Frantic Word Succeeds In Glorious Geebung Win
In a tight finish Geebung clinched victory as the final two minutes delivered a glorious surge. With the score tied nine all at the whistle our side forged ahead through a clever drop kick by the skipper and a strong defensive effort from the home team. A long list of players from many towns and clubs was noted in the crowding, frenzied scene as spectators cheered the dramatic conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geebung
Skipper
Municipal Council Minutes Report and Actions
At the fortnightly council meeting the mayor and aldermen Moore Gibbs Campbell Land and Oldfield discussed finances with a credit balance of £249 14s 4d. The Works Committee proposed a sanitary wagon plan and galvanised iron lining at 25s, tenders for a shed, and an acetylene lamp for the monument lantern. amendments and tenders were carried. Rates arrears of lighting totalling 1225 were struck off the books following a legal decision. Various requests were referred to the Works Committee, including Mountain Road repairs and gutter cleaning, and licensing for a van was granted subject to fees. The clerk was empowered to issue scavenging pans. a notice to prevent loitering at the monument was approved. police to enforce. An intent to prosecute sheep owners was announced for next meeting. Gibbs Bros tender for the Nightsail Reserve lease at 4109/1 was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Gibbs
Campbell
Land
Old Geld
Ald. Moore
Ald. Campbell
Learried
Sydney
Ald. Oldfield
Ald. Gibbs
McCauley
Antill Street
M. J. Atkinson
Mountain Road
Railway Street
Duntron
Akl
Works Committee
Senne
Oldfield
Carved
Gibbs Bros
E. F. Loekwood
AW. Land
Ald
Leliery
Ald. Land
Bis
Messrs
Gibbs Hies
Rubbish Depot Reserved in Queanbeyan Area
A tract about two acres in the Parish of Queanbeyan has been reserved from sale for a rubbish depot. The Crown Lands boundaries run from the western edge of the Cooma Queanbeyan road, along the southern boundary of portion 39, westward four chains, south four chains, east to the road, and northerly back to the starting point.
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Queanbeyan
Cooma
Daughter of Mr James Cotivell Drowns in Creek
The 14 years old daughter of Mr James Cotivell of Ourimbal fell into a creek at Queanbeyan and was drowned. The incident was reported by AL FAGLICER & SUN'S.
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Campoell
Ahomiat
Boron
Ibisinghle
James Cotivell
Ourimbal
AL Faglicer
SUN
Queanbeyan
Meeting of P. and K. Association at council chambers
A well attended P and K Association committee meeting was held in council chambers. RB Moore presided as secretary and discussed numerous items including removing Mr Warwick’s disqualification, cooperation with the Lismore Association on loaning show grounds, and arrangements for judges, stewards, and show privileges. The secretary was praised for smooth operations.
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RB. Moore
Moriarty
Sarcourt
F. Warwick
Mandelson
Pike
Hudson
Messrs. Hetherington
J. M. McIntosh
Warwick
Tolly
Arwick
School of Arts and Mechanics Institutes
C.T. Campbell
Lismore Association
Col
Byrle
A. Chapman
Intimalize T
Queanbeyan P
Campbell
Hetherington
Messrs
R. Moore
Messrs. Hetheringon
J. Canningham
Hi. EB. Hodson
Ball and Juvenile Dance at St Benedict’s Convent Hall
The Ball and Juvenile Dance at St Benedict’s Convent were held in Protestant Hall on Wednesday and Thursday last. About eighty couples attended under smooth organization by J Cane NLC and A Molloy with decor by a dedicated committee. Red white and blue drapings, greenery, and artificial chrysanthemums adorned the hall, while flags from Sydney and Duntroon gardens provided color. Music featured Ethel Hawes, Ria Hawes, and Cantle for the juvenile dance, with supper arranged in the opposite hall to satisfy guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Benedict's Convent
J. Cane
NLC
A. Molloy
Benneath
Wich
Aud
Misses Downey
KR. i Hilson
Duntroon Gardens
Sydney
Breca
Molloy, Moran
T. Woodger
Callaghan
Downey
Ethel Hawes
A.L.C.M
Plata
Ria Hawes
Cantle
Presentation marks farewell to Mrs Glasscock in Queanbeyan
Members of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and the Women’s Missionary Association met at the Presbyterian Manse to present Mrs Glasscock with a Bible bound in Preach Morocco leather as she departs the district Queanbeyan September 1908. Rev Reeve and Rev Henderson led prayers and addresses. Beryl Russell and Vera Campbell recited as tea concluded with thanks to the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrarkepay
Women's Christian ‘Temperance Union
Women's Missionary Associatirn
Queanbeyan
Glasscock
C. T. Campbell
Geo. Reeve
Henderson
Reeve
A. Cameron
W.C
WMA
Woc.t.u
W.A. A
Igos
Bungendore Opens Local Rabbit Freezing Works
A Bungendore gathering at the Freezing Works marked the inauguration of a local rabbit processing venture. Officials noted £10,000 circulating since April in related activity, and speakers praised the new industry while concerns about timber costs affecting English prices were voiced. The event concluded with a toast at the Duke George Hotel.
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C. Curtis
Bungendore
Duering
Bongendore
Duke George Hotel
J. 5. Welch
Te Progress Association
A. H. Hanford
Bungeedore
J. J. MeJanett
Seccombe
Messrs. H. Collier
J. Anderson
Curtis
Mer
Seecombe
Medals on view at Fallick window in Sydney district
Medals on display in the window of Messrs A M Fallick and Sons. A gold and silver medal presented by W H Paling and Co of Sydney for the best flanoforte solo by a boy or girl under 16. The prize titled Harpe Eolienie is available from Fallick and Sons. Also two silver medals presented by Mrs J H Johinston of Queanbeyan for best buff and buck Orpinion cockerels bred in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
A. M. Fallick
Sats
Mens
W. H. Paling and Co
Sydney
Tragic double death from warmed bedroom coal fire
A terrible tragedy occurred in Tiepy at Carktowie on 19, a mother placed a tin coal fire to warm damp rooms. Two boys died in a bedroom, discovered by their sister at about 5 am on Wednesday. Dr Aitken said life was extinct.
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Tiepy
Carktowie
Oatrick
Ann
Railway Gawyy
Aitken
Father's Terrible Mistake
Talma Milgamey aged 3 the only child of J Mullaney a jewelry traveler was severely injured Monday night when her father striking a log misjudged a moving figure in the yard The child suffered a scalp fracture a head wound and is in hospital under medical care after the accident occurred in darkness at the family residence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talma Milgamey
J. Mullaney
An Mullaney
Mullaney
Federal capital site question discussed in House
Mr Wade said offering a definite House recommendation on a Federal capital site is difficult and delicate. Uninvited representations have hindered settlement, and the Government aims to seek finality without forcing an interpretation. The matter remains under careful review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jer
Ines Ge
Wade
Austota
Closer Settlement Plans Upheld by Government
In Parliament Colonel Ryrie asked if the Minister had weighed closer settlement before presenting advisory board recommendations. The Lands Minister said boards were free to study districts and identify areas suitable for closer settlement. Many estates would be dealt with this year, others next year, with speed and without district bias unless special circumstances arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuesiday
Ryrie
Queanbeyan
Goulburn Baker Fined For Bread Shortage At Court
At Goulburn police court on Monday Alfred Henry, a baker, faced charges over bread shortages found by Senior Sergeant McHardy. The bread, weighing short of 76 two pounds, was not sold as French or fancy bread. Foreman blamed overbaking. defendant fined 102 pounds 13 shillings 9 pence plus costs. Three weeks to pay.
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Goulbury
Alfred Henry
Mc Hardy
Betts
Fragmented Whispered Clues From an Unknown Page
A garbled text fragment hints at names and places but remains largely indecipherable. It presents scattered terms like Monere Tericis and Wowal Gireal Moy, with unclear actions or events. The passage reads as a jumbled OCR snippet offering little concrete news or context.
Immigration policy urged by Bi migration League leader
A speech excerpt endorses immediate closer settlement and open land for agriculture in Australia. It argues British and European farm workers are essential to development, warns against delaying immigration, and cites benefits of bringing Farmers first to create work and growth, with emphasis on land ready for settlement under favorable terms.
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Ans
League
Ling
Jide United Kl
South Africa
T. A. Coghlan
Commonwealth
Great Britain
Austratia
Australia
Goolant
H.R
Prince of Wales
Mansion House
Jonlgranta
Mechanica
Loree
Lam
Hersert B
Easton
Hon
Biomigration League of Australia
Police expedition ends in four suspected murders in Western Australia
Australian police report a successful raid at Blackfellows Creek, Western Australia, following the slayings of Fettel aml Davies and others. The party exchanged fire with attackers. Major, Nipper, and Debby were killed, a gunman wounded, and five suspects were captured. No police casualties were recorded. Names include Kallick Sons and local firms.
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Anne Aborghialin
Fettel Aml Davies
Blackfellows' Creek
W.A
Hincke
Major
Nipper
Debby
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J. A. Bull & Co., Ltd
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P. and K. Association
W. Pike
Hawes
Hangso
H. Hinckswan
Parker
Federal Capital
Monere
Ayeloy
Oububer
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Parr
Victoria
Sandre.& Sons Ucr
Sander & Sons
Hamidere
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