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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1911
Page
2
A 1911 commentary criticizes rising state and federal taxes, arguing duties fall on consumers, income tax exemptions shrink, and revenue forecasts overshoot reality. It warns Labor policies threaten taxpayers' endurance and bank balances, predicting a painful but inevitable end to extravagance.
The Queanbeyan District Hospital board met in the Board Room with members including Mesara F Campbell C T Campbell A H Croaker B Hayes and Rev E Henderson. Topics covered drainage work at the hospital, departmental reports, financial statements, visiting committee appointments and proposed operational measures with a motion to issue a sympathy letter to Mr Downey and to arrange hospital administration tasks.
A fragmentary note mentions a distant pact and a phrase about delightful revels. The text reads as garbled OCR with unclear subjects or events and lacks identifiable persons or organizations.
The will of the late James McCarthy of Glenwood near Hall, valued at £6,498, makes his widow Mary Josephine Hibbertson the principal beneficiary and names executors in Sydney. It directs legacies to nunneries and hospitals including Loretto, St Vincent's, and Queanbeyan hospitals, plus substantial sums to relatives such as M J Hibbertson, William McCarthy Hibberton, and Elizabeth Cox, with trusts and education bequests and a sizeable residue divided among three corld parts for family members and nieces. The will, probated after his death on October 5, directs the estate to be invested and income paid to James Vincent Hibbertson for life, with remainder for his children and other relatives. A codicil adds further legacies to his mother and another nephew. The gross value of the estate is not fully stated.
The funeral of Mio Anni Eblign Venn sister of Theo Ambrowood Mew Flocker took place at St Andrews Church before proceeding to the Angelica section of Barrakatle Cemetery. Numerous relatives and friends attended with wreaths and tributes from many, including Mr A Young and Miss Miow Young.
Star Cader Ro Miles of the Royal Military College Duntroon tied for the Senior Under Championship of South Estland at Queanbeyan Rifle Range. Miles from Chatebury, recent NZ departure, scored notably under tough conditions with wind and unseen bleachers, with Captain James acting as lead supervisor and Sergeant-Major Chunleigh recording scores.
Market notes from John Bridgs & Co. state sheep descriptions remain competitive with firm prices despite scarce supply. No sales occurred this week as collections fell, leaving traders cautious while prices hold near last week’s levels.
A social gatheringhosted by a local group is announced for next Perday night at Majurn Hall. The notice mentions Campbell's Colphalin Wafers as head ache and neuralgia relief, sold in boxes of 12 by Campbell Chem iat in Queanbayan. Railway tickets to Melbourne are advertised by the department, with details pending.
In Sydney a 1903 test match prize scheme offered rewards for high scoring and players achieving milestones. Batters earning runs in both innings received a redge, catches earned 10 shillings for Englishmen, and £5 for each additional run. The bowler receiving five wickets in an innings got £5, with £15 for a bowler delivering a hat trick. A London Punch remark referenced a misunderstanding about the prizes and Foster’s score of 287.
Campbell's Little Liver Pills advertised for biliousness and constipation claim quick relief with small doses. Labeled Campbell Chemist Queanbeyan.
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