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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1910
Page
2
The Gueanbenan Observer reports a heated clash over the Debts referendum. Ministerialists urge endorsing the amendment to boost Commonwealth borrowing, while critics warn it would curb State borrowing power and shift control to Canberra. The piece notes Liberals face pressure amid fears of centralization and future elections.
The text warns that candidates’ statements may reveal dangerous plans and urges restraint over rash action, emphasizing caution as the wiser course to avoid disaster.
Christ Church Bazaar in the Protestant Hall drew steady crowds on Wednesday and Thursday. Rev W M White led the proceedings and Mayor A H Collett opened the event, with stalls for fancy goods, flowers, and refreshments. Aimed at clearing debts, the bazaar raised about £50 after lively contests and raffles.
His Majesty's Moving Theatre Company announces a one night appearance at Protestant Hall tomorrow. The Wings of Wealth promises patron-safe comedy and lively entertainment with tickets advertised elsewhere and no extra charge for Beata.
Eight people were killed and 17 injured, some fatally, by an explosion at a starch factory in Indiana, United States. Campbell and Circuitit have applied for conversion of various items and other unrelated notes appear in the text.
A Queenbeyan P A Association committee met at the Comagte Hotel. Hudson was elected chair. Members present included Wercera roaker Korll Morgan McKenlinie Fit Crace Collett Melnto Fallick Gale Shriver and secretary Hinckwnan. Minutes were read and confirmed. Motion carried to accept a detailed list of show arrangements and financial items and to respond to requests from St Gregory’s HB O Sport Committee and Royal Agricultural Society regarding show ground use and governance.
Correspemaient reports a quiet political scene with weak Labor banner support and Reform candidate seen likely to poll two to one. Local notes mention recovering residents James Cooperson and Miss SL McKeahnie, wool production yields, and warnings about neglected school out-offices amid dry weather and scarce grass signaling a hard winter.
Mr Beegling the Liberal and Reform candidate opened his by election campaign with a well attended meeting at Hungersore Temperance Hall. Dr Falconer and others attended. He outlined key issues and was warmly thanked. further meetings are scheduled across Can berra Post Office Majura Williamsdale Tharwa Gibralter and Queanbeyan with times listed.
A Wednesday cricket match between Superior Public School and Federal Rockley Club ended with the public school winning by 2%. In the first innings the boys totaled 168 with C Moore 57 and B Cantle 49 top-scoring. Miss Moore 35 and R Taylor 71 led the rockley effort. In the second innings the public school tally reached 53 with Q Jordan 17 and B Taylor 21. Moore 10 was the best for the Rockley club which scored 41 for the required total.
A Holy Communion celebration is planned in Christ Church Sunday at 4 a m after morning prayer. The Lord Bishop of Goulburn will administer Confirmation on the following day at 7 40 p m. Mr E Feeney of the local railway staff is appointed to Goulord. Mr L Gillespie will become podshed porter. A fishing party accident injures Thelma Oldfeld daughter of Mr and Mrs W K Oldfeld Queanbeyan.
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