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Newspaper

Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 19, 1914

Page

2

Prices and wages spark debate over meat and mutton trade

A lengthy discourse cites W E Abbott of Wingwa on rising meat prices and the value of by products. He claims high postslaughter costs and transport fees raise consumer prices, while producers and graziers push wages up, prompting public concern over what governs retail costs.

Bulleon W. E. Abbott Wingwa Abbott Alan Be Bydney Rydes Indushry Loudon Londom Rome

Writ Accepted in Council Probe of Damages

The Municipal Council agreed to certify a writ to investigate alleged damage caused by water to a property. The council will appoint a committee to examine the incident and determine the responsible party and restitution terms.

Spectacles to See All Fights and Eye Strain Remedies

Fragmented OCR notes describe vision aids and complaints of eye strain from overwork. Mentions Campbell chemist Queantegan and a reply to a question by Mr Chapman and Mr Kelly assistant minister for home affairs. References a reprimand and public works context with unclear details.

Campbell Queantegan Chapman Kelly

Local Agricultural Show Yields Top Prizes And Social Fun

A village event featured prize racing including Maiden Muir Contest Open Trots and Hurdles with winners Lord Ledios Trophy and Miss Mabel Smith. M.C. duties by C Hollingsworth helped a successful evening with proceeds around 25 pounds.

Tee Bard F. Bewdley G. Bhemock Mieem D. Hollingworth PF. Bolten Carmen Maren Ide Southwell I, Curran E. Ayen Gin ” Ledios Prien Mian Mabel Saith Frias Ping A Valerate Ri Fe Prise Aolon Mien Shemack Wokrivs Frise A. O'Brien W. O'Beiom H.curres Aores Fries Vallance HB. Beown

Rifle Shooting Scores At Barracks Meet

In a weekly rifle shooting event at the Barracks Fist range contestants competed for top marks. Shooters Ghom and J. Betty led early with strong entries and close scores around 600 points as the standings continued to unfold.

Batarthe Ghom J. Betty

Stray stock control debate grips town council

A heated council meeting discussed enforcing ordinances against stray stock on Main Street. Aldermen clashed over police powers and funding, with residents recounting property damage and safety concerns as horses roamed streets last Sunday.

Sealey Civic Fathers Abu Barris Reagan Lasgrus Etveral Campbell Meurary Harrig Aldtman Wiedwad Hoeks Jeon Collett Fobleth Rougtal Alderman Collett Aldernan Woodward Ulion Harry Collett Nye Pinon Ench Callvbt

Capiell’s Celpholic Wafers Claim Cures For Lrodachs Neuralgia

An ad touts Capiell Celpholic Wafers as cures for Lrodachs and neuralgia. It mentions a “boa of valve” curing Te Campbell and Chemist Macaubey, with brief testimonials and unspecified assurances.

Capiell Te Campbell Macaubey

Derailed Train Highlighted by Electric Communication Failure

An account notes a derailment linked to blocked electric signaling on the Cooma mail line. Officials question why guard warnings failed as ballast and wheel impact influenced the derailed carriage. The piece cites Chief Engineer Mr Laws and Mr Loughrey on potential remedies and prior rarity of such communication failures.

Bbs Expuriencs Trelm Wendon Cooma Tharasasa Poe Use Departmentel Ballmat Laws Goelburn Irvin Goulburn Anton Saas Joppa Osha Loughrey Bbe Guaed Poot

Invitation to Ladies for Health Book Offer

An invitation addresses ladies to join a health initiative offered by the Ladies College of Health. The notice claims homes welcomed by a new health method and promises a valuable Medina Book on regaining health through a simple home treatment. Mail letters to Dept. 2 at Lotcs' College of Health, a4 Gatord Street, Sydney.

Baby Anyi Addres Madina Lottera Lotcs’ College of Health Gatord Bireet Gydney

Appointed Government Opticians Warn Public

A garbled notice states that the firm of ERNEST BOSCH of Martin Place has been appointed by the government to the Public Health Board. It warns readers to beware of unqualified practitioners and notes Harrison's Hotel as the meeting place on Saturday June 18.

Ernest Bosc BA Martin Place Treet Bydecy Becooh Wales Board of Health Anil Ai Harrison's Hotel Howe ‘Co Howe Ernest Bosch Harrison

Military Appointments Across the Commonwealth Forces

The General Executive Council on Sunday appointed Brigadier General Bridgers, commander of the Royal Military of Tego at Duntron, as the unspecified General of the Commonwealth Force with a salary increase from 2b Nt to LIS) a year. Colonel Parnell, Victoria commander, becomes General Brite at the military college with a raise in military premiums and free quarters.

Salonday Oy General Executive Council Bridgers Tego Duntron Commonwealth Force Colon Parnell Victoria Brite The Military College

Grand Bazaar at the Church of England General Fund

A grand bazaar is announced for Friday at 3 o clock with sale of stamps, flowers, sweets, and refreshments. The bazaar continues Saturday night with Murray Friny Betty evenings and assorted vocal and instrumental items.

Mavay Richard Church of England Fual Fang Murray Fritny

New Company Register Formed in 1914 Names Directors

Sydney to that of Hayes and Huserll Limited registered with capital in shares on May 1914. Objects include acquiring the bust of emerald merriiails carried on by Richard John Ruell. Subscrib ers B Taye J Rurell A Hayes Myra HW Rul ET Hayes Con A Huserll Heather Ruwell each hold four shares. First directors Richard Hayes and John Rusell. Registered office Queen le yeu.

Sydney Hayes and Huserll, Limited Wath Elshares Emerald Merriiails Hichard John Ruell Hond Hiwell Ite B. Taye J Rurell A. Hayes Myra HW. Rul ET Hayes Con A. Huserll Heather Ruwell Richard Hayes John Rusell Queun le Yeu

Ulster Presbyterianism Lecture Series Continues

Sunday evening at 10 mentions Stephen Baby Teeta Choice delivering addresses at Berwaybert and churches. The talks review a century of trial from 1660 to 1770, with large congregations watching a luminous discourse on William of Orange and related political religious features.

William of Orang

Sanders Extract Advertises Mouth Disinfection Against Diphtheria

An old advertisement touts Sanders Extract as a mouth disinfectant that prevents throat infections by topical antiseptic use. It claims three drops on leaf sugar dissolve and spread through the mouth to protect against diphtheria, tonsillitis, and throat ulcers, and promotes safety compared to eucalyptus products.

Sander Sanders

Death of Elisabeth Ann Branson Laundress at For Coughs and Colds

The death occurred yesterday of Elisabeth Ann Branson a laundress associated with For Coughs and Colds asver fails and one sixth military college aged bo years.

Travellers of the Howl and a Romance Feature

An exhibit at Protestant Hall presents At brosio Alm in a feature by A Co titled Travellers of dha Howl, a romance of the page starring J. Warren Kerrigan. A Women on the Atlantic topf lists various attractions and schedule details for the night.

Dapon Tha Paige J. Warren Kerrigan

Abnormal Health Day Event Noted at Local School

Fragmented OCR text mentions an event titled Natura Health Day and a coordinator at 297 Elizabeth, with unclear references to babies and adults. The readable lines suggest a community notice or school matter but lack coherent details.

Elizabeth T

Fragmented OCR shows unclear names and events

The readable text is garbled with no clear persons places organizations dates or events. It provides scattered fragments without a coherent report or identifiable facts.

Tragic City Cycle Ends In Numerous Fatalities

A series of tragic incidents unfolds across Wilton Street City involving multiple deaths and injuries. Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene with a fleet lodging on Welburon Ayret and a mass gathering that led to the deadly outcomes.

Wilton Street Wiernis Feria Pthelma Aunel Lee Bower Smead Pete Gig Pere Gene Pound Abe Lee Bane Ole Liege Nk Peru Gap

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The text reports on Aldermen voting on a financial statement showing a credit balance of £18 made official by a motion. Mayor Toft and others discuss handling an animal issue at the Common’s gate.

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Pictures for Monday Night at Swastika Hall Cancelled

The Swastika Pictures management cancels Monday night show at Swastika Hall after Church of England request. Empire Day holiday on Monday prompts no screening. public advised to avoid attending.

Church of England AC Bipetny Gramme Twleas PaKpe

Empire Day Date Change Proposed for Schools

The Secretary for Education reports the Empire Day will be celebrated on Sunday May 23 in brief schools. Circumstances require May 72 as an alternate date for the celebration, with the change enacted on departmental approval.

Mu, Boaup Dtunday Brie

Murder Case Shocks Central City as Trial Opens

An unclear local murder case unfolds with references to multiple individuals and events. The report mentions the central inquiry near a university setting and a court appearance on Monday with various witnesses and charges discussed.

Unclear historical note on events and names

Fragmentary OCR text references a crowd event with mentions of participants and a prize. Readable terms include names like J Campbell and Ti Abyriatts p Hewell and phrases about winners and a payment issue. Detail quality is low and coherence is poor.

Saidan Hacking Couwh Mighty Wood Timpaloy Qantas J Campbell Abyriatts P Hewell

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