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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
2
A survey of financial meddling and government debt rises, harbor and sanitation concerns, and military planning across nations. Reports note Austro-Balkan mobilization, Philippine typhoon impact, and civil reforms while local councils debate eight hour work rules and public works funding.
The piece critiques the Government for clinging to power and creating a string of so called records. It highlights the unusual appointment of a Speaker without election and praises the loyalty of supporters who backed the government. It also notes disputed bills and claims of ministerial pride in salary increases.
A district association held a meeting in the Shire Council Chambers to discuss the deputation to Colonel Miller on landholders issues. Members urged Parliament action for disturbance allowances and an arbitration remedy, planning a Melbourne delegation and adjournment moves before Christmas.
A special general meeting at the Commercial Hotel approved paying £1 0s 7d to the Ordnance Department for two old rifles lost by the club. The club pledged £11 for the Southern Hill Association national prize, to be held February 18 1912, and decided to host a New Year prize meeting with ranges at 75, 76, and 90 yards. The event will feature a handicap format and a consolation prize. the match aligns with a visit by the Soulburn Rifle Club for the Yarralumla Cup. New members were proposed and accepted.
Me King O Malles, Minister for Mowe Affairs, praised the new composite design for the Pedoral Capital. He said the proposals incorporate the best elements from the top designs and align with local facts observed on site. Large photographs of the plan and a view of the site were shown at Queen's Hall in Parliament House.
In Queanbeyan the council renews efforts to curb straying livestock as elections follow Alderman Scarlett's resignation in protest. F Blaxland wins the by election with 18 votes, while R A McKillop gains 27 and Scarlett secures 29. The council also faces mounting rates recovery and threats of legal action, with many ratepayers resisting enforcement.
December garden and field calendar advises farmers to sow after harvest, diversify crops for fodder, and plough under as green manure. warns stormy weather, hail risk, and pests. stresses proper manuring, surface stirring, drainage, shelter, and hedging. urges sowing peas and various vegetables for Easter and ongoing crop planning.
Describes a garden pest problem with grubs and a pesticide recipe. Details include tomato plants and a spray mixture of ar venate and water at a 1 to 25 ratio, with Fox Paris bronze components. Instructions urge thorough mixing and applying over infested soil to combat worms.
The House of Representatives questioned the Home Affairs Minister on appointing a federal capital administrator as Colonel Miller’s role remains incomplete. Mr Chapuomn urges a stronger local control and arbitration for land deals, noting costly appeals to the High Court in many cases. The Minister said he would consider the representations.
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