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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1904
Page
3
A bustling catalog of holiday offerings from toys and glassware to linens, gloves, hats, and ladies wear. The shop highlights fresh Christmas items, men's and boys wear, footwear, house decorations, kitchen staples, dried fruits, delicacies, and a range of hunting and fishing gear with special Christmas prices.
A historical roster lists events for a town sports day including prize money and nominations. Highlights cover bicycle and eight man engine contests, band handicap, throwing at the wicket, dressings and pole, girls races, wood chopping, and tug of war. Entries close with the Hon. Secretary by 9 am on the morning of the sports. The band will play popular selections and admittance charges are adults 1 shilling, children free.
The Pastures Protection Board at Queanbeyan requires owners to furnish a land and stock return for their district and any stock moved to other districts. Returns must be delivered by the tenth of January. failure to do so incurs a fine up to twenty pounds. Copies of the form available at courts, stations, and post offices. Herbert J. Dixie, Secretary.
In CLOTHING we offer 150 tailor-made suits from leading makers with up-to-date Serg patterns and first class finish in all sizes from 15/6 to 55/. Also 80 dozen men’s hats in felts and panamas from 1/11 to 12/6. Boots, lace, buttons, ladies shoes, and hundreds of items across boys and girls. General drapery stock bright and new. Groceries and hardware fresh and clean. All new stock to be cleared in December and January.
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