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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Age And Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
2
The Railways Commission, though hampered by funding and policy, has managed railway administration on business lines. They resisted pressure from insurgent unions, upheld discipline and loyalty rewards, and earned cautious praise from the government for firm leadership and stewardship.
Fragmented OCR passage examines government aims to protect the people public duty by appointing a commission while opposing insurgent unions. It questions leadership, legality, and public sentiment amid controversy about penalties for lawlessness and the commission’s power.
The passage questions deportation actions and hints that the present presence poses danger to the community. It urges caution against extreme administrative power and suggests the Prince Minister should have made the remedy clearer to the public.
A perplexing, fragmented text wanders through reflections on memory, politics, and danger. It invokes themes of truth, doctrine, and public response, mentioning citations of authority and concerns about manipulation and safety in a disturbed, streamlike format.
Fragmented report describes a smear of wartime evidence and a Major Ville Kym case. Vauher involvement is uncertain. Father Jerger’s motive noted. A strong military guard remains near Fremantle as a security measure.
A garbled report notes a proposal for compulsory pooling of the next wheat crop. It references attendance at a conference and mentions central committee action, exports, and financial figures, with unclear attributions. The text also briefly mentions international figures like a Prince in Queensland and a welcoming event.
Fragmentary London dispatch discusses France harvests and labor, mentioning an army labor pant for farmers and a Women battalion fate. It references Bolshevik events and Indian cargo, but the text is heavily garbled with missing words and misprints.
A clipped report notes miners demands and a government reply seen as unfavourable. It hints at possible strike action after a likely full delegate conference and ballot. Mentions a Chease Chest Complaints and Woods Great Peppermint Cure in a nonsensical fragment.
The text describes a heated session with Mr Hughes and supporters advocating early relocation of the capital to Canberra. It cites calls for a permanent federal government presence, railway and infrastructure considerations, and political divisions between states over the move. The piece notes figures like Mr Magee and Mr Chappell and references New South Wales and Victoria.
A fragmentary report describes a scene at a cricket ground where a man drank from a glass of beer and pocketed the glass. The witness referred to tensions with Breley and a theft of glasses totaling 108 from an unspecified location.
Readable fragments reference a committee or group including Mr Austen Chap nee Sik and Abe Chapman. Mentions war era themes, writing duties, and a chart or plan. Vague references to a master head and a person named Qevanten’s slo.
The marriage took place at Christ Church on June 16 between Mus May Land tauaghcver of the late Mr Kelsey Laws and tre Himgrefind of Yeumaibepan, with Frenois Leste Harton as the bridegroom and Mayfield of alwints Rodney as a witness. The bride wore ivory eye ede clone and a tulle ed Cn, while guests included Mr Land and Mr Ken Collet. The couple will reside in Melbourne.
An informal event featured officers Col. Metal Iterate Copan Shanpers and Gal Mecoll hosting a British Army contingent with Australian Imperial forces present. The program included performances by Home Army volunteers and several named performers, with a narrator noting the social value and camaraderie of the gathering. Acknowledgments went to supporters and a paid hall arrangement by secretary Mo Rd Dunne.
Austin Chapman seeks government aid to Queanbeyan Hospital. Prime Minister's office has not acknowledged the request. The staffer indicated that the matter will receive consideration.
Winchcombe Canon Limited reports over 11 million pounds worth of wool yarns and fabrics exported from the United Kingdom to Germany and other markets during April. A lull in continental orders and a shift toward prewar volume is noted as catalogs anticipate a final prewar pace. The trade seeks to stabilize with a government scheme finalizing next week.
A fragmented page references a film company and a curious medical cure touted as a remedy for various ailments. The copy mentions Happy Valley, a price like 1¢, and names such as W. Grimie and General Mietwomf, with odd phrases about sickness and cures amidst a chaotic programme.
An obituary notes the death of Mr William Meretith a long-time Queanbeyan resident and respected figure in local life. It records a large funeral at the Methodist cemetery and honors his role in town affairs, music, and the support of neighbours. The piece highlights his family, public service, and the broad sympathy extended to his widow.
Fragmentary notice cites J L Sheppehire and others. action recommended as case proceeds. Mentions court proceedings, lists names including George Kehd Air Aaoel Wontery and Arthur Rickard. references subventions, subscriptions, and related fees.
The Deputy Land Tax Commissioner invites attention to income and war taxation returns. Returns and dividends should be submitted promptly. details for companies and individuals are requested by a stated deadline. The notice emphasizes reporting duties and avoids delays in processing.
A fragmented OCR note discusses wool prices and quality for a 1894 period. It notes better qualities of erin and fot five trussined wool, mentions satisfactory prices for certain lots, and observes disappointing high share of dewnsis with several buyers leaving. Owens and others are referenced in terse terms, indicating market activity but unclear specifics.
A jumble of scattered notes details drought impacts, economic strain, and civic chatter. Mentions of farmers facing losses, rising prices, and weather woes mingle with local politics, protests, and upcoming meetings. Names of places, shops, and officials appear amid fractured reports and community concerns.
In a brief note readers are informed that further correspondence on the Jennie controversy has been received but no more letters from the featured contributor will be published. The message signals a cap on public letters amid ongoing debate.
A garbled OCR reads like cricket and local sports notes with scattered names and places. Mentions Amal, Pretoria, Moore AS, Triumph Pie, Warripale, Cootamandey, and various matches, trophies, and show items, all rendered with broken phrasing and unclear context.
A jumble of town notices and society items records royal events, local shopping, and community goings on. It mentions the Prince’s Sydney landing en route to Boumloe, crowd receptions at Maitland and Singleton, plus varied local anecdotes and scattered prices, outfits, and curiosities.
Fragmentary obit style text mentions Bates and a withdrawal of life in July 1949. Other readable lines reference names like Jock Colegton and Tesered, but meanings are unclear. The piece resembles a damaged memorial notice with stray phrases about warnings, trespass, and penalties.
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