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Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 05, 1911

Page

2

Australia electors vote amid broad discontent and debate

A report analyzes the Australian federal vote showing high turnout and widespread misunderstanding of amendments. It notes a population of about 0.0 million and calls out the Fisher government’s challenge in governing amid industrial and political strain while parties prepare for the next election.

Juard Hughes Eeckn Hughes Mor Ebuye Hoeher Hell Wilula Newalia Fisher Peel Ale

Women’s Liberal League holds first meeting in Mueller Hall

The inaugural gathering of the Women’s Liberal League met at Mueller Hall on Monaro Street yesterday morning. About a dozen members attended as the treasurer reported a healthy balance. Officers announced include Mrs F Conpholl as President, M Mendniemd Melntish as Vice Presidents, and Miss Brad Oi Htecorling as Recording Secretary.

Venembey Wowen Liberal League Monaro Street

Covert National Rifle Meeting Plans Intercity Challenge

At a Covert meeting of the National Wiffle Associating tidoo Mon more, officers discussed a proposal from My. F Ta Mates of Boaiedieund to arrange twenty pied el ted phies for a competition. The plan eyed a countes versus metropolis Home Ubbe showdown, with Quewibesai Rifle Club members to be involved. A challenge Loe a watch was accepted for Saturday the 27th as local riflemen prepared to begin tall the prone position in pursuit of a fast con spicannaly outcome.

Tidoo Monthan My. F Ta Quewibesai Huth Vi Havi Cnet Ant Lecal Abby Mil' Beane

Federal City planning described in early public notices

The fragment sketches a concept for a federal city with a central plan and designated spaces for chief buildings and churches. It references Lyndon style layouts and hints at a modern city plan similar to Sydney or Melbourne, noting the aim to create a grand, geometrically inspired layout.

Sydney Melbourne Roel

Census Returns for Qarnahoyan Division and Braidwood Figures

Fragmentary census notes show population figures for Qarnahoyan division and Braidwood with entries like T2538 and 190). Some returns are yet to be furnished and others may be altered.

Qarnahoyan IML

Latest referendum figures show mixed vote results

The latest referendum figures indicate a No majority on the Degielytive purer question with 2424705 votes and a No on the Monopolies question with 20b000 votes, while formal votes are small. Informal votes total 1463.

Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds

A historic product claim touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a guaranteed relief for coughs and colds. The notice dated January 6 emphasizes its universal effectiveness and market availability.

Woods

Priest Stabbed in Pulpit During Motril Sermon

A youth rushed the pulpit during a Motril Mass and fatally stabbed the priest. The attacker dragged the corpse through the church and into the streets as locals cheered. Police did not arrest the alleged killer.

Rane Motril Lne Ron

Death toll of the air and aviation incidents

Lieutenant Rosen crashed during an aeroplane flight at Mulhouse or Berlin on Tuesday, ten killed. A Fiat monoplane near Solntapal Crimea sighted Matieviteh and his brother, both dead. At Macey Paris a Mr Womeden fell from a height into a pond, but escaped serious injury.

Rosen Mulhouse Berlin Matieviteh Solntapal Crimea Macey Paris M Womeden Feek

Model of Federal Capital Amid Sydney Exhibition

A finely crafted plaster model of Australia’s Federal Capital site stands in Martin Place Sydney on the New South Wales Government Tourist display. The scaled view presents a bird’s eye layout with green open country and a straight railway line, reflecting the locality and geography.

Australia New South Wales Martin Place Sydney J.B Bevinwweki Ace Ani Technical Jatreat New South Wale

Misstatements of Age in the Census Probe

The document warns that ages in the census have been misreported and outlines penalties. It notes that those misstating their age must forward their contract to the Commonwealth Statistician in Melbourne to avoid penalties.

Commonwealth Statistician Melbourne

Mystery Aeroplane Report Over Melbourne Flight

A strange airship sighting near Melbourne is reported with little detail. An employee at the Melbourne Cricket Ground noted the craft in the morning hours while residents of South Ward observed it later in the afternoon. The aircraft’s appearance and origins remain unclear, with mentions of pilot A Ninor Hammond from Sydney and Methomeoe.

Melbourne Oda Minches Melbourne Cricket Ground Wera South Wa Avinlor Hammond

Woman Dies In Sydney Hospital After Fall At Embankment

Ingeral SK resident died at Sydney Hospital on Monday night after an altercation near Woolloomooloo. Police found evidence and transported to the hospital where the woman fell while leaving St Marys Cathedral area on April 25. The cause of death was recorded as heart failure following a dislocation and subsequent complications.

Colberinn Shields Ingeral SK Healy Sydney Hospital Wooolloomooloe Weil Nemdiy Cpn Dee Vietoris St Marys Samuel Rayboul Hanley Worl

Bunny a Danger in a MeThourne Prafease Oh Varnes

A garbled quotation warns that a future danger linked to a deetane oy AV role could loom over agricultural prosperity. The fragmentary text discusses a potential shift in conflict dynamics and the risk of upheaval affecting farming livelihoods.

Revenue projections from Federal land tax criticized

Acting Prime Minister Hughen cited estimates showing revenue from the Federal land tax at about £1,000,000, with £588,167 from assessed tax and £290,000 in undated tax, arguing critics overstated revenue and noting bond values near £5,000 held by landholders. He suggested total revenue would not reach £1,684,006 or more as some had predicted.

Hughen

Penny postage impact on mail volume

Deputy Postmaster General Mr Young states penny postage introduced on Monday did not materially increase mail flow. He notes only slight, if any, rise and says few offices saw notable changes, while forecasting better postings in coming months but no current need for improved muffling.

Mr. Young

Chest complaints fade with Woods Peppermint Cure

In a tested remedy, Woods advertises Great Peppermint Cure as a relief for chest complaints. The claim highlights rapid soothing effects and cough reduction, promoting the product as a household remedy for lingering chest discomfort.

Woods

Notes on Current Topics in a Turbulent Referendum

A fragmented survey critiques labor policies and employment tactics amid a contentious referendum. It laments misleading claims, cites the NAW director, discusses press and public fine tuning, and questions reliance on selective information and ineffective systems.

Infants and world events fill a crowded news page

A scattered Australian and world news reel reports incidents and figures from Montreal, Kiel, and Sydney Showground Coronation Day plans, plus political moves in Parliament and executive councils. Occasional crime, theatre theft, and local court actions intertwine with weather and public notices as readers receive a broad snapshot of current affairs.

Menars and Moure Bros announce hiring and repairs

Menars and Moure Bros announce they have secured the services of Donnoy the motor mechanic and are prepared to undertake repairs to all kinds of motorbikes and machinery. A divine service will be conducted by Rev H Fleming at Majura vit Moniloy post at 7 0 pm. A strike by workmen at Military Village near Dune Stroon disrupted by a rehange in decommission. A remedy for every ill offered by Shell Chemist Queanbeyan. Jewellery and silverware damaged by fire to be auctioned tomorrow. Pastor Edwin Bale conducted interviews at Protestant Hall and spoke on tonight and Sunday topics. A citizens meeting is called for Tuesday at 4 15 pm at Council Chambers to discuss Empire Day. Spectacles advertised for sale at Cartwork.

Menars Moors Brox Donnoy H. Flemingg Majura Shell Queanbeyan Apa Anc Moure Bros Edwin Bale Wddresens Tanegutayen

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