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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
2
A lengthy wedding report describes the celebration of Mr and Mrs Warren with a large guest list, decorations, and ceremonial details. The event featured a lavish reception, floral displays, and music, with notes on attire, gifts, and the couple’s plans.
A fragmentary 19th century medical advertisement touts Campbell’s Lille Liv and Dizzinnas in the Head as superior remedies for liver, constipation, and related ailments. It mentions full doses and claims better effect than imitators with a Woods peppermint cure product referenced.
The article contrasts Holman's claims of rising population, trade, crops, and mineral output under Labor with Edmund Lanedale's refutation showing weaker gains in key areas. It discusses prosperity as a political tool and questions whether apparent growth reflects true improvement or misdirection, noting broader concerns about policy and equity.
A fragmented district notice describes Chest complaints and a Woods Peppermint Cure. It notes an annual mudberry event and a Presbyterian Church exhibition with J Keeffe appointed to a silver epergne at the Assembly Meeting. Mention of Jordan Church services and missionary work in India follows, plus transfer news of J A Bowe to Springwell near Cooma.
The congregation of Queanbeyan successors held a social in Protestant Hall in honor of Rev W M White as he leaves after 15 years in the district. Parishioners, townspeople, and officials including Alderman A H Collett gathered to celebrate his priestly service at Christ Church and St Paul’s Burra, with songs, speeches, and a gold wilt presentation.
An archaic ad fragment touts Sanine's NL Calypt Extract as a cure for coughs colds stomach issues rheumatism neuralgia and other ailments. It claims real antivepio substances not in eucalyptus products and promotes use for wounds sprains burns eczema and other skin diseases with a noted olive oil base and extracts for relief.
Government officials outline approval to hire a temporary assistant for the postmaster and consider establishing offices at Duntroon and Acton with accommodation from Home Affairs. Mrs McAlester’s bid for postmistress at Canberra is noted, with potential assignment if offices are formalized. Mr Moran’s porter service to Queanbeyan, Duntroon, and Acton is approved at £50, with a six weekly schedule and three months’ termination notice.
The court heard multiple cases with Patrick Ryan pleading guilty to drunkenness and related offenses, facing fines and seven day detentions. George Haglish and Robert Bates also admitted drunkenness with pledges or lenient terms. Ryan faced a separate charge of stealing money in April, with remand ordered to Goulburn for witnesses.
Report notes abstract cataloging on Wednesday with buyers present and lively competition. Prices held steady from last week while the market topped with fourteen dozen winter furs. New skins showed evidence of demand and mammal skins sold well, though some details remain unclear.
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