Church of England minister’s address and notes
Fragmentary OCR text shows a Church of England minister and a hospital or meeting context with names and times unclear. It mentions ministers and a possible address or event dated August, with references to Pure Queanbey chain and WM. The readable portion is too broken to confirm a clear event, location, or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
PURE
Queanbey Chain
FD Pantev
Woirrn
Beetor
Federal Capital site row sparks protest over delay
A reader denounces protracted delays in choosing Australia’s Federal Capital site. The piece criticizes Sir William Lyne for tours and endless picnics, urging lawmakers to fulfill promises and complete the construction.
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William Lyne
United States
Australia
Melburne T
Sydney
Federal
Melboure
Sir William
Commonwealth
America
Rachael
Captain's Flat Mines Petition and Lease Labor Notice
The Minister for Mines advises petition signatories on Captain's Flat lease cancellations in the names of J Channon and J Plumb for non compliance with labour conditions. Warden's report prompts lessees to employ full labour within one month from August, signaling a climactic outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Channon
J. Plumb
Protected waters closure for cod and perch opening season
The Fisheries Board restricts fishing on the Lachlan and Murray river systems and tributaries to protect cod and perch during October and November ahead of the November 1 trout season start. All fishing except rod and fly angling with nets is prohibited in those months.
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Murrumbidgee
Lachlan
Murray
Fisheries Board
Meriel Casey Concerts Organizing Meeting Held at Council Chambers
A successful gathering of ladies interested in Meriel Casey's concert series was held at the Council Chambers last Saturday. The Mayoress presided and a new executive committee was formed with power to add members. Volunteers include Mesdames Atkinson Campbell Donnelly Blackall O’Hanlon Campbell Pike Thurston Harrison and Misses O Neill McNamara Wren. Colonel Ryrie M.L.A. also pledged patronage.
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E. G. Atkinson
F. Campbell
P. J. Donnelly
Blackall
O'Hanls
C. T. Campbell
W. Pike
Thurston
Harrison
ioePherson
O' Neill
McNamara
Wren
Unclear Election Bid and Disorderly Conduct Incident
A disjointed report notes a requisition to Mr J J Donnelly to contest Bun gendore for Yarrowlimila Shire Council. A defendant at Bungendore Police Court on Saturday was fined for being drunk and disorderly in Gibraltar Street.
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J. J. Donnelly
Bungendore
Yarrowlimila
Gibraltar Street
Queanbeyan Cricket Club Holds Annual Meeting at Pooley's Hotel
The Queanbeyan Cricket Club met Friday night with R Moore presiding. Finance showed a credit of £868 after recent ball proceeds. New officers were appointed including Patron C A O'Hanton, President James McCarthy, Treasurer A E Moore, and Secretary C C Curwen. Subscriptions set. repairs and wicket maintenance authorized. first match planned with Burra Club. A Burra Cricket Club annual meeting followed with W McTernan/J P chairing. practice to start at 8:00.
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Queanbeyan Cricket Club
Pooley's
R. Moore
C. A. O'Hanton
James McCarthy
Ryrie
A. E. Moore
C. C. Curwen
Mersers
Newell
Carron
Newton
Harrigan
Messia
Gale and
Green
Willis
E. O. Moore
Jasom Moore
Tey
Gale
FE. O. Moore
Jason Moore
Burra Cricket Clab
J. Moore
W. McTernan
J.P
Trout and Tourists Debate Brindabella Fishing Claims
The piece reports Piscator endorsing Brindabella as a top fishing region and Goodradigbee trout streams, while a critic warns that trout may be scarce at Molonglo near Burbong. It notes abundant kangaroos and game along the river and recounts a ten day trout trip yielding about 106 fish, with cautions about early season expectations.
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Covenmar
S.A. Hhoerard
Piscater
Queanlean
Brindabella
Sydney
Raffles
Piscator
Burbong
Melonglo E
Queanbeyan
Weetangara School attendance dispute escalates
A Weetangara reader disputes a local claim that rabbits caused poor school attendance. He states four boys and five girls were withdrawn due to the building’s cold conditions, not rabbits, and accuses the correspondent of misleading readers while urging department action for repairs or replacement. He notes some pupils attended only in fine weather. Sept 1 Wertangara Australia.
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Sta
Weetangara
Ryrie
Iehildren
African ant menace cautions against Australia rabbit pest plan
A letter to the Australian parliament warns that introducing the South African African ant to Australia to combat rabbits would be a grave mistake. It cites Barrington and a Victorian agriculture office account describing swarms that devastate dwellings and livestock, attacking animals and driving out native pests with no regard for unintended damage.
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de. ConFis
M.P
Australia
South Africa
House of Representatives
A. Brown
Victorian
Department of Agriculture
George Barrington
New South Wales
Barrington
Africa
Melbourne
Gabovu
Mrouniding
Wet
Lie
Fernanians
Thoughtful Chinese respond to tragedy at Pennant Hills
After the Pennant Hills murder of Pettitt and Aiken by Charlie Tye, Sydney Chinese merchants' groups organized aid. Delegates from the Chinese Merchants Association and Empire Refory Association arranged sympathy letters and raised cheques for the bereaved families Mrs Pettitt and Mrs Aiken, expressing sorrow the act was by a Shanghai man.
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Pennant Hills
Pettitt and
Aiken
Charlie Tye
Dews
Wee Hing
Chinese Merchants’ Association
Sydney
Weather and sheep news from Weetangara Sept 1
The letter reports a cold spell ending, heavy rain in the past 15 months filling dams and flushing watercourses. It notes 224 points registered toward a good season, high lamb mortality in some areas, lambing near completion, and a sheep-owners debate on foxes killing lambs with a fox seen in the act recently. Mrs Kilby recovering strength after a tire incident.
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Onsguvea
Kilby
Bren
Réynard
Market Report and Death Notice from Sydney Firm
Wiecacombe Carsom & Co Ltd report weekly prices for sheepskins fur skins and wallaby remains strong with good demand for crossbreds. kangaroo and rabbit prices listed. The notice also records the death of Elizabeth Winter of Canberra wife of Joseph Winter aged 49 with funeral details and large Canberra cortege of 69 vehicles.
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Wiecacombe, Carsom & Co., Ltd
Sydney
Elizabeth
Joseph Winter
Canberra
Winters
Winter
A. McKealvnle
Wells Station
Canerra
H. Lazarus
Wise
Dr. Smith
A. ML Hopcraft
Garden and Field Calendar for September
September planting guidance from A Lansdowne Auden advises sowing seasonable crops and preparing beds. It lists vegetables such as cabbage, turnips, spinach, rhubarb, tomatoes, and early potatoes, plus field and flower tasks and tools, noting possible frosts and rain.
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Tan
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al B. Brown
Wewiwood—Stoy
A. Renee
Bev
Geo Reeve
Presbyterian
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Fundaroo
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Minitoe
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Tvuesday
Iin
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Oxford
Bagster
Earry
M. Fallick & Sons
the Good Stationery Shop
Ucanbey Ann
Soo
Solomon’s Universal Stores
K.thomson
Poole
Wedsey Wolpe
Ted R. Thomson
Th. Poole
Ve. Hearty Mayle E. Brenshaw
A. Falbek
Ie. T Gibbs
J. Feygan
Moore
Meriel Casey
Ouyler Bartings
Tyenaly Wong
Allebradia
J. C) Williamsey
Weitin
Kboliton
Saathnon Sea
Muswell
Camorra
Kang W. Dusdel
Wien Pandgee
Go Eat Leppert Crew
Weetangara School
Market Reports
A. Lansdowne
Auden
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