Transcontinental railway as key to Australia’s defense and growth
The piece argues for a transcontinental railway linking Adelaide to Port Darwin and West Australia to close the isolation of northern and western regions. It cites Lord Kitchener’s report and urges rapid construction to improve mail, passenger, and trade transport, enhance national self preservation, and deter invasion. It notes Western Australia’s past reluctance and predicts electoral pledges to support the railway.
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Australia
Brisbane
Adelaide
Sydney
Melbourne
Hobart
Perth
Park Darwin
Zea Lind
England
Port Darwin
Roosevelt
Wlite
Armstrae
Law
Asia
West Australia
Lord Kitchener
Africa
Queanbeyan CC Names Players for Burra Match Tomorrow
The Queanbeyan Cricket Club lists Hungerford, Loneragai, Collett, Marshall, Hetherington, Moore, Ling, McGregor, Woodward, Ford, Mannan, and Welch as the lineup for the local park match against Burra starting at 1:50 PM tomorrow.
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Queanbeyan CC
Ing
Burra
Hungerford
Loneragai
Collett
Marshall
Hetherington
Moore
Ling
McGregor
Woodward
Ford
Mannan
Welch
Debts and Mining Case Highlighted in Small Debts Court
In a Small Debts Court session, Charles Henry Every sued William Reid for £29 19s 6d for services aiding Reid to obtain mining titles. The plaintiff claimed extensive efforts including meetings with officials and ministerial intervention, leading to title restoration before Reid transferred titles to Partridge. The magistrate found in Reid’s favor and awarded no payment to the plaintiff.
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Baycam
A. Gates
P.M
Charles Henry Every
Wo. Reid
Pisious
Endant
Iddea
Bringdabella
Quicanbeyan
A. Chapman
Reid
Ulles
Ubet Ume
Frederick Leonard Partridge
Plaintiff
Mr. Partridge
Meyer
W. QO. Russell
Queanbe
William Reid
Wm. Reid
Queanbeyan
Defendant
Hits
Lit
Inquest at Captain's Flat Probes Death of Frank Wark
The Deputy Coroner held an inquest at Captain's Flat into the death of 22 year old Frank Wark whose body was found on a road near Captain's Flat. Witnesses described the scene, gun, note to his mother, and circumstances suggesting suicide amid family and relationship tensions. The coroner ruled death from a gunshot wound to the head.
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Captain’s Flat
KR. A. Morgan
Frank Wark
Captain's Flat
Canning
Decynaed
W. Wark
Ada
Lewis
Wark
Byrne
William Wark
Amy Laborer
Ballalaba
Walsh
Ada Donnelly
Ixin
Hiw
Alice Lewis
Ain
Willow
Brank Wark
Lin
Camp Creek
Mark
Margaret Pola
Amn
Captain's
Atrs
Feeney
Frank Warlk
Constable Canning
Matilda Wark
Byrne's Hole
Frank
Alfred
Jan
Adal
Mra James Mackay
Hlate
Fredinds
Ani
Teri
Sydney Wool Sales Show Steady Demand Across Wool Types
Wheecacoma Carson Co Ltd reports the market remains active with no drop in current rates. Crossbreds and merinos fetch top prices while New South Wales and Ragland wools lead demand. numerous clips unshorn yet catalogues show strong buyer interest and similar competition to the previous week.
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Wheecacoma, Carson & Co. Ln
Aear
Ryteil Perch
Queanbeyan Datriot
Hugh Reid
Sitton
Queanbeyan Liberal candidate chosen in by election
Turballot for the Queanbeyan seat closed Tuesday night with Alderman A. Beepling the former Goulburn mayor winning 349 votes. J. J. Roberts tallied 301 and EB Thomas 35, giving Beepling an absolute majority without preferences. Returning officer CP Campbell supervised. Fred. Warren, campaign organizer, departs for Goulburn to arrange the start of the campaign.
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Turballot
Queanbeyan
Kyrie
Tureday
A. Beepling
Goulburn
J. J. Roberts
EB. Thomas
Ald
Beegling Therfore
CP. Campbell
Fred. Warren
Rosake
The Federal Capital Plan Discussion at Surveyors Institution
On January 24 the Surveyors Institution debated large scale city design for the Commonwealth capital. Mr G Burge cited spider web, chessboard, and picturesque medieval plans, noting site contours would push streets to follow irregular contours and ornamentation and water provision drew strong interest.
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Surveyors’ Institution
Lemon
Lemlon Architects
G. Burge
M. Just
Public Works Department of
New South Wales
Kmibbs
Commonwealth Sististian
Ormament
Testimonial celebrates 25 years in NSW Parliament
A meeting of supporters at the Fellows' Temple in Sydney honored Mr J. W. O'Suli van for a quarter century of service in the New South Wales Parliament. The gathering at Hillamberly Street marked his long public career.
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J. W. O'Sulivan
Lield
Hlinaberly-street
Sydney
New South Wales
Lourt Mining Registrar Issues Complaint Over Wateral Proceedings
An official Mining Registrar in Murray County cites a complaint of mismanagement against local parties in a water mining dispute. Proceedings reference the Wardens Court in Pearnegan and discuss agreements between cohorts and landowners to proceed with mining and water rights under the 3 portion authorization. The notice notes authority, location, and prospecting plans, with terms and payments outlined for execution.
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Atelaera
Usdaenon
Peaihegan
Gotrlione
Dosaph Cidtine
Jan
Altix Hissin
Pola Aatter
Thetstek Taorkien
Harris
Watlion Monksen
Paris
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Uae
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Tov Lieto Pines Sale
Gimeno
Pala
Nien
Trey
Wwe
Ivan Mon Moi
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W. Hi
Oldfield
Dhinigurfale
Presbyterian Church
Women's Missionary Association
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Fulhaw Sey
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Triaugml
Alon Tay
Piawingeei
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Jim Turdaw
Sity
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Harry Taylor
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Tihany
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Ailey
Seat
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Oldpielgee & Mat
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Cray Fark
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Protestant Hall
Ayia
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Alrideln
Durban
Capetown
PhyMauTu
London
Caleinie
Messagmene
Mabye
Cape
Dilan Deven Ry
Dalcety 4 Company
Agenteity Australia
Hornsby
Mlaphre
R. Hornsby & Sons, Ltd
Barrack & Clarence Sts
Oas
Melk
Paiwabcane Observer
Central Australia
Cricket
Ua Sanler
Bander
GENU
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Amaten
Yoo
KH. Denney
Denney
R.fallick
Pallick
T. Cooper
T. Warren
C. Lyneham
Taylor
Beek
Braidwood
Tarago
Bathurst
N.R.A
Sloyds
King’s
Sydney Wool Sales
Triangle
Olid
Mywong
Majura
JR Bedelluek
Titad
Queanbeyan Bay
Federal Capital
Peru
Peruna
Jones
Spring Ky
Pern
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HR. TM
Tdaneall
Minn
Pernna
Eell
Lourt, Wate
UN Burra Park
Berra Cricket Club
Messrs
Moore Bros
Heys
Hasucar IiGu
Fustrance
Stuvrina
Dirancs
A. RL Moore
Gil
Tnnowine Cheeny Batt
Fo Warwick
Seuoot
Ginus
Bruns Haswicar
Warwick
See
A. K. Moore
Treas
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