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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
2
A garbled OCR item mentions a railway project, government control, and a protest or petition. Names and places are unreadable, but references to government, a timetable, and a local group imply a political action tied to railway plans.
The New South Wales Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind will be visited by Miss Sare Powersen, collector, who will be in the area for a few days to explain enrollment options. The visit aims to explain education plans, pupil needs, and how to secure access for general participation. Fred. Phillip William Witson of City Road, late Newtown, will present the arrangement details.
Fragmentary notice discusses vision problems and eye strain with a reference to Campbell in Queanbeyan. It hints at spectacles as a remedy but provides limited readable details.
A brief item from Friday June 21 1912 notes the Buenabeyan Obeesher in an unspecified local context with limited readable details. The fragment focuses on a newspaper notice style entry from that date.
A fragmented, OCR damaged discussion questions whether Political Labor aligns with democracy. It debates party fidelity to egalitarian reform, references figures like Lieber and Debates on the proper scope of popular sovereignty, and questions the party’s real commitment to democratic principles.
A Quoan area meeting of the Pastures Protection Board was held in the Municipal Council Chambers. Directors including James Consingham and Inspector Newell. reports covered permit letters, land leases, rabbit control, and wire-netting grants for local farmers.
At the Queanbeayan fair a dispute arose over ownership and exhibition rights for a horse shown by Erie Sheed. Committee chair Vernon Leharativns presided as questions about ownership and proper display were raised. Judge Me Dhow declared the work of its owners valid while Abel 12 avonth endured ongoing questions about property and exhibition compliance.
A euchre party and social was held Thursday evening at Protrehuit Hall under the auspices of the Liberal Association. Winners included HH Moore and Mr Thomruck with nine games each. prizes were offered by Warren, Liberal organizer and secretary of the local branch. Supper followed and dancing ensued with Meredith and Cullew providing music and Miss K Dudley performing.
The Swartika Electric presents a special double showing aimed at school children next Monday June 2. Adults will be charged the usual prices for admission.
The Queanbeyan Rifle Club held the Goal match for its annual aggregate and championship under strong winds. H C Taylor, T Warren, and A Fallick led early. scores dwindled at 70 yards, final results favoring A Fallick in the aggregate with Beatty and Moore close behind. The team trophy, a silver tea and coffee service, drew notable country participation.
Report describes eager buyers at a winehouse style sale as bidders respond to a range of furs. The column notes strong interest and heightened bidding for assorted rabbit skins, with catalogues and guides influencing competition and prices.
The discussion questions moving the federal capital to Sydney for 40 years, criticizing Mr. Fairbairn's proposal. The piece notes 60 acres of land and government grants, arguing ownership and taxation would evolve, with concerns about space, costs, and private ventures linked to the plan.
Fragmentary item notes traders' ignorance about footnotes and warns against passersby exploiting bets. Mentions liability and a probable reference to Supreme Court proceeding.
The assembly was prorogued to Tuesday July 3 with Parliament expected to open then. The government must meet Abe Hou in July to secure supply. The opening is awaited with interest as it may signal whether the general election is held early or late.
The Commonwealth asked the State for specimen books from the Government Savings Bank. The Premier urged the Treasurer to obtain them, who delegated to the Savings Bank Commissioner, who refused. The commissioner’s reply went back to the Treasurer, then to the Premier, who sent it to the Commonwealth with the sign off “obedient servant.” The State awaits the next step with interest.
Mrs Nejmic Jacob an elderly Assyrian hawker was fatally injured in Araluen on Monday when her cart hit a stray horse. Her son Abraham storekeeper of Braidwood fetched Dr Llewellyn but she died next morning. Earlier she had survived a previous accident in Bungen when thrown from a trap.
The article details Government Savings Bank in New South Wales preparing a new branch in Queanbeyan with a modern 24 ft 6 in by 30 ft bank tanking chamber, manager residence, and enhanced facilities. It notes impending construction, site plans, and expected public support for the project.
The report from John Bridge and Co. describes a midyear wool market, with small-bale offerings and a strong overall demand for quality and length. Competition was keen across regions, while hurriedly described, unshipped and misdescribed lots dragged prices, with the top for the finest grease wool reaching 20s 4d per pound.
A brief item notes Woods' Great Peppermint Ours for coughs and colds failed to meet expectations in an 1/8 report. The shorthand suggests a medicinal claim or product line without success details.
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