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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1914
Page
2
The Minister for Labor Mr Estell plans to pause his Arbitration Bill until lawful respect is assured. He argues unions may strike or arbitrate, but not both, insisting the state must avoid forcing work against will. The piece critiques legislation favoring unions and speculates on broader labor policy and meat and wool market impacts.
The article discusses Prime Minister Asquith weighing a conference under Royal auspices to resolve the Ulster crisis. It argues the move may fail to avert civil war and reflects on the foresight and rashness influencing the government’s handling of the national conflict.
A Sunday landing at Howth north of Dublin brought 2500 rifles and 107000 rounds for Nationalist volunteers. Volunteers cut lines to Dublin. police and Borderers captured 100 rifles. A confrontation in Dublin left three dead and sixty wounded as mobs attacked soldiers and civilians amid wild unrest. The fleet at Portland received orders to concentrate.
The article reports Austria declaring war on Serbia, with recent Balkan tensions and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand cited as triggers. It notes Austrian mobilisations and Russian support for Serbia, while Britain watches, France and Italy’s stances, and Belgium’s cautious stance amid the alliance dynamics. It mentions drug purity warnings and a Chem Queasbeyan line.
Gallagher takes the NBA silver medal with an eight point margin after the eleventh hour match held over 600 and 700 yard ranges. G Murty Beatty Hately Warren Paluch and others posted scores as the event concluded. Gallagher previously won an NBA medal in 1912 and 145 points matched the best prior tally.
The Queanbeyan Rifle Club met at the Commercial Hotel with Caplan Thomsen presiding. They discussed invitations from the Sydney Rifle Club, pledged support for patrons, launched the Collett prize event, and approved purchases and thanks while addressing water supply issues in the pit.
An old advertisement promotes Hean's Essence and Hean's Essence Nisture for colds throat and nasal relief. It touts quick relief by sipping diluted mixtures and using drops for infants. The copy claims immediate nasal and throat soothing effects and urges purchase from chemists or stores with directions on the bottle.
In a two afternoon sequence, Cooma hosts Duntroon in a polo fixture with mixed results. The first match ended Cooma 10 to 1 behinds, the second saw a closer fight as Duntroon improved though Cooma still claimed the day.
A garbled health note discusses recent epidemics of allpox and diphtheria and emphasizes the need for hygienic practices. The fragment mentions infection routes through the respiratory tract and hints at antiseptic concerns, with unclear references to remedies or authorities.
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