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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1914
Page
3
In a gale the Danish steamer Elliptha sailing from the Tyne to Cugiluri near Santis foundered in the Bay of Biscay after failing to withstand wind and waves. Twenty one of her crew were aboard, eleven including the captain drowned.
The Petit Journal notes an alleged attempt to wreck three convoys near the Minieh racecourse in Egypt. Heavy tinder placed on a sharp turn near the Pyramids was discovered. the driver narrowly averted disaster. The Khedive's brother and diplomatic officials were present in the area.
In Neville Curcoar hill town a mother fatally shot her child then killed herself. The inquest heard the inmate Mrs Osborne, after a reception, fired a pistol at her own breast and the infant, and a coroner’s verdict found the death resulted from self administration. A note left requests prayers and forgiveness from the Church of England clergyman.
A traveling wager in a small town drew a tailor into a bet with a man who offered payment if the tailor wore a peculiar item. The wager attracted humor and curiosity as the tailor accepted, but the traveler later refused to repeat the stunt for a mere six cents, returning home with the object and pride in the odd victory.
Daniel Winters pleaded guilty in Criminal Court Melbourne on Tuesday to offences under the Maternity Allowances Act. He admitted seeking benefits for a family while claiming an honest life, and used a joke to hide his false claims. He did not pursue actual collection, awaiting sentencing.
A notice promotes a health book offering information and tips on infant care. It invites readers to request a free copy by mail, with the address listed as Natura Health Co. at 259 Elisabeth St., Sydney, and mentions prospects of postage paid.
Fragmentary OCR item notes names and places with unclear meaning. Readable bits suggest a local reference to persons and groups but specific events or affiliations are not clear enough to summarize definitively.
A keen wool enquiry continues with private treaty dealings after seasonal workdown. Defrances reported on withdrawn losses and slaughtered lots, with slow supplies and some cross district wools arriving. rainfall and water shortages affect country prospects as March catalogue preparation begins.
Tenders for lease of Commonwealth lands in the Federal Territory will be received until Monday March 16 1914 by the Administrator of the Commonwealth lands. Conditions include mill site facilities and ovens with tender details to be forwarded to the Administrator. Tenders must be for lease with rental per annum and are to be addressed to the Administrator. February 4 1914.
A meeting of the above will be held in the Coumed Chambers on March 7. J. Keeffe, President, is specially requested to attend.
Local Majura event listing multiple races and activities for February 28 1914. Includes opening handicaps for footraces, girls and boys events, hurdle and jumping tests, pillow fights, and miscellaneous races with entry fees and trophy prizes. Notes various sponsors and ground facilities with admission details.
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