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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Age And Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
2
In a commentary on wartime policy, a Wyanbeyan Age column calls for greatly enlarged production and stricter economy to sustain Commonwealth finances. It urges citizens to limit purchases to necessities, judges candidates by their stance on production and public economy, and criticizes government handling of immigration and labor issues.
The statement from Lenin at the Third International argues that a dictatorship of the proletariat requires terror against the deadlient enemies of the working class. He labels the propertied and middle classes as the primary foes, citing their rise above wage earners as the core threat.
A garbled 20th century newspaper fragment discusses political systems and leadership, mentioning Australia and references to dictatorship versus democratic governance. It touches on themes of control, propaganda, and societal impact, with unclear attributions and several misspellings obscuring specifics. The text reflects a wartime or postwar era concern with totalitarian regimes and public sentiment.
Telegraphic news reports Sister Ligouri sane after recent medical review. A magistrate charges her with unity in a Medina dispute as court action proceeds. The Howton Association notes 28 sheds and 850000 people affected.
A fragmentary report notes calls for a by election to fill Murray vacancy after Mr Booby resignation. It cites British policy and a referenced Polish position amid ongoing geopolitical tension. An unrelated vandalism mention involves silk theft and a street incident with a soldier.
The article describes wartime community actions and memorials, noting aid distributions and public gatherings. It mentions dates, locations, and key figures, including religious halls and municipal leaders, alongside the impact on local residents during the conflict period.
A mixed report from the Rifle Shooting events and club banquets outlines results and thanks to members. Le Taylor is acknowledged for winning, with mentions of fund allocations for emergency and memorial purposes, plus officers elected. The Yarra and Queanbeyan rifle teams prepare for the upcoming Cup match, while transport plans and schedules are noted for Saturday travel to meet the Ratwey Ambulance KC challenge.
Readers are invited to a Masquereers show featuring a mystery plot and comic elements. Cast faces include Coach Amerwe and others, with a treble of acts and a planned seating arrangement. Tickets are available at the box office with popular prices noted.
Members of the Red Cross gathered despite adverse weather as they farewelled colleagues including A.J Buddy Le K Wabb Mise Caray and others. Presentations by Mire McTatouh and Thelma Oldfield featured thanks and best wishes for the departing workers, with local officials and colleagues offering tributes and good cheer.
Our correspondent reports the Moapitat Fund Committee met to settle a matter with Hovis Wald. Total amount unspecified, subscriptions hindered by weather. Secretary WJ Dat handed aid for the village’s commendable support, with five men noted as devoted members and praised enduringly.
A garbled dialogue excerpt shows unclear speech about a boy and a woman, with distorted phrases and stray references to a job and local remarks, illustrating damaged OCR text from a Washington scene with several incomprehensible lines.
A Tuesday charity event at Protestant Hall for Christ Church drew a large audience though boisterous weather limited attendance. Guests praised organizers Mr. H. T. Land and J. W. Vonshlen for coordinating torah tables and prizes. Dancing by Aerewson followed a successful card play with a spicy raffle, as ticket handlers managed entries and the evening aimed for a substantial balance to support the church.
Triumph Pictures previews tomorrow's to be screened programme featuring two part feature A Day's Pleasure and Feih of the Hench with Charlie Chaplin comedy Crees Chaplin comets. Prices 1 and 1A. Management paid.
Reported incident states Monsignor O'Hara was knocked down in the street while crossing between two vehicles in the evening. He was injured and transported, with witnesses noting a possible head or limb wound, as medical staff attended to him at the scene.
A garbled OCR narrative lists many names, places, and bids across a loopy auction or sale record. It mentions individuals like MICHEL AGL and RABBIT AKIN DAMANG, references to Wool/Mercantile context, and notes about prices and timing though details are unreadable. The piece reads as a rough catalog or inventory fragment with scattered proper nouns and numbers but lacks coherent narrative.
In Jerangle notes a festive district page reports a lively sale with many items, a committee busy before departure, and local figures like Mr Boalt and Jamies Hrodie noted. The event features auctions, prices, and community humor as residents reflect on a remarkable year.
The piece discusses the Second Peace Loan and urges all to support payment of the loan at a high rate. It praises the collective effort of members of the AB to fulfill the obligation and to aid production in the district without questions.
A miseting at the School of my afternoon discussed Sevangemente for the annual ball. Attendees included Key West chair, Messrs Coppin Berrie, Domus, Matron Crepe, Mer eines G, Me Btorton, W G Woodger, J Calthorpe, Minmack, and Minme Benin at Me Crevanett Sas. They planned the ball on the Wight of the Moree Para with prices of Hebers at 7 and 4 for the for Senile romp. Several attendees were appointed to supervise, and a requisition was made for services of the bud to supply the dace on heart night. Cooperation from town and sister residents was hoped to ensure a successful event with funds raised.
A nun identified as Sister Mary Magdalen Dwyer fell from a convent building and was found injured on a footpath below. French or Germanic phrasing in the report obscures exact location, age, and details, but authorities note she died or was severely hurt after the fall with unclear time and circumstances.
The paper notes Chaplin’s possible appearance with a review of a tense scene in the city and references to public interest in his touring show. It mentions Mr South, Tremgh Poses, and local events at the Loar Par meet as well as speakers like Dir Williams from Goulburn. The piece references “The Chance of a Life Time” and praise for attendance, with a nod to fans awaiting a performance at the Triumph Peter.
Current Topics notes a strong chance of Mungendore offering £100 to play Warrigaln with a match against Queal beyan at Burbong under a referee. Lordly stakes attract crowds and the Murryoung benefactor offers ground and equipment. public admission promises.
A long scrambled set of OCR lines with scattered names places and events. Mentions include Queensland region style references, towns, a Prince of Wales visit, hospital meeting, a church service, civic notices, and a motorboat voyage. The text is garbled but hints at local events, travel, public works, and society notices.
A fragment from a local racing page lists an event at Tilper beg nearby Appin scheduled for early October. Details are incomplete but indicate a horse or rider named CHRAT CHAFF Pow and a race at Tilper beg on 4 October.
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