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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
2
A fragmented catalog style notice lists toys and playthings with various prices and items such as animals, horses, hobby horses, kites, wood toys, model engines, furniture sets, and teapets. The garbled text reads like an old newspaper advertisement promoting toy purchases and related goods with numbered prices and occasional vendor notes.
The club reports its affiliation with the Southern District Racing Association. future red mattings will be supervised by an independent stipendiary steward and only registered bookmakers may operate. Appreciation is given to H T Korff, E E Morgan, G Radcliffe, A W Moriarty and Co for services. Next annual meeting planned for February 7 and 28, 1912, with rules proposed to govern club affairs.
A fragmented 19th century style essay reflects on holiday gratitude, Christian themes, and social aims. The piece muses on Peace on Earth, the Christmas season, family affection, and the gentle influence of goodwill, urging humane actions and fair treatment of others amid a long contemplative journey.
The members met on Wednesday afternoon with President EB Hardeng presiding. The report thanks donors and the public for support, notes increased membership to 116, discusses repairs to buildings and track, financials showing a £98 11s 8d credit and a debt tied to racecourse rights, and proposes future plans and a closing remark on 1912 meetings.
The Queanbeyan Liberal Association branch convened in Protestant Hall on Tuesday night with C T Campbell presiding. Officers elected included President A J Sande and Vice Presidents Webb Campbell Meletosh Gibbs. Delegates to conferences were named Studdy and WH Moore, while thanks were extended to Warren and Campbell for their service. The group approved a social report praising year’s efforts and reaffirmed support for Hawke Wade.
The Gal sitting of the Legislative Assembly adjourned on Monday amid a chaotic scene. Premier signaled adjournment to February 10 as Wade condemned the hotel’s humiliation and left the chamber amid cheers and jeers while the Opposition protesters flooded the lobby.
A historical ad-like extract markets Sander's Eucalyptus products for a wide range of ailments from lung trouble and coughs to skin burns and ulcers. The copy asserts the extract is free from irritating components found in other eucalyptus preparations and promises dramatic, sometimes fatal, cures.
The Yarrowlumla Shire Council held its monthly meeting on a Wednesday with Dr. Mefunea absent. Finance reported a credit balance of £202 18s 1d and vouchers of £291 0s 6d, plus plans to borrow £500 next year. Works proposed a Deep Creek bridge survey to estimate costs. The meeting adopted reports, approved refunds, grants, repairs, and road maintenance actions, and set a follow up for a substation meeting on January 2.
The Rev. B. P. T. Porkiola of Corowa assists the rector of Queanbeyan and preaches at Christ Church and St. Paul’s Burra-a. Christmas Day services include Holy Communion Morning Prayer Evensong and carols with soloists and a fundraiser for the Clergy Widows and Fund.
In the assembly on Monday night the government explained its intention to adjourn for six weeks due to Christmas holidays. They said no majority supports full earlier adjournment and that they aim to finish outstanding work by April or May by doing the tasks already begun. The language referenced delays and the hope to complete the Pedson work by spring.
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