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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1914
Page
2
Fragmented OCR shows a busy sale listing various ladies garments and fabrics with discounts. Includes references to costumes lawn pieces messes and fabrics like muslin cambric linen and silk with marked sale prices and percentages across multiple items and sizes.
Minister for Works in South Australia argues for mixed use of day labour and piecework. He notes day labour can lower productive output, while piecework boosts wages for able workers, yet may exclude the weakest. He seeks to balance efficiency with protection for those unable to meet direct-work demands and worries about transitioning too quickly from public to private employment.
Deputy Postmaster General reports on Sutton telephone link to Quansbeyan with proposals exceeding funds. Residents offer to supply and deliver wooden poles worth substantial sums but lack cash for full works. Line 1 approved if locals cover 77 pounds and provide poles. inspection awaits readiness of 07 inch poles and delivery points.
The first post election council session convened with all aldermen present. Mayor Whicomead urged unity and progress for Queanbeyan within the Federal Territory while addressing finance, water supply, and road works. Members thanked voters, pledged public service, and discussed budgets, grants, and upcoming projects for the town.
The report notes Prime Minister Mee Uook Prius meeting officials in Melbourne. It mentions planned talks with local leaders and a state reception. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate anticipated discussions on national policy and regional cooperation.
Fragmented report from wartime China notes a wedding encounter near Nanking where 22 were killed and 20 captured. Military actions and a round-hear plane race tied to a Panama inhibition are referenced with unclear details. Bride and other names appear in garbled text.
A to-night program in Protestant Hall features the Swastike Elegie Picture Company with a 508 foot reel including Truth With Out a sensational three act story of a banker's misdeed. Explosive lab scenes and boat explosion are described along with a chase of a thief and his family. Tomorrow the No 1 silent feature The Ghent Audac ling? and My Hewiry are billed with additional attractions and prices.
Fragmented OCR describes road repair work near Achwiuiateater area with mentions of dates and officials. It notes coordination with local authorities and a plan to widen a segment of Gudgenly Road. Specific names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmented OCR text describes scholarships for country schools and bids to award grants. Names and details are illegible. core idea references education funding, scholarships, and rural pupils receiving support.
An advertisement extols Sanders Extract as a powerful antiseptic against hollow throat infections and diseases such as diphtheria and tonsillitis. It claims the product disinfects the throat and upper respiratory tract, offering strong protection by penetrating the cavity, and contrasts it with other remedies of the era.
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