War Mews Social Raises Funds For War Food Fund
A pleasant social hosted by Mesdames Bootes Read and Mrs Gregory at Mr G Read's residence Friday night supported the War Food Fund. Despite fewer visitors, £8 was raised with prospects for more, the event aided by Mr A Mel Malon and Miss Kitees Keleber. The prize went to Mr M Oldfield, and costumed attendees enjoyed dancing amid generous support and cheerful volunteer efforts.
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Mesdames Bootes
Read
Mrs Gregory
G. Read
A. Mel Malon
Kitees Keleber
PF. Curran
Miss Kelleber
Umperiigol
M. Oldfield
Minnes Oldfeld
Gleniale
Nuss
Gregory
White
Kirchner
Public Instruction Chief Probes School Illness Rates
The Minister for Public Instruction seeks medical cooperation after publishing a report on sickness among primary school children. The figures claim about 82 percent of 291.86 pupils show alleged illness, with critics questioning the method and the use of “emrel ment.” Experts warn the data may overstate disease prevalence and call for clearer attendance figures and accountable conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmitharl
Jehildren
Jmrehy
Thorouighly Coghisam
Adhersia
Posts cause horse accident and public safety concerns
Rainy weather improves rope quality in Weetangara with harvest near. Miss Mima Shonmack escaped injury when her horse struck a road post near the junction with the Yas and Oyeanheyin main ropes. The incident prompts debate over post height and road safety plans.
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Cur Road
Mima Shonmack
Shumack Harry
Bern Wwech
Fir
Aitherindes Armel Dinane
Council Minutes Show Receipts and Local Affairs Reports
The council met with most Aldermen present except D Morton. Financials recorded General 25680, Trust 10716, Sanitary 2811 10, Temporary Loan 200. accounts 2117 5 against General, 26 against Sanitary. payments approved. Reports noted dairy milk samples pass to Government Analyst and sanitary inspector conference benefits. water supply inquiries and deputy PMG visit planned. works and police on regulatory questions. water main concerns referred to Works Dept. A lorry and driver approved for My ft Tingan project.
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Sanitary Special Fund
General Fund
Woodward
Collett
Sydney
Dairies
Anabat
Lamaang
Morton
G. Miller
Works Department
PMG
Aldermen Land
Purcell
A. Denen Land
Campbell
Krom
B. Gunn
Oueaie
Iain W. Pike
Murton Street
Theetre
Swan Bras
Hhutchers
Monarostrert
Qeewer
Sancla de Teanefer
Wodlward
Pineris
Ft. Tingan
Alderman Campbells
Local meeting highlights vital worker concerns
A brief report from a True LA Woethward meeting notes Mr. Sai Pay lor presenting an award for a gold item. OCU HEM Lower ti w, with Campbell, Cligmigt, and Queanbeyun cited as attendees, discuss overwork and visible strain. The piece emphasizes clear communication and worker health.
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Sai Paylor
Campbell
Cligmigt
Queanbeyun
Queanbeyan Red Cross Fund Aids Soldiers Kits and Donations
Red Cross fund news from Queanbeyan notes 24 soldier kit bags prepared by ladies with items such as letter pads envelopes pencils fabrics and bandages. Mayoress Mrs Bo Moore and Mrs Farrar of Lambeigg Therwa each donated bags. Thirteen more bags are being prepared. Money received from show gilt sales wood donation and sheep sale plus clothing consignments totals recorded.
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Bo Moore
Farrar
Lambeigg
Wale
Wood
R. Harris
Tuggianong
Valedictory at Methodist Church bids farewell to Channon
A farewell gathering was held at the Methodist Church on Kurbridge Street to honor LT Channon as he departs for Sydney. The event featured songs from Moody and Hankey, speeches praising Channon’s church service and daily life, and a heartfelt presentation including a bound copy of hymn books and a leather wallet inscribed to his wife.
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Kurlidge Street
LT Channon
Sydney
Channete Wat
Ilael
Channon
Bin
Moody and Hankey
Dee
Hagley
Sandey Echors
Ptlndawea
Church
Abillyoom
Hasleo
Quaarbeyen
Naar
John Gale
Noble
Alsa
Mie
Chacuin
Mian Wood
Ben
Thin Town
Leo
Tha Good Bictionery Shop Feature in Quean
A fragmentary note mentions Fallick and Bone and a shop titled Tha Good Bictionery Shop in Quean. The text reads like a historical newspaper blurb with references to monks and paper information, but the full context and details are unclear.
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Fina Maclonery Ion
Inforiog
Fallick and Bone
Quean
Weather alters crop prospects after heavy storm spares grain
A sequence of rain and a violent storm refreshed parched fields and threatened crops. Rainfall totals reached 53 points in the district with a late evening hailstorm, lightning, and thunder. Despite earlier drought, cereal crops and vegetables benefited, boosting grass growth and garden prospects for farmers and growers.
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Bowal
Ilenk Ul
Canberra Patriotic Sports Set At Recreation Ground
Canberra Patriotic Sports at the Canberra Recreation Ground tomorrow will fund the federal Territory War Food Fund. The first event starts at 1 p.m. with a lengthy programme and a full afternoon of races. Side-shows include weight guessing, height of a pole, and a Kaiser aid hit German officers game. The Queanbeyan Band offers services for the event and refreshments will run from 3 p.m. Tickets for the evening concert can be booked at the Box Plan from 6 p.m. on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Territory War Food Fund
Canberra
Thiot T P.m
Kaiser Aid
Sydney optician visit set for Friday at Harrison's Hotel
An advertisement invites readers to consult Sydney's leading opticians Kuneat Bosom of 14 Martin Place on Friday November 15 at Harrison's Hotel in Queanbeyan, promising guidance on eye health and vision gifts.
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Eydney
Kuneat Bosom
Martin Place
Aydney
Bovrembur
Harrison's Hotel
Queanbeyan
Anousl Presa Conference Held in Sydney Next Week
A chaotic clipping records a Sydney conference next week, a girl Ford run over with injuries, a George Jackson leg fracture, and hospital progress. It also lists quarter statistics for Queanbeyan district births marriages and deaths, Crown Lands revenue, land leases at Uriarra, and funds for St Benedict's Convent renovation. Campbell chemist Queanbeyan advertises Velphalic Wafers and Neuralgin.
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Sydney
Ford
George Jackson
Quesnbeyan
C.P
J. Webb
Ania
Paca
Uriarra
Campbell
Ueon
War Latest Cables Report Rapid World Fronts
Reports from London and Sydney describe Portugal declaring war on Germany. Unconfirmed statements claim Austrian and Montegrin forces defeated between Tallinn and Via sanitize. Submarine actions off Scotland fail to damage British patrols. German fleet activity in the Black Sea linked to Goeben and Breslau. Battle lines extend 200 miles in Poland as French and British forces contest Verdun area.
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London
Portugal
Germany
Sydney
Scotland
Goeben
Brealag
Turkey
I Pusuan
Haltmilton
Belgaum
Sete
Mht
France
Calan
Antwerp
Belgin
Alfies
Verdun
Poland
Massive World War II Battle Report From Europe
A chaotic wartime dispatch details a huge clash in Southern Poland with German and Austrian forces facing a large Russian Army and heavy losses. Concurrent actions include a Baltic Sea submarine battle, French offensives near Hasebrouck and Re-Thine, and German attempts to sever Allied lines in Belgium with Lille as a flash point. The text also notes a British counteraction near Ostend and a local rebellion in Marzis.
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Poland
Anoanny
Skiermiewice
Ostend
Lion
Baltic Sea
Hasebrouck
Belgium
Lille
Marzis
Swastika Pictures at Protestant Hall Features Night Riders of Petersham
Swastika Motion Pictures presents a strong program at Protestant Hall tomorrow headlined by The Night Riders of Petersham a dramatic tale with big sensations. Live Wire from Pathe and Rocna Electrical Works add another drama, with several comedy films closing the bill. Admission is sixpence.
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Petersham
T! No
Live Wire
Rocna Electrical Works
Schoolboy Howlers From a Fragmented Essay Collection
A humorous jumble of student miswritings and odd definitions includes misnamed figures, mangled phrases, and playful word errors. Entries mention a mocked Caesar murder, invented circulation, and quirky geometry lines, reflecting comic schoolboy spelling and logic.
Iron horseshoes in medieval England and origins
The text traces the origin of iron horse shoes to antiquity, noting Berenger’s claim of a 5th century shoe linked to Childeric and suggesting early English use soon after the Norman Conquest. It cites William the Conqueror granting shoes for royal horses and notes later seals depict horses shod or unshod.
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Berenger
Childeric
Mentfati¢on
England
William the
Church notices outline services for October 18 1914
Sunday October 18 lists Church of Christ activities in Queanbeyan Gunning and Michelago with service times, along with Roman Catholic and Presbyterian notices for Queanbeyan and surrounding areas. October 25 repeats schedules for multiple parishes including Queanbeyan and Majura with associated ministers and mass times.
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Syunday
Loa Church of Christ Church
Aenages
Masonic Servace
Hev
Gordon H. Hirai
St. John the Baptists Church
Canberra
Gininderra
Button
Power House
Meer G. Wara
Ariah
Michelago
Harwa
Therwa
Wethomedale
Hollineen
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