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Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 04, 1908

Page

2

Justice as Guide to Strikes and Industrial Law

The article argues that strikes raise ethical questions about justice and the common good. It contrasts Japanese self‑immolation with Australian unions, contending genuine justice seeks fair pay and hours. It stresses that individuals and organizations alike must not use violent or unlawful means, and that arbitration and peaceful dispute settlement should govern labor conflicts to preserve society. It warns that unrestrained industrial action harms the wider economy and society, urging public support for lawful, peaceful resolution.

Developments boost New South Wales industrial prospects

A New South Wales view highlights progressive citizens plans to expand industrial enterprise and population. It praises woollen manufacturing growth, favorable climate, and natural resources while urging proactive use of assets to sustain prosperity under tariffs and protections.

Commonwealth New South Wales Jmore Australia Sylat Arendy Grinly

The Lesson of the Tram Strike in New South Wales

The Sydney Tram Strike ended abruptly as a small Labour Council clashed with government authority. The piece warns that a Labour majority could place state power in the hands of unions, risking governance by a trades unionist clique and increasing taxation on countryside workers.

Sydney Wade Mr. Johnson New South Wales Sydney Labour Council Labour Council Sydney Trades Unionast Parliamentary Labour Party Amway Mrr. Wade Trades Hall McGowen Psians Liberal Party Labor Party

Fragmentary political appeal urges electors to safeguard liberty

The fragment speaks of labor, liberty, and prosperity, urging electors to carry on the bid and to remember these notions for the next election. It calls for both men and women to set the electors and deliver these things, warning that defeat would threaten state liberty.

Labor Connell Agai

Prohibition address argues no license fails in practice

Mr W A Lloyd spoke at Protestant Hall on the failure of prohibition and no license, arguing from American and New Zealand cases that crime and drunkenness rose, with limited control and doctor prescriptions fueling sales. he urged state inspection over prohibition, noting a curtailed talk due to train departure.

W. A. Lloyd America New Zealand Hungerford Ker United Licensed Victuallers’ Association W. H. Fitchett Bruntwell U.S.W. Alliance Ube Temperance Party Commonwealth Temperance Lloyd

Piano Tuner Me Bailivetes Opens in Town

Co s Piano Tuner Me Bailivetes announces a full service piano and organ repair plant in Queanbeyan. All work guaranteed and recommended by leading symphony musicians. Address P O Queanbeyan.

Sander & Sons Superba Sein Pout Cream Claim

An advertisement promotes Sander and Sons Superba Sein Pout, a face cream said to clear complexion and smooth skin. It touts potent eucalyptus extract as curative and markets the product as unequaled by ordinary creams, listing distributors in various regions.

Superms Vietnaim Weil Sander & Sons Camranit Hevmiat Orava Bayer

Bobraon Boys Tour Meeting Reviews Charity Funds

A committee at Mandelson's Hotel discussed the Lebraon boys visit outcomes. Balances from £11/17/9 and £6/17/9 were allocated to charity and to the Hospital or clubs per votes. The excursion impressed officials, with minor disciplinary lapse excused and praise for organizers and hosts.

Mandelson’s Mr. Ling Menwood Br. J. Woodger Quesobeyam Hospital Mandelson C. T. Campbell Hongerford W. Willis Fire Brigade Warrigal Bene Mandelson Hungerford Fire Brigade Band Warrigal Football Club R. Moore

Death of Mrs O Hara One of Australia’s oldest Scots

Mrs O Hara died at Howea Hays water found Darlinghurst Sunday night. Born in Fifeshire in 4823 she descended from the Dunbar military family. Her husband died years ago and children include John Still O’Hare inspector of conditional purchases Yass James Clark O’Hara and Dr Acland O’Hara Bayswater road Mia O’Hara fostered musical interest promoting granddaughter Linda O’Hara’s early study in Paris.

O'Hara Australia Howea Hayswater Darlinghurst Fifeshire Dunbar Yass James Clark O'Hara A. Acland O’ Hara Bayswater-road Mia Misa Linda O'Hara Paris

Rabbit destruction progress report from pasture protection boards

The Minister for Agriculture cited annual reports from pasture protection boards showing ongoing rabbit destruction efforts across 26 districts with 14 districts reporting increases, 37 showing decreases, seven stationary, and three uninfested. The debate touched on amending the Noxious Animals Protection Act after landholders failed to act.

Legislative Assembly

Free patterns and patterns advertised in Australian journals

August issues list a range of sewing patterns including skirts bodices camisoles and undergarments with prices 6d to 7d. The Australian Home Journal features three free patterns such as pinafore bodice and blouses for girls and boys with prices 3d. A souvenir item relates to the American Fleet visit to Australia priced at 1/- posted 1 3.

A. M. Mallick Radious Welden Australian Home Journal Australia

Mandelson Cup Seeks Park Showdown Between Clubs

Football notes report the Mandelson Cup match set for tomorrow afternoon pitting Queanbeyan against Warrigal. Queanbeyan will be represented by a squad including Williams W Freebody HH Land Waters BR Meinens Ls onto E Collett and others with Westone Stephens GQ Savage Gabriel O Rourke Smith Weidfield Overend Fee rey Penney among named players.

Queanbeyan Warrigal Williams W. Freebody HH. and Land T. Waters BR. Meinens Lsonto E. Collett W. A Westone Stephens Savage G. Gabriel F. O' Rourke H. Smith W. Weidfield J. Overend Feerey W. Penney

BARREN JACK RESERVOIR FLOW AND LOCATION DETAILS

In the Legislative Assembly the Minister for Works stated Bar Ren Jack Reservoir fills at 4150 cubic feet per second and would hold 33 581 million cubic feet, taking about seven years to fill with irrigation withdrawals. The Murrumbidgee river reaches the dam about 460 miles downstream from Jamon with Coolamou 200 miles north and 230 miles downstream from the dam. The catchment area above Bar Ren Jack plus tributaries covers 5000 square miles.

Jack Legislative Assembly Lee Salid Jamon Murrumbidgee Coolamou Barres Jack

The Lone Hand Augury and Fleet Souvenir Preview

The Lone Hand includes a war fleet cartoon by Norman Lindsay and about 40 extra pages of a Fleet Souvenir. American ship pictures and naval scenes are featured with a stirring Navy history. Copies will be sold via offices or local agents.

Fox Norman Lindsay America

Official correspondence from Australian postal service

Ma Austin Carman is advised by the Deputy Postmaster General Sydney that the request for telephonic links between Bungendore and Queanbeyan will receive attention. A letter regarding increasing Miss Seery’s Hosking Town postmistress salary to 57 per annum will be considered. A note from Mr G J Miller M L A on Colinton Post Office transfer will be given consideration.

Austin Carman Sydney Bungendore Gueanbeyan Agth Seery Hoskingtown G. J. ©. Miller M-La Colinton

Farewell notes and shipwreck tales in New Idea

A message from Lady Northcote accompanies reflections on courage and endurance. The August issue features the Quetta disaster with two survivors, Miss Alice Nicklin and her harrowing escape, plus parallel notes on the General Grant wreck. The magazine also covers Melba, Bernhardt, Ellen Ferry, Mary Gilmore, Worth fashion, fiction serials, verse, and domestic features.

Landy Northcote Lady Northcote Australia Australasia General Grant Melba and Bernhardt Ellen ‘Ferry Mary Gilmore Monsieur Worth Paria

Uncertain Message From Local Area Overwork Inquiry

Fragmentary text references area overwork and seeking help or clarification. Mentions Campbell Chomlet and Queanbeyan with unclear context. Unable to determine a coherent event, person, or organization from the readable lines.

Campbell, Chomlet Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Defeats Micalago in Rifle Match at Queanbeyan

Weather hampered the event as Queanbeyan beat Micalago by 27 points in a ten-man, seven-shot range at 200 yards. Scores show A J Bowe led visitors with top daily figure while local captain Moore praised the visit and looked to Mandelson Cup competition.

Civilian Rifle Club Sco Teo Queanbeyan T. Warren Aicalaqo J. McTernan W. Kelly Jan Kelly T. McTerman D. Commins P.commins McTernan Carpal J.commins G. Ryrie Veateb's Railway Hotel Ryrie Land Micalago Moore Micalage Riflemen J. McTerran Geanbeyan Mr. Bowe T. Wareseed Kelly Ternat Falliel

Arnst Defeats Pearce In Championship Sculling Race

Richard Arnst won a sculling race on the Parramatta River by 24 lengths over Harry Pearce in a 1004 stake match. Pearce fought hard, praised by Beach as a remarkable loser, and Arnst was seen as future world champion with a few months more training.

Richard Arnst Harry Pearce Parramatta River Arnst Pearce Beach Arost

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