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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Age And Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1920
Page
2
The text discusses interest in the Soviet system across Australia and the reaction of workers to Soviet policies. It notes distrust among those who fear dispossession and highlights the appointment of M. M. Simonson as representative of the Russian Soviet Government in Australia to reveal the truth.
The piece cites M. Simonoff defending Soviet governance as not democratic but a dictatorship of the proletariat. It notes compulsory labour, wage slavery fears, and contrasts with Australian unions. It argues that workers’ sacrifices under Soviet rule are framed as necessary despite calls for democracy.
Fragmented OCR expresses extremist rhetoric linking slavery to compulsory military service and abolition of religious schools. It discusses confiscation of private property and repudiation of public debt. The piece questions propagandists about who will be the benefactors and hints at deceitful incentives used to win support.
An outline notes sermons on Lop and related religious topics tied to May events. It mentions prominent figures and organizations, invites congregations to participate in a nationwide gathering, and signals a formal notice from the League’s Secretary at 60 Pact Office Chambers, Sydney.
A British War Commission recommends preserving unknown soldiers in overseas cemeteries for equality of treatment. The Federal Capital Commission and Australian officials urged that returning bones to home countries was undesirable, favoring collective remembrance in Canberra. The discussion referenced the Prime Minister and representations to Canberra’s decision makers amid a crowded street scene.
Terrigal Football Club reports a female player pressing a clever cup for Emmy at a Western Australia event, with local attention on Leon’s involvement.
A fragmented OCR style notice describes retail orders and offerings tied to livestock, with references to sheep and cattle, weekly sales and extended terms. It mentions a bail and pricing notes, hinting at a local commerce or auction context and periodic deadlines. The text remains garbled but preserves entities like Nagy and Meow sale references.
About twenty representatives from Costa, Heggm and districts attended the Progressive party meeting in Queanbeyan. The two hour session, held at the School Arts, discussed electoral plans and fielded delegates from Nowra to Mungedure Hraidwood, with Rutledge as the Progressive member guiding discussions and potential actions across the coast region.
Interims and price hikes in clothing and blankets prompt action as J T Ryan represents a party to the case. Government faces difficulty securing funds for inquiries into the EW case. The State Treasurer notes many inquiries about the fat war certificates and a new loan.
The Lithgow water supply faces a precarious situation as the Railway Commissioners provide water from Newnes. A note on smallpox and health concerns referenced in New Zealand materials appears in the text.
The Treasury issues forms for war gratuity applications after a six week postal delay across the state. Front payments to approved applicants expected within a fort night. Fraud safeguards require at least six signatures per application, with all cases addressed to the Finance Officer of the state of discharge.
State ministers fear criticism over motor cars may backfire as they press to move about the city by car while Mr Storey deems walking too costly. After further financial study the ministers find the issue less alarming than first thought.
Mr Villa secretary of the Australian Coal and Shale Employees Federation says they may formulate a plan to present to the Government for taking over the Broken Hill Mines. President Carranza fled Mexico City as rebels captured the city and is said to have a captured Ss miles away. A hunger striker released from Mount Joy prison died of appendicitis.
Entries are in for the open rifle meeting at Duntroon on June 1. Competitors will shoot 200, 400 and 600 yards under windy conditions, with handicapping and a possible wave delay. Conveyance for visitors will be arranged from Queanbeyan at a moderate charge. programmes from Duntroon and Cauberra Rifle Clubs or Captain Taylor of Queanbeyan Club.
State organiser Mr Hay finalised the programme for the Prince’s tour of New South Wales from June 9 to 19. The Renown will visit Jervis Bay then Port Jackson, with stops at Canberra Duntroon and the Royal Military College before returning to Sydney for late afternoon receptions and city greetings.
A football report describes three bells to be provided for the season, one for the field and one for each umpire. It notes the umpire will determine the ball out of bounds on the spot and quotes concerns about time wasted by old tactics and players using the line to slow the game.
In reply to prior correspondence dated April 20 the Minister for Home and Territories informs that no funds are available to advance money for purchasing seed wheat. The message notes restrictions on funds and references the seed allotment to soldiers and related agencies.
A hospital district meeting in Pridsy discussed forward plans, isolation block work, and a £110 donation from Mr. C H McKealine leading to life membership. The matron requested grounds upgradation, a working bee arranged for tree planting, and April donations listed from multiple supporters including Mrs A Pigs, Mrs Hannaford, and Miss Mush.
A giant potato shown at Moore Bros yesterday dwarfed typical yields. Weighing at least two hundred pounds, the monster was grown by Mr. Pd Sheedy of Tharwa. A bitten tuber piece would have added ounces to the weight.
On a Saturday night the Port Fairy to Geelong train found Larpent station dark and discovering stationmaster Mr Ninham dead in his office. He had been telephoning Geelong about twenty minutes before arrival, leaving the cause of death a mystery.
Fragments reference Triumph Pictures and a show opened Friday night. Mentions characters Pauline Wallace Heid and a two part play with scenes described as a lighting system portrait and a desert hero. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.
A rough village cricket event near Renai draws old and young to a scratch match between BD and J Homey. Local players, including teens and ladies, attempt to improve on their rolling fielding while spectators hope for a public holiday and a village turnout.
The report notes higher prices for sheep and cattle as farmers face strong demand. Buyers seek top stock while producers struggle to meet pace, with many feeders praising market strength and noting limited supply amid rising costs.
Polo match at Queanbeyan Club and Cooma Racetrack is set for Friday and Saturday with a viewing dance at Victor Mall inviting all members. Cooma team members Garnock Rang Allen and J Kentostow will play under Captain Broadbent and officers Cunningham Campbell and McDermott attending a local social in town.
In the House of Representatives Mr Austin Chapus questioned a Defence Minister’s representative about promised military pay increases. It is reported that several officers and warrant and non commissioned officers were underpaid on Friday 15th April at a rate well below their prior fortnightly pay. Air Grantville Myrie indicated no information is available yet but said the issue is under investigation.
The death occurred in a private ward at the local hospital yesterday morning of Mr J J Sage, a 67 year old long time resident. Born and raised as a farmer at Woden, he later operated the mail contract between Yow and Queanbeyan for about years. He lived recently on Tharwa Road and was connected with many district families. Surviving are brothers and several nieces and nephews, with the funeral to Canberra Cemetery this afternoon.
Local notices report a mix of civic actions and social items. Alden Willingen presides at a street meeting while preparations for fairs and sales are underway. Reports mention hospital workloads, road works, and council efforts to curb noxious weeds, with Mirnwood and Cooma merging into broader regional updates.
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