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3 Herbert Edward Baker - Transcriptions and notes Key article copies Brief obituary for Baker Well-Known Grazier Dead. Mr. H. E. Baker, prominent Queensland grazier, world traveller, author, and collector of curios from the four corners of the earth, died at his recently purchased property, "World Ramblings," Toogoolawah, on November 7, aged 73. Born at Glenelg station in 1875, he and his two brothers formed the partnership of Baker Bros. Ltd., which, in 1913, acquired Gowrie (383 square miles), in the Charleville district; in 1919, Tongy (264 square miles) near Mitchell; Elmina (Charleville) was added in 1923, and Wainui (16,000 acres, near Bowenville). A member of the Royal Geographical Society, "H.E." took his first long trip abroad in 1932/33, covering Europe, (Start Photo Caption) Mr. BAKER. (End Photo Caption) the Near East and China, and brought home the beginning of his collection of beautifully carved boxes and chests, masks, porcelain, and delicate china. Then he wrote his first travel book, published under the title, "World Ramblings." In 1939 he visited Japan and returned with many items for his collection. The war prevented further travel until 1946, when he left again to visit the United States, Argentina, the Bahamas, and Cuba, thence to England. This trip yielded material for a second book (unfinished at his death), substantial additions to his collection, and a warning that he must take things more easily in the future. He purchased, in September, 1947, the property at Toogoolawah which, in reminiscent mood, he named "World Ramblings," and which housed his wonderful collection. Here he spent the last year of his life. His short, stocky figure, with greying hair and moustache, in an Assam silk suit and real Panama with snake-skin band, was well known to the Bush Brotherhood, whose work in the Charleville district he strongly supported. He never married being, so he said, "too fond of his freedom." He is survived by his brother, Mr. T. O. Baker, and two sisters, Mesdames A. Powell (Coolangatta) and F. Ryrie (Durodehama station, N.S.W.), his other brother and sister, Mr. R. A. Baker and Mrs. T. W. Smith (Boatman station, Charleville) having predeceased him.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article97111564 Well-Known Grazier Dead Queensland Country Life 14, 18 Queensland, Australia 11 November 1948 7 May 2025 3 National Library of Australia Non-chronological material 1875 08 Birth notice for 4HB Births. . . . BAKER.— On the 23rd inst., at St. Kilda, the wife of Edward B. Baker of a son.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11522539 Family Notices The Argus (Melbourne) 9,108 Victoria, Australia 24 August 1875 20 October 2019 1 National Library of Australia 1900s 1900 1900 01 1900 02 1900 03 1900 04 1900 05 1900 06 1900 07 1900 08 1900 09 1900 10 1900 11 1900 12 1901 1901 01 1901 02 1901 03 1901 04 1901 05 1901 06 1901 07 1901 08 1901 09 1901 10 1901 11 1901 12 1902 1902 01 1902 02 1902 03 1902 04 1902 05 1902 06 1902 07 1902 08 1902 09 1902 10 1902 11 1902 12 1903 1903 01 1903 02 1903 03 1903 04 1903 05 1903 06 1903 07 1903 08 Report of wedding of 4HB's sister Cecil Clara Baker WEDDINGS. Smith — Baker. An event which created more than usual local interest took place in Roma, at St. Paul's Church, on 16th July, when Mr. T. W. Smith, son of Mr. Robert Wilkin Smith, of Mackay, was married to Miss Cecil Baker, second daughter of Mr. Edward B. Baker, of Bindebango, near Mitchell. As the bride entered the church (which had been beautifully decorated by her many girl friends) she made a charming picture in her wedding gown of white duchesse satin, the bodice composed of mousseline de sole, richly trimmed with Limerick lace and fine cord tucks, with stole ends caught up with orange blossoms, the skirt being most beautifully flounced to the knees with mousseline de sole. Her beautifully worked veil was of silk Marguerites, worn with sprays of orange blossoms. She wore a handsome muff chain and watch, and carried a shower bouquet of choice flowers and ferns, the gifts of the bridegroom, and also wore a gold brooch with turquoise and pearls, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. King (Roma Downs). The attendant bridesmaids were Miss Baker (sister of the bride) and Miss Smith (sister of the bridegroom), the former dressed in pink Japanese silk minutely tucked and trimmed with Paris lace, the latter in pale-blue silk richly trimmed with lace and insertion. These costumes were worn with smart black picture hats. Each bridesmaid wore a gold muff chain, and carried a shower bouquet the gifts of the bridegroom. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a set of silver-backed brushes. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. R. S. Moore (Amby Downs) as best man, and Mr. H. E. Baker (Bendena) as groomsman, and the ceremony was conducted by the Rev. L. Browne. Mr. and Mrs. Baker held a reception at the Hibernian Hall, where they entertained a large number of friends. The hostess was richly gowned in a black costume relieved with cream toque en suite. She was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. F. L. Rylie (Dubbo, New South Wales), who wore a handsome gray figured voile, with a smart black toque. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Moore (Amby Downs), Mr. and Mrs. Deshon (Mitchell Downs), Mr. and Mrs. King (Roma Downs), Mr. and Mrs. Linton (Mount Abundance), Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Dyball, Mr. and Mrs. McPherson, Mr. and Mrs. Craven, Mr. and Mrs. Desgraund, Mrs. Beveridge, Mrs. Knox, Mr. and. Mrs. McNaughton, Misses Cory (Toowoomba), Iberth (Brisbane), Gibson, Cameron (2), Dickson, Linton, Craven, L. Baker, and Messrs. Palmer, Dunsmere, McDonald, Arundell, McLean, Moore, Hill, Meeks, Miller, McMahon, Baker (2), Smith, Sutherland, Bird, Taylor, and many others. The presents were numerous and handsome, including a number of cheques. The newly-wedded couple left by the mail train for Brisbane en route to the North, the bride travelling in a gray costume, worn with a bolero opening over a full blouse of pink silk; handsome black hat. They will return shortly to the West, Mr. Smith being manager of Audboringa station, near Charleville.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21648075 WEDDINGS. The Queenslander LXV, 1446 Queensland, Australia 8 August 1903 20 October 2019 53 National Library of Australia 1903 09 1903 10 1903 11 1903 12 1904 1904 01 1904 02 4HB seeks assistance of Maranoa Rabbit Board in provision of poisons Maranoa Rabbit Board. Minutes of meeting held at the office of the Board, St. George, on Wednesday, 10th February, 1904. . . . From W. F. Aitchison, Merriott, and H. E. Baker, Bendena, asking for more poison plants.— The matter of putting on more poison plants was carefully considered by the Board, and the clerk was instructed to write to Messrs. Aitchison and Baker, informing them that the funds of the Board would not permit of further expenditure at present, but the Board would shortly send carts to their aid. Mr. Gillespie said that while on the subject of poisoning and rabbit destruction, he would like to bring under the notice of the Board that there were lessees in this Board's district who had obtained netting from the Government on the Board's recommendation, under the 46th section of the Rabbit Boards Act of 1896. He thought that when holders of land obtained netting, they should be compelled to erect it. The cases he referred to, the lessees had signed the charge sheet, but had not erected the netting, thereby becoming exempt from assessment, and by not enclosing their holdings the Board had no power to compel them to destroy, vide section 41 Rabbit Boards Act of 1896. The clerk was instructed to write to the Lands Department and bring under the notice of the Under Secretary that there were several cases in this Board's district where lessees had become exempt from assessment through making application for netting, and executing a charge over their interest, but had not erected the netting.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article213723516 Maranoa Rabbit Board. The St. George Standard And Balonne Advertiser XXVII, 9 Queensland, Australia 26 February 1904 20 October 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1904 03 1904 04 1904 05 1904 06 1904 07 1904 08 1904 09 1904 10 1904 11 1904 12 1905 1905 01 1905 02 1905 03 1905 04 1905 05 1905 06 1905 07 1905 08 1905 09 1905 10 1905 11 1905 12 1906 1906 01 1906 02 1906 03 1906 04 1906 05 1906 06 1906 07 1906 08 1906 09 1906 10 1906 11 1906 12 4HB passing through Brisbane en route to Alice Downs Arrivals for the week at Menzies: Mr. J. Goldstein, Mr. Louis Hobler, and Mr. Ryan (Rockhamp-ton), Mrs. S. Walker and the Misses Walker (Townsville), Mr. H. E. Baker, en route for Alice Downs; Mr. Warren, C.T.A., Dr. and Mrs. Dobman and children. Departures: Mr. Ryan, Mr. L. Hobler, Mr. and Mrs. Chambers for Newcastle, Mrs. Bonar and Mr. J. Bonar for Sydney.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article84146369 GOSSIP From Woman's Clubland. Queensland Figaro X Queensland, Australia 13 December 1906 20 October 2019 11 National Library of Australia 1907 1907 01 1907 02 4HB purchases cows and heifers at the Gowrie sales STOCK AND STATION NEWS. . . . CHARLEVILLE, . . . January 30. Kennard and Co.'s cattle sale took place today at the Gowrie yards. About 2000 head were yarded, on account of the Hon. W. Villiers Brown. The following prices were realised:— 130 cows, 4 years, £3/11/6, A. B. Nagel; 150 heifers, £3/5/, C. W. Burcher; 51 cows, 4 to 8 years, £3/4/, H. E. Baker; 98 aged cows, H. J. Carter, £2/16/; 100 steers, £3/11/, C. W. Burcher. 202 steers were passed at £3/16/; 180 steers, £3/4/ to £3/5/, Baker; 208 heifers, £2/13/6, Baker and Nagel; 166 heifers, £1/15/, Duncan Love; 200 cows and calves, Smith, Armadilla station, £4/10/; 19 bullocks, £6/2/6, John Armstrong. January 31. Five thousand wethers from Dalmore and Springfield are passing Tambo, travelling via Nive Downs to Biddenham, R. D. Barton owner, W. J. Neville in charge; 250 fat bullocks from Tuylungra, Galway Downs, Keeroongooloo and Bulgroo, arrived at the trucking reserve yesterday, Birt and Co., Brisbane, owners, D. Skevan in charge. These are to be trucked shortly. 106 heifer weaners for Dillalah station, Dillalah Company owners, and 98 cows, H. J. Carter owner, have left Gowrie yards for their destinations, J. B. Jenkins in charge. J. J. Kenan will drove to Charleville yards, and truck the cattle purchased by A. B. Nagel to Toowoomba. 250 cows and bullocks have left Gowrie yards for Riverston and Wallal, C. W. Burcher owner. The cattle purchased by H. E. Baker have also started for Alice Downs.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article25975000 STOCK AND STATION NEWS. The Queenslander 2135 Queensland, Australia 9 February 1907 20 October 2019 38 National Library of Australia 1907 03 1907 04 Baker moving large herd of cattle from Malvern Hills to Morven PASTORAL MATTERS. LATEST STOCK MOVEMENTS. BLACKALL., April 5. Following are the last stock passings:— 4000 weaners from Malvern Hills to Morven, H. E. Baker owner, C. Nowland in charge; 32 bulls from South Comongin to Kilcummin, Union Mortgage Company owners, J. Swan in charge; 1100 cows and calves from Richmond to Roma, W. H. Carter owner, C. E. Eldrid in charge.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19486448 PASTORAL MATTERS. The Brisbane Courier LXIII, 15,361 Queensland, Australia 6 April 1907 8 May 2025 11 National Library of Australia 1907 05 1907 06 1907 07 Baker moving a large flock of ewes from Thornleigh to Augathella PASTORAL MATTERS. LATEST STOCK MOVEMENTS. BLACKALL, July 10. Stock passings: 20,110 wethers from Barcaldine Downs to Cubbie station and Noondoo, W. J. Young owner, W. Gannon drover; 1000 cows and calves from Brighton Downs to Springsure, Barton and Roberts owners W. G. Clancy drover; 3700 ewes from Thornleigh to Augathella, H. E. Baker owner, C. D. Bedwell drover.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19388183 PASTORAL MATTERS. The Brisbane Courier LXIV, 15,443 Queensland, Australia 11 July 1907 8 May 2025 4 National Library of Australia 1907 08 1907 09 1907 10 1907 11 1907 12 1908 1908 01 Baker appointed JP New Justices of the Peace. The following gentlemen have been honored by appointment to the Commission of the Peace:— H. E. Baker, Alice Downs, Morven . . . http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article97419093 New Justices of the Peace. Western Star And Roma Advertiser 2987 Queensland, Australia 1 January 1908 10 May 2025 3 National Library of Australia 1908 02 1908 03 1908 04 1908 05 1908 06 1908 07 1908 08 1908 09 1908 10 Baker Bros visiting Brisbane Social and Personal. . . . Mr. E. B. Baker and Mr. H. E. Baker, of Roma, are in Brisbane for a short visit. They are staying at the Reform Residential Hotel.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article181442929 Ladies Page The Week LXVI, 1,710 Queensland, Australia 2 October 1908 10 May 2025 4 National Library of Australia 1908 11 1908 12 1909 1909 01 1909 02 1909 03 1909 04 1909 05 1909 06 1909 07 1909 08 1909 09 1909 10 1909 11 1909 12 1910s 1910 1910 01 Baker shifting 10,000 sheep from Milo to Alice Downs PASTORAL MATTERS. Latest Stock Movements. . . . CHARLEVILLE, January 29. Ten thousand sheep are leaving Milo shortly for Alice Downs station, Mr. H. E. Baker owner, Claude Nowland in charge; 70,000 ewes will also be leaving Milo shortly for Charleville, these having been recently purchased by Messrs. Philp, Forsyth, and Leahy, and by Tully Bros., for Ray station. Drovers report that the stock route between Adavale and Charleville is in a bad state for both grass and water, and if rain does not fall soon will be impassable. Murweh will commence shearing lambs and stragglers next week. Next month Oakwood will commence shearing over 100,000 sheep, and Milo over 250,000. Young and Co. are the contractors for the latter shed. Tambo, Biddenham, Avenel, Yarronvale, and Alice Downs will commence in April. Drover Wheeler has passed through with plant for the Gulf country to lift cattle for Charleville for the Bank of New South Wales.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19618109 PASTORAL MATTERS. The Brisbane Courier 16,241 Queensland, Australia 31 January 1910 10 May 2025 6 National Library of Australia 1910 02 1910 03 1910 04 1910 05 1910 06 1910 07 1910 08 1910 09 1910 10 1910 11 1910 12 1911 1911 01 Baker attends a meeting in Brisbane about the prickly pear menace PRICKLY PEAR. THE PROBLEM DISCUSSED. AN IMPORTANT MEETING. DEPUTATION ARRANGED. A meeting of graziers and others interested in prickly pear destruction, and legislation relating thereto, took place yesterday in the Builders' Exchange, Courier Building. The conveners of the meeting were Messrs. A. H. Whittingham (Alice Downs), A. E. Powell (Ivanhoe Downs), Robert P. Lord (Victoria Downs), and John Smith (Armadilla). Others present included Messrs. H. E. Baker (Morven), Chas. Moore (Ticehurst), A. Wienholt, M.L.A., E. R. Graham (New Zealand Loan and M. A. Co. Ltd.), H. D. McGowan (Roma), W. H. Brodie (Bank of N.S.W.), C. R. W. Appell (New Cashmere), R. Bushnell (Munooora), F. J. Skipper (Australian Mortgage L. and F. Co.), J. J. Hogg (Dulacca), S. C. Pegg (Cunnamulla), T. Hogan (Port Elizabeth, S.A.), G. W. Lewis (Chinchilla), D. Boyle (Moreton Rabbit Board), E. W. T. Hardgrave (Mt. Lindsay), H. A. Douglas (Mt. Maria), G. Story, L. L. Atkins (Chinchilla), R. J. Warren (Chinchilla), C. A. Flower (Roma), A. Gilmour (Surat), J. P. Bottomley (Roma), T. A. Spencer (Roma), A. D. Walsh, G. Coxon (Isisford). An apology was received from Mr. J. H. McConnel. Mr. Whittingham was voted to the chair and opened proceedings. At a later stage Mr. Whittingham had to leave the meeting and his place was taken by Mr. T. A. Spencer. Mr. W. J. Weatherill acted as secretary. A circular was read convening the meeting, pointing out the importance of the subject and setting out that it was intended to form a deputation to the Minister for Lands on the following day. The Chairman said the movement had been initiated in the Morven district, and meetings had been held in a number of centres, at which resolutions had been passed. The Government was forcing lessees to destroy pear on their leases, but was doing nothing on the roads and Crown lands. The resolutions that had been passed at the meetings indicated would be submitted to that meeting. They desired to approach the Government to give a bonus of some sort for the destruction of pear. As an instance of the position he said he had cleared pear from land which under the 1902 Act had been "unavailable," and now he had to pay the same rent as for the balance of the lease. He understood the Minister would shortly take a tour through Queensland — and that would be a right thing — to see the position for himself. He knew of one place where he had run for 32 miles through prickly pear before he had been able to turn off the road in his car. The resolutions passed at a meeting at Morven were read to the meeting, as a basis for discussion. Mr. Spencer said he thought the Government was unable to realise the full danger of the pest, and the legislation passed was absolutely futile. Under the schedule to the new Land Act they had a largo number of pastoral tenants who were liable to an immediate resumption of 7/16ths of their holding. Was it likely that men would spend large sums in clearing land which might at once be taken from them? . . . http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19664482 PRICKLY PEAR. The Brisbane Courier 16,533 Queensland, Australia 6 January 1911 10 May 2025 5 National Library of Australia As previous, Baker included in the delegation to the Minister AN IMPORTANT DEPUTATION. REPLY OF THE MINISTER FOR LANDS. A deputation of graziers and others waited upon the Minister for Lands on January 6. Those present included: Messrs. A. H. Whittingham (Alice Downs), A. E. Powell (Ivanhoe Downs), Robert P. Lord (Victoria Downs), John Smith (Armadilla), J. H. McConnel, H. Bergin, W. G. Hutchens, G. W. Lewis, H. E. Baker (Morven), Chas. Moore (Ticehurst), A. Wienholt, M.L.A., E. R. Graham (New Zealand Loan and M. A. Co. Ltd.), H. D. McGown (Roma), W. H. Brodie (Bank of N.S.W.), C. R. W. Appell (New Cashmere), R. Bushnell (Munboora), F. J. Skipper (Australian Mortgage L. and F. Co.), J. J. Hogg (Dulacca), S. C. Pegg (Cunnamulla), G. W. Lewis (Chinchilla), E. W. T. Hardgrave (Mt. Lindsay). H. A. Douglas (Mt. Maria), G. Story, L. L. Atkins (Chinchilla), R. J. Warren (Chinchilla), C. A. Flower (Roma), A. Gilmour (Surat), J. P. Bottomley (Roma), T. A. Spencer (Roma), A. D. Walsh, and D. Coxon (Isisford). Mr. Wienholt introduced the deputation, with the objects of which, he said, he was entirely in sympathy. There had been an important conference on the previous day, and he was very hopeful that this deputation would do good, and make practical suggestions. He submitted a copy of the resolutions passed by the meeting of the previous day. Mr. Whittingham said while this movement seemed at present a pastoral one, they could get the support of hundreds of others. If the Minister could take a trip west from Rockhampton he would see the class of lightly infested country with which they specially desired to deal. In the more thickly infested areas there seemed to be nothing for it but to fence it off and keep out the emus, one of the chief difficulties was that of labour. Even if good wages were paid men would not stick at pear clearing. The chief object of the deputation was to secure compensation in some form for the money spent in clearing pear. Mr. Spencer said the present method of dealing with pear land was inefficient. A man could be called on to show cause why his holding should not be forfeited for failure to clear pear. Then an extension was granted for 10 years, but it was absolutely useless for any man to talk of clearing pear in 10 years. If pear was left for two or three years it became so thick that nothing could be done with it. They held that conditions were not liberal enough to induce men to go into the business whole heartedly; the tenure was not sufficient. Mr. Denham: If the Government of 20 years ago had taken the stops that are being taken now there would have been no pest. But so long as the Government was quiescent the pastoralists did absolutely nothing. Mr. Spencer, continuing, said it would be an encouragement to men to clear pear if they could get extended tenure in return, or a portion of the land as freehold. Mr. Denham: I hope the suggestions will amount to something more than the giving of freeholds. If not, we can scatter that at once. Mr. Spencer said lessees might be given extended tenures. Mr. Denham said the Minister already had power to deal with every case in a way that would be satisfactory — in regard to the whole area of the lease if necessary. . . . http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22289114 AN IMPORTANT DEPUTATION. The Queenslander 2339 Queensland, Australia 14 January 1911 10 May 2025 34 National Library of Australia 1911 02 1911 03 1911 04 1911 05 1911 06 1911 07 1911 08 1911 09 1911 10 1911 11 1911 12 1912 1912 01 1912 02 1912 03 1912 04 1912 05 1912 06 1912 07 1912 08 1912 09 1912 10 1912 11 1912 12 1913 1913 01 1913 02 1913 03 1913 04 1913 05 1913 06 1913 07 1913 08 1913 09 1913 10 1913 11 1913 12 1914 1914 01 1914 02 1914 03 1914 04 Baker departs with his mother on European tour SHIPPING. DEPARTURES. April 29.— ORVIETO. Passengers: . . . Mesdames . . . E. B. Baker . . . Messrs. . . . H. E. Baker . . . http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article176179728 SHIPPING. The Telegraph 12,930 Queensland, Australia 30 April 1914 10 May 2025 2 National Library of Australia 1914 05 1914 06 1914 07 1914 08 Baker appointed to a patriotic fund committee and subscribes £50 MOVEMENTS IN THE COUNTRY. . . . CHARLEVILLE, August 20. A public meeting, of which barely two hours' notice had been given, was convened this morning by Councillor J. W. S. Gildea (president of the Shire Council), in conjunction with the acting mayor (Alderman Partridge), in the absence of the mayor (Alderman McDonald), who is in Brisbane. There was a large and representative gathering, including many graziers. Mr. Gildea presided, and stated that this was merely a preliminary to decide what action should be taken. Many donations in money and kind were made in Brisbane during Exhibition week by Charleville district residents, for which he wanted Charleville to get the credit. Mr. R. Lord (Victoria Downs) stated that a meeting of the Morven Chamber of Commerce had already been convened for a similar object, and would work in conjunction with Charleville. Mr. C. S. Holgate (New Zealand Loan and M. A. Co.) stated that Messrs. George Webb, D. Butler, C. Philpott, and himself had considered the project of forming a mounted infantry corps, consisting of 100 hardy bushmen, who were good shots and good riders, and would find their own horses and accoutrements. He thought this could be successfully done, and that they would offer themselves for active service at home or abroad. This proposition was subsequently accepted by the meeting. Mr. C. D. Francis (Myendetta) proposed that a committee be formed to act in conjunction with Brisbane representing the pastoral, commercial, and industrial community. He would like to see the name of Mr. James McLean (secretary of the A.W.U.) included on the committee. Messrs. A. Ferris, Scott, and S. MacGregor handed in the papers of volunteers having seen service in South Africa. The following committee was elected: Messrs. Gildea, Carter, McDonald, McLean, McCotter, Lockett, Francis, Holgate, Baker, Mesdames Higman, and H. J. Carter, and Miss L. Dalton. Several volunteers to the mounted infantry tendered their names, and a list was then opened. The subscriptions were headed by Mr. F. H. Coward (Yarronvale station), with £50, and 12 gun horses; Mr. H. E. Baker (Gowrie), £50; Mr. C. W. Mitchell (Langlo Downs), £25; H. J. Carter, £20; and Donald MacNeill, £24. There were various other subscriptions from £10 downwards, and about £400 was collected in the room, which amount will be considerably increased when the object of the meeting becomes more genially known. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed, those present singing "Rule, Britannia," before leaving the hall. Patriotic meetings are also to be held in other centres in this district. The Charleville Patriotic Fund, initiated yesterday, has been increased to £480, with subscriptions still arriving freely, both in cash and kind.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19978822 MOVEMENTS IN THE COUNTRY. The Brisbane Courier 17,661 Queensland, Australia 22 August 1914 10 May 2025 7 National Library of Australia 1914 09 1914 10 1914 11 1914 12 1915 1915 01 1915 02 1915 03 1915 04 1915 05 1915 06 1915 07 1915 08 1915 09 1915 10 1915 11 Baker makes a complaint of cattle stealing and police investigate THE QUEENSLAND PASTORALIST. CHARGE OF CATTLE STEALING. CASE AT CHARLEVILLE. CHARLEVILLE, November 18. William Sidney Campbell was before the Police Court this morning, charged with cattle stealing from Gowrie station. Mr Farnell, P.M., was on the bench, Subinspector King prosecuted, and Mr. J. J. Desmond appeared for the accused. Mr Desmond drew the attention of the Bench to an article contributed by a local correspondent, which appeared in a recent issue of certain papers, commenting on this case, and which was likely to greatly prejudice the defendant's case, and he stated that he intended taking action in the matter. The Police Magistrate stated that although such things were to be deplored it was beyond his jurisdiction, and he quoted the law on the subject, stating that in his opinion newspapers, in commenting on a case which was sub judice, might render themselves liable to an action for defamation or libel. Senior Sergeant Clare said he considered himself an expert in cattle, and, had had a lifelong experience. He visited John Armstrong's slaughter yards in consequence of a complaint made by Mr. H. E. Baker, one of the lessees of Gowrie station, on the 4th inst., accompanied by Constable O'Connor. Slaughterman McConnell and witness went to the hide shed, where McConnell pointed out five fresh bullock hides. Witness saw accused's brands freshly put on them, also a fresh brand, B B 6. He clipped this brand in the presence of Armstrong, O'Connor, and O'Connell. He noticed that the numeral 6 was an old brand, but the B B was a fresh brand. He knew the Gowrie brand, G F 6, and the B B had apparently been put over the G F, the numeral being left as it was. Witness then detailed his visit to accused's location, 36 miles from Charleville, where he obtained a written statement from accused to the effect that he purchased these cattle from a man named Greenum, who had rented an agistment paddock from him, and he produced a receipt for cattle, alleged to be signed by Greenum. The police then mustered the cattle in accused's paddock, and yarded 24 bearing the new B B brand and the old numeral 6, alleged to have been put over the Gowrie brand. H. E. Baker, who was present, claimed all the cattle yarded except one. These were taken possession of by the police, and were now in the yard at the court house. Witness stated that accused confessed to him that he had put the B B over the Gowrie brand, and that he made the brand himself from wire out of a fence, stating that he destroyed the brand by cutting it up, but could not show any pieces of it. No witnesses were present when the confession was made. The court adjourned till next day.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22303456 THE QUEENSLAND PASTORALIST. The Queenslander 2566 Queensland, Australia 27 November 1915 11 May 2025 34 National Library of Australia 1915 12 As previous, next step in the cattle stealing saga CHARGE OF CATTLE STEALING. William Sidney Campbell was before the court to-day on a charge of cattle stealing (our Charleville correspondent wired on November 26). A number of witnesses gave corroborative evidence as to a BB brand being newly placed over the Gowrie brand GF, leaving the original numeral 6 as it was. Burnes, head stock-man at Gowrie for the last 16 years, gave evidence as to the identity of certain beasts bearing a freshly put on BB brand over GF. Lewis, a boundary rider at Gowrie, also gave evidence as to the identity of certain beasts which it was alleged were mustered from accused's leasehold, and which had been recently rebranded on Gowrie. The accused, who reserved his defence, was committed for tral on a date to be fixed. He was released on bail, himself in £100 and two sureties of £75 each. Sub-inspector King prosecuted. Mr. Desmond appeared for accused, and Mr. Lockett on behalf of the owners.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article22303742 CHARGE OF CATTLE STEALING. The Queenslander 2568 Queensland, Australia 11 December 1915 11 May 2025 33 National Library of Australia 1916 1916 01 1916 02 1916 03 1916 04 1916 05 1916 06 1916 07 1916 08 1916 09 1916 10 1916 11 1916 12 1917 1917 01 1917 02 1917 03 1917 04 1917 05 1917 06 1917 07 1917 08 1917 09 1917 10 1917 11 1917 12 1918 1918 01 1918 02 1918 03 1918 04 1918 05 1918 06 1918 07 1918 08 1918 09 1918 10 1918 11 1918 12 1919 1919 01 1919 02 1919 03 1919 04 1919 05 1919 06 1919 07 1919 08 1919 09 1919 10 1919 11 1919 12 1920s 1920 1920 01 1920 02 1920 03 1920 04 1920 05 1920 06 1920 07 1920 08 1920 09 1920 10 1920 11 1920 12 1921 1921 01 1921 02 1921 03 1921 04 1921 05 1921 06 1921 07 1921 08 1921 09 1921 10 1921 11 1921 12 1922 1922 01 1922 02 1922 03 1922 04 1922 05 1922 06 1922 07 1922 08 1922 09 1922 10 1922 11 1922 12 1923 1923 01 1923 02 1923 03 1923 04 1923 05 1923 06 1923 07 1923 08 1923 09 1923 10 1923 11 1923 12 1924 1924 01 1924 02 1924 03 1924 04 1924 05 1924 06 1924 07 Baker has an expert install wireless plant at his Gowrie station (likely transmission as well as reception) Wireless In Charleville District.— A message from Charleville states that Mr. Bert Baker, of Gowrie, has brought an expert to Charleville to erect a wireless plant at Gowrie; he is also to erect wireless plants at Elmina and Tongy for Mr. Baker. These wireless plants are to be on a somewhat elaborate scale, and Mr. Baker will be able to take messages from America. This will be the first installation on stations in the Charleville district, but it will be a very short time before the majority of stations will be fitted with wireless.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article98063270 GOLF. Western Star And Roma Advertiser 5769 Queensland, Australia 23 July 1924 7 May 2025 3 National Library of Australia 1924 08 As previous Set at Gowrie. It is stated on the best authority (writes the Charleville correspondent of the "N.Q. Register"), that Mr. Bert Baker, of Baker Bros., Gowrie station, Charleville, returned from Brisbane, bringing with him an expert to install a wireless plant at Gowrie, said to be one of the most powerful in the State, enabling communication to be carried on with England, America, and other places. It is the intention of Baker Bros. to install similar apparatus to their other stations, Elmina and Tongy. There are several smaller receiving sets in the district.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article219049698 Set at Gowric. The Daily Mail 62 Queensland, Australia 3 August 1924 7 May 2025 21 National Library of Australia 1924 09 1924 10 1924 11 1924 12 1925 1925 01 Baker picks up the cricket broadcast from Melbourne CHARLEVILLE NOTES. (For the 'N.Q. Register,') CHARLEVJLLE, January. 22. . . . 8,000 wethers bought by Baker Bros., in the Central District which have been spelling on Gowrie since before Christmas on account of their contracting a form of blindness, will go on this week to Messrs Baker Bros.' other property, Tongy. Gowrie Station, owned by Baker Bros., has had wireless installed some months now, and so pleased are they with the results that they are going to instal a plant on Tongy and Elmina, their other two properties. Mr Bert Baker picked up all the cricket news broadcasted during the play of the second test match in Melbourne.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61571961 CHARLEVILLE NOTES. The Townsville Daily Bulletin XLI, 12,681 Queensland, Australia 28 January 1925 8 May 2025 11 National Library of Australia 1925 02 1925 03 1925 04 Baker granted a transmitting licence (oddly, no record of passing AOCP!) WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. By "ANODE." . . . ITEMS OF INTEREST. . . . Mr. H. Baker, of Gowrie station, Charleville, has been granted a transmitting license, and, with the assistance of Mr. P. Grant, has been "on the air" for about a month. The aerial which is used is 110ft. high, and has a natural wavelength of 125 metres. A counterpoise earthing system is used, which consists of a circular network 60ft. in diameter. Two wave-lengths can be used — one below 100 metres, and one between 150 and 200 metres. A high tension battery of 500 volts is used. 4HB is the station call, and QSL cards have been received from stations so far north as Barcaldine and as far south as Ballarat. Excellent reception also is reported from 4HB, speech having been heard from POZ, and also another station, which is thought to be an Italian station.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20912914 WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. The Brisbane Courier 20,966 Queensland, Australia 4 April 1925 8 May 2025 20 National Library of Australia Suspicion surrounds Baker's transmissions RADIO TOPICS. A Mystery Station. . . . By "LISTENER" Written for "The Telegraph." There is a mystery station out Charleville way. To be precise it is 4HB, licensed holder, Mr. Baker, Gowrie station. Several times he has been heard on the air, and his CQ call has been answered by Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and New Zealand stations; but, except for an OK or something just as short, he has not responded in Morse to the efforts made to get a talk with him. There would seem to be no doubt that the Brisbane and southern stations are reaching 4HB. Why does he not engage in two-way messages? The evasion leads one to believe that the operator has not a working knowledge of Morse. To send out a CQ call, and not answer when called by stations by whom he has been heard is to waste not only his own time but that of others. 4RB is a new station, which is being heard in the air. Evidently he is out in an endeavour to reach New Zealand, America, or England, judging by the way he tacks the word "Australia", on to the end of his calls.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article180006847 RADIO TOPICS The Telegraph 16,352 Queensland, Australia 29 April 1925 8 May 2025 6 National Library of Australia 1925 05 Another report of transmitting licence being granted to Baker WIRELESS. BY "LOUD SPEAKER" . . . Wireless Circles. . . . Two new transmitting licences have been issued in Queensland. One to 4HB, H. E. Baker, Gowrie Station, Charleville, who has been heard in the air on about 150 metres, and 4RB, R.J. Brown, Toowong, who has not yet commenced operating.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article185184042 WIRELESS Daily Standard 3841 Queensland, Australia 2 May 1925 8 May 2025 7 National Library of Australia 1925 06 The Governor of Queensland visits Baker's Gowrie station and is farewelled, with a wireless demonstration being prominent SIR MATTHEW NATHAN. GOWRIE STATION FAREWELL. CHARLEVILLE, May 31. Gowrie station, Charleville, was the scene of a Vice-regal party for the purpose of bidding his Excellency the Governor (Sir Matthew Nathan) farewell. Mrs. M. M. Baker acted as hostess to her son, Mr. H. E. Baker. A large crowd assembled from Charleville and surrounding district, and the homestead was artistically decorated with flags. The tennis court was a scene of activity during the whole afternoon. His Excellency and all present were highly interested in the wireless installation, which is considered one of the most up-to-date in the State. The latest election results, a church service, and music were heard throughout the afternoon. During afternoon tea, the National Anthem came through from Melbourne, and all present joined in. Mr. Baker made an appropriate speech, and his Excellency, in responding stated that he would always have a lasting memory of Gowrie station and Charleville. Amongst those present were Mesdames H. J. Carter, Macnish (Brisbane), Harding, C. Philipot, T. Board, Chatterton, Lockett, Shanasy, Fox, Neil, Gould, Armstrong, Taylor, Powell, C. Wynne, Addison, Winton, Stanley, Keenan, C. Heaton, Brown, Misses Macnish (Brisbane), Armstrong, Rea (2), Wearne (Brisbane) and Brown. Among the gentlemen present were:— Messrs. Eric Macnish, H. J. Carter, John Armstrong, Harding, Smith (2), Eric L. Jackson, Martin, Keenan, R. O'Neil, Board, W. Marks, A. Cameron, Heaton, Courtney, Gould, Wynne, L. Powell, V. Cotton (Brisbane), Major Cain, Drs. A. Fox and Shannasy. Messrs. C. Philpott, Addison (Land Commissioner), Taylor, Chatterton, Stanley P. Grant, H. McPhie, K. Blair, and Inspector O'Sullivan. His Excellency's programme for tomorrow will be to visit the several public institutions of the town, which will include the General Hospital, where morning tea will be served. He will then leave by train en route for Chinchilla.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20931230 SIR MATTHEW NATHAN. The Brisbane Courier 21,014 Queensland, Australia 1 June 1925 8 May 2025 6 National Library of Australia As previous, another report of the Governor's visit GOVERNOR'S TOUR. CURIOUS COINCIDENCE. VISIT TO CHARLEVILLE. CHARLEVILLE, Monday.— A remarkable coincidence occurred yesterday at the Gowrie station afternoon tea, given by Mr. H. E. Baker, in honour of his Excellency the Governor (Sir Matthew Nathan). At the termination of the afternoon tea the National Anthem came through by wireless telephone from Melbourne. All the guests, numbering 60, and Sir Matthew Nathan, rose to their feet and sang the National Anthem to the band music supplied by 3LO, Victoria. His Excellency said he never before had experienced such an interesting coincidence. Sir Matthew arrived here early this morning from Gowrie station, accompanied by Mr. H. E. Baker. The Mayor of Charleville (Mr. James Frawley) welcomed Sir. Matthew at the School of Arts hall at a civic reception. Amongst those present were Mr. Reginald Sinnott (town clerk), Aldermen George Herriman and Calcino, Messrs. A. M. Deutscher, W. Connolly, and Sub-inspector O'Sullivan. The Mayor said it gave him great pleasure to welcome his Excellency, who was one of the most popular Governors Western Queensland had ever seen. They were all sorry Sir Matthew was leaving Queensland. Sir Matthew, in reply, said this was his third and last visit to Charleville within the last three and a half years. What this great State wanted was people, and this fact had mostly impressed him after he had travelled thousands of miles through pastoral country and observed the vast resources of this great territory. He then visited the State school, where the children sang the National Anthem and the General Hospital where morning tea was served. He also visited the convent, and power house. The Charleville Town Council gave a dinner to his Excellency in honour of his visit. Sir Matthew left by today's mail train for Chinchilla.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article220668155 GOVERNOR'S-TOUR The Daily Mail 7256 Queensland, Australia 2 June 1925 8 May 2025 6 National Library of Australia 1925 07 Proposed early attempt at aeronautical communication by Baker WIRELESS TEST. ON WESTERN AERIAL SERVICE. CHARLEVILLE, Tuesday.— On July 23, Mr. P. E. Grant, of Gowrie Station (experimental radio station 4HB) will be travelling from Charleville to Longreach by the mail aeroplane. During the journey an attempt will be made to establish communication with Gowrie Station by wireless. The test will commence at 7.20 a.m. and end at 9 a.m. Experimenters interested are expected to listen in and report the results to Mr. H. E. Baker, of Gowrie Station, Charleville. It is believed that this is the first civil attempt at a test of this nature in the Commonwealth.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article253826206 WIRELESS TEST. The Toowoomba Chronicle And Darling Downs Gazette LXIV, 173 Queensland, Australia 22 July 1925 5 July 2025 7 National Library of Australia As previous, experiment successful, no record of Grant being licensed RADIO TEST. MESSAGES FROM MOVING 'PLANE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Charleville, July 24. The Queensland and Northern Territory royal aerial mail 'plane left here this morning on its northern trip in charge of Captain Moody, pilot, with the usual complement of passengers and mails. Mr. Percy Grant, late of Mackay, (now of Gowrie station experimental radio 4 H.B.) was on the aeroplane. Mr. Herbert Baker, owner of Gowrie station, kept in constant communication with Mr. Grant on the royal mail 'plane by radio. At times the 'plane was travelling through the air at 60, 70 and 80 miles an hour. This was the first attempt in Queensland of its kind and was a great success. It has been watched with great interest all over the State.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article40504704 RADIO TEST. The Cairns Post 5252 Queensland, Australia 25 July 1925 5 July 2025 5 National Library of Australia As previous, a little further detail Local and General. COMMUNICATING BY WIRELESS WITH AEROPLANE. SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT. The "Leader's" Charleville correspondent writes:— The Queensland and Northern Territory's royal aerial mail plane left here on Thursday morning, July 24th, on her northern trip in charge of Captain Moody, with the usual complement of passengers and mails. On aboard also was Mr. Percy Grant (of Gowrie Station experimental radio A.4.H.B.) and during the trip one of the most interesting experiments took place. Herbert Baker, owner of Gowrie Station, kept in constant communication with Grant on the royal mail plane by wireless, the plane at times travelling through the air at 60, 70 and 80 miles per hour. This is the first civil attempt in Queensland to establish communication between the ground and an aeroplane and was watched with great interest all over the State. Right from the aerial depot here to Longreach, and when passing over Tambo and Blackall, the test proved successful.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39336597 Local and General. The Longreach Leader 3, 135 Queensland, Australia 31 July 1925 5 July 2025 14 National Library of Australia 1925 08 Baker included in a list of Qld and New Guinea transmitting licences QUEENSLAND AND NEW GUINEA TRANSMITTING LICENSES. . . . 4HB Baker, H. E., Gowrie Station, Charleville. . . . http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153663448 QUEENSLAND AND NEW GUINEA Daily Telegraph XLV, 194 Tasmania, Australia 15 August 1925 5 July 2025 6 National Library of Australia 1925 09 1925 10 1925 11 Grant now "formerly" of 4HB WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. By "ANODE." . . . WIRELESS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA (QUEENSLAND DIVISION). The monthly meeting of the Queensland Division was held on Friday night of last week in the rooms, Courier Building, Queen-street. Owing to the stormy conditions, the attendance was very small, and Mr. Monkhouse kindly consented lo give his lecture at the next monthly meeting to be held on Friday, December 4. This will be the last ordinary general meeting this year. As has been noted in the "Courier," earlier in the week the expedition to Toowoomba, weather permitting, will be made this weekend. All arrangements are made, and with the exception of the 200 metre 'phone transmitter, the whole of the gear has been tried out. The stations participating in the test are 4AN, 4CM, and 4RB in Brisbane, 4CK, 4CF, and 4WB in Toowoomba, 4CV (sic, 4CU) in Clifton, and 4HR in Barcaldine. The portable station will use the call sign, 4AZ, of Mr. F. A. Sharpe, who will be assisted by Mr. P. Grant, late of 4HB. As several of the transmitting stations will be using 'phones, there will be opportunities for those who cannot read Morse to participate in the test. Reports of the strength and weather particulars will be of great assistance in checking the results of the main party. It is essential that the time of the reception be correct, and it is asked that as much detail as possible be included in the report, which should be forwarded as soon as possible to the organiser, Queensland Wireless Institute, Courier Building, Brisbane. A copy of the complete result of the tests will be forwarded to all those who send in data. The delegate to the Federal executive is at present in Sydney, and the hon. secretary of the division has left for the South. Owing to pressure of business, Mr. Dutton was not able to get away in time for the opening of 2WI on Monday last, but during next week it is hoped that the bond which is holding the various State divisions will be further strengthened by personal contact of the representatives.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20977060 WIRELESS NOTES AND NEWS. The Brisbane Courier 21,156 Queensland, Australia 13 November 1925 5 July 2025 18 National Library of Australia 1925 12 1926 1926 01 1926 02 1926 03 1926 04 1926 05 1926 06 1926 07 1926 08 1926 09 1926 10 1926 11 1926 12 1927 1927 01 1927 02 1927 03 1927 04 1927 05 1927 06 1927 07 1927 08 1927 09 1927 10 1927 11 1927 12 1928 1928 01 1928 02 1928 03 1928 04 1928 05 1928 06 1928 07 1928 08 1928 09 1928 10 1928 11 1928 12 1929 1929 01 1929 02 1929 03 1929 04 1929 05 1929 06 1929 07 1929 08 1929 09 1929 10 1929 11 1929 12 1930s 1930 1930 01 1930 02 1930 03 1930 04 1930 05 1930 06 1930 07 1930 08 Baker visiting with 4HW and chats with 4JU Among the Amateurs. Within a few weeks the amateurs who have so ably filled the gap as far as Brisbane is concerned, on the 250 metre band, will have to shift down to the 175 metre band, because of the establishment of the new B class broadcasting stations 4BC and 4BK on 233 and 217 metres respectively. This is unfortunate in some respects, but the amateurs who worked so consistently on this band realise that more broadcasting stations are required and so they are moving down to 175 metres with pleasure, knowing that though their experimental work they have endeavoured to give the listeners the variety which they sought. PIONEER WORKERS. It cannot be denied that the amateurs pioneered transmission and reception below 300 metres. Some years ago radio engineers when experimenting on short waves found that they disappeared after a certain distance and they at once jumped to the conclusion that such waves were useless for long distance work. In 1919 radio engineers declared that wave lengths below 200 metres would never be of commercial value, and enormous sums of money were spent on the erection of stations of large power and ultralong wave length. But amateurs were continuing their experiments on short waves and soon they were showing to the world that the low bands were more suitable for long distance communication in Morse than the higher bands. The amateurs discovered what the professionals missed — that when shortwave messages disappeared after going a certain distance they did not do so altogether but merely skipped a distance and reappeared again. Since that time increasing attention had been paid by commercial interests to wave lengths below 200 metres. VK4NW can claim to be the most consistent station on the 250-metre band. This station has done all in his power to make his experimental work interesting. Other stations who have been doing good work are 4CG, 4GO, 4LW, 4WN, 4RB, VK4HW, VK4AW, 4MF (old 4WI), 4JU, and 4GW. The 4th District has livened up again on phone tests on 40 metres, 4JU, 4FB, and 4HW have held duplex and triplex tests. 4GG and 4JR have also been testing phone. VK4MM tries phone sometimes, as also does 4CG. One of the old gang, VK4HB, had a duplex chat on Sunday from 4HW's shack with 4JU. VK2LE and VK2RB held a two-way phone test with 4JU on Sunday, and both stations were o.k. VK2HM was "butting in" on 2RB's wave. 4AT, 4AB, and VK4SP have also been testing out very fine phone on the 40-metre band. 2GR, VK2GS, 2LS, 2RF, 2GV, 2HG, 2OZ, 2NS, 2HB, 2CS, and several other two's have been on phone on 40 metres. 3RG, 3XA, 3NM, and many other three have been on phone on 40 metres. VK4CG has been working on 250 metres quite a lot of late experimenting with microphones. 4NW and 4GO have both been doing good work on the 250 metre band. VK4JO, 4RW, and 4FB have lately landed a few "W" (American) stations, and this points to a change for the better. VK2RB has been putting phone over to America. VK4AH, VK4LL, 4AM, 4NA, 4GW, and VK4BS have been active on 40 metres. VK4RJ at last has brought his phone up to a good standard.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197630091 Among the Amateurs The Telegraph 17,993 Queensland, Australia 6 August 1930 5 July 2025 12 National Library of Australia 1930 09 1930 10 1930 11 1930 12 1931 1931 01 1931 02 1931 03 1931 04 1931 05 1931 06 1931 07 1931 08 1931 09 1931 10 1931 11 1931 12 1932 1932 01 1932 02 1932 03 1932 04 1932 05 1932 06 1932 07 1932 08 1932 09 1932 10 1932 11 1932 12 1933 1933 01 1933 02 1933 03 1933 04 1933 05 1933 06 1933 07 1933 08 1933 09 1933 10 1933 11 1933 12 1934 1934 01 1934 02 1934 03 1934 04 1934 05 1934 06 1934 07 1934 08 1934 09 1934 10 1934 11 1934 12 1935 1935 01 1935 02 1935 03 1935 04 1935 05 1935 06 1935 07 1935 08 1935 09 1935 10 1935 11 1935 12 1936 1936 01 1936 02 1936 03 1936 04 1936 05 1936 06 1936 07 1936 08 1936 09 1936 10 1936 11 1936 12 1937 1937 01 1937 02 1937 03 1937 04 1937 05 1937 06 1937 07 1937 08 1937 09 1937 10 1937 11 1937 12 1938 1938 01 1938 02 1938 03 1938 04 1938 05 1938 06 1938 07 1938 08 1938 09 1938 10 1938 11 1938 12 1939 1939 01 1939 02 1939 03 1939 04 1939 05 1939 06 1939 07 1939 08 1939 09 1939 10 1939 11 1939 12 1940s 1940 1940 01 1940 02 1940 03 1940 04 1940 05 1940 06 1940 07 1940 08 1940 09 1940 10 1940 11 1940 12 1941 1941 01 1941 02 1941 03 1941 04 1941 05 1941 06 1941 07 1941 08 1941 09 1941 10 1941 11 1941 12 1942 1942 01 1942 02 1942 03 1942 04 1942 05 1942 06 1942 07 1942 08 1942 09 1942 10 1942 11 1942 12 1943 1943 01 1943 02 1943 03 1943 04 1943 05 1943 06 1943 07 1943 08 1943 09 1943 10 1943 11 1943 12 1944 1944 01 1944 02 1944 03 1944 04 1944 05 1944 06 1944 07 1944 08 1944 09 1944 10 1944 11 1944 12 1945 1945 01 1945 02 1945 03 1945 04 1945 05 1945 06 1945 07 1945 08 1945 09 1945 10 1945 11 1945 12 1946 1946 01 1946 02 1946 03 1946 04 1946 05 1946 06 1946 07 1946 08 1946 09 1946 10 1946 11 1946 12 1947 1947 01 1947 02 1947 03 1947 04 1947 05 1947 06 1947 07 1947 08 1947 09 1947 10 1947 11 1947 12 1948 1948 01 1948 02 1948 03 1948 04 1948 05 1948 06 1948 07 1948 08 1948 09 1948 10 1948 11 Brief obituary for Baker Well-Known Grazier Dead. Mr. H. E. Baker, prominent Queensland grazier, world traveller, author, and collector of curios from the four corners of the earth, died at his recently purchased property, "World Ramblings," Toogoolawah, on November 7, aged 73. Born at Glenelg station in 1875, he and his two brothers formed the partnership of Baker Bros. Ltd., which, in 1913, acquired Gowrie (383 square miles), in the Charleville district; in 1919, Tongy (264 square miles) near Mitchell; Elmina (Charleville) was added in 1923, and Wainui (16,000 acres, near Bowenville). A member of the Royal Geographical Society, "H.E." took his first long trip abroad in 1932/33, covering Europe, (Start Photo Caption) Mr. BAKER. (End Photo Caption) the Near East and China, and brought home the beginning of his collection of beautifully carved boxes and chests, masks, porcelain, and delicate china. Then he wrote his first travel book, published under the title, "World Ramblings." In 1939 he visited Japan and returned with many items for his collection. The war prevented further travel until 1946, when he left again to visit the United States, Argentina, the Bahamas, and Cuba, thence to England. This trip yielded material for a second book (unfinished at his death), substantial additions to his collection, and a warning that he must take things more easily in the future. He purchased, in September, 1947, the property at Toogoolawah which, in reminiscent mood, he named "World Ramblings," and which housed his wonderful collection. Here he spent the last year of his life. His short, stocky figure, with greying hair and moustache, in an Assam silk suit and real Panama with snake-skin band, was well known to the Bush Brotherhood, whose work in the Charleville district he strongly supported. He never married being, so he said, "too fond of his freedom." He is survived by his brother, Mr. T. O. Baker, and two sisters, Mesdames A. Powell (Coolangatta) and F. Ryrie (Durodehama station, N.S.W.), his other brother and sister, Mr. R. A. Baker and Mrs. T. W. Smith (Boatman station, Charleville) having predeceased him.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article97111564 Well-Known Grazier Dead Queensland Country Life 14, 18 Queensland, Australia 11 November 1948 7 May 2025 3 National Library of Australia 1948 12 1949 1949 01 1949 02 1949 03 1949 04 1949 05 1949 06 1949 07 1949 08 1949 09 1949 10 1949 11 1949 12 1950s 1950 1950 01 1950 02 1950 03 1950 04 1950 05 1950 06 1950 07 1950 08 1950 09 1950 10 1950 11 1950 12 1951 1951 01 1951 02 1951 03 1951 04 1951 05 1951 06 1951 07 1951 08 1951 09 1951 10 1951 11 1951 12 1952 1952 01 1952 02 1952 03 1952 04 1952 05 1952 06 1952 07 1952 08 1952 09 1952 10 1952 11 1952 12 1953 1953 01 1953 02 1953 03 1953 04 1953 05 1953 06 1953 07 1953 08 1953 09 1953 10 1953 11 1953 12 1954 1954 01 1954 02 1954 03 1954 04 1954 05 1954 06 1954 07 1954 08 1954 09 1954 10 1954 11 1954 12 1955 1955 01 1955 02 1955 03 1955 04 1955 05 1955 06 1955 07 1955 08 1955 09 1955 10 1955 11 1955 12 1956 1956 01 1956 02 1956 03 1956 04 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