14 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
1
A readable OCR fragment lists multiple individuals and titles such as M H R von Epen Moxano Austin Chapman and the Hon J W O Sullivan. Other entries include J P John Gale and J J Con ackall among various regional names and roles.
A list of court sittings and local officials for Bungendore Queanbeyan Gundaroo and surrounding areas. Includes names of magistrates licensing officials jail staff and town officers with notes on court days and requisition visits.
Frank A. Moffatt and Armon Hover listed as dental surgeons with locations in Gundaroo Sutton Cooma Hall and Croa. The notice outlines monthly meeting days at local hotels and a contact window from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with special appointments.
Postal rules for town letters within a 17 mile radius of Queanbeyan include 1d rates. country letters and post cards at 1d to 2d. intercolonial and international letters to the United Kingdom and colonies with various charges. postal notes now offered across colonies with poundage scales. stamps required for prepaid letters and crossed postal notes payable to bankers.
A persuasive piece arguing that persistent advertising drives expansion and profits. It compares ads to a boomerang returning benefits and stresses that advertising should be viewed as a vital, internal part of business like a window or office, not a mere external aid.
Advertisement urges immediate action using bold, energetic language. The piece promotes leveraging the coming energy of a "moana" to maximize push and business growth, urging readers to advertise now.
The Observer offers moderate prices for standing advertisements and quotes casual ad rates. It boasts broad nonlocal reach across diverse readers including pastoralists farmers business people mechanics professionals laborers travelers women and others, promising ample value for advertisers while offering help drafting notices.
All kinds of fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs from reliable nurseries. Bridal, ball, and presentation bouquets and funeral emblems available on short notice.
Firat Inch for cash 2s 0d. Firat Inch if booked 23s 6d. Each succeeding inch of the same advertisement is subject to special rates for large and contract spaces.
A note indicates the lawyer will continue regular visits in Queanbeyan. Clients are asked to arrange attendances with Mr H R Poutann, chemist, during the lawyer’s absence to ensure prompt attention and smooth dealings.
A busy August month urges sowing of many crops with moist ground and proper soil work. Avoid deep or thick sowing of tender seeds while preparing beds and manure, and press soil to defeat weeds. Prepare drains for unsettled weather ahead and expect storms, rain, cold winds, and snow. Plant early potatoes in warm spots mid month and sow various vegetables in boxes or indoors, while finishing orchard work and pruning Peach and apricot trees for spraying against pests.
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