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Newspaper

Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 12, 1908

Page

2

Political Tensions Between States and Commonwealth Government

The article analyzes the rupture between state governments and the Commonwealth, critiquing Deakin and Lyne's factions. It argues new protection risks alienating manufacturers and Labour, and discusses drastic revenue curtailment, direct taxation, and parliamentary division as maneuvers to keep the government in power while fending off reform proposals. The piece notes the uneasy alliance between Victorian manufacturers and Labour amid ongoing strategic posturing.

Deakin William Lyne Labor Party Tisher Mareover Stromeno Mor Deakin Labor Ten Melbourne

Shire Council Invites Towers for Rowdyork Por Childeia

Fragmentary notice shows the Shire Council inviting towers for an event named Rowdyork Por Childeia and mentions a Fire Briguile Dand held in Moody on June. It also notes the Local Land Boon commenced a three day sitting today and references miscellaneous items like Hicture Books and Pestui-rd.

Parents' Union Formed At Queanbeyan Superior Public School

A Parents' Union was formed in Queanbeyan with about ten ladies and half as many men attending in the council chambers. Mr Ling presided, outlining aims to link parents and school life, establish monthly meetings, and foster parent involvement through lectures, visits, and activities benefiting pupils and grounds. Officers include Patron Colonel Ryrie MLA, President Mr T. Campbell, and Secretary Treasurer Mr Tiong. membership fee set at 6d.

Ling Superior Public School Gouburn Queanbeyan Superior Public School C. T. Campbell Tiwan Queanbeyan Superior Public School Parents’ Union Campbell Clarke Colonel Ryrie T. Campbell Reva W. White Henderson G. A. Reeve J. Gale Mr. Tiong Messrs J. Russell Lincksman A. Pallick Gale A.J. Studdy Hum Gerford C. T. Camplel J. A. Hincksman G. B.A. Ling Reid Dudley Tun Assor

Empire Day Celebrations Planned With School Link

At a meeting plans were made to celebrate Empire Day on Monday May 25 in the Park. A letter from the Director of Education was read proposing a course for public schools. Mrs J W Hincksman was elected secretary and Mr C T Campbell treasurer. Collectors named include Mrs Gibbs J Koom Campbell Hincksman Moore Clark Skinner and Miss Dudley. A ladies committee was formed with power to add members.

Ling Director of Education J. HW. Hincksman Ct,campbell Jodies Mradames J. Gibbs J. Koom C. T

Rifle shooting marks set in Moore talala club event

In the sixth watch for the Moore talala on Saturday contestants fired seven shots at 760 yards. J. O Rourke and C. Warren won the club cash prizes with top scores listed after the event.

Large Trout Prizes Won In Railway Bros Contest

H C Stewart of Boggy Plain Nuineralla caught the largest five pound trout and won the prize. Other entries included fish by James Scott Bombala E W Smart Kigdahyee Dr T Maitland Sydney K E Purnell Nimitybelle H Ly Nimitybelle Gurdost Wren Nimitybelle W Oldsfietel Queanbeyan J Thatcher and W Robbie among many others in the season contest.

Railway Bros H.C. Stewart Boggy Plain Nuineralla James Scott Bombala E. W. Smart Kigdahyee

Fourth Ado thowhee pigeon minted event at Showground

Shooters are reminded of the fourth Ado thowhee pigeon minted to be held on the Showground on 25 May. Promoter Mr Mandelson guarantees Tull prize women for the event.

Mandelson

Technical Education Drives Queanbeyan Talks on Classes

A Queanbeyan Protestant Hall gathering heard Mr. J W Turner, NSW public instruction advocate, outline plans for technical classes to boost scientific education. Alderman Hincksmat presided with Colonel Ryrie, and supporters urged immediate formation of multiple classes with local teachers and possible land for school sites.

J. W. Turner Ald. E.c.hincksmat Turner Queanbeyan Techoless Ryrie Quesabeyan London England Colonies N.S.W Sydney Civil Service Board Ultimo Minister For Lands Southern Advisory Board Qheanbeym Duntroon Estate New South Wales Ireland Scotland Ken Manchester Leeds Hugh

Receiving office debate ends with Naas letter box plan

Official correspondence from the Deputy Postmaster General discusses protest over a Naas receiving office at Mrs Jones residence. Since Mrs Mayo will not serve, the recommended solution is a locked letter box at Naas Junction cleared by the mailman. Some petitioners argue delays and residents near Tharwa affect validity, but no suitable local officer exists. erecting a letter box at Naas Junction is deemed the best available option.

Aestixy Charstan Sydney Naas Junction G. Read Naas H. Jones PLM Tharwa McMahons Jones Nous Junction

Two Sovereign Remedies for Skin Cures Headlines

An old newspaper fragment touts “The Vamos Sander 4st Sons Cure” as a volatile concoction claimed to clear complexions. It cites court mention and several unverified ingredients, naming Baxter Sun and Santibid & Buns in a dubious health advertisement.

Sue Pretees Victoria Rocumthy SUN SU Praia Sant Telewey Quraubeyan

Hawkesbury College Offers Winter Farm Course For Farmers

The Minister for Agriculture announces a four week winter course for farmers and farmers sons at Hawkesbury Agricultural College. From June 23 to July 18 1968 up to 100 participants over 16 with at least one year on a farm may enroll. Apply by June 8 detailing age farm experience desired syllabus and travel station. Applications to Acting Under-Secretary Department of Agriculture Sydney.

Hawkesbury Agricultural College Department of Agriculture Ity Sydney

Tax and policy debates stir Australian politics in era

The article surveys ongoing budget and constitutional tensions in Australia. It notes the Braddon clause, surplus revenue obligations to states, and Sir William Lyne’s tariff impact on Melbourne manufacturers. It highlights criticism of the Indian murder syndicate exposure, drought sheep prices, a painters strike changing contractor practices, and British old age pension debates contrasted with warship spending.

Commonwealth William Lyme Standard Oil Company Sir William Lyne Melbourne

Wholesale Murders Shake Town Over Farm Deaths

Police probe a wave of killings tied to Mrs. Belle Guinness on a Chicago bound farm. Thirteen bodies exhumed, buried with lime, dismembered by an apparent expert. Five trunks delivered to the Guinness homestead locked in a basement room only she can open. Suspect Guinness of murder and of running a killer network. Bessie Wallace, 20, jailed as a decoy in alleged matrimonial agency schemes. Authorities pursue a major murder syndicate.

Guinness Chicago Bessie Wallace

Collision at Bellame Tram Crossing Turns Fatal

A fatal crash occurred last Thursday when Thompson Bennett was killed at the Hellambi tram crossing. A train of empty hoppers struck Bennett's vehicle as it entered the tram line, Bennett died at Bulli Hospital after severe injuries. Passengers including Mrs. Pritchard F Bravill and Miss Tindell were also hurt and taken to Sullli Hospital. The Woollang Corder held an inquiry at Woonona, adjourning to May 5.

Thompson Bennett Hellambi Bennett Jeddch Ife Bulli Hospital Pritchard F. Bravill

Tallest Chimney in the World at Great Falls Smelter

A 506 foot high chimney is under construction at the Boston and Montana Smelter in Great Falls Montana. It will vent four million cubic feet of gases per minute from smelting furnaces, with a top height 742 feet above the furnace room.

Bosten and Montana Great Falls Mont Alphas Custodia Chimney Construction Co New York

Fire Cost And Equipment At Campbell's Premises Fire

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade reports on a Clarence and Ker streets Sydney blaze attended by 14 stations and 123 men. Fifteen engines valued at £10,000 used, 23 deliveries, 445 077 gallons drawn from Centennial Park Reservoir over three hours 2 minutes. Total appliances value £15,000.

Metropolitan Fire Brigade Messrs. W Centennial Park Thebrigade

Death of a reputed centenarian in the district

The obituary notes Ma. Wat. Cosixtto, a longtime resident, died Thursday night at home. Registry inquiries cast doubt on his claimed age of 107 or 1536 birth figures, suggesting he was likely in his 90s. He had lived in New South Wales 73 years and left a widow, two sons, six daughters, and many grandchildren.

Ma. Wat. Cosixtto Bigtindsors Lin Ier Galway Iireland New South Wales Bredalbane Deeagea Sineeemas Gumrawang Mir Castello Soanil Go

Unclear OCR Medical Note Mentions Liver and Digestion

Fragmented text references liver pile and digestion with strange terms. No clear events, names, dates, or places readable. Unable to determine a coherent news item or outcome from the provided excerpt.

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Rucanbeyan Shrevier Parents’ Union Rifile J, O'Rourke T. Warren Ty J. Ryan AT. Gibbs Canada Wm. McDonald Ontario Wealth William McDonald United States North America Goulboro Newcastle New Zealand Aimerica Willion Hoyas R. Moore Duntroon Quean J. Gateway Wsay T. Cooper Micy Hungerford T. Lewis Monaro Walker Hawkesbury College Moonto Cooper Litg Dr. Blackall Mesa Purcell Cuntle RK. Hayes Ri Moore Mesdames C.J. Campbell J. H Wincksman Fallick Miss Reid Australia Tie Moore Ting Hadge Broken Hill Presbytry Riverton Australise Bellame Courereve Gil Thei Ucanbeyau
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