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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
5
The report cites a mass Belgian exodus toward Antwerp amid the war. It mentions a rapid response when flames were spotted at Notre Dame and notes that Allied cavalry captured a German convoy of 850. The Central News Agency provides these updates.
Sunday services are listed for multiple denominations including Anglican at Christ Church Geeesbaren and St. John the Baptist Combarra with times around dawn to evening. Catholics hold Mass at Queanbeyan and Bori ngbank while Presbyterians meet at Majura and Queanbeyan with Rev. Mackintosh Carter and Rev. Hughes listed. An eye care ad from Campbell Queanbeyan invites readers to address overwork-related vision issues.
Walter Thomas Boulton seeks permission to erect gabbed fencing with gates across roads in Brindabella Venterman Parishes Cowley County Queanbeyan district. Heliographs of the proposal shown at Queanbeyan Crown Land Agent and Goulburn Local Land Board. Objections in writing to the Chairman by late November 1914.
The speech argues for restraint in exploiting war costs for political gain and outlines financial and employment measures. It emphasizes prudent taxation, government action to restore normal conditions, and balancing employment with private sector funds while evaluating results over criticism, noting the electorate’s role in approving or blaming the government’s crisis response.
An old advert promotes Sanders Extract as a mouth rinse to disinfect the throat and protect against throat infections including diphtheria. It claims the extract is a strong antiseptic and safer than other preparations, with the claim that using drops on leaf sugar dissolves in the mouth to guard against widespread epidemics.
London wool sales closed Saturday with July rates showing gains. Merino finer lines rose by 10 percent, inferior merino by 10 percent, fine crossbred up 7 to 9 percent, medium crossbred 20 percent higher, coarse crossbred 15 to 29 percent up.
Deputy Postmaster General to tour the South Coast after a request by Hon Austin Chapman. Start at Nowra on the 14th with completion expected by Tuesday October 20 at Yass. Stops include Mickelage Queanbeyan and Half pm to 3 pm with specified times. Residents urged to prepare to present phon ic telegraph and postal needs. Campbell Chomiat Queanbeyan noted for drug purity.
Severe fighting continues outside Antwerp with bombardment severe and trenches holding. The Lowderzeal hospital convent was destroyed by shell fire as hundreds of wounded arrive in Ontend. The Belgian king arrived at Selzaete. French fronts remain intense around Roye and Arras amid heavy losses.
News brief reports from Sydney and Antwerp describe ongoing World War I hostilities. Allies defend Ostend and Arras while Germans push toward Belgium and France. Antwerp falls after bombardment. Belgian forces and British marines arrive at Ostend amid heavy fighting and airship bombardments.
An Australian notice discusses motherhood and marriage ideals, urging readers to visit the 62 Ladies' College of Health at 34 Oxford Street Sydney for guidance. The ad promotes health discussions and personal inquiries with the college manageress aimed at improving family life.
A fragmentary 19th century style meditation argues that global conflict has unsettled peace as the great powers Britain France Russia and Montenegro oppose German militarism. It foresees shifts of power from Berlin to Petrograd and Tarshish and Mayo as magical names for future blocs while calling for arbitration to end the carnage.
The readable text fragments reference Palestine, Jerusalem, and figures like Daniels and Mazarin within a dated style. The legible portion hints at political or religious tension and the idea of drawing nearer to a conflict area. No clear events or dates are established.
Fragmented OCR claims Campbell’s Littlaires Pills cure bilivoyates dizziness and torpid liver. Text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and unreadable brand names, making the health claim unclear and unsupported.
Market report notes all kinds of products skins and war era items bought and sold for cash at high prices. Public buyers and sellers trade with steady demand and brisk turnover across goods.
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