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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1911
Page
2
The piece critiques the High Court's decision on federal land tax, arguing it ignores public realities and risks state sovereignty. It discusses ministerial responsibility under Labor, cabinet dynamics, and the potential long term effects on parliamentary accountability and governance.
The piece discusses how Labour's rise has shifted political balance and altered ministerial responsibility. It notes unwritten constitutional usage where the Crown's representative seeks counsel from a trusted parliamentary statesman and his assistants.
An inquiry conducted by Mr. Woo Rigel and the Deputy Coroner investigated the deaths of Eden Heather Jean Marillion aged four and Menthe Atlanmdsan. The inquest examined evidence and external marks, with testimony about the child’s health, care, and possible causes, noting detailed observations and medical statements from witnesses. The proceedings referenced the families and local officials, including Samuel Shumack and others, with a focus on the circumstances surrounding the fatalities.
Fragmentary notes mention a peppermint cure and a coded London event with a score of AA. Names and places are unreadable, leaving only scattered references to cures, suburbs, and a rite.
The Queanbeyan District Hospital committee met in the Board Room Friday afternoon with members including F Campbell C Campbell E Gale J Cunningham R Moora H K Hayes E E Hodson A frosery E E Morgan A H Newell A Pallick Rev E S Henderson and Mr Downey secretary. Correspondence covered health department notes on pit and trench works and funding as well as patient numbers and hospital finances. The meeting approved the submission to the Department of Health and discussed government subsidy arrangements for hospitals.
At the Police Court yesterday William Thearpe pleaded guilty to using indecent language in Monaro Street on Saturday. He was fined for the offense and the fines were paid.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a remedy or tonic titled Chronic Chest Complaints and a product or treatment named Woods Peppermint Cure. Further readable details are unavailable.
Report of Saturday events in the Park with footraces, bicycle races, and handicaps. B. Dudley wins Dundsmens Handicap. A. Bryen leads in the Half Mile events. Officials listed. crowd reaches about 700 amid festive but disrupted plans due to a public holiday.
The Warrigals beat a Federal City side by eight points in a lively park match after a fair opening. Federal City, led by captain J. McDourall Jr. and players like F. Alepheni, showed solid defense and steady tackling. The Warrigals rallied in the second half with key plays by H. Smith and Ponder, retaining the Victory Cup for next season as club figures toasted both teams and the sport.
A partial OCR of a local event mentions voices singing and a crowd reaction as a performance unfolds. Names and full context are unclear due to damaged text.
The record lists stock sold at the above sale day showing Leahy with 117 bushels of oats and stores, Powell Bros with two cows, weighing gear, and various weights and prices. The entries are terse and partly garbled but indicate prices per load and dairy stock figures.
Dalgety & Company reports the third London sale closed May 26 with prices for merinos good and canvas crossbreds higher. Total wool offered 208000 bales. 167000 sold, 29000 forward to July, mainly New Zealand crases. Buyers show strong inquiry across lots, with upward movement in the rude woollen line. Next sale fixed to occur in Jin with a catalogue at 8000 turks.
A wagon and sulky collision near the Union Club bridge left both riders with injuries. A horse toppled onto a man, but the machine was largely undamaged. The injured include Mr White and other unnamed bystanders who sustained broken or bruised limbs.
A Union Company vessel struck a reef near Navala enroute to Lautoka and Suva. The crewman C S Hudson died on the scene after a failed self-rescue attempt. Engineer W. Wade and other officers suffered serious injuries. The deceased was related to Mr BE Ardvon, manager of Duntroon Estates, with deep condolences extended to the family.
An Aralucu riflemen party traveling to Braidwood Wednesday met a severe crash when their motor car toppled after the weight shifted. Eight passengers were injured or trapped, with the driver Mr. Too Munroe and Mr. A Parsons among those freed. chaos followed as others struggled to escape. Authorities or bystanders released the trapped, while one person reportedly escaped serious harm.
At How Police Court yesterday 11 members of the Hay aul Coodaman rifle club were charged with shooting for sport on Sunday under the Police Offences Act. Police alleged ten men from each club fired under matchlike conditions. The proprietor’s solicitor argued the shooting would not be repeated, while the two clubs offered combined protection. The police did not seek heavy penalties. each defendant faced fines and short imprisonment measures.
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