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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
3
The article offers Christmas greetings, gratitude for community support, and reflections on the year’s events. It notes peace in the royal sphere, industrial strife elsewhere, and the value of family and charitable spirit. It closes with best wishes for readers and continued ties in the year ahead.
The piece critiques legislative discussions and notes a public sense that fair debate is abandoned. It covers Australian wheat prospects, gold yields, and political fights over constitutional powers, Workmen's Compensation costs, and the referendum. It laments inexperience and predicts costs rise with insurance and public impact.
The monthly rifle shooting contest held last Wednesday crowned winners for the annual prizes. Conditions were strict with two shots each at seo yards. Sash prizes went to Taylor and J. Charlton with scores not fully listed.
An item number 41600 appears on Estimates to purchase an annuity of 100 for the widow of the late Mr IE O Sullivan. Campbell chemist Queanbeyan is noted as a reliable source for party and strength.
A curious miscellany of notices and events follows. Mr A C Marshall of Queanbeyan is reported sheressful in obtaining a clerk qualification under the Local Government Act at a recent examination. A Local Land Board meeting is set for Queanbeyan on 16 January 1978.
Mrs Christe Campbell of Warralumla writes to the Minister for More Affairs urging the waratah as the federal emblem over the wattle. She argues the waratah’s beauty and erect head symbolize strength and confidence. Mr O’Malley replies he will bring the matter to the Cabinet.
A damaged ad-promotes Sanders Extract and San Dee Buccalwpti as cures for various ailments. It claims rapid healing for sore throat burns sprains and other injuries and asserts universal effectiveness while warning of irritation from other products.
A letter from J. Massey of Toronto signaling endorsements of Peruna as a remedy for chronic headaches stomach troubles and digestive issues. The writer asserts Peruna addresses liver and bowel sluggishness and intestinal enlargement, claiming long standing health improvements and global recognition.
The session covers the allowance for members of parliament with debate on the pay system and proposed changes. Prime Minister faces questions on policy direction and potential timetable for reforms while transportation and public service themes echo through discussions.
The Daily Telegraph reports King O Malley leads discussions on locating the capital with a government hotel and shops in the new town. Plans include land for religious use and a bakery based on a novel credit instrument for employees.
Fragmentary OCR item references Hew A and WD Chemplom Presbyterian with religious titles and location hints. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a church or ministerial record involving Rev BE and a place likely Lleweloraun. Further readable context needed.
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