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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1914
Page
2
Wheat Acquisition Bill Passes Parliament Amid Wheat Price Row
The Wheat Acquisition Bill clears Parliament with a key change allowing growers to refer price disputes to the necessary commodities commission. Critics warn the measure risks compulsory delivery and market manipulation, while supporters argue it stabilizes prices and protects growers. The debate centers on fixed price versus free market mechanisms and potential government overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar
Cocar
Coronel Gaston Be Iis
Bein
Murray
Ark
Something for Her Hand Mirror and Accessories Advertisement
An old catalog style listing features items for gifts including hand mirrors, vanity sets, handkerchief sets, autograph albums, silver thimbles, trinket boxes, glass powder boxes and decorative pins. Prices and product codes appear alongside brief descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leral Hee
Fragmentary OCR Note With Names and Numbers
Fragmented text lists several names and codes with scattered numbers and abbreviations. The readable items include Metcal Lia Hoat Alba Mure and Dertignery Soran ene, with miscellaneous figures such as 39 23 98 10 and 1268. No clear event or context emerges from the garbled material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcal Lia Hoat
Alba Mure
Soranene
Foe
Hiepoe Leetyes
Maven
Dal
Rome
Unclear OCR Fragment Offers Puzzlelike List of Names
Fragmentary OCR text shows a jumble of names, numbers, and possible codes. It reads like mixed references to people, places, and items with no clear event or context. The readable items suggest a damaged directory or notes rather than a coherent article.
Unclear text fragment from historical page
Fragmentary OCR reads as scattered names and dates with unclear context. No coherent event or entities to summarize into a headline or summary.
Fragmented Bizarre Listing of Silverware and Tea Sets
A garbled OCR listing appears to describe various silver items including pastries, teapots, butter dishes, and tea sets with scattered numbers and prices. The fragment mentions bowls, jars, sugar and cream sets, and decorative pieces, all jumbled in a single catalog-like block.
PUNTERS EYE LATER BETTING BOON DESPITE RESTRICTIVE LAWS
Talk of a future betting toll and legalized tote grows as punters seek a system to back their own odds. They hope a Tote will aid families, while fear of law violations and persistent bookies dampen enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascmien Miley
June Aber
Ld Lyfe
Fragmentary WWII naval melee text from a damaged page
Fragmented OCR recounts naval clashes near Un Virdleamel Island and Paver with jumbled phrases about ships, guns, and battles. The garbled passage hints at sea warfare, perhaps contrasting German and British actions and the fate of vessels, but concrete details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UN Virdleamel
Paver
Omeyhels
Natal
Case
le Mere
Perhage
Holt
Riley Flere
Hong Danige
Buus
Britain
Licensing Court Grants Renewals at Lake George Hotel
The licensing court granted renewal of billiard licenses for J Ward Hungendore and W Ward, with objections noted. Jane Crowe sought a wine license revival at Goodarn, while J Mediator pursued priesthood license renewal. Fr Woolmard and others requested licenses for Ryne and Monsen related to Crowe case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binckell
Lake George
Wren
Styam
Winter
Dangendoer
W Ward
Hungendore
Liewwens
Fop Woodward
Meera
Mudlister
Yan
Jane Crowe
B.J. Dyan
Fongendore
Pal Pond
Woolmard
Ryne
Mr Monsen
Ure Crowe
Natura Health Guide Offered Free On Receipt
A note invites women to obtain the Natura Health Guide free by sending 2d to Natura Health Co. Mrs. Clayton, Manageress, 207 Elizabeth Street Sydney. The message claims knowledge can spare years of pain and misery for women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natura” | Health Co
Clayton
Elizabeth Street
Sydney
Monaro Street arrest and fines in CQueanbeyan Police Court
Thomas Fitzgerald and Alfred Kelly appeared for minor offences on Monaro Street. Fitzgerald faced a fine and insult charge while Kelly was fined for a similar offence and abusive language. Constable McNeely gave the details. fines were paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fitzgerald
Monaro Street
Rg Culshaw
Alfred Kelly
Constable McNeely
Hallion
Ireland
Ledger
Comreut
Cleviites
Murray
Hincksman
Eblovle
Fitzgerald
Lasarus
Shappere
Dresed
Moran
Woodger
Blackall
O'Grady
Hayes
Byrne
King Winter
Misa Ledger
Attendante
Snow
Miss Sweeney
Miss Kearney
Ice
Miss Temple
Jack Frost
R. Hincksman
Frost
Miss Lazarus
Holly
O'Hanlon
Spring
M. Hogan
Showdrop
Misa McGrogay
Crocuses
Mises Byrne
Primrose
Miss Fitzgerald
Sunbeam
Miss Boyd
Summer
O'Connor
Carnation
Misses Murray
Binde
Minson Thomas
Grant
W. Kearney
Misses Johnson
Caelli
W. Wilton
A. Wilson
Jasmine
Miss Woodger
Dahlia
Misa Shappere
Pansy
Miss Ballard
Mignonette
Miss Cooper
Roses
Callen
A.C.L.M
Mears
W. Weir
H. F. Downey
BP. Gleeson
Man Charged After Street Altercation In Monaro Street
Sydney Brown pleads not guilty to riotous conduct in Monaro Street after clashing with Michael Maxwell outside the Commercial Hotel. James Maxwell testifies of provocation and a fight erupting on the footpath with both men intoxicated. Brown found guilty of assault on Maxwell and fined or jailed. Maxwell says Brown attacked him after prior conflict and a hospital release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Brown
Bonylog
Monato Street
Tath Iostaot
Monaro Street
Commercial Hotel
Michael Maxwell
Maxwell Maxwell
Maxwell
Defendant
Astrey Qaiety
Gonoy
Wood
McMeely
Masewell
Ayone
Sidney Brown
Monare Street
Ryan
Elotel
Lim
Efe Sail
Wes
Davies
Maxcell Thes
Hln
Mascwell
Cooma
Balmain
Tl Agate
Ryan's Hotel
Conald
St Queanbeyan
Mot
Galt
Crown
Twaa
Neale
Brown
Ryan's
Alogether
Queanbeyan
Motherhool and Lab Dr Tul Minge Objections
Fragmented OCR describes a dubious health notice from authorities in a city inviting visitors to call at a college to discuss health matters. It hints at allegedly valuable information for free distribution to those who respond to an advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulminge
Shamaer
Henrig Daine
Anyeng
R. Ege
EALTH
Sydney
Delay at Canberra Question on Assistant's Distance
In Parliament Mr Austin Chapman asked if delay stems from the principal officer living far from the Nome Affairs department. Mr Archibald denied the claim and promised to expedite the preparation of the finished plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Chapman
Nome Affairs
Mr. Archibald
Chapman
Hean's Essence for Cough Mixture Promoted in Australia
An advertisement touts Hean's Essence cough mixture as a cheap home remedy used nationwide. It claims vast domestic demand in Austral Zealand homes and urges readers to order more bottles via mail order, citing ease of use and medical relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austral Zealand
Coraki
B.S
Mg. W. Meany
Hean
H.ea
British and Allied Moves Across War Fronts
London reports Britain and France advance north of Parthendale and Moss and Briesel fall after stubborn fighting. German positions near the coast imperiled as Turkish and Italian fronts shift. Submarine activity in Dardanelles and Dover reports. Dresden and Karlsruhe scenes. Russian gains near Mlawa and pursuit of German forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Parthendale
Moss
Briesel
Gottorp
Meng Keil Haa
Batum
Dresden
Glasgow
Dover
Petrograd
Dardanelles
Tve
Mersendich
Sydney
Gibraltar
Flanders
Dickenburach
Mlawa
Importation of Arms Question in House
Mr Austy Chapman asked in the House of Representatives if the Minister for Trade and Customs was aware that since the declaration of war a German working at Burrinjuck imported a rifle and a thousand rounds of ammunition including dum-dum bullets The member indicated an inquiry would be made and Sir John Forrest noted the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austy Chapman
Howe of Representatives
Minister For Trade and Customs
Burrenjuck
Tudor
Local rifle club scores and prize winners announced
Seven members competed in a 10 shot 300 yard practice match. Prizes went to H Cantla and E Capes with scores led by Capes 384. Other top scorers included Hately, D Melons, G L Murty, K O Hanlon, and T Warren. Two ex members from Queanbeyan Club featured in Cooma Club results. Fallick and Bowe also earned medals and trophies in recent events. Continental Park event tomorrow includes tea and evening entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Cantla
E. Capes
Wat E
Capes
Ge Hately
D. Melons
G. L. Murty
Queanbeyan Rifle Club
Cooma
Cape A. Fallick
S.R A
A. Bowe
Lovegrove
Fallick
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