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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
2
A Melbourne Argus report discusses political maneuvering around Mr Arthur and Mr Joelles Miguel amid charges of a smear campaign. It notes Liberal candidates’ stance and a speech by a Labor supporter questioning integrity in the Camberwell administration.
The report covers a heated discussion on unemployment in Parliament and notes the Barrack Flat rifle range event where seventeen shooters competed despite wind and heat. Nlataly won the silver souvenir with a 170 total. H. Banky and others posted strong scores.
The district notes the death of Mrs. Archiball McKeshnie aged 76 at Ada hospital after an illness of weeks. She was beloved for hospitality and kindness and leaves a family including two married daughters Mrs W Rel of Hoy and Mrs Min Poten. The funeral was held at the C.K. chapel, Cualerre, with service conducted by Mr AL Gh Gohl.
An incomplete, garbled account references a wide city concert or public gathering at a local venue with mentions of Mayo and West Three. details are unclear and names are mostly unreadable. The piece hints at preparations, plans, and possible attendance but lacks concrete facts or outcomes.
A fragmented 19th century article discusses smallpox and diphtheria outbreaks, praising a patent extract claimed to prevent infection. It references medical terms, alleged remedies, and public health concerns, with names such as Campbell and hospital settings implied.
Fire officials respond to a blaze at an unclear location with reports of smoke and damage. No injuries are listed, and details on cause or exact address are not provided in the fragmented text.
The readable lines describe Weare glass, a failed campaign or protest, and mention names like Fos Mav and Teoria Theon. The text appears as garbled OCR from a 19th or early 20th century local page with scattered phrases about camps, factories, and individuals, but no coherent storyline or dates emerge.
Yarrowllala Shire Council announces a postal ballot election for the triennial period beginning January ruled. Nomination papers may be obtained from the Shire Council Chamber and must be returned by the closing date.
An odd OCR fragment markets the Marvel Nut Comb as a head care aid. It mentions a registered post and a medical address in a city, with unclear references to products, parasitic claims, and consumer promises. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable details.
Church of England Queanbeyan Christ Church and St John the Baptist Queanbeyan Mack indicating services across multiple times. Roman Catholic Nev Hogan Presbyterian Queanbeyan Cathedral Wattle Park Weetancare Acton Hall and other locations listed with morning and afternoon schedules.
One annual meeting of subscribers will be held in the Hoard Room on Friday the 16th at 4 pm. Public invited to review committee and medical officers reports and the treasurer’s balance sheet. Election of president two vice presidents and committee auditors follows. W A Deans secretary.
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