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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Age And Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
2
An editorial discusses mutual goodwill as essential for prosperity and condemns agitators who stir class hatred. It argues that in Australia the people rule through settled government, warns against demagogues who fuel discord, and questions how to dispel the deadly spell leading to sedition and revolution.
The Qreeabegar Rifle Club outlines results from matches with winners including Me Pallick and B Gardiner. Taylor secures multiple prizes and the Wrigy’s bowl title as Betty is cited as this year’s champion. The annual meeting is set for tomorrow at the Manonne Mall supper room with a notable turnout expected. The national rifle association prize meeting is planned for Liverpool from October 20 to 30.
Telegraphic report covers seamen protests and industrial campaigns affecting transport, with mentions of ministerial statements from New Row and calls for wage revisions. It notes a large police gathering, a Labour Party reform push, and related political tension, including speech by Mr. Denioy and implications for parliamentary salaries.
Triumph Pictures announces a sauna programme including a dawn of misunderstanding feature and the 000ft star feature Be the Amateur Cracksm along with Mules and Mortgages in a six part drama, promising a lively night at the cinema.
The notice urges readers to settle advance subscription payments to An Now publication. It emphasizes timely remittance and outlines where to send payments or how to renew subscriptions.
A heated correspondence reveals disputes over a match between members of the Willamadaly Club and rival players. The exchange questions lineup, sportsmanship, and who should play, with editorial rebukes and calls for fair play.
The letter criticizes coverage of Michelage matches and accuses the Observer of bias. It claims rivals were invited by three clubs to play on Michelago courts over the next weeks and questions the handling of player counts and court logistics amid ongoing disputes.
A damaged plea from RAPID DRIVER defends the Wichelage cricketers over disputed match rules and altered cup formats. The letter recounts visits to Choma and Cooma, timing issues, and refusals to play a friendly crocket game, asking the editor to judge fairness.
NSW graziers' delegates to the Melbourne conference with the A W U reported the issue referred to the council for consideration. The Ghanem Association of NSW called a meeting by telegram for Tuesday morning, with strong cross-state participation expected. A speedy council meeting aims to resolve this year’s award term and move toward a new award before Mr Justice Higgins in the Arbitration Court.
Seats available for the film The Kelly Gang at Triumphd Hall. Directed by Southwell Screes Plays. Prices t r and ries with no extra booking charge.
Bungendore and Queanbeyan battled at the local park with Bungendore taking a 35 to 11 win after a spirited match. Key scores came from Hincksman Melona and Payne with O Rourke adding three for Queanbeyan while Johnson Kaye and Sparrow added for Bungendore. A post match banquet followed with Mrs Foteboly organizing catering.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports on 7 July 1920 that best grade rabbit skins sold cheaper at Wednesday Sydney sales while overall market closed strong. Supers reached 83d per lb. 1st bucks 67d, 1st petty 36d, 1st does 29d, racks 20d, with other lots from lower grades.
Mr. A Chapman MHLR writes to the Yass Chamber of Commerce criticizing the Canberra seat move as vexatious and injurious to Australia. He says it damages federation bonds with New South Wales and fuels provincial distrust, and plans drastic parliamentary action to establish Parliament at the chosen spot under the Constitution.
Writing of Austin Chapman recalls demands to move the federal capital to Canberra and notes ministers in decline. reminiscences include a dining-room anecdote. Also reports on Local Government Act changes about advertising impoundments, traffic permits, street vehicles rules, and a king’s message.
A garbled mix of names, dates, and events references marches, meetings, protests, and travel notes. Mentions Syd ney, New Zealand, public gatherings, and a few individuals like Merah and Mr Chapanan amid scattered lines about elections and aviation.
Acting Treasurer Jenny Cook announced a Second Peace Loan of 425,000,000 pounds at six percent. Funds will settle soldiers on land build war service homes aid repatriation and cover small outstanding liabilities from the war. The loan will be redeemable in 1930 with a bonus on the first interest payment.
Small sheep yarding at Homebush yesterday featured bidders F S Falconer Bungendore A L Langham Queanbeyan F Gordon Bungendore and Hyles Queanbeyan. Retailed prices included several lots with weights and yards per head figures.
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