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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1911
Page
2
The article reflects on post coronation festivities across the empire, noting broad public goodwill toward institutions, universal jubilation, and the overseas Dominions as signs of enduring imperial strength. It critiques wage and price controls, arguing for individual judgment and self management to sustain progress and avoid a serf-like economy.
Lord Dudley arrived in Queanbeyan for the federal milestone, receiving an illuminated address from local officials. The mayor Collett and Aldermen welcomed him before he opened the Federal Military College at Duntroon, praising Canberra’s potential and expressing loyalty to the Crown and King George V. His Excellency departed to continue the visit as the band played the national anthem.
A critical look at efforts to raise costs through compulsory arbitration on wages and the parallel impulse to lower prices thus by the same method. The piece notes that such iconoclastic attempts fail to convert and warns against using wage arbitration to control commodity prices.
A pair of horses hitched to a delivery van owned by Mr. HH Sotomon bolted near 6 pm last night. They strayed from Mrs. Coleby’s yard, dashed along Crawford and Monaro streets, tore along footpaths past Shire Council verandahs and Hayes and Russell’s shop, Ryan’s hotel, and past the Temperance Hall where they were halted by Mr. A Gordon. They damaged gate-posts, shattered a seat in front of Ryan’s hotel, and damaged steps at the M A and Temperance Halls. Hayes and Russell’s horses reportedly bolted but were captured without damage.
A fragmented notice describes Mr J Sill Hore in a regional inspector role related to Col litional Pivchases in the Queanbeyan area. It mentions departure for Sydney services and an appointment process, with unclear details about dates or exact duties.
An advertisement touts Sanders Extract Eucalyptus for kidney complaints neuralgia and skin disorders. It instructs mixing three drops in water or olive oil and warns against ointments, claiming other preparations cause irritation and danger while Sanders extract heals effectively.
Fragmented notice cites a veto on June 21 federal tax payments totaling 7 1 with returns to New South Wales and mentions immigrants into An traci dn NA, a Sydney application for skilled workmen, and a local advert about envelopes and Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
HL Healty takes the Queanbeyan Rifle Club championship with a gold medal valued at 30/ and Mandelson Cup. A Pullich, last year’s champion, is runner up. Conditions were 10 shots at 300, 00 and 100 yards. Principal scores given follow.
The coroner heard evidence at the Cricketers Arms Hotel Hall on the death of Thomas Shanahan. Witnesses described his alcohol intake and collapse after drinking with coworkers. Postmortem noted heart and lung congestion. heart failure considered likely cause with alcohol as a contributing factor.
G L Marty won the hamlicep aggregate with A Fallink second, Capt A B Moore third, and HM A Taylor fourth as handicap prize conditions matched championship shoe rules. Listed scores show Marty 110 19 188 21, Fallick 180 66 1Bd, Moore 174 11 183 10, Taylor 168 18 18d 1% 1 BR Warren 164 10 178. Additional quota notes name E T Gibbs, A J Gibbs, J Gallagher and others to represent Quenabsyan at the Micalago Troop of Australian Hover event.
In cold conditions at Queenkeyag Park, Federal City Club beat Glenlee Vint of Bungendore 3 0 at halftime, with W. Wessey kicking a goal and McKie showing pace for Federal City. The game featured tight defense, few tries, and steady officiating by Mr A. C. Marshall.
A fragment quotes Lady Dudley on child instinct exposing sham reform efforts. It argues reforms fail to reform and suggests placing a few children in Parliament would hasten truth. Mentions drugs with Campbell’s palm branding as sources of purity and strength tied to Campbell, Chemiet, Queanbeyan.
John Bridge & Company reports from June 2 on rabbit skins opossum skins and wallaby skins noting mixed quality and price shifts. Sheepskins and hides show declines and a strong market for tanned stock with improvements in light hides and fresh export inquiries.
A Liberal push drives local party work in the northern state, with Mr F Warton leading branches at Berridale and Jindubyne in Merarg. Marlowe hosts a branch with officers H O Roberts president and L Hush treasurer, as branches expand to recruit members and pick a candidate amid Labor policy concerns.
A garbled Canberra era column lists a charity concert for Charleen Meldyre after a railway accident, a Commonwealth stamp design prize won by Hertain Altmann of St Kilda with a second prize to D Mav hoy and B Arnold, and various local items. It mentions appeals for volunteers, government pay rises for ministers, a fatal shooting case near Kord Kurri, and a dedication at Nowecautle.
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