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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
2
Tenders for erection of new drapery store for Mayes and Russell's invited with deposit and tender fee. Proposals due Wednesday. Specifications available at Mayes & Russell's. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
An election notice from the Pastures Protection Board announces the election of members to the Windies Legislative Powers district. It invites nominations, lists candidate details, and sets deadlines and required signatures and addresses for eligibility. The document cites dates and procedural steps for submission and verification.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a discussion of a vote in New South Wales. The readable phrases reference a ballot, timing, and potential reform but lack clear names, dates, or outcomes. The article mood suggests public interest and impending decision with unspecified details.
OCR damaged passage shows scattered proper nouns and partial phrases across multiple lines. It references regions like South Wales and Australia and includes garbled names and terms with no clear event, date, or outcome. The readable bits hint at a political or editorial collage rather than a coherent report.
Vague notice states nomination papers for AL election must be delivered or forwarded with proper fee by a specified Monday in Mawith details referencing pastors protection district post offices. The text mentions locations and dates in unclear form.
Salim Ard Class London fares from £37 E16 to EM Day with Urban options 281 BC. Prices £15 to £17 11/. Includes World Tickets from £020/10. Dalgety & Company agents in Australia quote high standard cabin and luggage handling on sailing day.
Aldermen chaired by Mayor A M Colleker discussed forming twin bodies with the Shire and Municipality. Key speakers Keeffe and Kovette urged clear policy, while Councillors urged delaying action as ministers weigh the merger. The meeting ended with a vote to proceed toward amalgamation, pending municipal approval and further consideration.
The Yarrowlumla Bhire Council met yesterday with apologies received from a member of the Works Committee. The engineer’s progress report and several tenders were discussed, including Heath’s £80 tender for Contract 2 and road works on Pond Bangeadore to Lake Geirme. The Finance Committee proposed credits and payments, and correspondence covered land, petitions, and administrative expenses. The meeting adjourned after appointing officers and planning a conference in Weeheane Watt Cleepong.
Fragmentary report describes weighing errors at a spectacle event and overwork concern. Campbell, Chemist, Queanbeyan, notes incorrect weights and urges clear measurement. Names include Mr Len Frankly and Beindwlella, as part of five Spectacles to Salt all Sights.
The International Harvesting cen anunces free technical guidance for farmers on all farm problems. Led by Prof J. EK. Waggoner, the service aims to provide careful, prompt responses to queries. Enquiries come from Australia and the U S A, with experts from Iowa State College contributing.
A fragmentary text discusses the Waratah and references Australia and the Southern Cross. The piece mixes garbled phrases about war and national pride with mentions of individuals and places, indicating it is a damaged OCR pass containing scattered names and terms without cohesive narrative.
Local notices and summarized reports cover meetings, civic actions, and social events. The piece mentions a banquet, theater, and charitable activities, with scattered references to public figures and venues, alongside ad like notices and market chatter from the area.
A Montreal reader from 267 Guy Street writes praising Perune as a reliable remedy for stomach indigestion and catarrh. He claims substantial relief from head pains and overall stomach distress, noting indigestion can stem from various digestive issues and that Perune has broad, lasting benefits.
A Bourke murder case concludes with the resulting punishment under the law. The article notes the defendant faced the full penalty of the code, and authorities confirm the case moving through the proper channels.
A freight train overturned Monday night near How, injuring several youth riders. Witnesses say the bus, carrying Kiwanis Club participants, teetered as it crossed a track, with one rider dying after hospital admission. others sustained injuries while some were not seriously hurt. Emergency responders reported a complex scene and ongoing checks for survivors.
The coroner returned a verdict of accidental death for April 25 after John Herbert Dempeny of Balmain died from phosphorus poisoning believed caused by swallowing wax matches. Evidence showed the child was putting matches in his mouth, with discharge from hospital noting the poisoning.
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