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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1911
Page
2
A crowded procession on McQuail Street drew East End residents for a morning event featuring prizes and trophies. Local organizers announced winners for actions and attractions while public safety and admission details were noted, with boys and girls races set for morning and afternoon sessions respectively.
A local government notice from Yarrowlumpa Shire Council to the electors expresses sincere appreciation for support since the inception of Local Government. The message notes what has been accomplished and acknowledges contributions from riding men within Vivien Territory.
The Science Con talk by Mr H Y Braddon critiqued compulsion in industrial relations. He argues the act does not prevent strikes or coercion, leaving both employers and workers dissatisfied. He urges a fairer system that avoids “laissez faire” while reducing injustice.
Local notes express Queanbeyan’s ambition to join the Federal Capital area though benefits are unclear to residents. The piece features scattered references to prizes, art union awards, and faded terms like Beale Piane and Ringer Sowing Avachine with doubtful legibility.
Minutes of a Monday Local Land Board session in the Land District of Queanbeyan list decisions on exemptions from fencing. Numerous applicants like J. Ryan, A. Shangon, H. M. Murphy and G. Read received confirmed entries or subdivisions. Several lease and road enclosure permissions were granted and waivers recommended. some applications were postponed or postponed.
The Colonel Ryrie trophy competition began last Saturday with six participants. C. J. Hoyd won the cash prize. Scores followed the 7 shots at 600 yards. Next Saturday the monthly shoot decides the local rifle club’s annual segregate prizes, at 600 yards with two rounds.
The notice records the Friday death of a 17 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Sullivan of Bungendore and Captain's Lot from pneumonia. Burial followed in Queanbeyan’s cemetery. Also announced is the death of Mrs Ano Pass at Surveyor Street Queanbeyan aged 43. Interment will be in Rookwood Cemetery. Another obituary notes Mrs Jon Chinnery of Tarago aged in her hundreds with a large family. She was sister in law to Mr F Penney.
In New South Wales events at She Warnteh Farm on Saturday the poleot remedy of thinisale women Nemla Tonic from Mears E T and N H Gihtee MulA placed third in the Flying Howlivap. First prize valued £200 went to the Druids Union with tickets priced at 4 shillings.
The town cricket team in the district played a tightly fought game at Parklet Saturday afternoon. Quennbeyan were led by McGeegor who scored a run and took wickets, Taine Jr and Hinckemon top-scored for the host, while Brunell held the field for the visitors. The match details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the Parklet side won in a close finish with South Africa and Australia appearing in the narrative as part of a broader summary.
The Sydney wool auctions begin with entries and bids from multiple sellers. Prices and lot numbers are read aloud as consignors and buyers mingle at the market hall, while staff coordinate sales and record purchases.
Fragmentary text from a Manchester union notice mentions a January date and several misread names. The garbled entry references a meeting on Minnie Street and an alert to attendees, but details are not discernible.
James Mack a 45 year old shearer was killed on the railway near the Levelaml street tunnel in Reulfern. Thos Brown a railway employee found the body. The head was smashed the right arm severed and both feet crushed. Mack lived with his mother in law Mrs Anne Isbister at Margaret street Sandringham. It is unclear if he was walking the line or struck by a train.
Chemist Queanbeyan notes that Drugy t wer is trusted for purity and strength. Ogmpbell brand appears in local pharmacy listings, with emphasis on quality control and consistent potency.
The article discusses plans to represent the Northern Territory and capital area in Parliament. Ministers weigh temporary federal divisions and combining Territory voters with South Australia and New South Wales electors. Water issues may be examined later for potential complications.
Teaileuts of Quronteven and rhetered will host a personal event by Cram MF fragat Bosch F SJA C Vanvricbenn Mr Hoech's Emalish American. Fellows of the 5.MLC will discuss eye defects, headaches, and eyestrain in a London trained program. The event aims to certify qualification in optical practice. Location Harrixony Hott. February Saturday.
A murky report lists a swimming championship with unclear names and places, noting a champion and several competitors. Readable fragments mention a bold event, a new time, and a record hint, with references to venues and participants.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the Workmen's Compensation Act with unclear names and entities. Key terms appear to mention workers, employers, and the act's application but specifics are obscured.
Local discussions centered on the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Trust plan and governance. Leaders including Arthur Griffithy and Wilber addressed guests at a meeting chaired by Mr. Perel, with engineers and external experts invited to outline settlement proposals and executive responsibilities.
Officials call for new uniform postage stamp designs featuring distinctive Australian elements. The open contest seeks entries by a stated deadline and promises recognition for winners with preference to designs reflecting national imagery and heritage.
The Attorney General notes the trmivdon of the Hom with prizes totaling £40. The notice mentions A M Fallick and Sons Queanbeyan and Campbell’s Little Livy Pillar for Bill opinions. Directions indicate small doses provide more effect than large imitations from Campbell Chemist Queanbeyan.
A local Majura social event ended with a lively evening despite poor weather. Harman won the Geot's ae watchro, Mir. MelImond impressed, and Mr. Oke Malpoms served as MC. Catering by loyal ladies raised funds for rebuilding efforts and a committee will meet soon to discuss holding day sports alongside hall improvements.
Twenty year old Walter Archer and two seventeen year old assistants attempted flight in a motor driven aircraft of Archer’s invention in Bolide California. A feed wire from the local power company detached causing the machine to lose power and plunge to the ground fatally injuring Archer on impact.
Mr G C P Hatch manager of Palevihan Mation suffered a broken right wrist after his horse bolted while pursuing a dingo in scrub. A rabbit startled the horse causing the fall and concussion. Hatch walked miles through heat to seek aid, later arriving at Copdobolim for medical care.
Harry Fraser bids for a Kauffmann bout in London during Coronation week and Johnson doubts the offer while Robinson rates Kauffmann top in his view. Melvynson cables Burne for a Lang clash at Easter, Burne asking 30 days prep. Morris from Oklahoma defeats Kennedy in two rounds in a rising white hope notice.
The Ballarat branch of the Political Labour League unanimously adopts a resolution regretting the Labour government of New South Wales and urging a genuine Labor government at the federal referents. Copies go to secretaries of town bodies across the Commonwealth.
Official letter from the secretary urges Mr Metroweo to join the Coronation ceremonies as part of the Labor movement. It notes that his participation would highlight New South Wales at the celebrations and link the international character of labor, underscoring that Labor knows no nationality.
Mece and Deomead, who escaped from Dirlinghwet Geol, were re arrested at Marrickville. Detectives closed in as the pair fled and a three officer confrontation ensued in a bedroom. Both were overpowered and later charged with breaking jail and remanded. A watch found on Donmond linked to a Woollahra robbery.
A fragmented mention shows disruptions in an unspecified system described as irregularities in its operation. The text references a person or name Nemia Tonto in a garbled context, suggesting a misread or miswritten proper noun. Further clarity is needed to identify the exact subject and scope.
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