Queanbeyan to honor Australia Day and support servicemen at the Dardanelles, stressing that those at home share in the wartime duty and must act as casualties mount in the battlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Queanbeyan
Dardaneles
Prime Minister's House Attacked at Oakleigh Lodge
Shortly before 1ay on a Saturday two large road metal fragments were flung at Oakleigh Lodge Hughenden road East St Kilda the home of Mr Andrew Fisher who was about to retire He called police but no offender was found though jinker tracks were observed Detective Coonan is examining the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Fisher
Oakleigh Lodge
Hughenden-road
East St. Kilds
Fisher
Jinker
Coonan
Wool Supply Expected to Shrink Sharply Next Season
A predicted reduction of 500000 bales of wool in the Common wealth signals higher prices for greasy fleece wool and an overall tightening of the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Larceny Case Heard in Wideaday Police Court
The Longworth police court session dealt with John Driscoll filing the information against the accused in a larceny case. Evidence described the stolen property including a harness and vehicle, with possession dated March and a dispute over rent and property rights. The case references local merchants and inspectors, with a follow up hearing scheduled for the next blue docket.
Gundaroo Notes on Local Events and War News
Map joins Expeditionary Forces with two locals planning to Sydney enlisting. Australia Day events at Bywong wool shed raise funds as Gundaroo hosts sports grounds prepared. Rain totals reach five inches. schools closed for three weeks due to drill. Wedding attracts interest. Erenshaw wounded at Gallipoli resumes frontline duties. Railway commissioners connect Gunning station to telephone exchange. British and Australian troops halt major Turkish offensives in Dardanelles.
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Map
Sydney
Bywong
Woolshed
Goulborn
Thomas Erenshaw
Gallipoli
Frig
Gunning
Euchre Party and Dance for Home Relief Fund
A successful euchre party and dance at Triumph Hall raised funds for the Home Relief Fund. Eight-thirty start with twelve games, prizes awarded to Mrs. T. Wilson and Miss Heaphy, gentlemen’s prizes shared then won by Mr. Sherd and I. Meech. Rev. Gordon Hirst presented trophies. supper followed. Dancing from 1 to 1.36 with about 40 couples. music by Cullen Cantle Mathews Huru Potiri. Organizers A H Coppin H T Land credited. many tickets sold but some unpresented. substantial proceeds expected after settlement.
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Triumph Hall
Home Relief Fund
Mrs. T. Wilson
Miss Heaphy
Mr. T. Sherd
I. Meech
Compulsory Training for Queanbeyan Cadets Holds Parade
The Queanbeyan Senior Cadets held their first parade with six cadets, three attended, three were absent. Capt. F R Wedd led the assembly, praised discipline, and led a drill in the school grounds. If barracks arrivals occur, cadets will escort the procession on Australia Day. The Queanbeyan drill ball, organized by Ald Campbell, is to start soon.
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Queanbeyan
F. R. Wedd
McInnes
F. Warren
Wedd
Capt. Wedd
Ald
Campbell
London Shop Girl Lead and Chaplin Comedy at Local Theater
This Saturday shows The Life of a London Shop Girl as the principal feature with a lengthy running time and a Keystone Comedy Getting Acquainted starring Charlie Chaplin. Do not miss the program this Saturday night.
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London
Charlie Chaplin
Commonwealth Electoral Rolls Update Notice
Persons qualified for original enrolment and electors moving residence to a new subdivision must act to secure correct enrolment. Penalties up to 3 pounds apply to defaults. Claim cards available at post offices and from divisional returning officers. Temporary absence does not count as a change of residence. Rolls for New South Wales will be re printed at month end.
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Fersons
el Fe
New South Wales
Labor Premier’s Queensland Sugar Output Secured
The Labor Premier’s policy guarantees sugar retailing at 3d per ton in all states as Queensland’s government has bought the state’s output ensuring the lower price. The move reflects a statewide effort to stabilize prices and supply across Australia.
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Queensland
Local and General Mounts up for Queanbeyan Readers
The Administrator will not return to Melbourne office until Saturday next. Queanbeyan bravel Liberal delegates return from Sydney, praising treatment by Sydney branches. Trooper Donnelly wounded in shoulder is in Alexandria hospital. Mr Austin Chapman birthday noted. A grand patriotic ball for the Australian Wounded Soldiers Fund is planned at Sutton with Hordern hosting.
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Cal
Miller
Melbourne
Queanbeyan Bravel
Liberal Association
Sydney
Queanbeyan School of Arts
Donnelly
Jet
Australian Light Horse
Alexandria
P. F
Sutton
Random Readings on Ancient Science and Sky Color
The fragment discusses an ancient physician at a Pharaoh’s court and his stone toms, then shifts to atmospheric optics. It notes dust color effects on sky blue, how pollution and moisture alter hue, and why sky appears bluer at times with white clouds and after showers.
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Italy
The Frimate Bird Longest Flying Feat Report
A naturalist studied Florida birds and concludes the frimate bird can fly longest without rest. It reportedly flies for a full week day and night feeding, nesting, and even sleeping on the wing. Wings adapt to wind, speed reaches nineteen miles per hour, without active wing flaps. The albatross is larger but cannot sustain four to five days of continuous flight.
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Naturaliat
Florida
Foreigners in the United States and Theatre Etiquette
The article lists leading origins of foreign born populations by state with many city examples and notes on nationalities. It also explains theater seating, refunds, and audience rights, including permissible applause and hisses and conditions for removing disruptive individuals. It ends with a remark on failures and successes.
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United States
Nammly
Aultimnon
Tutuala
Chicago
Cincinnati
Tetroit
Jersey City
Loe Angelee
Milwaukee
Newark
Pittsburg
St Louis
San Francisco
Boston
Washington
Rugiane
New York
Philadelphia
Moelione
New Ore
Baltimore
Minneapolis
Traliong i
Australia Day Handicap Events At Queanbeyan Meet
Various handicap races and field events listed for an Australia Day program at Queanbeyan including trot harness best turnout horses and vehicles high jump hurdles youth and boys races married and single ladies races girls and boys under 16 events and football kick throwing at wicket with cash prizes and trophies. Entries close July 19th with J G Harris and Mrs C T Campbell as joint secretaries. entry fees 5 percent on first prize money with late entries at 10 percent.
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Tooyds
Ionards
Sawie
J. G. Harris
Monarest
Queanbeyan
C. T. Campbell
Harris
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ST. Jhn
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Adaly
Canberra
Wai
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Che Queanbeyan Ceader
Taursday
Ros
Nuren Lee
Australia Day
Larsency
Datler
Guan
P.M
Hotmi
Quasar Boyan
Dark Horse
Taro
Fol
Drikcall
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Morin
John Driscoll
Wrulterer
Crawford Street
Tomer
Joe
Lpu-chuse
Nixon
bin Fu
Woody
Hacky
Morgan
Janey
Indwitrial Court
Atiitage
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Dardenelles
British Pictures
Commonwealth Electoral Rolls
Auctia Chapman Tesve
Magpies
Wood
Rvrie
Mamoeuyes
Telegraph
Eden-Mowuara
Austin Chapman
Porhilutees Woods
Wighn
Saunders
Butler & Sons, Ltd
Labour Invernment
Mr. Jensen
Ile
Oman
Jervis Hay Territory
Jervis Bay Naval College
Jervis Bay
Federal Capital Territory
Col. Miller
First Doctor
Theatre Law
Queanbeyan Show Ground
Inlcomers
Revi
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Phve
Toy
Nuuder
Sevom
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