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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Leader
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1905
Page
2
The letter discusses workingman ratepayers and reformers amid Newcastle mining disputes. It notes opposition to price cuts from cox miners and speculative pressure, while calls for mineral rights relief and broader mining policy spark debate on who bears risks and benefits.
An erratic OCR fragment outlines tensions around Reform era governance. Mentions Tux Leavin, KR D Meagher, Mr Alderdan, Hinbenesh, and an electorate deputation amid discussions on wharfage, finance, and price reform. References to Wright and a reformer characterize ongoing party rivalry and policy battles.
An aurally garbled local item mentions Arthur Wille, Marthe Huntin Wan, and Alderaan. notes from teachers and a rector, with references to a new pupil Gerald Coghlan and a school contest. Juxtaposed are stray mentions of a large iguana, rents relating to a regional school contest, and Brine work context.
Uneven text fragment describes a historical gathering with references to tickets, events on dates such as eb 93 and 23, names like Mr Nean and Willman, and mentions of sections, furniture, and a river setting. The readable parts suggest a meeting, seating, and references to individuals and a venue.
The municipal ballot opened with a large turnout as voters chose three-year aldermen. Incumbent Atkinson led early with significant support while other candidates, including Woodyer and Downey, trailed in a Democratic field. A notable exchange occurred about payments for work and a later comment from Alderman Downey noting dissatisfaction with rent.
Readable fragments report a cricket match where Gundaroo team won on first innings by 90 runs after Givinderra scored 161 for eight in their second innings. Clifton and Morvue top scorers for Giyndarop with 3 and 85 respectively. Ballyhoo details include multiple players named Hearlett Gribble Southwell Buckmaster and others.
Fragmentary passage discusses a park, a detained individual, charges, and a political event. It mentions a character named Roy Word and references a court appearance and religious matters. The garbled text yields no clear event date or location.
The readable text references a New York Carino Theatre production with a disrupted cast and chorus, plus a Polish political event noting February timing, 3000 arrests, and casualties. Mentions Allan Merc, Inigo dad, and a general election context with unrest.
Readable fragments indicate a local racing event titled Booma Annual Races with weights and entries listed. The exact date details are unclear due to OCR errors but suggest mid week scheduling in February.
A Saturday night gathering by the shore was adjourned for two weeks to allow a speaker and report. Me J Flanagen, tied to Bywong Wiatiou, neared forty years in the area. Mr Frank Wilkes was elected chair as the crowd awaited a formal address and details of the upcoming session.
The readable fragments reference a farm and a depot wall near Gedo, with mentions of Mr Wisi and Mr M Lehane the mailman. The text suggests a local incident involving harsh conditions, gates, bogs, and a parade of distressed parties, ending with a nod to valued services and hardship without clear specifics.
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