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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
2
A February 16, 1912 report discusses the Labor rise in South Australia and the expected momentum into New South Wales. Mr. M Gowan warns opponents that Labor may not be beaten and vows to uphold pledges on early dissolution if needed.
An old text describes the Labor Union or staff strike at The Worker newspaper and warns executive Mr W G Spence, president of The AAV, about coercive tactics. It recounts threats and a loaded revolver incident and calls for corrective action.
Attention is drawn to the au douncoment column inviting new members to attend the first rehearsal. The group plans a light program and members discuss the annual general meeting to follow practice.
The funeral for Peter Shuma of Qithca Paralytic was held and largely attended in the Queanbeyan district. The obituary notes his residence and the community’s attendance at the ceremony.
A crowded event with games and music celebrated the anniversary of Querebeyen Lodge Ladies. Attendees enjoyed a dance, prize play, and era of social gathering with performances by Melvaes Sheed and others in a local hall.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Rev and names like Vleming and Combe may indicate a church or local notice. The readable lines are garbled with partial phrases and stray letters, lacking clear event or context to summarize into a definite news item.
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