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Queanbeyan Leader

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1915

Page

2

Inquest Opens Over Death of Frank Kiel At Local Hospital

Coroner Mr Jubin Gale presided at the inquest into the death of Frank Kiel. Witnesses from Dontran and Canberra described a head injury from a stone, subsequent eye treatment, and a decline with brain inflammation leading to death. Postmortem by Dr Richardson found brain inflammation as the cause. Kiel, 47, single, sober, with real estate and loans noted. funeral held at Queanbeyan cemetery.

Jubin Gale Hell Ari Frank Kiel Adeward Fenty Clark Dontrean Abeva Dontragn Thompson Canberra Abr Hosen Deceasei Ie Lin Guridagah Timtrou Tasactt Frank Hansen Chaat & Gai Fitch Noksen Hite Dr. Thompson Dang County Ih Miornang Wattress Tie Oftro Ife Regina Cabrera Railway Workers’ and General Labourers Association Taut Dimtroon Wat Linn George Moore Yarralumla John Hardy Liddied Tates Witter John Rae Menzled Thompson Federal ‘Territory Medical Service Camverra Roth Witnness L Richardson Queanteyer Queanbeyan Hospital

Bread price rises hit working men in 1915 tax burden

The Che Queanbeyan Leader argues bread and meat price increases harm workers, blaming drought and wartime costs. It calls for government wage increases in line with living costs and opposes trusts exploiting food, urging early adoption of referenda to aid workers nationwide.

Captain Alvarez at British Pictures features Edith Storey

Vitagraph six part sensational stir feature Captain Alvarez shows at British Pictures Thursday night. The Argentine Republic rebellion episodes include realistic battles and daring horsemanship with a carefully selected cast headed by Edith Storey. One night only. Commonwealth Bank branches open at Port Pirie and Port Augusta, S A on August near.

Vitagraph Company Captain Alvarez Argentine Republic Captan Alvarez Edith Storey

Queanbeyan Defeats Magpies by 36 Points in Saturday Game

Local notes report the Queanbeyan Football Club beat the Magpies by 36 points on Saturday. A Sunday service at Christ Church will support Australia Day funds, with collection proceeds aiding the fund. A public message urges support for Utenebin Cough and war effort fundraising.

Queanbeyan Magpies Suurday Christ Church

Noon Day Demonstration Preparations Under Way

The pree committee met at the Shire Office on Friday to discuss events for the Noon Day demonstration. Progenies distributed, large entries expected, and the procession will start from Meagher Street at 10 30 with many groups and decorations planned. Freight stock stock and station agents and butchers to auction a fat bullock at £15 bid each.

Shire R. M. College Canberra Rifle Club MeQhooid Street Queanbeyan Canberra Rifle Clubs Queanbeyan Town Band Grand United Manchester Unity Oddfellowe A. H. Guild Society Magpie Shaw Trafic J. Cunningham Lanyon

Foxes Eat Sheep in Australia Farm Watch

Landholders near Vass and along the Mur rumbidgee report foxes preying on sheep and lambs. At Good Hope mutton baited with strychnine killed twelve foxes in one night, while Mr. Hall found seven dead foxes near a lamb carcass. A Narranguilden farmer captured 27 foxes after poisoning mutilated sheep. With lambing near, a large-scale poisoning drive is under way.

Vass Good Hope Murrumbidgee E. S. Hall T. Livingstone Narranguilen

Potiri’s Dining Room Offers Meals and Confections All Day

Never be late for break, dinner or tea. Potiri's Dining Room serves meals and light refreshments from 7 am to midnight. Enjoy beverages, cigars, and a wide array of confectionery at the beat place in town on Moors Street.

Potiri Chaice Frail Beal Acualla Obs Potiacs Canberra

Australia Day Fund drives Queanbeyan appeal total hoped

The article lists numerous donors including J B D Yoong M Byte P J Ryan and Mrs Gibbs to a Queanbeyan Australia Day fund with targets of £25 £10 and £5 plus other contributions. It notes a splendid total received and thanks contributors while mentioning the British Motion Picture Co and local organizers.

Dymvies Wisdowito Mea. Davies Oiber Meearn F. Ph Weadwand A. Lh Collen Hergt Mess Nandy Campbell W. E Me Donald J. G. Harris Mives J Ail M. Cart Prom Mesa Rh. Mowse Kek. Morgan J Holley Laud

The Defence Act and its five service classes

The Defence Act outlines a registration scheme to census men eligible for military service. It splits the male population into five classes in order of call up: Class I for single or childless men 16 to under 35, Class II for those 35 to under 45, unmarried or childless. Class III for men 18 to under 35 who are married or widowers with children. Class IV for other eligible men. Class V for men 45 to under 60.

Commonwealth

Patriotic Hall Benefit Draws Large Sutton Attendees

The patriotic hall at Mr Hordern's new woolshed at Bywong hosted a Friday night dance for wounded soldiers funds. About 90 couples filled the floor with strong district representation. Sutton ladies provided a lavish spread while te Queanbeyan Town Band supplied the music and Mr McIunes acted as MC.

Mr. McIunes M.C

Unemployment List Highlighted by Ballarat Council

At Ballarat Trades and Labor Council the unemployed list topped 300 names with many of the men eager to enlist. James Harrison of the Tramways Employees’ Union cited families of Griffin and Savage among those awaiting wartime service. He contrasted the stance of W A Watt, a former minister now in federal parliament, who claimed family reasons kept him from serving while drawing salary and allowances.

Ballarat Trades and Labor Council James Harrison Tramways Employees’ Union Thomas Griffin Eyrestrest Edward Savage Black Hl Harrison W. A. Watt MAP Watt Federal House

Wolfe's Schiedam Schnapps Certification Threat

Wolfe's Schnapps is made only in Holland and certificates of origin are provided by the British Consul in Rotterdam to curb false reports. Promoters of defamatory claims will be prosecuted. Sole agents for Australasia are M. Moss & Co., Sydney and Melbourne.

Alwys Holland Rotterdam M. Moss & CO Sydney Melbourne Australasia

Australia Day celebrations in Bungendore raised funds and tickets

The report details Australia Day events in Bungendore with subscriptions from Geo Winter and others, a parade at 1 o'clock from railway stations, a citizens' hand leading children and mounted police, and a programme of sports and prizes. Supporters Hordern station and Carnoura ram donations are noted. Weather is described as dull and bitterly cold.

Chinnery Geo. Winter Wy Winter Donmtion W. EF Revedge Gidbeigh W.L. Hopkins Gidleigh John Unwin Rev. Patherbow JW. Ward TP. Kennedy Mount Fairy Thos Evans Ciizens Elf Mounted Police Austral Gaur

Hospital management holds meeting to fill matron resignations

A special meeting of the Jeanhe Disteren Hospital management committee at Sehoul of Aria discussed resignations of the matron and nurse Reveil. Marian Browlow and nurse Reveil resigned. Miss Robingan was proposed as matron with a large salary, and Miss Wilson was appointed nurse after the vote.

Jeanhe Disteren Hospital Sehoul Aria Messrs Hetherington FP. Woodward C. T. Campbell Hayes Jo Ryan Hirst Moore W. A. Deans C. ‘T. Carmpre Marian Browlow Nurse Reveil Hirt Mears May Kt Wan Miss Robingan Zoo Platinum Sydney Morais Herald Mts Carrie Robinson Wille Miss Wilson

Trappers Urged to Support Wounded Australian Soldiers

An appeal invites trappers to donate one night’s catch to aid wounded Australian soldiers. Experienced trappers not active can assist. buyers will collect at Queanbeyan railway from July 26 through 31. Ruling price plus commission goes to local fund secretaries H Collier and J Thowinson.

Queanbeyan H. Collier J. Thowih Son

Also Mentioned on This Page

Queanbey Enera Gor Hirst O'Rourke Atl Choice Building Canberra Avenue Fromuay Fedeal Lees Triumph Mall Auerion Luled Hayes & Russell, Limited J. B. Young & Co Hill & Son Careet Yueanbeyan Liam Billarrs Qumabeyan Zapin Key Gordon Hipst Rector Che Queanbeyan Trusts Coubines Australia British Pictures Commonwealth Bank of Australia Port Perie Port Augusta S.A Coleman Turton Alwutto Duntroon Department of Home Wely Lsven Hutela Savin, Owend Poppet Dikeds Mick Dunn Brindabella Australia Day Fund Berlin Germany J. BD. Yoong M. Byte P. J. Ryan Waite i Mra. Gibbs Munford The Defence Act Wolfe’s Schiedam Wight Bungendore the Hospital Trapper
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