Inauguration Speech Promotes Peace Congress in London
The London Universal Peace Congress opens with King Edward VII urging rulers to seek good understanding and cordial friendship among nations. Lloyd George pledges state funding for international hospitality, paving a practical path to reduce arms through diplomacy and personal contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kine
Epwarp
London
Sir Edward Gre
House of Commons
Great Britain
Germany
Congress
United Kingdom
England
Gazelle
Londo
Peace Congress
The American Fleet Arrives at Auckland in Festive Sentiment
The visit by the American fleet to Auckland sparks Australasian celebrations as New Zealand and Australia debate reception arrangements. While local rivalries flare, the broader meaning endures: strengthened Anglo American ties, Pacific naval power shown, and lasting goodwill between the two nations despite shifting ports of emphasis. The fleet’s stay ends with a return to home waters, leaving a lasting sense of shared interests and cooperation.
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Auckland
Tasman Sea
Sydney Harbour
New Zealand
Australia
Wellington
Melbourne
Commonwealth
Sydney
U.S
Humean
Significance of event in Yactt promotes world peace
Fragmentary text asserts that the event in Yactt promotes world peace and that Australia need harbor no fear of aggression from motions of the teeming East. Weather and prognosis are referenced as remaining content.
Rifle shooting match and local team selection
Fourteen members of the local rifle club competed in the second medal match won by Alem Moore and A J Gibbs. The event faced ammo delays causing altered targets. The Queanbeyan team for Tarago match included K O Moore H Beatty A J Gibbs and others. Goulburn and Gundong clubs contested a 9 versus 9 match with Goulburn winning. The NRIA issued 1500 prize programmes and the Tasmanian Rifle Association urged uniform supplies. New clubs formed in Goulburn district as NLRA prize plans favor local shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rythe
M.L.A
Alem, Moore
A. J. Gibbs
A. R. Moore
E. Erenshew
A H. Beatty
Beatty Ao
BR. Warren
T. Warren
I. O'Rowke
Wg J. Myars
BR Thomson
D. RB. Poole
A. J. Bowe
BE. T. Gibbs
Moore
Queanbeyan
Tarago Rife Club
H. Beatty
R. Thomson
E.T. Gibbs
James Beatty
D. BR. Poole
Ir. Brenshaw
A. Pullick
Gunuiog
Goulburn Rife
Fooyda
Goulburn
N.r.ia
Taswadian Rife Association
National Rifle Association of
New South Wales
Commonwealh Council
NLRA
Thrse
Southern Association
N.8.w
Sydney
Horse Sales At Sydney Parade Auction Nabs Several Good Prices
In Sydney on Friday the horse parade sales saw Mr Mandelson buy the trotting stallion Golden Eagle for 5 guineas. Golden Eagle, a chestnut by Electioneer from Toiprimis, was imported from New Zealand. Suffolk Pooch stallions attracted buyers with high interest and Baroona Decorator bred by A A Dangur was bought by P F Blewitt for 205 guineas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Parade
Sydney
Mandelson
Golden Eagle
Electioneer
Toiprimis
New Zealand
Baroona Decorator
A. A. Dangur
P. F. Blewitt
Vuinens
Piano Tuning Visit Prompts Patron Support
Mursxs Bralga Co's piano tuner Mr Braithing or Braithing plans annual visits to Chriet, leaving for Bungen dore and thanking patrons for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mursxs Bralga Co
Braithing
Bungendore
Braitling
Thanting
Chriet
Dramatic Society pledges proceeds to Fire Brigade Band
Tua Queanbeyan Dramatic Society met Friday night and decided to donate four fifths of the proceeds from the recent performance to the Fire Brigade Band. Tiwaa resolved to repeat the drama Beneath the Union Jack about the end of next month. Details to follow after the annual meeting on Ath September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tua Queanbeyan Dramatic Society
Fire Brigade
Tiwaa
Public Auction At Harrison's Hotel For Mr H A Dylbunty
A scrambled notice announces a public auction next Thursday at Harrison's Hotel. The sale will include the household furniture and effects of Mr H A Dylbunty who is testing the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Harrison's Hotel
Messimovary and Co
H. A. Dylbunty
American fleet arrives at Auckland in formation
The American fleet reached Auckland harbor on Sunday morning. Ships moved in single file about 400 yards apart, following one another along the channel. The procession stretched two miles, resembling a massive grey serpent gliding over the calm bay as the ships wound their way through the entrance.
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Auckland
Amooth
Bay
Crown Lands Set Apart for Settlement in Queanbeyan District
Crown lands in the land district of Queanbeyan will become available on ember 3 for additional conditional purchase, conditional lease, and additional homestead selections at rates per acre. The parcel lies in Mareau County, Bal tompong parish, with boundaries measured and within specified limits.
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Queanbeyan
Ember
Mareau
Baltompong
Byeres
Jacobs
Porton
Train kills Melbourne station master near South Kensington
Joan McAulay, station master at Wasia Tent South Kensington near Melbourne, died after rushing to help a woman who fell on the opposite platform. He attempted to rescue her from an oncoming up train, was struck himself, and died shortly after. He left a wife and nine children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan MtAulay
Wasia Tent
South Kensington
Melbourne
M'Auley
M'Aurey
Government Savings Bank to shift accounts to district branches
The Commissioners announce opening of district branches to handle withdrawals on demand and affiliate Post Office Agencies with mid district centers. Depositors will apply to the Postmaster who will notify the appropriate district branch to supply funds. Ledger accounts from Moore Street will move, and new pass books issued, amid large backlog and congestion.
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Moore Street
Mid District 60
Church Notices. Sunday Services in 1904
Church notices dated Sunday August 18 1904 list Church of England services at Cobut Civory Queanaeyar with Rev W M Waorre and others. Presbyterian Dongendore services led by Rev Usienuboywn and Rev Morenarr. times noted but garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Local Clergy Directory Fragment Admits Limited Listings
An OCR fragment lists Methodist and other church leaders and places including Rev. Geo. A. Reave and Rev. A. Boor among scattered names and districts such as Wattle, Mor ES, Woodfield and Wootangan, indicating a partial clergy directory or notices for church appointments.
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Ueanhopau
Itam
Pins
Ser
Geo
A. Reave
Wattle Vark
A. Boor
Tadpout
Mor ES
Ueown
Woodfield
Mieaice
Day boar ths Caen can aall be for pur at Campbell
A brief note lists Fur Toys from 1 to 2/6 at A M Fallick and Sons. The text mentions Campbell and Chemist in Queanbsyan with a sale like listing, implying a local store event or auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Queanbsyan
A. M. Fallick and Sons
Pastures Protection Board endorses amendment and netting refund
The Pastures Protection Board met in the Municipal Council Chambers with members including James Cunningham and A. H. Newell. They endorsed a proposed amendment to Section 46 of the Impounding Act regarding driving livestock from land, noted arriving wire netting shipments and a £20 10s per mile charge, planned a public notice, approved a £183 15s 8d bank balance, and discussed bonuses for foxes native dogs and crows, plus last year’s miscalculated assessments and the rate due by September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino
P.P. Beard
McCarthy
Powell
Casino Board
Department of Lands
Sydney
Consignees
Circuitt
McKeahnie
W. Aod D. Winter
Messrs. Powell
Gibbs and MacCarthy
Queanbeyan
Mr. Gibbs
Mr. Powell
Gibbs
McKenbitte
P.P. Bourda
Gundagai
MecKeabnie
McIntosh
Hey
Chenitt
Gibba
Rabbit control and fence certificates approved at board meeting
The board discussed poison reserves under the PoP Act and ordered notices on rabbit destruction published. Certificates for rabbit proof fences enclosing 35 and 1020 acres were applied for by Andrew J. Cooningham, with favoured reports for several enclosures. The inspector supported fences around large areas, while a 1690 acre fence was incomplete. A certificate was issued for 1528 acres upon Cunningham's application. Inspector Newell noted limited rabbit numbers and ongoing temptation and recommended poison carts with trappers. Dogs killed and bit many sheep, prompting calls to protect flocks with poison. The chairmen received thanks for attending a recent PP Boards conference. Cunningham said he voted according to conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Government ‘Gazette
Andrew J. Cooningham
Messrs
Gibbs and
McKeahnie
Argest
James Cunningham
Circuitt
McCarthy Thas
Inspector Newell
McIntosh
Gibbs
McKenchnie
P.P
Cunningham
Queanbeyan Hospital Committee Hears July Report
Queanbeyan District Hospital committee met Friday to hear the July medical and visiting reports. Balance and receipts from the Sobraon Boys' Committee were noted, with a cash credit at Bank NSW and payments approved except one item. A dampness issue in the women's Ward linked to an overflow tank was slated for plumbing fixes, and screens funded by the Queanbeyan Dramatic Society were approved for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Management
Messrs
F. Campbell
Crocker
C. T. Campbell
W. Gale
R. Hayes
Hetherington
Funningham
Morgan
Taylor
Pallick
Dr. Richardson
W. E. Gale
Sec
Sobraon Boys’ Committee
Sobraon Boys
Bank N.S.W
Ees
Cunningham
Australian Drug Company
Richardson
Hayes
Messrs. Studdy
Downey
Con‘mnghem
Croaker
Measra. Morgan
Quecobeyan Dramatic Society
Fragmentary Notice on Health and Workload
A clipped OCR fragment discusses eye strain and overwork conditions, referencing Campbell and a chairman or chairwoman related term. It hints at seeking clarity or plain language to prevent misreadings and improve handling of fatigue. The legible names suggest persons involved in the discussion or attribution within a local notice.
Cereal and Community News From Yass and District
Grants for cemetery repairs and fencing, a rabbit proof enclosure at Micalago Cemetery, and rainfall effects with Lake George rising ten miles. Updates include fox and native dog bonuses, locomotives ordered abroad, fires and rescues, hospital additions, Leprosy cure claims, a Maori child death inquiry, and wartime coronation observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mits
Pete Sekmeron Benes
Micalago Cemetery
Lake George
Bathurst
P.P. Board
New South Wales
Fernie
British Columbia
Chronie Chast Gamplaizte
Ouro
Baldwin
Sydney Cricket Grounds
Sydney
China
Camresco
Campbell
Gham
New Zealand
Charles Alfred Groves
Mary Walkington
Toorak
Melbourne
Groves
Quirindi
Suab
Germany
Corol Zeppelin
Chainiat
R. Myton
Bathurst Hospital
Singleton
John Golder
Matterhorn
P. Butler
Tenterfieldenom
Woods
Wyndham
Pambula
Rani
Deakin
Szeged
Hungary
Mews, Wheatley’ Land Co
Yass
Qaurasco
Joma
AK Howe
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Maseabeyan Bosevier
TuEapay
Avoust U. 10S
Lloyd George
M. Neiidof
Horse Sales
Dramatic Society
Government Savings Bank
W. M. Waorre
Joannos Marre
CaNprara
A. M. Morenarr
Presbyterian
Qhucanbapan
Ltar
Dongendore
Usienuboywn
Methodist
Pastures Protection Board
Queanbeyan District Hospital
Chhtiniet
Quai Bora
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