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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1900
Page
2
Forecaster notes stormy and frosty conditions across districts with strong winds in many regions. Heavy rain, cold downslope winds, and unsettled southern districts threaten sowing and nursery work. farmers advised to delay planting until conditions improve.
Fragmented OCR shows church notices and minister schedules for St Pauls and Weslryon Quaenapan with service times. It also includes an extended advertisement from Messrs SUDERD & SON of Barling Nursery Waterloo and a medical claim about Wrigs Great Peppermint Cure and military casualty notes.
The fragment shows numbers and codes likely from a financial or measurement list. Limited context prevents a clear event or persons. No full sentences or identifiable entities are present to establish a proper news item.
The article argues that the Ministry has favored freetraders over protectionists in patronage. It cites appointments and salaries, including ex-M.L.A. George Macredie and Tacob Garrard, and staff placements from the Free Trade Daily Telegraph. It claims the government ignored old protectionist members while boosting freetraders.
The passage argues that Lynene Cope land was deemed an enemy before formation and claims protectionist supporters feel betrayed by William John Lyne. It accuses Lyne of snubbing long-time allies, withholding patronage, and treating supporters as hirelings while warning they may become critical and dangerous.
The referendum in West Australia produced a large majority for the Constitution Act over the Imperial Bill. City and goldfield results favored federation, while the old crown settlers mostly opposed it. Notable counts include Greenough Yes 65, Yilgarn Yes 435, Coolgardie Yes 4337, Albany Yes 914. Overall the pro federation majority exceeded two to one.
Reports state the Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha died of cancer. Queen Victoria and royal family members attended services and memorials were planned at Osborne House, Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, and the Royal Chapel. A funeral route change was made for security.
A vast native dog incident in Ingldon led to multiple drives. a large specimen was killed on Wednesday, earning £5 bonus for the shooter from local authorities. Reports describe extensive fatalities from the disease and mention arrests, fines, and community reactions at the Denton hospital and local cinema, with notes on prior capture efforts and a public penalty.
The district hospital committee met on Prix day afternoon with members including Mr. F. Ceimpheil and others. Resignations, funding, staff appointments, and supply plans were discussed, with a month’s notice for matron changes and a firewood contract approved.
The Benevolent Society held its second Ivy Dance at Protestant Hall with about 100 attendees. Guests enjoyed decorations, lighting, and supper after the programme, with performances by local talent and a future children’s dance event announced.
A charitable fashion exhibition by the Tonarohert Society and the School of Arte raised funds with hall use and printing minimized. Attendees included Mrs. Andreon in black satin, Mrs. Atkinson in blue silk and brocade, Miss Hudson in white silk, Miss Richardson in white veil, and numerous other guests wearing silk, velvet, cashmere, and chiffon in cream, black, navy, and floral designs.
Local notices report a Bt. Gree Church ladies meeting planning a fair at St Benedict's Convent on September 4 with Beatty Mins and N Grady as organizers. Corin’s work, horse-buyer events, and a fireman’s promotion at Micilage are mentioned alongside a local inquest at Morigeth Street.
August dispatch details Chinese and Japanese forces in Manchuria and Shamu with Allied pressure on Pekin. notes German Chinese and British interactions, refugee reports, and alleged troop actions including casualties and naval movements.
A hard fought district rugby match at Goongong ended in a 6 to 6 draw as Burr and Goongong exchanged scores. Meredith led Burr with McNamara and McAlister among scorers and both sides showed strong defense amid a crowded grandstand.
The text describes Frances Haylen daughter of Hayle of Wolfld being married to Mir A Brown of Ghuean- Teryun. Wedding breakfast served for many attendees. Gifts listed include china, tea pots, silver pieces, and framed items. Frost and travel details follow with mentions of trains and long journeys.
The report outlines a wide electorate from Marleen to Cape Howe including Bags Eden Bowydale Monaro Moruya and southern Braidwood Queanbeyan Milton Moruya Delegate Kinndri Anluia Wegorwa and Fambala. A hut at Coalsh Creek reports a break in and disappearance of a Win ohwater filly. Lieutenant GillespieP assumes brigade command from Colonel Hineon. Parliament planned to act to clear the business.
A dispatch from a British force describes marches across the Transvaal toward Zenrurt, with details of skirmishes, repulsed attacks, and reinforcements. Reports mention 100 Culmel and a contingent from Mafeking, supply issues, and disarmament of locals as the column moves north-west.
A notice from Mr J C Wil Hamann of Her Majesty's Theatre Sydney invites sample arrangements for an exhibition on Milson’s height, with a cine ekogrph display and live performances. The event contrasts England and Australia with a focus on visual entertainment.
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