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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1907
Page
2
Hundreds of ladies praised the new hat styles at the local shop. The retailer touts a wide assortment of hats that suit facial features and pockets, urging customers to view the latest arrivals while they last. The store promises quality and satisfaction in every purchase.
Church notices for Sunday December 14 list several services across denominations. Names include Rev W Mt Wir and G A Beere among others with service times mainly 11 am or 1 pm at various parishes in Cammonia Southwell Woodlela and Newbrive.
The article argues Australia bears too little cost for imperial defence, citing imperial defense talks in London and calls for a proportional naval contribution. It notes public reluctance to tax Australians more, while stressing that Britain will pressure ratepayers to fund naval defence and that colonial wealth should align with defense responsibilities.
In a Park match on Saturday Gininderra C C defeated Queanbeyan C C by 151 runs to claim the Afoore Brothers Cup. Queanbeyan batted first for 130 runs with B K Moore top scoring 39 and M L Ford 27. G Gribble led Gininderra with 89, T Gribble 44, G Southwell 44, and S Marty 45. Umpires were J Crawford and J Gardiner. Cup handed to winners post match.
A public meeting of the P and A Association urged Australia to support the imperial navy, arguing Britain must rely on colonies and that Parliament should act quickly and fairly. The note urged national unity, resignation of several officials, and the reshaping of showground plans and committees.
Mr A Chapman reports a Postal Dept decision on Sutton telecommunication costs. Electrical Engineer estimates £250 for line, cabinet, and maintenance by residents. 40 joa on Government poles. Residents must contribute £150 6s 8d to balance budget for seven years. No settlement growth expected. grant unlikely. Chapman seeks cheaper line and land concessions from Postmaster General.
The piece surveys holiday retail bustle with shops painting their fronts and Father Christmas at toy depots, notes on persistent old window displays, and a demand for new Australian dolls. It observes the lack of government labor programs this year, mentions Shackleton’s South Pole expedition lecture, and records a call for £4000 in funding amid financial panic, plus English and Australian labor mobility issues.
A report hints at English girls arriving, sparking discussion on marriage, labor, and the role of Servant Girls’ Union. It notes workers’ long hours, low wages, and rocky starts for immigrants new to farm and jam making, with concerns about reinvigorating a stagnant local market.
The Eakbank ironworks of Wm. Sandford Limited in Lithgow were shut yesterday as a Commercial Banking Company official took possession. Over 700 men unemployed though the bank plans to keep the blast furnace working to avoid damage. The Premier was informed of Parliament terms rejection. A Lithgow deputation met the Premier.
District wool lots sold in Sydney include Gt/Dantroon with 26 super w 194, Bolo wher lojd 4 fiesop whe, 17 mocks 0/4, 24 broken floese shw 1 T bkn Besos jd. Listings record various weights, prices, and item codes for buyers CMf Gundaron JB/Tellageotre and others.
The Queanbeyan P P Board notes rates for 2007 were £772 9/10 with £773/5/9 collected leaving 4/1 outstanding. Players will represent Hall-Holiday C C against Queanbeyan C C in the Park tomorrow. A board meeting lacked quorum this morning with James Cunningham chairing. A court note cites an unwritten law acquittal in a U S Senator shooting case. An optical ad promotes Hi Bars Acclough Ltd with eye examinations at Pooto y’s Hotel Queanbeyan.
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