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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
2
A column discusses British liberty, Finnish views on freedom, and the tension between workers rights and individual liberty. It questions if extending freedom to one group unduly restricts others, citing unions, wage fairness, and shop hours as examples of contested freedoms in Labour circles.
The Acting Secretary Mr Fa wre discussed Lawrence proposals for shire versus central hospital control. He warned of cross shire admissions and suggested central administration with government subsidy to avoid overlapping and discrimination. Flowers welcomed shire council control as a Labor party plank and urged detailed analysis.
A Queanbeyan Dramatic Society gathering honored Mr and Mrs Trotter on their departure. Members presented a commemorative clock with inscription and praised the couple for their Service to the club and town. Speakers paid tribute to Mr Trotter’s energy in sports and theatre work, wishing them happiness in their new home and thanking them for friendship and support.
Mr J Byrne inspected the rifle range on Wednesday afternoon. A. Faullick showed him a wife from the east side of the river who had come to town awaiting a meeting. The fragment mentions a tonic or cure and a cough remedy.
A contentious discussion outlines reform of board control and the use of reserves. Proponents argue for stronger powers to manage funds and land, while critics warn of overlapping authority with the shire council and potential cost increases for stockowners and the community.
The Pastures Protection conference in Sydney opened with Mr. W F Rutledge addressing the gathering, urging the retention of boards and proposing reforms. Delegates debated tax powers, stock control, reserve management, and director remuneration, and urged ministerial action on grants, land netting costs, and broader governance.
A fragmented report outlines Liberal Conference decisions on legislative reform, local government authority, and stock and pasture policies. Proposals include reforms to the Pastures Protection Act, Crown land clearing, stock inspection funding, railway freight reductions, and hospital and poor relief governance.
An ad promoting Sander's Extract as a cure for coughs colds and throat ailments claims it contains unique substances to treat various illnesses. It asserts the extract heals irritation and prevents harm though text is garbled and promotional in tone.
At the Liberal and Reform Association Conference in Sydney Mr Wade urged cohesion in the Liberal Party and warned non supporters there is no room for a third party. A separate public meeting in M A Hall discussed opposing Gov Holman’s proposal to move the Colony Anniversary date from January 26 to August 22. The gathering vowed to oppose the date change on historical grounds and favor January 26 as the public holiday.
A ram from Murrumbateman bought by W T Merriman for 410 guineas. The sheep, originally entered for exhibition, features a good frame and plain body with tight folds, long dense bright wool, and perfect seration as noted by buyers.
After 15 years running a store in Bombala Mr Emanuel moved to Queanbeyan on Wednesday. Before leaving town a large group gathered at the School of Arts to present him with an addressed token recognizing his public service.
Church notices list several sermons and services including Christ Church Queanbeyan at 11 am and 7 50 pm with Rev W M White. Be John the Baptist Canberra and Rev A H Champion Presbyterian Gussiberay an Sey om Tadaroo f and Rev E S Handsraoa also appear.
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