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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
2
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Fragmentary testimony recounts a hearing into alleged machine shears corruption. Witnesses discuss unsworn statements, potential refunds, and government claims on substantial sums, with officials referenced and accusations of improper influence.
The Eastern War updates describe intense fighting at Port Arthur with Japanese attacks on Russian ships and heavy damage to several war vessels. Reports note casualties of sailors, sinking vessels, and tensions rising as diplomatic strains grow with Russia and Japan.
A garbled passage discusses hive labor, religious sentiment, and unknown names. It references Sezer, Salis lary, Mir, Yoram, and a reoccurring theme of worth and revival. The fragment lacks clear events or outcomes.
A lively cricket report describes a tense game with several batsmen and bowlers noted by name. Key figures include James Western and Mbert Moore, along with J Keenan and Quernbeyas as part of a heated chase.
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