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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1901
Page
3
A wide collage of war, politics, and society items from Sydney and New South Wales covers protests in Sydney, parliamentary actions, military moves in Cape Colony, boat and river incidents, and obituaries. Notable mentions include the Liberal demonstration, the New South Wales Parliament opening, and local interwar civic tensions.
A crowd of about eighty attended the meeting where speaker Mr Norton faced protests over alleged political sermons in the Presbyterian Church. He criticized Rev Mottat and opposed labor issues, noting interruptions and a prayer interruption as the session debated church and political matters.
The piece reflects on Sir William Lyme's retirement, praising his long service and chivalrous conduct. It credits him with guiding both legislative and administrative efforts, including overseas missions, the Sydney Harbour Trust project, and major city improvements. The commentary lauds his leadership during crises and suggests strong public support for his tenure.
A printed exhortation to Queanbeyan electors discusses an elective upper house, amending land policies, and income tax reform. It argues for female suffrage, land ownership safeguards, and limits on private use of camping reserves, urging voters to back substantial parliamentary changes. The prose cites taxation, banking, and governance themes and calls for action in the upcoming colonial debate.
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