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Newspaper

Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 21, 1914

Page

2

View on Government Declaring Lawful Labour Protest

In a distracted editorial, the piece discusses railway workers and others refusing “black chair” demands, weighing government duty to keep transport moving against ensuring workers’ liberty. It notes ministers face pressure from loyalists, fears disruption, and contemplates decisive action to restore productive activity and public order amid looming strikes.

Union Offcia Austvelis Mse Agsinet

Double dissolution urged over pecuniary interest in Parliament

The text argues for a double dissolution to end a stalemate caused by members' pecuniary interests and the use of motions of ensure. It criticizes delaying tactics by government and urges the electorate to consider dissolution to restore democratic control and prevent further waste of time. The piece emphasizes public spirit over self interest and calls for timely elections.

Hous

Deadlock in Federal Legislature Framed as Time Wasted

A fragment from a political discussion argues that only a public appeal can break the deadlock in Congress. It contends reform is limited by party control and laments idle motions and delays. The piece warns that even a government defeat would leave the Opposition powerless to advance agendas.

Inda Mao

Wedding at Peters Church Sutton in February

The wedding of J Shar of Southow and Edith Seathaell of Wilford Ledge Woodliel took place at Peters Church Sutton. The bride wore a white gown with orange blossoms, attended by bridesmaids in cream silk and voile. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Word, followed by a reception and hearty celebrations, with gifts from relatives and workmates.

Peters Church Sutton J. Shar Suthou Vdith T. Seathaell Alfred Joseph Sharje Ana Mes Goulvara

Babies Are Australia’s Best Lamigrank Book Offer

A postal appeal notes many homes lack babies and presents a health booklet with valuable information. Free copies available on request with postage paid. Send to Dept D.T. Notorae Health Day, Mrs. Clifford Superintendent, 259 Elizabeth Street, Sydney.

Australie D.T Clifford Elisalsthab Sydney

Train wreck near Joppa Junction disrupts Cooma line

A Sunday railway disaster near Joppa Junction Goulimra disrupted the Cooma line. A wheel and connecting rod failure caused derailed carriages, with portions of the Vine Tath cargo and three carriages off the tracks. Recovery crews worked through the morning, 120 men clearing the line as salvage began. An inquiry was ordered into the incident.

Joppa Junction Goulimra Gupday Sean Mal Cane Corringen Tirrsona Joppa Albary Howe Bey Y Rociah Wis Luc Leon

Carpentier versus Gutboat bout and other boxing notes

Boxing notes recount Georges Carpentier in Paris and other heavyweight and lightweight matchups. Mentions Jack Johnson and France uses amid sensational reporting. Includes results from bouts including a ten round clash and a late towel stoppage with various implied outcomes.

Unclear note on railway service and eye strain

Fragmentary text references Ty Copish of Goulburn and an Amalgamated Railway and Tramway service association along the southern line. Mentions spectacles to Salt all Right and a comment about eyes overwork. Mentions Canples Chemist in Queanbeyan.

Ty Copish Goulburn Hay Erryice Associa Fon

Methodists Welcome Service in Queanbeyan Church

Tomorrow evening at 7 45 in the Methodist Church Queanbeyan the welcome function for Rev David Hughes will be held. Invitations were issued to clergy of other Protestant churches and prominent citizens. The choir will provide an address and a short musical program. Light refreshments will be served for an enjoyable evening.

Methodist Queanbyney David Hughes Leon Queanbeyan

Hospital sports at Hall to aid Qiongbern District Aveyital

A day of sports followed by a social will be held at Ball on Saturday 16th to raise funds for the Qiong bernn District Aveyital. Mr Jawen Boyd, secretary, will manage entries and provide details.

Qiong

Train Smash At Central Station In Sydney

Train collision at Central Railway Station Sydney near noon Sunday wrecks several carriages and damages the platform. An official report notes a miscommunication caused a coach to enter platform No 1 and a foreman was aboard the car. details are unclear due to damaged records.

Central Railway Sydney Cara

JooP Incident Report From Anatalia

Report describes a looping event at a location called Anatalia where a dump was peed yesterday. Mentions Werner and Mek as witnesses, Maurice Gillaum as a suspect, and a vehicle or valve context with failed components. The account is fragmented and unclear but notes a person named Bin and a fatal outcome.

Anatalia Werner Ak

Local Land Board Proceedings and Notices Summary

Fragmented OCR shows a land board docket with references to capital city matters, appraisals, waivers, forfeit notices, and applications. It lists entities such as J J Pravktin and Albert Cooper, mentions certificates, deadlines, and potential withdrawals, with scattered notes on purity and Campbell reputation. The readable parts indicate official actions and filings without clear dates or locations.

Local Cartile Report From Booroomba to Sydney Trade

Mr C H McAkenhole of Booroomba completes the sale of ten young Hereford cattle to Mr Percy Lam to supply an order for the Solomon Islands. The cattle will be shipped from Sydney on Monday west, as the white faces gain world wide floor and beef status.

C. H. McAkenhole Booroomba Percy Lam Solomon Talanda Sydney Mowlsy West

Why Stop the Train Delays Passengers Between Cooma and Mimitabed

A disrupted mail and passenger service between Cooma and Mimitabed caused a train to pull up briefly allowing a person to alight. Commuters reported a crowd forming as the train proceeded with no obvious stoppage to the next station.

Cooma

Licensing Law Hearing On Premises Liquor Sale

At Bathurst police court on Friday Ava Jane Rep licenafe 1 1th Métropolitan Hotel faced costs after two men were found drinking in the parlor. Constable Sheehy testified the men were seen in the hotel parlor and the patron claimed ignorance of the rule against consumption of liquor on the premises. The magistrate ruled on the matter and indicated penalties or further action.

Ava Jane Métropolitan Bathurst Boturdey Sargrant Sheehy Keun

Official Correspondent Report on Postal Service Elections

A garbled official broadcast describes postal service election actions and timing. It mentions dates and places with references to government officers, a vote process, and expected outcomes for an electoral procedure.

Sutton notice recalls local names and obituaries in a Northeastern paper

Fragmented text reports Cortappernenut area events with deaths and memorials. It mentions Mrs Hill of Cumpla nown and Mrs J B Quinn aged years, residents of Sulten, plus references to Quion family, old Blye death toll, and a note on familiar faces from the past.

London Bor Hill Cumpla'nown J.B. Quinn Sulten Menoro Mra Quion Surry

Hygienic mouth disinfection combats smallpox and diphtheria

A nineteenth century health notice promotes disinfection of the mouth to prevent throat infections. It extols Sanders Extract eucalyptus as a safe antiseptic, offering protection against diphtheria, tonsillitis, quincy, and sore throat. The ad claims its volatile formula penetrates throat tissue, avoiding harsher chemicals and providing reliable protection.

Bander Sanders

Acetylene Lamp Explosion Injures Factory Worker

A factory worker at a rope tent scene company suffered critical injuries after an acetylene lamp and generator exploded on Saturday night. The blast shook an area a mile away and left the injured man hospitalized in serious condition. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

Roy Rope Wea

Vision Circumstances at Swee hika Picture Creganie

Tomorrow night the Swee hika Picture creganie ace presents Viamt Circumstanca a dramatic miscarriage tale with a toral star and a star comedy Pathos English Gasrite plus a brace of breeny comics.

Weluseday Creganie Ace Janthe Advmtuson Gd

March and April Rainfall and Local Affairs Report

March rainfall totals reach 888 points over nine days with April rainfall in Lar Pointd and 80 points this morning. Reports cover Botanyaleg brickworks lockout, wartime duties, stamp tax protests, Italian town incidents, irrigation inquiries, and local industry notes in Queanbeyan and nearby areas.

Lar Pointd

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