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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 10, 1914
Page
3
A municipal welcome was extended by Ald J Moore the mayor to Mr Cook the Prime Minister on his Saturday Canberra arrival. Moore noted Queanbeyan’s water and sewerage schemes and rivers through the Spitel territory. Cook promised replies would come in due course.
The Prime Minister met a deputation of Federal Territory landholders led by Mr. Austin Chapman. Landowners complained the 1906 Acquisition Act allows immediate taking and urged a local tribunal to value land and a firm timetable for purchase. They sought timely finality on whether plots would be acquired within five, ten, or twenty years.
The Prime Minister visits the Federal Capital site at Canberra and notes rapid progress. He highlights rail, power, and road work, camp water and schooling issues now being addressed by Mr. Kelly, and mentions landholder dispossession and a needed legal amendment. He remains hopeful the capital will soon be established.
An Australian report notes widespread baby absence in homes linked to concern among spouses. A pamphlet offers free guidance by post from Nature Health Co. The text mentions Sydney and a September date, with references to health and childcare topics.
The Queanbeyan Boro Club committee met at Ryan's Hotel to confirm minutes and discuss finances and a potential two day meeting. President J Cunningham spoke of attendance and thanked Collett for leadership, while Collier reported on an inter club conference with Captroon Sporte Club about arranging a feet meeting and potential racing.
The text records votes to appoint a five member committee for drafting a program for approval and a second committee for drawing up the programme steps. Names mentioned include Shr. A. 0 Campo and others, with several votes for and against, and notes on leadership and approval procedures.
Mrs. Williene from the Head Office in Sit M Ledins College of Health will visit Queanbeyan and be available at Harricon's Hole from 10 am to 8 pm on Wednesday February 1st. The visit responds to requests from women who cannot travel to Sydney for personal consultation. The Ladies College of Health has helped many women regain health through its treatment.
The management announces Miss Gale BYDNEY will star in Through the Cloude in the feature Alm for Friday night and Saturday night. Prices as usual. Supporting acts noted in the program with romantic themes and stage performances.
Mr Bam Ahaddem receives a gold watch from a driernda supporter on the eve of departure for Sydney. Mr E F Rourke presents the tribute at Ryan’s Hotel. The departing member, a station hand, is seen away after a farewell at Campbells Lite Liver pills advertised by Campbell Chemist in Queensland.
Ambiguous OCR text outlines an assistant administrator meeting for a Wea wall dee group. The fragment mentions a 2 PM start on a Saturday with potential attendees or officials and a possible AML motif. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
A preliminary notice announces a Ball and Supper in the Vorwiheyan Tiworer Dowie area. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 30, under AWLP Pin Soe, with details sparse and informal.
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