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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 20, 1902
Page
2
Fragmented OCR lists names and titles across churches and ministers including Simnay May Chred of Kuyplovit and Rev. Fs 4 Satyr. MEA and other denominational references appear with scattered place names and ministerial roles, but details are unclear and partly garbled.
A chaotic push for the Federal Capital site at Queanbeyan and surrounding routes is reported as representatives from the House of Representatives, the Mayor of Queanbeyan, and the Federal Capital Site Committee grapple with railway timetables, miscommunications, and a late-night decision altering the proposed itinerary. The party faced delays, cancellations, and shifting plans for a Sunday excursion to view the Canberra area, with officials debating alternatives and awaiting a formal expert report on the best site for the capital.
A coroner's inquiry traced a fatal rifle accident near Queanbeyan. Witnesses described the shooting by John Bord's son amid a large inquest with jurors sworn, detailing the wound to the deceased and the moments around the trigger, cartridge handling, and the rifle's discharge. The court adjourned after testimonies and the jury returned a verdict regarding the death.
A wedding celebration near Wally Tugrarrg and Miss Town Wail is described with a large guest list, a band, and gifts. A detailed account of a voyage to Bramnautle and the ship’s incident follows, noting captains, crew, and the rescue yet ongoing, reflecting village life and maritime concerns.
A crowded service yesterday honored the late Aldridys On Saturday Thomga Marvh, whose death is noted in the district’s records. Relatives and friends recalled his radical leanings and long public service, while officials spoke of his influence on local policy and the community’s enduring legacy.
A garbled OCR style item describes a lecture or muster involving several named figures and a military context. It mentions Guan oyun, a brigade, and references to laws and social figures. The readable content is highly distorted with many misspellings and unclear names.
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