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Queanbeyan Age And Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 28, 1920

Page

2

Prince presides at first Privy Council meeting in Australia

Telegraphic news notes the Prince presiding over Melbourne's Privy Council meeting and attending functions. The Labor party organ questions if twenty two members secretly met to depose Premier Storey and install a new party premier. The party denies audition, while some members urge more government activity. The Sydney Trades and Labor Council condemns deportations in protests at night.

Privy Council Australia Melbourne Labor Party Labor Pany Storey

Public bodies must channel replies through all electorate members

The Cabinet yesterday ordered future communications from public bodies to Ministers be presented through all members of the electorate, with replies sent via the same channel. The steamer Ormonde returned to Adelaide due to engine trouble. The Federated Cold Storage Employees Union plans a ballot involving two thousand members after wage offers were rejected. Slaughtermen seek £6 weekly, laborers and smoke-house workers shown in figures. A Mexico City report says General Herero the slaver Carranza has surrendered and is returning to Mexico.

Federated Cold Storage Employees’ Union Employers’ Union Mexico City Herero Carranza Mexicoity

Federal Capital Agitation Spurs NSW Unity Move

Alderman Hrooka urged continual agitation to secure a Federal Capital in New South Wales as essential for empire unity. The Monday debate referenced a British Empire runcheon and the aim to finalize the contract through persistent pressure.

British Empire Ald Hrooka New South Wales

Wedding of Wark Meech and Ayer a0th theme

The ceremony unfolded with a quirky, ornate program and the bride’s father guiding the couple through vows and gifts. Family, friends, and a sister named Won Viale Mech supported the couple as they exchanged rings, celebrated with food and song, and departed amid well wishes and lighthearted toast.

Tie Ayer Phares Patdington Blas Pangs Taupe Jrech See Fey Ohng Queneteraen Wallin Aod W. Werk Phew Har Wien Rome St. George's Mall Brvde Wutmerrane

Billions of Rabbits and the Protection Board

In Sydney yesterday Mr Mackensie, chair of the Pastures Protection Board, discussed the rabbit pest. He noted trapping for market raised hunter activity and that drought reduced infestations but rains did not curb drought. The convention passed a resolution urging government gazetting of stock and Crown reserve regulations to empower boards to destroy rabbits on stock lands and roads.

Mackensie Pastures Protection Board Sydney

Butchers Shops Planned in Canberra Territory

Senator Thomas asked about allowing a butcher to open a shop in the Federal Territory to supply residents. Senator Russell said an ordinance is being prepared to grant Ministerial authority for butcher licenses, but no permits yet. Expected to start early July. residents have lacked a butcher's shop until now.

Senate Thomas Federal Russell

Camden Tragedy Ends in Axe murder and Suicide

Robert Shoobridge killed his wife at her parents home in Camden on Wednesday, then took his own life. After attacking his wife with an axe and slashing her throat, he searched for a step-child without success. A nearby resident heard screams and found Shoobridge with a self-inflicted throat wound. He died at the hospital shortly after.

Robert Shoobridge Camden Shoobridge

Hoy Scouts Picnic Tomorrow at Big Bridge

Hoy Scouts plan a picnic at the Big Bridge tomorrow at ten o'clock. Foxen are rumored abundant near town while an early man achieves several daring feats on the river Mats this week.

Hoy Foxen

Tax Inspectors and Dairy Stock Policy Discussed

Directors discussed appointing FJ Walsh as acting tax inspector to handle travelling duties. A letter from the Minister for Home and Territories declined Commonwealth payment for a stock inspector’s salary but offered a fee for services in 1919 on dairy herd checks. The Board objected to a lease by Mr Culverwell and noted reserves transfer to Lands. Inspector Newell reported reduced district rainfall, a conference resolution favored ear marks for cattle, and urged subscription to the State loan.

Kegan KR Moore T. Rutledge A. G .McKeshar J. V. Mibberou FJ Walsh Hoskingtown Newell Colverwell Forestry Department Culverwell Ringberk Institute of Stock Inspectors

Bell for Unemployed in Prince's Visit Relief Efforts

Mayor Collett reports a telegram from Mr Bluett on government relief aims for unemployed. Mr Dooley, acting premier, urges council cooperation to provide maximum relief and to arrange works during the Prince's visit.

Collett Bluett Eee Dooley Remier

Triumph Pictures Presents A First Class Programme Tomorrow

Triumph Pictures screens a top night program featuring Waifs with Gladys Hulite a soul stirring drama Fringe of Society with Milton Sills Pathe News topical and Bawled Out comedy Prices are unusual and music will change for the event.

Triumph Pictures Gladys Hulete Milton Sills Pathe News

The Prince's Visit to Queanbeyan and Public Observances

A detailed account describes the Prince of Wales visit to Queanbeyan with official ceremonies. It notes the mayor and aldermen, guards of honour, and public gatherings at the camp and pump theatre. Fitting tributes to fallen soldiers, charity activities, and a troop movement are described amid court pageantry and local press presence.

Prince of Wales Kowal Alent tYewwubeyen Sud Farrow Lisrain Wale Hemor Atv Auhiiers Abel Queanbeyan

Prince Shows Grace in Two Up Drill With Diggers

An accounting of the Prince playing two up with Home Guard diggers after New Year celebrations. The young group, led by Diggory Wally, received a morale boosting demonstration from the Prince and Mutter Gunner Reilly. The spin contest settled the argument, with the Prince reportedly in good spirits and the Diggers eager for more games.

Gunner Reilly Fritz A.D France Monroe Tom Crow Reilly Bey Fekows

VISIT OF VICE-RECAL OPTICIANS TO TOWN

Messrs UW A Barraclough Ltd and associates will visit the town for professional optics consultation. Fire department members with London University DHC A and FLO qualifications will demonstrate lens adaptation to relieve defects. On Tuesday 5th June at Harrison's Motel from 9 am to 5 pm.

Nyaney Sminomroeana Mewcastie London University D.H.C.A FLO Barnactovan Harrison's Aim

Mournful Queanbeyan Service For Mrs Dunlop

A large congregation gathered at the Methodist church to honor the late Mrs Dunlop. The service, led by Rev. Comte and attended by family, friends, and neighbors, conveyed deep sympathy for her prayers and long devotion. Ms Walsh and family expressed gratitude for the community support during the bereavement. The gathering included remarks on her kindness and influence within the local district. An $new concrete kerb and other civic works were noted as progress in town life.

de Reuday Peentry Queanbeyan Children of the Law Dunley A.B. Swan Tate Jack McKive Mes Walsh Dunlop Mion Walsh Manny Duck McKin van Olivost Carti Ully Alecon Ainieingly Mungemdore

Memorial ceremony and cadet drills at College of Saturday

A report from the College of Saturday fase notes Mr G4) Modlin visiting to inspect the wave and discuss advancing the wager after January 1920. Gen Mirdwood’s visit included a guard of honor inspection, cadet drills, and the unveiling of a memorial to Lt Gen Bridges. A committee plans a King's Birthday outing and a social, with a meeting to be held Monday.

Modlin A.W.E Tien Parnell Bodhi Gen Mirdwood Guard of Honor Bridges K.c.my Cmg Bmg

Rabbit Skins Prices Rise at Sydney Salon

Rabbit skins prices brightened at Wednesday's Sydney salon in a report from Winehcombe Carson Ltd. Rates advanced across grades from 1d to 70d per ticket, with lower classes showing smaller changes. Figures for peltry and does also moved upward, while other distinctions ranged from 1d upward.

Winehcombe, Carson Ltd Sydney

Shortage of Newsprint Forces New York Newspapers to Trim

The New York Times telegraph correspondent reports emphasis on conserving newsprint. London under date April 11 notes effective measures to cut pages in New York evening papers. Most afternoon editions will be eight pages, deleting display advertising and limiting inserts to small notice cards.

New York London “Times New York City

Manchester Trust Members Advance State Run Sydney Plan

Me Jamen Clarke trustee and Mr Taylor secretary of Manchester Independent of Selna model vote for 24100 towards the State run Sydney on Wednesday.

Jamen Clarke Mr. Taylor Manchester Selna Vo Ue Sydney Wedeoulay

Local club notices and sailing plans for Wednesday events

The fragment outlines Wednesday plans for Qesaadegan Hifle Clas activities, Tide AT Cumin, and the Maslin A1/1 event near Rotres with prize details. It notes new members joining the club, attendance at a function, and remarks by Mr Maddrolt, secretary of the Vines Bithe Cras, about starting aid and the Deotrven prion meeting.

Roemtrag Cumin Captain Taylor Wesdurning Rotres Maddrolt

Tennis Mates Match Reports at Wilhamedale Park

A local tennis card at Wilhamedale Micholagw features Duntroon Civilians versus Hawer aude Hmunrenm on Sunday Ainaloe with Quean sweyna clash on Werluoslay ment. Mr Percy Marwan hosts a town event with Mr Lindsay Laneham named secretary to oversee the forthcoming week’s fixture. Den Grammar Seboot notes Queanbwey Seat event with dance.

Duntroon Wilhamedale Micholagw Ainaloe Queansweyna Percy Marwan Lindsay Laneham the Webb

Warrigats Aim to Defend Whyte Cup in Bungendore Match

The Warrigats travel by motor char to Hingendate for a Wranesday clash. Captain Whyte leads the side with Mr Herb Me Kus as trainer. Nayoun failed a difficult kick, T. Douke scored a try. Cadets prepare for Goulburn relay and Coons Grammar visit in June. Scouts anticipate a keen contest at the Bungendore cup event with local notes on players and training.

Warrigats Wranesday New Warrigais Goulburaith Plac Goulburn F. Blundell T. Hungerford A. Byrne Collett L. Swan Becugio Ai V. Smith K. Johnston I. Smith C. Woodger W. O'Rourke

Ten Thousand Unemployed Reported In Repatriation Preview

The Minister for Repatriation released a partial operations preview up to April 20 1980 showing 190,682 work applications received overall with 2,800 in April and 4,092 placements across states. As of compilation 10,182 remained. of 180,063 since April 1918, 160,841 men have been placed in employment.

Young plans large scale wine grape cultivation venture

Young aims to plant 200 to 300 acres initially for wine grapes with a long term view toward thousands of acres. The piece notes a society drama titled The Fringe of Society promoted by Truth Tomorrow and mentions a Sydney talk to be held soon.

Young Sydney

Unclear fragmentary report on events and notices from multiple regions

Fragmented OCR text covers diverse items including a steampipe accident, political rumors, weather notes, auctions, church proceedings, public dances, and agricultural market prices. It mentions a fatal steampipe incident near Lago Ape, a request for arrest records, a protestant cathedral matter, a dance event on Tuesday, and various sheep and dairy market quotes. Names and places are garbled. the piece reads as a scattered column of notices and brief items.

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