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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
2
The advertisement lists extensive price cuts on men's and women's wear including tweed suits, trousers, jackets, hats, and footwear. It promotes dramatic reductions across fabrics, knits, flannels, and accessories with emphasis on value and variety for all ages and sizes.
Fragmented church notices reference various parishes and ministers. An apparent discussion questions whether High Court rulings on constitutional matters jeopardize Federation, suggesting democratic urgency and the role of federation in governance.
The High Court ruling on New Protection divides opinion, blamed on political influence rather than legal clarity. It upholds federation needs an independent tribunal to curb state encroachment while cautioning against selecting judges with political ties.
The Postmaster General reviews community suggestions for the Woodfield receiving office. Names Goddell Avon Amun pula and Bingly Vale are discussed. all are rejected for potential confusion with existing Commonwealth offices. Mr. Menroes’s proposal cannot be acceded to.
Wincrcomar Carson & Co report improved Sydney wool market with restored confidence and a healthier tone. Keen enquiry for early shorn wools yields good values, ram sales are slower than last year, top price reaching two guineas, and overall sheep sales remain strong for the season.
A meeting at Aaron's Exchange Hotel Sydney decided to form the Stock and Station Agents Association of New South Wales. Objects include maintaining proper conduct and unifying licensing for auctioneers and agents with a 15 shilling license fee. Wheatley elected vice president.
A burial for a person who died by own action at Wingen on Wednesday saw a Roman Catholic clergyman refuse to read the burial rites. Distressing scenes among relatives followed. prayers were read by a friend. Townspeople condemn the clergyman’s uncharitable action.
The Exkbank Ironworkers Association chose not to accept temporary wage reductions proposed by C. H. Hosking. A notice posted at the works announced closure from 5:21 pm July 9 1908 until further notice, causing local concern.
Colom Rizz M I A receives from the Secretary of Mines and Agriculture notice approving a grant. H W Sumper Back Creek Gundaroo receives additional aid for 30 feet of driving at 10 per foot. The Closer Settlement Advisory Board declines Col Rorie’s request for an early visit but promises inspections as soon as possible.
Picturescope presented moving pictures at the Protestant Hall in Queanbeyan drawing strong public support. The Kino Electric Picturescope displayed films such as A Monotonal Fire The Mesmerist Courting the Coalman's Wife and A Trip through Hong Kong with first class incidental music and a 30 000 candle power light.
A list of players leaving by train to-night for Tarago to play against Braidwood for the Kyrie cup includes Full back P Overend and captain H Land plus R McInnes T Waters L Donshea V Williams F Griffiths C Den ley W Lynch E Collett J Eren shaw W Woodfield E Stevens W Freebody F Aldridge F Huet. Mr F P Woodward acts as manager.
The Gundaroo Public Library convened its annual meeting in the reading room on Monday night with Mr. T. A. Lake presiding. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. building improvements and ten new books cost over £30. New officers elected for the coming year include President J. F. Heazlett and Treasurer T. A. Lake, with a committee of G. Massey Jno. Affleck W. Clemenger A. Buxton C. Yates Albert Lees and Thos. Haylen.
Mr W O Newneey provides figures for the Queanbeyan Post Office covering the half year to June 30. Telegrams sent 3016 and received 296. Money orders issued 511. Letters registered 509. Parcels posted 861 and received 2785. Postal notes value £1988 10s. Stamp value £1036 18s 6d. 43 subscribers on the Exchange. Calls this last month 2352. six months 14300. Trunk line caller 200. Letters posted six months 87600. 12 minor offices supplied with stamps and postal notes. 164 mail and 4 private bags prepared weekly and the same number received.
The Queanbeyan Dramatic Society announces July 1st as the opening night for Be neath the Union Jack a prologue and three acts drama. It has national and domestic interest and has not been staged here before. A strong cast is rehearsing and new scenery is ready. Tickets at popular prices A 2 and 0 are on sale and box plan is open at A M Pallick and Sons.
A muddled OCR fragment mentions a person connected to Port Hacking and a coughing episode. The readable bits reference a poet, illness, and vague events, but key names, dates, and locations are unclear.
A deputation urged Parliament to reconsider a Tarago to Ported road link to serve vast timber and cattle flows. Estimates ranged around 4 400 000 to 4 190 000 with potential 6 000 to 7 000 yearly passengers and large forest transport benefits. Minister noted prior Public Works Committee rejection but promised further investigation and an updated Railway Commissioners report.
Public notice states Crown Land in Cowley County Murray parish will remain unavailable until survey effects and further notification. It references optical health warnings and promotes H A Harraclough, Royal Opticians, with dates and locations for eye care services and a warning against misrepresentations by other claimants.
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