Peace talks noted as Mobilisation expands amid ward floods
Paosrets of peace are less sanguine as Kussig orders two more army corps. The Welcome Club at Earl's Court London is partly burnt. Russian prisoners taken by Japanese total 6147. Local stock yards show activity on Saturday. Weather cold with intermittent showers and a bustling parliamentary session opens at noon.
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Porhivlion'e
Wood
Bird
Gibraltar
Adelong
Jay
Kate Rooney Ta
Australia West
Dubbo
Taushinto
Myles Pranklin
Afra
Omono
Kiria
Niagata
Vindivestok
Korea
Larry-sown Cropa
McGowen
Nels
Weeling
Sydney
J. Jessop
Mr. Keeffe
Williamdale
al Kurs
Bellas
Mitchell
Ttto
Washington
Mra. Mutrennan, Jr
Thouaset
Richmond
Thorlay
W. FE
Old Geld
T. Maxwell
Church Notices From Queanbeyan Parish Implies Local Morality
A list of church notices and names appears for the Queanbeyan area including ministers and congregants. The fragmentary text references several locations and individuals such as Sumpay Suse 18 and Rodney view Narrimea with unclear roles. The document suggests routine parish communications and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumpay
Suse
Church of Evgrant
Cbrist
Queanbeyan
Uloom
Wo OL
Witrin
Sheep sale at Homebush sees prices fall amid demand dip
A Tuesday sale at Homebush saw sheep values slip as demand cooled after the last sale. Notable lots included entries by J. Moore and Couningham. cattle demand remained cautious with a general price reduction across late consignments.
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J. Moore
Couningham
F. Campbell
Rama
Duntreon Estar
Niles
Accidents In Naas District Reported In Brief
While watching a young cow being yarded on Saturday last a seven year old son of Mr T Coppin of Naas fell from a stockyard fence and broke an arm. He was brought to town for treatment. Albert Greenwood, an ice office youth, injured the tips of his middle fingers on machinery yesterday.
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T. Coppin
Naas
Albert Greenwood
Missing papers complaints highlight delivery issues
Readers report continued non delivery of papers transmitted in the past fortnight. The paper notes it cannot guarantee a second copy but urges subscribers to report missed deliveries at once, acknowledging several mail troubles and urging prompt reporting.
Death of Fashion the glow pony shocks local community
Fasniox the well known glow pony owned by Mr Harry Land died under mysterious circumstances on Sunday morning after a seemingly healthy outing the day before. The 15 year old pony had won 50 blue ribbons across sulky pony girl’s and boy’s pony and jumper classes at multiple shows including Queanbeyan Cooma and Yass. An examination offered no clear cause of death.
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Fasniox
Harry Land
Fash_ ion
Quesabeyan
Cooma
Vass
Local Cattle Saleyard Auction Draws Crowds
At the local saleyards the Saturday cattle sale showed lively bidding by Maxwell and Woodger with many cattle sold. Prices ranged with steers around £34 1s and various lots of paddies, bullocks, cows, and workers achieving figures noted in the market report.
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Csars
Maxwell
Woodger
Sprites
Ariz
Xeling
Kaito
Gann
Ycalwes
Ea Ave
Empire Day Essay Contest Sparks District Rivalries
Saturday the district held a prize essay competition for fifteen school aged entrants. Judges have not yet announced decisions. Early word praises two pupils, Ivanie Chest Complinte and Woude Groat Deppwriiat Come, as standout competitors from the district.
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Sedurday
Districta School
Ivanie
Tramway Club and Bungendore Hold Draw in Friendly
Sydney Tramway Club captained by Mr Kopper played Bungendore led by Mr W Ryan to a draw in a friendly at Bungendore. Mr R McJunnett refereed. A dinner followed at McJunnett’s Royal Hotel with about 45 guests. Wistful toasts honored the King and Governor as well as host and hostess. The evening included songs and readings before departure for Sydney. Accidents reported nearby involved Mr Sidney Kelly, Mr Herbert Allen, and Cecil Anderson with injuries ranging from dislocated shoulder to facial cuts. The local A L H parade and military ball were noted with attendance and plans. a candle burning contest winner to be announced. Weather stayed cold and windy with light showers. A tramway crew also visited the grave of W Pollack to pay respects.
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Royal Hotel
Oni
MeJannett
Idea
J. J. Mefannett
Welch End A. Hanford
King Walward
Kopper
Welch
Ryan Ane
Bungendore
Anny Wnd Navy
Alemethy
Liewt. Coughlan
Nsw
Hanford
Messey
D. Leahy
Bo McAlister
J. Welch
Sydney
Sidney Kelly
Molonglo Road
Wilson
Herbert Allen
Allen
Alinksell
Cecil Anderson
Ard
A.L.H
Mel Barker
A.H. Band
Ma. Nevinson
M.L.A
Temperance Hall
Tramway Boys
RK. McJannett
Modern remedy and fatal incidents in scattered reports
A mixed report notes a modern cough remedy and root-cause claim beside multiple incidents. Theodore Hartenstein is found dead at Shelly Beach with a gunshot wound and a revolver nearby, leaving three suicide notes. David Morgan allegedly kills himself at Rockhow quarry after dengue fever. A naval stores project at Darling Island sees a 248,?00 tender accepted. Lands Commission proceedings involve Edward Me challenging mortgage while handling a 6000 sleep delivery.
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Theodore Hartenstein
Manly
Shelly Beach
David Morgan
Querry Works
Rockhow
Plart
Naval
Darling Island
Gundargo items and local improvements noted
Weather warnings announce heavy showers this week with forecasts of more rain. Public Library plans new book supplies while Cork street drainage upgrades replace old culverts. A Tallagondra area fox hunt reports two foxes shot and a large fox killed nearby. The Palmist achieves success at Randwick and gains local team support with trainer William Booth adding Saida to the stable.
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Cork Street
David Lee
Luck Creek
Tallagondra
Gundarcostis
Randwick
William Booth
Rasehill
Saida
Positana
Trenton
Justices of the Peace in Cabinet Review
The Cabinet examines a list of 705 proposed justices of the peace amid repeated revisions and hints at abolishing the office. Ministers question the system as delays persist and consider replacing it with commissioners who can witness documents and swear affidavits.
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Sivonere
Programme of the Shelion State Parliament today
The state parliament assembles with the Governor's Speech likely to urge electoral law reform and a Shires Bill. Proposals include broader local self-government liquor law reform and several act amendments. A plan to build the Barten Jack reservoir on the Murrumbidgee is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barten Jack
Murrumbidgee
Loyal sweden show and royal succession hints
A selection of fragmented items reports loyalty to King Oscar in Sweden, potential Norwegian succession, medical claims on rabies and radium, a murder case in Johannesburg, a Chinese riot linked to white laborers, a Brisbane political rally, a fatal spirit lamp explosion in Cumberland Street, and a train-accident death in Cockburn.
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Oscar
Sweden
Norway
Troapa
Poble
Count Lemsdorff
Denelsfessor
Kiogua University
Italy
Bas Rt
Stewilif
Gampo
Crozap
Johannesburg
Reid
Exhibition
Brisbane
Mary Mesley
Cumberland Street
Cockbuco
Broken Hill Hospital
Public libraries debate prompts single municipal library
The State Premier, speaking at the School of Arts, argued for consolidating the growth of libraries into a single, better system. He noted Public, University, Parliamentary, and government department libraries and proposed redirecting exemption funds to support a municipal library model.
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Schoo of Arts
Schools of Arts
Cattle Sale At Ord Draws Broad Attendance
The recent cattle sale held Wednesday by W H Wheatley of Goulburn in conjunction with Edward Weaver Co of Forbes drew visitors from many centres. Local buyers competed vigorously with brisk bidding despite poor weather. The largest purchaser was Frank Mack who bought the top lot for Nurromine. The sale total realized close to 19000 pounds in cash.
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Fortes Times
Ord Jane
W. H. Wheatley
Goulburn
Mesars
Edward Weaver & Co
Forbes
Frank Mack
Baby Seizure for Debt Shocks Melbourne Crowd
A Melbourne woman had her baby seized for debt last Wednesday as she and her family planned to depart for Ade laide to meet her husband. A nurse accused of theft demanded payment for attendance fees and hid the child, prompting police involvement. After negotiation, a compromise of 10 pounds 4 shillings was accepted, and the mother rushed to the steamer with her other children as the ship sailed.
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Melbourne
Adelaide
Pete
Nore
Steemer
Harokber
Phylloxera-Resistant Stock Available From Director
The Director of Agriculture states that rootlings and cuttings of phylloxera-resistant stocks can now be supplied to grapevine cultivators. Limited stock requires early applications. Applicants should write with exact sail and sub-sail descriptions and samples.
Remarkable Egyptian discoveries by famed Egyptologist
Puornssork Finnouys Pervatg returns to Cairo after Sinai expedition yielding novel finds. He uncovered memorials of ancient rulers showing kings’ effigies atop mines and dated hieroglyphs to an Ethiopian dynasty. A near perfect Semble temple forty miles north of Mount Sinai reshapes dating, likely predating Mahomed and echoing Jerusalem Solomon style.
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Puornssork Finnouys Pervatg
Cairo
Sinai
Pharash
Mount Inal
Eling Solomon
Jerusalem
Mahomed
Paddington manslaughter sentence for Esther Askew given
An elderly woman Esther Askew was found guilty of the manslaughter of Mary Parfitt at Paddington on May 2 and sentenced to three years in prison. The report notes a separate incident where Mr. Fees fractured both wrist bones after biting an orange peel.
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Shaldan
Ruwel
Csiheree
AL Grows
Esther Askew
Mary Parfitt
Paddington
Feees Ead
Orchard Notes on June for Fruit Growers
W J Avtar urges delaying heavy ground work during wet weather and advises thorough pruning, lime application, and green manuring. He reports on a Chamber of Agriculture meeting favoring disease control for codlin moth and fruit infestation, and stresses maintaining soil health and proper spraying to improve local and export quality fruit.
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W. J. Avtar
Chamber of Agriculture
Alea
Australia
Paris
Frauit
Prime Minister backs Pacific Islanders' right to stay in Australia
A deputation of Pacific Islanders urged permission to remain in Australia after many years there. Prime Minister Reid said he would not force those with 25 years in the country to leave.
Remainin fish cases and other regional items in Victoria
In Victoria a group of defendants in the remaining fish cases must pay 6892 short-paid duty plus costs and abandon a tiny appeal. Michael Kirby’s body was recovered after he fell from Casino railway bridge to rocks days ago. Observations on sheep health note that blood and urine composition affect vitality. Moree Society contests a buggy horse prize over ownership. Pig-fattening plans expand at Laras Lake Molong with 100 head. A life sentence prisoner in Albury attempted suicide with a wire, requiring extraction under chloroform. Customs report rising Australian goods consumption in New South Wales with higher wages and more workers. Talks between Takahira and Kaneko about peace terms remain noncommittal. Simplon tunnel heat delays traffic until 1906. Lands Commission hearings feature Willis and Hayes testimonies. The Lands Minister outlines a settlement scheme with state assisting two-thirds financing for settlers. An address to the Czar protests war dangers and calls for equal franchise representation. Russian Manila reports note surprise of Rozhestvenski’s squadron. Russian ships interned and repaired. Official accounts mention British and French naval maneuvers near Kamranh. Household medicines and remedies appear amid material notices.
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Tuk
Victoria
Michael Kirby
Galt
Moree P. and A. Society
H. Burray
J. R. Loxnox
Mesara James Lee and Co
New South Wales
Zoon
Takahira
Washington
Baron Kaneko
Europe
Japan
Husain
Simplon
Italy
Switzerland
Tuppet
Lande Commission
Willis
M. F. Hayes
Lands Commission
Michael Francis Mayes
Grenville
Curry
Land Appeal Court
Crick
McFarlane
Hayes
Justice Owen
Zematron
Russia
Woods’ Grint P Mink
Manila
Rozhjestvenski
Cust
Ent- Quiat
Qleg
Aurora
Jemtchuy
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Maitland
Sydney Labour Council
Parliament House
R. Bligh
White Cross League
Protestant Hall
Captain Dumareau
Lanford
Tas
Tasmania
Moroya
Shirley
Bent
Yarra Benks
Cooma Pastures
Delepte Progress Association
Joseph Fitegibbon
St. Peters
Venus
Astin Chapman
Australian Liberal League
Edes-Monaro
Heben
Twee Spruit
Grange River
South Africa
Octavia Caroline
Pember
Ton Camphet Palmer
Terrabomtetra
Sears
Middenliot
Queanbeyen
Hem
Mowbry
Pam
Tar
Ben
Woodmith
Bo Town
Southwell
Mowsney
Peraby
War
Pompawativg
Ribrat
Quran Evan
Tan
A Iliye
Uae
Pbs
Tinh Queanbeyan Deserober
Homebush
Gheldon
Edward Mea
Gundargo
Justices OF the Peace
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Shelion
Public Libraries
HIG Cattle Sale
Baby
Bandaberg
Government Railway
Trafic Employees’ Association of New
Watera
Sanders and Sons
Neoth
Kamranh
Marcell
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