Christmas Through Time from Noel to Money Christmas
A reflective essay traces Christmas origins from Noel and Yule to December 25 celebrates the nativity, noting varied historic dates, Roman Saturnalia links, and early church adoption. It recalls English revels, Scotland’s Abbot of Unreason, and modern Australia’s holiday pragmatism amid summer heat and consumer emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Saturn
Rome
Chrisitiana
Christendom
Augustine
Cong
England
Scotland
Australia
Christunsas
Concentration Camps Mortality Shocks Empire In War
A wartime critique decries infant deaths in Boer concentration camps, noting 5 923 deaths in October and November with 4 904 being children. The piece condemns press apathy and imperial indifference, urging humanity over propaganda. It likens the issue to a Lord Chatham sentiment and calls for action to end the slaughter of babies.
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South Africa
Daily Press
Commonwealth
Lima
Chatham
Death of Longtime Canberra Resident Joseph Shumack
Joseph Shumack, aged 63, died at his Crawford tract residence after years of illness. An Australian immigrant since 1911, he farmed, ran a Canberra hotel, then hawked goods. Paraplegia and progressive decline kept him to his room for years, yet he maintained exemplary patience and devotion. Survived by a widowed wife and five sons. funeral set for 2 pm today, expected to draw a large attendance.
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YeetEapay
Crawford Tract
Queanbayan
Joseph Shumack
New South Wales
Wari
Canberra
Prodaca
Lng
Shomack
Fatal Shooting Accident in Kowou Town
Four year old Allan Melunes died from a heart wound after a rifle discharged while a sibling attempted to retrieve a rabbit. The incident occurred near Yurbong. an inquest is set for 11 o’clock today. The boy’s family, especially Gilbert Molroe, mourns his loss.
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Kowou
Yurbong
Gilbert Molroe
Allan Melunes
Tellow
Rumoured Robberies in Queanbeyan Reported
Report says robberies are rife in Queanbeyan with two caldles and two horses stolen. Police are actively engaged in pursuit of the thief or thieves as residents urge swift action and vigilance.
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Queanbeyan
Borough Council debate on river baths and lane drainage
Queanbeyan council held a special meeting with most aldermen present to review reports on lane drainage for John Bussell’s premises, Rutledge Street flooding, and two public baths schemes. Discussion favored a floating bath plan despite safety concerns, while a separate lane drainage fix was adopted with a trench drain proposal.
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Queanbeyan Horough
Hughes
Alderman Knox
Pike
Mt’ Fgens
di Tiottwe
Messrs. James Martin & Co
Acetylene Gas Company
Parks
Rutledge-street
Lowesie Sotinat Wa Wert
Aik
Erman ‘Downey
Ooltett
Disio
Council
John Bussell
Church of England
Bussell
Collett
Dixie
Downey
Mrs. O'Neill
Thitton
Trutleoise Street
Crawford Street
O'Neill
Hungerford
Hincksman
Sesh
Aida
Deniliquin
Darling
Alderman Cox
Sydney
Newcastle
Tleport
Alderman Hungerford
Ita
City council debates baths funding and street works
Amid heated debate Aldermen argued over funding for children bath facilities and floating baths. Proposals ranged from £40 to £350, with speedier grants urged while reports on street lighting acetylene gas trials and nuisance weed destruction were reviewed before a quiet close to the session.
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Murely
Warall
Hungerford
Downey
Hinekeman
Collette
Uollott
Dizie
Grante
Vox
Mossra. Martin & Co
Sinckeman
Dairica
Dairies Supervision Act
Atkinson
Dudley
Dixie Reponting
Aldermgas Downey
Dowosy
Hutherford
Department of Lands
Captain's Flat Races at Captain's Flat Meeting
The program lists Captain's Flat race events on Boxing Day including Opening Handicap at 6 furlongs with horses such as Moonlight Forest Queen Ballolabe and Rose Nettle. The Captain's Flat Handicap covers 14 furlongs with Willarney Plowar and Leeswax among entrants. The Town Plate runs over 7 furlongs featuring Moonlight Plover Forest Queen Communia and Mystery in the field.
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Hoxing
Killarney
Momnlight
Forest Queen
Ballolabe
Rose Nettle
Mystery
Wiloe
Willarney
Plowar
Communia
Boxing Day Races at Queanbeyan Picnic Race Club
The Queanbeyan Picnic Race Club hosts Boxing Day events on the local grass course with Upising and Yule Tide Handicaps. Owners praise the handicapper T C OBrien as minor races attract late entries. a public stall and refreshments are planned and the first race is at 1 oclock. Reports of several thefts have reached police in recent days. Me Abonay O Nem is proposed as the Queanbeyan to Tharwa mail plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuyon
Queanbeyan
Horace
T. C. O'Brien
Drowning Fatality Near Bungendore Inquest Opens
Coroners' inquiry into Ronald Edward Smith's death at Lake View Turstla Reserve near Thangentora. Witnesses describe the drowning after a swim at Turalla Creek with several youths, noting mud entrapment and failed attempts to assist. Body recovered after about two hours, with coroner’s findings expected.
Accidental drowning death of Ronald Edward Smith
John Swith-Gutbridge sworn a qualified medical practitioner reports examining a body believed to be Ronald Edward Smith. He finds death by asphyxia due to drowning and, from evidence heard, considers the drowning accidental with no contributory cause. Coroner’s finding states Smith drowned while bathing at Toralla Creek in New South Wales on December 28, 1901.
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John Swith-Gutbridge
Bungendors
Ronald Edward Smith
Wandf
Pion
Gaid
Edward Smith
Toralla Creek
Queanbeyan
New South Wales
Controversial Commentary on Capital Question and Punishment
Fragmented remarks critique capital punishment and political debates on the federal capital location. The text references Sir William Lyne, Campbell, and public figures, with hostile opinions on policy and governance, and includes conjecture about reactions to crime and political leadership.
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Frank Tercen
Campbell Alo
Mangman Howard
Sir William Lyne
Leen
Sydney
Sir William
Victoria
Williamian
Campbell
Clha
Asethey Domeoy
Haynes
Gil
Plant and Seed Catalogue and New Zealandary Catalog
The notice advertises a botanical catalogue from Miasns Sherunia and Sos and Marhug Nursery Sydney and Wate boo detailing grape vines grafted on phylloxera resistant stock. It touts a cinema style exhibition of unique living pictures and a wide range of up-to-date subjects for 1901 with prices and previews for lovers of horticulture and travel.
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Sherunia & Sos
Pite Street
Sydney
Marhug Nursery
Wate Boo
Gestalogia
Ower Souls
Tte
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Edward Tyaskio Smith
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Stoneville
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Turalla Craek
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