State rights clash with labor in Dominion debate
In the December 4 1911 issue the Macawbeyan Observer reports on a fierce debate over state sovereignty and federal relations sparked by Labor party policies. The piece analyzes political alliances, Premier leadership, and the looming cost to state finances amid talk of constitutional division and a proposed Vermont style banking project impacting Commonwealth and state finances.
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Cpp
Haleon Etree
Vermont
Fieher
Staten
Presen
Darwin
Uleoiedsr Gaatiitea
Dav Beer
Victoria
Qurene Lunl
Commonwealth
McGrowen
Labia
Arrears of rates ignite debate across towns
A garbled historical report outlines arrears of property rates across multiple municipalities. It references council actions, administrative dates, and discussions on enforcement, highlighting accountability and the burden on taxpayers. The piece mentions a council, a mayor, and ongoing rate collection issues within the town.
Sander's Extract Eucalyptus Heals Injuries and Irritations
An early advertisement promotes Sander Extract Eucalyptus as superior to other eucalyptus products, claiming it frees irritants and heals rashes, burns, ulcers, and bowel or kidney complaints. It touts relief without irritants and promises painless healing across all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander
Jury Revision Court Holds Session in Federal Capital Territory
A court for the revision of the jury list met at the Court House on Wednesday morning with eleven justices presiding. John Gale led the session as presiding officer. The jury list was read, omitted were names previously on the list for residents of the federal capital territory, several names were added, and the total number of jurors rose to 81. The report notes additions and adjustments to the district jurors.
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Court House Law
John Gale
Federal Capital Territory
Federal Capital Territory expenditure report summary
A government paper prepared for the Minister for Home Affairs details 25,000 pounds spent in the Federal Capital Territory on roads, timber storage, and plant hires. Total territory outlay reaches about 224,478 pounds, with 13,003 pounds this year. Major items include Molonglo and Cotter River works, brickworks, and a planned dam, road, and water supply projects to be started after tenders.
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Federal Capital Territory
Home Aire
Seaanne
Acton
Molonglo
ENLIN
Waldakowstls
Molongla
Cheraling
Amd
Werkiow
Putin Caneelco Amon
The Crookwell Tragedy At Crookwell Court
The Crookwell Boltew Court sat on the lat Dy cember to hear the case concerning Hilary Buderick and the alleged felonious slaying of John Edward Trotcek. Mr Conmwelian appeared for Hilary Muotemiek in a preliminary stage, while Ad 'naney Alouarathea reported that there will be no prosecution of the horse involved, and the proceedings were adjourned for further evidence and review.
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Conmwelian
Crookwell
Hilary Muotemiek
John Eaward
Ciek
Colin
Gavin
Breederick Wall
Parliamentary pay dispute eases Cabinet path
Irregular notes from Parliament indicate strains over ministerial pay and salary proposals. Government sources expect debate will shape the cabinet’s plan with Labour members urging a fair settlement while some deputies seek a formal deputation to present their views.
Summer camp for teachers in Christains vocation
A teachers camp organized for the coming Christmas term at the Foowall Agricultural Society site runs January 7. Limited to 80 teachers with rail fares paid by the Defence Department. The program will include physical training and marching, with two hours devoted to rifle drill, first aid, swimming, and games.
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Hemerlwes
Foowall Agricultural Society
Defence Department
Wd Nosiotunts
A Remedy for every ill. Campbell Chemint Queanbeyan
Campbell Chemint offers targeted cures for each ailment, inviting readers to state their condition and receive tailored remedies in Queanbeyan. The ad emphasizes a broad range of solutions and urges prompt inquiries by locals seeking relief.
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Campbell
Queanbeyan
Daily Mail Empire Cup Rifle Match Ends in Discontinuation
The Daily Mail Empire Cup rifle event appears to be discontinued after four matches, as promoters report limited enthusiasm and weather-affected conditions. Winners included East London Cape Colony 324, Bathurst NSW 80d, Granville Technical College NSW 810, and Wellington and Suburbs NZ 824. The big cup will be forwarded to Wellington Club for a year, later donated back in England. Smaller cups remain with the winning clubs.
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Daily Mail
East London
Cape Colony
Bathurat
N.5
Wellington
England
Coure
Royal Military College Australia report to Defence Minister
The annual report of the Royal Military College of Australia is submitted to the Minister for Defences. It notes cadet allowances and daily subsistence, the cost of food, accommodation, and equipment, and outlines the college’s planned expansion to two companies. The commander cautions against turning the college into a staff college and calls for funds to complete buildings and equipment to sustain growth while maintaining proper administration.
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Royal Military College of Australia
Benator Pearce
Briquilier
Bridges
Instrumenta
Atu
Lert Kitchener
Offlowes Sundey
Canberra
Ite
Calamity at Sea on City of Lincoln Voyage
Aboard the steamer City of Lincoln returning to Adelaide from Melbourne and Sydney a boiler stop valve pipe burst in the stokehold on Sunday afternoon. One engineer and five firemen died as the steam filled the hold. Third engineer Mr Flavel among the dead. Bodies laid in the hold were described as horribly burned. The ship reached Adelaide Monday night.
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Sydney
City of Lincoln
Adelade
Melbourne
Stokehold
Flavel
Wool Sales Ancient and Modern
A Bydooy paper of Ofty yar notes wool offerings during the first week of December, about 148 bales. It contrasts with Sydney’s 1861 figure of 44,487 bales for the same week, Winchcombe and Carson’s value at 7,421 bales, with prices up to ld per pound for fleeces. Wool was washed on the sheep’s back in three days.
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Bydooy
Sydney
Winchcomte
Carson
Wool market report from Dalgety on Sydney sales
Dalgety and Company summarize the past week in Sydney wool trading. Withdrawn lots from earlier catalogues dominated activity, but prices realized matched rates at the last Saturday sales. Strong Sydney-Brisbane sale alignment curbs new selling pressure, supporting buying power. Auction week begins Monday, continues four days to 18th, then Christmastide break to January 11. Demand likely to rise next week with reduced offerings and lighter supplies projected. A weekly sale wrap and preliminary forecast for February 16 suggest early finish for some houses. The next report will detail a representative catalogue of 40,000 bales and selling tone.
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Dalgety & Company, Limited
Sydney
Brisbane
Woman Batterer Kills Selina Baker at Glenvale
A brutal murder near Glenvale by the Hunter River 50 miles from Scone leaves Selina Baker slain with a blunt force head wound. Henry Baker, her husband, is believed the shooter and was captured near a distant town after a brief escape and suspected poisoning. He denies charges and offered no resistance when cornered.
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Glenvale
Hunter
Scone
Henry Baker
Selina Baker
Baker
Dudk
Taxation Proposals Disputed by Colonel At Rowe Bey Speech
Colonel Onslow criticized Government tax proposals at Rowe Bey on Wednesday night arguing the plan would raise about a million pounds in extra taxation. He said the tax would rise living costs, dampen investment, and drive capital abroad. He cited New South Wales as a heavily taxed nation compared with New Zealand Belgium and the United Kingdom, noting varying per capita charges.
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Onslow
Rowe Bey
Pra Jn
New South Wales
New
Federal loans and planned government investments
In the House of Representatives a guarded exchange followed Prime Minister McFischer on whether a non-borrowing policy will be abandoned. Government aims for development in the Northern Territory and capital area lands, with possible London buildings, using about 2,006,000 after a gold reserve amendment.
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Howe
Representativen
Wednesley
Amswere
Mc. Fischer
Oceon
Shiloh
Northern Territory
Federal Capital Area
London
Commonwealth
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