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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
2
A fragmented discussion argues for a rent court to curb excessive rents and reduce strikes. Proponents say a simple, binding system could prevent oppression while critics warn against government meddling and loss of individual freedom.
Terrible Antarctic tragedy as Captain Scott and four companions perish on the South Pole return from the pole. Terra and crew survive the rugged voyage despite severe cold and blizzard. Wireless telegrams relay the grim news to London and press across Britain and America.
At Queanbeyan on December 10 1936 Mick Wright and Linwellye Higgon faced charges after a police case involving a watch chain and beret from Artie Thornton. Both pleaded not guilty before Judge Hoge and were found guilty after a short jury retirement. Wright received ten months while Higgon six months imprisonment.
An OCR snippet touts Campbell's Colphalia Wafers as a cure for headache and neuralgia. It claims a box of 12 is a perfect harmless remedy, with uncertain attribution to Campbell, iat, in Queanbeyan.
Sydney Flint and James Noone faced charges for a wild dog drive dispute with Richard Harris and Sydney Flint was accused of assault with a gun blow during a confrontation near Tidbinbilline. Harris admitted shoving and threatening with a firearm, witnesses described the gully encounter and subsequent gate incident. The court somberly weighed evidence, with several defendants bound over for good behavior and costs awarded to witnesses.
The advertisement promotes Winchcombs Caracn's Warrigal Woolpress offering easy terms. It claims wool garments will look and fit better when using the press and invites customers to consider the product for quality wool processing.
A collection of short notes covers film showings by The Swastika Picture Co at Protestant Hall with a new act called A Secret of Seal, land sales near Bangendore, hospital administration visits in Queanbeyan, and Salvage of multiple local events. Other items note political moves in Upper Hunter, fishers and rail talks, a poison dairy incident, and council cost disputes over utility line work.
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