Naval reserve plan urged to raise seamen in wartime
A British and Australian naval reserve concept aims to recruit 3000 seamen and skilled gunners from Australia to form a ready professional force. A conference in New South Wales led by Captain Francis Hixson, RN, concluded that existing sea workers and fishermen could supply a trained core. With the Commonwealth now formed, officials hope Parliament will implement the scheme promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahan
Great Britain
Greeat
Britain
Admiral Pearson
Admiralty
Francis Hixson
R.N
N.S. W
Australia
Commonwealth
Australian Citizen Soldier Vision Defends Nation
Opinion pieces advocate a citizen soldiery for Australia, detailing a donor mix of volunteers and regulars to man forts and defend the Commonwealth. Mounted infantry praised for endurance and efficiency, with calls to recruit bushmen and wage earners for overseas service. naval reserve enrollment noted. Local notes report distinguished visitors, mining concerns, and a Masonic lodge event in Bunagandor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuetten
Bartow
Reid
Commonwealth
Eny
Barton
Melournee
Timsber
Gould
South Africa
Police Court Dismisses Chinese Doctor Information
In Weowteray on February 20 the Police Magistrate and court examined Edward Joseph Smith on neglect of maintenance and an information against H C Hunyan for posing as a Chinese physician. The majority of the bench dismissed the information, citing uncertainty in the act’s interpretation. Other cases included assaulting a neighbor, insult charges, and various small claims heard in the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weowteray
Breone
Monara
Hull
Gala
Pike
Wright
Edward Joseph Smith
Willis
Cummons
Darach
Tunyan
Garraway
Sergeant Willis
Tha
Mear
H. C. Huugan
China
Hafrat
Arthur Flenwick
Tha Plas
Gazetta Eines
Nignia
Clinege
Tom
Dofnlant
Mr. Garraway
H.C. Wanyan
Mney
Toaide
Trinculo Place
Quewabayan
C. Hunyan
Useo
Segeant Willis
India
Queanbeyan
Mr. Girraway
Sydney
Butoh
Ebi
Himaelf
McKenany
Most Audi
Gale
Ha Benoh
Myviateates
Toosen
Natera
Canvintarl
Mall
Malios
Ashbart Wil Tims
Department of Public Instruction
News from the Front in the Transvaal Patrol Lines
Troorka Row Ley writes from Fianatra River a hundred miles north of Pretoria on the Tetereburg line. He notes furthest advance toward Petersburg, patrols of small groups, and occasional engagements. He mentions sickness, deaths, and transports to Ceylon, with references to officers gone to Capetown and condition of troops.
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Troorka Row Ley
Fullowa
Fianatra River
Pretoria
Tetereburg
Petersburg
Ceylon
Goly
Opan
Govlin
Muneter
Gordons
Capetown
Airey
Sydney
Charlie Deswit
Frank Cameron
Joe Wintare
L'return
Beatles
Aman
Lord Kitchener
Jack Waters
Ernie Smallborn
Goulburn Races Weights For Weekend Meetings
Weights listed for magipal events at Goulburn races on Friday and Saturday, with Friday declared a public holiday in the district. Entries include Crazen Lad, Mc Donovan's Benrili, Grand Poor, The Snail, Counterprint, Tutrusion, Wait-a-Wit, Like Chavroul, Mlashling, Brazen, Mackay, Lulworth, Jeannette, Counterpoint, Grand Peer, The Foal, Wuit-n- jbititt, Charcoal, and St Anthony among others with various weights and jockeys named.
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Goulburn
Eales
W. O. Killick
Bg Crazen
W. Melean
Mc Donovan
Benrili
Clarke
A. Chapman
PV. McGrath
Eh Keating
A. A. Dalglish
Borough Council Meeting Deliberations On Appointments and Finance
Full council session recalls minor correspondences including Hawes and Qule requests, and approves road works and public amenities. Inspectorate notes on slaughterhouses trigger a postponement until Crown guidance arrives. certificates issued for veterinary acts. Finance shows healthy balances, with works on Crocks crossing and Cramford bridge ordered and cricket oval improvements approved for tomorrow's match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titer
Municipal Council
Lintketaun
A. Hawes
Pacine
Crawford-street
W. E. Qule
Sparta
Yefarence
Etter
T. Com
Nevoas
Sivar
W. D. Wright
Potiva
Goulburn
Willis
Department of Public Health
Wralong Municipal Council
Counneil
Nho
Crown Law
Tho Lai
Downey
Grainger
Courey
Bbe
Hikler
R. Quinn
E. A. Brackenbury
Bangendora
Aldermum Dixie
Parks
Beally
Leforako
Pilko
O'Hanlon
Crock’s
Cramford-streat
Toudars
Thase
Aldwrmin Knox
Imperial Treasury Bills Issued Amid Smallpox Epidemic
The Imperial Government issues LA0, 000 in Treasury bills while an epidemic drives mass vaccination of about 250,000 in Ooegan. Private A. G. Phillipa of the New South Wales Mounted Infantry has earned an Imperial Yeomanry commission. A Dudleyport to Maryborough train derailed near Talbart. the driver kept the train moving to avert disaster. Mrs Bridget Rox of Braidwood, aged 7, reportedly died seven days after her husband My Thos Ito, aged 48, passed away, their ages totaling 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ooegan
A. G. Phillipa
Tate
New South Wales Mounted Infantry
Haa
Dudllorat
Maryborough
Talbort
Tln
Fubrugg Lin
Council approves auditors fee and lighting tenders
A Commons Trust meeting records a motion fixing the fee to the council's auditors for the current year, opening tenders for street lighting with six bids received. John Callaghan's tender was accepted at the lowest rate. The Finnnes Reepart showed a small credit balance and payments due. Aldermen Downey Knox and Uinckanian were elected Commons Q promittes as the meeting closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameratom Ag
John Callaghan
Commons Trust
Downeil
Finnnes
Dixie
Downey
Knox
Uinckanian
Commons
Boer War Update from Front Lines Near Orange River
Dispatches report Commandant De Wet moving toward Priesla on the Orange River, with Dutch threats and several Boer forces splitting west and northeast. Lord Kitchener assembling an expedition from Pretoria to push Boers out of northern districts. Stores cleared at Koomatipoort and Barberton. train derailment near Vereeniging but thwarted plunder. Queen Victoria’s death triggers unseemly reactions among Boer supporters. Colonels Vonniker and Flamer near Da Wet’s position. De Wet mounts westward. De Lisle’s force and NSS mounted rifles active, with several surrenders to Lt General Prentel.
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Lornox
Toomsay
Logo Kircnenen
de Wet
Priesla
Orange River
Door Louler
Schalkburger
Daily Mail
Lord Kitchaner
Pretoria
Koomatipoort
Barberton
Tuere
Vereouiging
Johannesburg
Mertzag
Calvina
Queen Victoria
Twonniker
Flamer
Montay
da Wet
Hopetown
Reuters
de Liste
Furre
Inilea
G. ©. Knight
Doctors and Alcohol Declaration Read At NSW Allied Meeting
At the New South Wales Allianes council meeting a declaration on alcohol's harms and moderation was read. It states that total abstinence is health compatible, alcohol reduces work capacity, and medical prescribing should be cautious. signatories include Sydney Jones Ward Dagnall Clark Newmarch Sheldon Kingdon and Rorke. Members were invited to sign or obtain others' signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of the New South Wales Allianes
Sydney Jones
I. Ward
Dagnall Clark
Bod. Newmarch
W. Sheldon
F. H. Kingdon
A. Rorke
Copper Effects on Sheep Spark Blayney Debate
Sydney Herald correspondent reports concern in Blayney district over copper mining impact on pastoral industry as several sheep die. Mines halted pending inquiry while mining firm blames widespread copper in water from a wet season, noting some stockowners suffer no losses and the ore body appears promising to locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Herald
Blayney
Wayney
Tragic Wolf Attack Ends Marital Journey for Four
Morning Louder correspondent recounts a grim tale from Meimaron Comitate where two brothers in law, Pulotey, married two sisters Honea Avan and Mary, on a postwedding trip. Wolves confront the group near Dargo Twoi forest. a shot is fired, wolves close in, the driver escapes, while the two couples perish and guests find remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buda
Rang
Anton Pulotey
Avan
Mary Honea
Meimaron
Shank
Dargo Twoi
Denate
Cooma Jockey Club Races Open Under Fine Weather
The Cooma Jockey Club meeting opened Wednesday with favorable weather and large attendance. Riders faced a dusty track as Dunmore Napier and Firewater II led early in the program, with Counterpoint and Thessalian among notable runners. the day featured close finishes and strong betting, while a new grandstand and telegraph office additions impressed attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooma
Clubarte
J. A. Sollar
Norié
Prise
Turlonga
Rt. McKinnon
Dunmore
Hines
B. J
Goggin
Wiles
Mr. G
Kanflino
Firet
Beasley
Heawarra
Forest
Vorbis
Dat
Douglas Gorden
Happy Jack
Dunmorm
Mowt
Tun Reuwarrn
Diuitimeata
Distan
M. Berue
Ago
Bat
W. Stoakes
B. McKinnon
Brom Dunless
T. O'Keeffe
Douglas Gordon
Lady Thorp
Alealul Rat
Greg Rat
Thunless
Van
Yeoland
Jel
Vewlen
Matong
Dunlosa
Monaro Landicap
Tha Prige
M. Ekenting
R. Wilver
Thomas
Darragh
T. O'Keefe
Firstwaterst
Len Balt Wat
Union
Fidget
Galden Ringer
Theaselinis
Clusterel
Thessalian
Thesslian
McVinley
March
Theasalian
Pirstwater
W. Wither
G. Kouflino
Snowy
Driora
Priore
Privra
Mr. C. Uags
J. Donnilly
T. Giles
J. Underhill
Kentna
M.iByrne
Patronia
B J. O'Bnow
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W.E. Oldfield
Agehnt
Temperance Hall
W.E. Q
Torace
Ghoop
Catto
Anivchitege
Atock
Les
Quyenboyen
McIntosh
Woolproseeb
Ppa
RAI
Howth
Ato
Fer
Tdarg
Uregast
Siaxac
Rollie Falli
Jan S
Fda
Observer Mining Record
Lavy Horrooun
Lear Bungendore
Lord Uupetoun
Moss Vale
Lake George Minas
Lake Georga
London
Sumacy
Laker
Alaroholdewa
Clin
Vamaly
Giociego
Howe
Porkeot
Oddfellows
Bungandore
Tuk Officara
Guulbuyn
Masonic Zoo
Lake George Histol
Atthern
Gi. Haselwool
V.G
Dunohoe
Jamea Aton
Jun
Worden
Win. Taylor
Tendotian
Hiro
Goo
Mollett
Rene
Mallard
McKie
Waylor
Crowe
Weleh
Junvas
WLM Mo. Colling
Milward
Fyoderuk
Krouborg
Johan Cuppin
Sarah Agnes Waldon
Garveway
Mr. Woodward
Aginon Weldon
Rita
Lufemidant
Coppin
Antill-street
Africa
Hersea
Robert W. Weldon
John Coppin
Weldon Wan
Lin
Small Neets Court
Wapsrapay
Duromrheshire
Mossie, Ball and Gale
Ta P. Queanbeyan Roller Flour Mill
John Neallad
W. Piko
W. Flynn
Hayes and Busselly
Dictor Anderson
Uleim
Costa
Pikes
Collett
Grady
Finwine
Beatty
Linckeman
Hinckaman
Lincksmnon
Jan Kuo
Doctors and Alcohol
Norton
Mr. Lines
M. Keating
McCuras
J. McNunuaina
Hack
Pac Lanp
A. Tunoer
Reindeer
Gimiore
Lauesr
Moeuideer
Cooma Lawn
Tlale
Miles
W. F. Darragh
Ito
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