Surprise Party for Late Station Master Thompson at Cardiff Hall
A large gathering of friends and locals escorted Mr George Thompson to O Connell's Hall on Mount Pleasant for a surprise party. Cardiff residents presented a silver mounted walking stick inscribed Prosenited 7 Thempadn from his Cardiff friends. Attendees sang Auld Lang Syne God Save the King and Were over a hundred present. Thompson expressed thanks and willingness to assist. Earlier, he organized a Wardiff ball netting £20 for Wallsenil Hospital with tickets at 2s and 1s 6d.
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George Thompany
Mount Pleasant
O'Connell
Cardiff
Thompson
Wardiff
Wallsenil Hospital
Wills Shooting Tax Second Shooting Ends Competition
A brief report notes shooting activity and tax matters in this month's competition wrap on Wednesday. The event calendar and results remain unclear due to garbled text and missing details.
Twenty-First Municipal Conference Opens in Sydney
The twenty-first annual Municipal Conference opened at Sydney town hall led by the Torch Mayor with about 160 delegates. The gathering voiced hope Parliament will pass a workable Municipalities Act for New South Wales and discussed appeals courts, council claims, roads, rates, and loans. Proceedings continued with a barbour excursion and concluded yesterday.
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Tas
Municipal Association
Sydney
Potlin
Dixie Ya
Queanbeyan
Ow South Wales
Sinta
Wediealay
Newest and Choirist Confectionery Parodied in Town
A garbled report notes a goods train engine overheating at Kags Junction yesterday morning. Three trucks derailed delaying the tail and express trains. one person named Himo was seated in order.
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Suaw's
Kags Junction
Yestordy
Sinand
Nu Ono
Obituary Notice of Mr Whitehead in Queanbeyan Area
The community mourns the death of Mr Whitehead after a long illness from paralysis following a broken leg. He served as Treasurer of Lodge St. Andrew and was a longtime magistrate and visiting justice. He owned the Googongs estate named after his birthplace Wickerslack and married Flora McDonald late in life.
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Tueedey Wight
Tre Onseaven
Whitehead
Richadson
Blackall
Christ Church
Wickersluck
Church of St. John Baptist
Canberra
P. G. Smith
Church of England
Lodge St. Andrew
Nuavnic
Goulburn
Wishop Barlow
Goulburn Lodge of
Australia
New South Wales
Harry Bowson
England
J. C. Remington
United Grand Lodge of
John Gale
Lodge of Sorrow
Queanbeyan
Alan McLucblin
Duntroon
Googongs
Wickerslack
Tle
Aleo
Ife
Farmora
Whitshead
Flora
Alexander McDonald
John McDonald
Uragarra
Donald McDonald
Round Hill
Ilo
Jesus
Honorary Life Member Award in Temperance Alliance
The Rev Canon PB desco announces that the New South Alliance council has elected Jetter from Pittestraat Sydney an Honorary Life Member for long and distinguished temperance services. The letter is signed by F T Boxvox, president, and John Gale, E q, Queanburan.
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Jetter
Canon PB. Desco
New South Alliance
Pittestraat
Sydney
Alliance
Air
T. Boxvox
John Gale
E.q
Queanburan
Magnificent Masonic Ceremonials At Goulburn Lodge Installation
Gov Lorny attended a grand Masonic event with joint installations of senior officers for Goulburn Lodge of Australia and War, Duke of Edinburgh Lodge. Eighteen Grand Lodge Officers and over two hundred visiting brethren joined in a banquet and ball after the services.
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Gov Lorny
Right Toy
C. C. Barlow
Goulburn Lodge
Australia
Dro
W. Th. Costley
Duke of Edinburgh Lodge
Bkighteen Grand Lodge
Gueanbeyan
Wis Excallency
Barry Tawson
Grand Lodge
Toout
Hix Excellency
Masonic Tall
J.C. Remington
Lal
Ant
Oddfellows’ Hall
Local notices and market reports from the region
Incal stock sales at Homebuch include 141 wethers and 47 crossbreds for A J McDonald Uragarra. South Australia wheat outlook, early harvests expected mid October. Telephonic Brindabella link urged, and Governor approves Pastoral Protection Act regulation No 70 (a). Legislative Assembly discusses public holiday for St Patrick’s Day and potential release of Michel Herrings.
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A.J
M. McDonald
Uragarra
Legislative Assembly
John Sos
Briner
Magnificent General Rains Sweep State with Record Falls
A sweeping storm brings unprecedented rainfall across the state ending a long drought. Stations report up to 2 inches in 20 hours with higher totals near the far west and north. Floods rise from small creeks to rivers as storm waters surge across weirs and harbors warning of further rain and shifting barometer.
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Ueh Og Hrokem Lill
Poatioo
Amallebt
Land Office Minute on Territory Control Debates
A Land Office note covers Charles Urdy and others in Cowley County amid discussion of a federal territory in Australia. Sir Edmund Barton doubts 100 square miles suffice for a federal domain. South Australian government weighs inviting Great Britain to administer the Northern Territory.
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Land Office
Charles Urdy
Uragarra
County of Cowley
Patish
Edmund Barton
Great Miituic
Northern Territory
Weetangara Dengs Livened by Rain Shifts in Hope
The drought eased as rain changed the outlook for Weetangara and its inhabitants. Roads and neglect highlighted the past years with damaged areas noted. Despite health concerns from Terpiavhorean fever, farming shows promise with good lambing and forward gardens. Mr. Kilby at Land's End reports improving prospects. Sent. 14.
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Seetoa
Thors
Andi
Woetangora
Qur
Spade
Mattook
S. Kilby
Wallaroo Notes Report Weather and Wildlife Activity
Heavy colds sweep the locality with Samuel South wall ill from influenza but recovering. Foxes multiply yet cause little damage as locals poison and trap them. rabbit predation noted on lambs and crops. Rain refreshed fields improving crops while ahead lies potato and corn prep. Wattle Park event slated for October 7. visits to schools expected. frosts mild after rain. two weddings this week on September 14.
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Ont Oorcepond
Horna
Samuel Southwall
Captain Sam
W. Clutidd
Z. Kilby Oleo
Shoeky
W. Stewart
Parkwood
Andrew Davis
Local Weddings at Wattle Park Methodist Church
A morning ceremony at Wattle Park Methodist Church united Mise Harriett Southwell and Mr. George Venesa with about 40 guests. The bride wore white silk and chiffon with orange blossoms. two bridesmaids accompanied her. A second quiet wedding occurred in Yass for Miss Bridget Rolfe and Mr. James Hibbs on. The Novosti reports Russia willing to concede in Korea for peaceful settlement with Japan.
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Praia Yesigresponn
Wattle Park Methodist Church
Mise Harriett Southwell
Samuel Southwell
Fairview
Hall
George Venesa
Thomas Venous
Watarloo
Sydney
W. Stewart
Bertha Bouthwell
Lisah Yeyoas
Queanbeyan
Yass
Dean
Keeffu
Bridget
Peggie) Rolfe
Edmond Rolfe
Gold Creak
Ginindorra
James Hibberson
Jas. McCarthy
Glenword, Hall
Defiance at Adelphds Dr Ramsay Smith Inquiries
Testimony before the Board of Inquiry in Adelphds depicts Dr Ramsay Smith defending his career as coroner and medical examiner. Advocates argue charges stem from malice with accusations of mutilation and improper experiments, while supporters insist his work in biological research and death investigations was lawful and essential.
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Adelphds
Mtamany Smith
Parsons
Yanna
Sehippan
Kiveman
Dr. Smith
Winton
Adelaide Hospital
Ae Hingnica
Sweating by Christian Employers
At the annual meeting of the Young Women’s Christian Association Rev. John Ferguson urged churches and religious groups to oppose the sweating evil, noting underpaid girls in Christian‑owned workplaces. He cited a country girl on eight hours daily earning 12/6 weekly after rent, and warned of “de Christianisation” from starvation wages.
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Sreaitixa
Asavuation
John Ferguson
Henas
Mr. Ferguson
W.C.A
Gonllarn
Hishop Barlow
Lordehip
Witwin
Albury
Ift. Sin
Mahonga
Midnightoth
Gt. Hjin
Eroni Brothera
Viveus Proprietors
Ownara
Midnight
Onae
G. Hickey
Bernartia
Bovis
Hid Majesty
Kang of
Kang of Aly Crowned With Mo Lala Aml Hiplomis
Inquest Records Death by Self Inflicted Wound
An Avlolaids inquest into HL Thaker's death found a fatal self inflicted wound. The jury concluded the manner of death was self harm. Sir Richard Walker linked the body to his cousin, a 02 year old with a troubled mind. A deciphered letter pleaded forgiveness and noted loss of pluck and resolve amid financial strain and £1000.
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Avlolaids
Thaker
Richard Wakter
Devcazed
Ansley Signals Possible Retirement From Parliament
In Northcote, Mr Ansley of the MTA stated he may not seek re election. He noted his earnings doubled since joining parliament and he now faces debt, blaming a large number of applicants for loans though feeling obligated to help constituents. If he contests again he will oppose such financial burdens to the end.
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Michel Herrings
Legislative Assembly
Broughton
Northcote
Vic
Ansley
M.T
Hoe
Care of Bicycle Tyres in Hot Summer Months
Advice on preserving india rubber bicycle tyres during dry sunlit months. Keep the machine in a dark place, avoid direct sun, and sponge tyres with warm water and a bit of ammonium while checking inner threads for small flints that can puncture the tube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Mistaken Identity Case Shocks Orange Police Court
The Orange police court heard a singular mistaken identity case. Seventy year old pensioner Henry Watson faced a charge of resorting to an illegitimate child at Coolah. A warrant described a younger man of forty, prompting bail and confusion. The defendant protested innocence as details emerged that the parties were unknown to the mother, and the bench declined to address separate injury claims.
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Orange
Lhenry Watson
Coolalh
Tovnch
Saunders
Watson
Jin
Emajloyers' Federation First Annual Meeting Highlights
The New South Wales employers' federation held its first annual meeting in Sydney. President Mr. I L Madson chaired as members reviewed industrial events since formation, praising Victorian railway drivers strike and condemning the proposed Arbitration Act Amend ment bill. They noted Labour overreach and pledged continued effort with both monetary and moral support.
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Employers’ Federation of
Labour Party
Federa Hon
Our New Governor General Lord Northcote Farewell
The Bombay correpondent notes Lord Northcote's transfer after a tenure marked by famine and plague. He left a cautious, sympathetic administration and generous hospitality at Government House. Lady Northcote is praised for her warmth and impact on Western India society and native communities.
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Lord Northcote
Bombay
Lord Sandhurst
Lord Northepta
Laura Boon
Northcnte
Western
Dedin
Ani
Wny
Weighty Australian and International News Briefs
Major reports include a New South Wales weight contest at the Yass show. a fatal train wreck near the Royal Gorge with three deaths. Melbourne conference hopes on state treasurers. and legal moves in Ryde. International items cover New Zealand fire insurance bill progress, Armenian tensions, and Turkey-related diplomacy.
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