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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1914
Page
3
Fire swept Gorah near Boradine on Thursday night burning the station and surrounding buildings. Locals fought the blaze bravely but could not save the homestead and nearby structures. About 1000 bags of wheat and farming machinery were lost in the fire.
A railway employee named Voha Green was struck by a plain engine at Eskbank railway yard on Thursday afternoon. He was talking with a fellow worker when he turned and was run over, suffering fatal injuries. the engine had to be lifted to recover the body.
A massive avalanche buries Jamet Borgland and his wife in the canyon while a U S detachment and interior party narrowly avoid a similar fate. One man is burned but survives. rescuers search for Ionide with no trace found.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a girl injured by fire in Orange around 3 oclock. Details are unclear but indicate a burn event with multiple names and uncertain circumstances.
A garbled text fragment describes waves and rewards in Tremain, with references to Gettems Geg and Tremain. The passage mentions warm day studies and a central setting where a poll or event influences local actions, but details are unclear. The result is an urban or regional scene with scattered names and actions.
Angled report from Ades on Thirdday about a domestic incident near the Bwan River. A wounded bird crossed the river with a broken leg. The article notes the bird was domestic colonial and that the capitol force of appeal involved a not killed chapter.
In a Saturday incident near Bronawick a leopard prowled close to homes alarmed families. Mr Lacy fired at the animal injuring it and was later thanked by local residents after he shot twice more to prevent further danger. The leopard’s movements near the Waters property prompted a rapid response and a gun was loaded for defense.
A massive blast at Subtle Explosives in Ardech England wrecked the Wixkog plant. Seven workers died as gelatine charges exploded while being removed. Four outside workers were injured, one fatally. Surrounding buildings were leveled and residents shaken.
A garbled programme from Majura Sports lists opening handicap footraces and multiple trophies including the Voor Trophy Bod Trophy and Swarttke Picture Trophy. It details entrants, prize values, sponsors, and admission notes, though the text is heavily distorted.
Observer Printery Queanbayaa advertises Hampton Shirt Gloss 41 par packel. The copy mentions supplies for cutters and observers, with cryptic phrasing about wells and paving, implying a trade notice for local business.
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