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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
2
After January 1 1905 the OBSHAVAR will be mailed to states at quarterly rates 2s 6d and per annum Bs 3a Booked subscriptions payable quarterly with restrictions on longer terms All subscribers urged to arrange early payment to avoid suspension or delay
Review notes a chaotic amateur play titled The Foddar Dut 93 with unruly audience behavior, blurred dialogue, and unclear plot. Critics cite disruptive language and disorganized staging while praising a few performers and the overall ambition of the production at the Tor tentant Hal.
A mixed report highlights athletic results from a meeting with events including the handicap races and a note on archbishop rally activities. The piece also covers a Catholic confirmation service led by Archbishop, with sermons stressing fraternal equality and unity among Christians.
Fragmentary OCR note references individuals Gora Guilhts and a water unit, with garbled phrases about providers and ruins. Mentions Lavornout Societe and a financial figure 3, but context and facts are obscured, leaving only scattered names and vague actions.
The Rabbit Board proposes salary changes and board restructuring amid public unease. Motions include appointing two boards replacing one, and funding outlines with notes on destruction, inspection, and public works. Key figures Ax Tullos Ary Mowe Rutledge and Mr McCarthy push for cost savings and accountability.
Fragmented report details a brutal husband and a troubled wife, with confessions, court handling, and penal notes. The piece references a violent incident, a cautionary tale of marital strife, and subsequent legal actions including confinement and judgments. The narrative mentions a Norfolk Island transfer and various court proceedings with dated events and local place names.
The readable text shows scattered items about prices, locations, and events in a district. Mentions of districts, dates, and various place names appear amid garbled words, suggesting a late 19th or early 20th century local notice page with price listings and notices.
A local report details the Public Works Ministry planning expenditures under the Water Conservation and Drainage Act. It notes 110,001 available for contracting, with 210 GM set aside to fund contingencies, and a separate allocation to support ongoing projects. The piece mentions a church bazaar related incident and local legal actions stemming from a vice charge, including prosecutors and a police magistrate's stance.
The article reflects on the Civil War era memory of Gettysburg, debating the fate of the fallen and the idea of re erecting monuments. It notes debates about restoring or remaking names and relics and recalls voices vowing to remember without excess harm to postwar healing.
A chaoticOCR sourced bulletin reports political conflict and weather impacts. It notes parliamentary struggle in New South Wales with government pushback and reforms, plus a stormy spell causing flooding and maritime concerns across regions including Nyngan and the coast. The item blends political, meteorological, and trade notes with scattered named entities and dates.
OCR fragment refers to a court case with Cornelius and Henry Jabuean and a declined verdict involving conspiracy and a murder inquiry. It mentions a police station, government actions, and a panel, with references to trials, guilt rulings, and forthcoming hearings and travel arrangements. The text is highly garbled but centers on legal proceedings and charges.
An auction notice details a sale scheduled for December 1902 at Gusantagan with bidders and brand terms. It lists payment details, brand conditions, and the sale date. The notice references consignors and the auctioneer, with specific notes on wool sheen and full fees.
Fragmented OCR note records a chaotic report of storms, temperatures near 322, and multiple named locations and people across Australia and beyond. The piece mentions Coronation references, travel recalls, and various observers noting wind, rain, and industrial or public notices amid a broad, unclear summary.
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