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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
2
The article discusses how compulsory arbitration in industrial legislation could raise wages and production costs, potentially increasing the cost of living. It notes mixed views in Parliament and argues price pressures affect workers and families, with emphasis on the risk to the least affluent and children.
Queanbeyan P. and A. Association held a conference with branches from Queanbeyan Gunning Gundaroo and others to arrange a candidate for the Queanbeyan by elections. Officers were elected including president Campbell and secretary Lindy. The conference discussed ballot procedures and transfer of eligibility amid political preparations. the Queanbeyan Show opened with Premier Wade attending and prize lists announced for livestock and horse sections.
Queanbeyan Club defeated Half Holiday by 64 runs after posting 112 in their second innings. Freebody and Willis added a 17 run stand for Half Holiday, with Freebody top bowling efforts.
Brief notes from Queanbeyan and surrounding areas record J. Cusack as Labor candidate elected mayor of Yass with prior mayoral terms, local ads on corned beef prices, clergy events at Christ Church Queanbeyan, and Howard Fleming discourse. Also mentions Paris floods, Sydney Protestant Hall gathering, industrial disputes in Newcastle, and coal mine resumption plans with habeas corpus case.
An old notice extols Arnott’s Living Pictures biscuits claiming five years of use for infant feeding notes testimonials. It describes Arnott’s tight control over ingredients and milk from River Valley dairies, with cows raised in NSW and top milk from prize herds daily used in biscuit production.
The company has delivered a strong run with a versatile repertoire and capable scenery. Tonight the Heart of a Girl is highlighted as a favorite piece, with a fuller opportunity to witness the company in action for patrons.
In a shocking courtroom incident, a young man named Davide Devide shot himself in the side with a revolver after being read a remand for innocence. He died at once, a knife found on his person and the bullet entering the lower left side.
An old advertisement promotes GANDER BU CALYETE EXTRACT and SANDE R S extract as cures for bowel kidney and nerve complaints. It claims the products clear secretions relieve wounds and irritations, and reduce inflammation with no harm from ingredients. The copy emphasizes genuine eucalyptus based formulas and warns against inferior preparations.
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