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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 16, 1911
Page
2
The article endorses a government commission to investigate the rising cost of living, noting the need for a fair and exhaustive inquiry. It critiques tariff effects and wage-advances, warns against ex parte influence, and urges decency, non class legislation, and responsible ministry action to align with public interest.
The passage credits Mr. Griffith with perspicacity for recognizing late that offering some assurance was advisable. It notes the need for reassurance and frames his recognition as a prudent move in the political scene.
A group of Warrigal Football Club supporters gathered at Ryan's Hotel on Friday night to farewell and honor Mr KERK. McGregor, one of the club's top players. Mungerford chaired as speakers including W. Freebody A. Fitzgibbon J. Miller J A Shaw and K. Callaghan praised McGregor and wished him happiness and a successful career. Hungerford presented a handsome gold medal inscribed Presented to Mr KERK. McGregor from the Warrigal Football Club. McGregor thanked members for the gift and said he would be away this season but hoped the Warrigal club would have success.
Tet members of the focal rifle group held Saturday practice at 200 and 600 yards with notable scores at 500 yards where J Gallagher and Mr Taylor achieved the possible. G L Murty led 300 yard top scores with 24 in a late session as five shots were fired at Goo yards. The local rifle club plans to compete in the Daily Mail Empire Day Rifle Competition next Saturday with 14 members requested to attend.
Venetically every local governing body in New South Wales was represented at the third annual conference of the Shires' Association of the State. The gathering began yesterday at the Royal Exchange wool room in Sydney with preliminaries, and President J. Wiggins presided.
The death is recorded of Amy Jermyn aged nine daughter of Mr W Jermyn of Captain's Flat. She died last week in Queanbeyan Hospital. The report notes the cause as the curse of death.
Sunday's religious activities included special fermions delivered in churches and Sunday schools. St Stephen's Presbyterian Sunday school presented prizes to scholars. A large crowd attended a boxing match at the Stadium where Bill Wary defeated Jack Lester for the Australian championship. Tester was disqualified after failing to rise.
The military colony at Duitrann will open for reception of volunteers on June 22 with the official wall ceremony on June 27. Acting Minister Jon Deiner and Senator McGregor announced after a conference with Brigadier General Bridgow and Colonel Owen that the Commonwealth seeks wartime support, with plans to open the college for the public event and to honor those commended for land service.
An executive meeting discusses land tax assessment objections and the criteria for appeals. The document outlines the process to challenge assessments, the timeline for filing, and the steps to present evidence to support a refund or adjustment. The focus is on ensuring due process and the validity of the applicable act through formal review.
An OCR fragment describes travel disruption on a railway line between Sydney and Goulliaen, noting passenger complaints about delays and the impact on families. It hints at during a journey with children aboard and questions about fares or refunds amid ongoing service issues.
A flawed OCR fragment discusses pensions for state institution residents and potential annual savings from reforms. It mentions the secretary general and schemes aimed at reducing expenses through old age pensions administration and related measures, with unclear details and dates.
Fragmented OCR shows a stock sale listing with various entries for wethers, ewes, and kilns across multiple locations. Names and places are garbled, but references to weights like 187 lb and 12 to 12a times suggest auction details. Overall message is a livestock sale summary with many unreadable tokens.
A fragmented field report from Foley's Picture Show on Wednesday describes a satellite menu and a malfunctioning projector. The piece notes the premiere, the audience, and a delay while technicians address the issue, with Wilma Prewerjut and Abelwetion of Tord Bria cited in passing.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a discussion of vision and overwork with mentions of Campbell and Caigan. The readable bits suggest a note on eye strain and the need to rest eyes, but the source is largely indecipherable. No clear event or person details can be confirmed.
At Goulburn Police Court Hoy John Jap Donnelly faced theft charges dated about 12 October 1910. The case involved a Singer sewing machine valued at £10 belonging to the Chief Commissioner of Railways, Mr. Thomas, with much evidence heard before adjournment.
The Acting Premier signaled Friday plans for a commission of inquiry into rising living costs and food purity. A deputation pressed for answers, with references to meat and rabbit export practices and adulteration concerns amid broader economic strain.
A Sydney area warning notes many people wear incorrect spectacles due to multitude of eye-care practices. It highlights Ernest Bosch F.S.M.C. of Martin Place as a trusted optician and announces his next district visit on Tuesday May 0th at Harrison's Hotel.
A troubled narration from Adelaide describes a girl from Revehbeith Well in the Far North who vanished with a herd of cattle. Trackers pursued her through remote ranges toward Hergeote Springs as hardship and fear marked the desperate search.
The piece surveys current topics in local and general news, highlighting labor politics in New South Wales and Victoria, ministerial plans for housing and works, health board reforms, and ongoing government efforts. It notes debates over dairy industry policies, wage standards, and public administration, with references to Asquith’s stance, the Federal government’s trade and labor strategies, and the Scottish Agricultural Commission’s findings on manpower demand.
A damaged ad text promotes Sander’s Eucalyptus Extract products claiming they treat coughs and kidney complaints while warning not to apply to wounds. It alleges other eucalyptus preparations cause irritation and lists supposed unsafe effects, urging use of their own extract.
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