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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
2
The piece warns against rushing to abolish the Legislative Council by stacking it with pliant members. It argues a Governor must weigh prudent, constitutional advice and resist sensationalism. It notes most ministers retain independence, and public demand for abolition is not clear, making drastic change unlikely.
Fragmented OCR of a discussion on road upkeep stresses maintenance needs across Shire, Municipal, State, and Federal levels. The piece argues roads must be passable in all weathers, highlighting government agencies, railway links, and broad infrastructure planning.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Swastika Pictures and a list of names and partial events. The garbled text mentions individuals, dates, venues, and unspecified notices, with no clear coherent story or outcomes due to damaged source.
Sydney buyers held prices steady amid London rules. Winchocoube Ltd stated wood quality was found to be acceptable with prices near last week’s level. Trading for metals and grain showed softer demand and lower rates nearby.
The council, led by Mayor and Aldermen, discusses the General Fund and Trust Fund balances, a temporary loan, and sanitary service estimates. Debates wage levels and contingency costs for the sanitary department while approving committee notes and upcoming meetings.
The council debated the sanitary contract and a contractor’s blame amid opposition from Alderman Collett and others. A motion to uphold committee reports passed after heated discussion, with emphasis on duties of aldermen and accountability to the council. The wrap included a note on Woodward’s stance and a mention of a peppermint cure advertising at the end.
A farewell gathering honors Mr Smith as he leaves for a new post at Jerre View. Organizers praise his upright conduct and union loyalty, with speeches from Mr Ming and Mr DeCliften and gifts including a gold watch. Attendees include Mrs. Wilaos and many friends who extend warm welcoms for the future.
Reads like a bustling 19th century page with references to a Dall to-morrow diving event at HP aan, Camphits Gilt Liver Pills, a Power Howe birthday gathering, and a government tenders call for New South Wales navigation works. Also mentions a children’s cough remedy, social ball at Swaps ike, and a surgeon Campbell Chemist catalog with dozens of local names and places.
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