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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1912
Page
2
Da Colin Stewart has commenced practice at Queanbeyan at the corner of Crew Ford and Rutledge, inviting visits every Thursday for consultations.
The discussion centers on rising taxes and their impact on residents and businesses. Officials weigh equitable distribution, potential rate changes, and long term fiscal effects while outlining proposed measures to balance revenue needs with economic burden. Local leaders urge public input and careful evaluation of alternatives.
A fragment notes a claim about a bear named Campbell and variations of the name used in association with purity and strength. The readable text provides no dates, places, or corroborating details.
Empire Day observed with school children at Rapariee Public School and a main park program. Morning activities included patriotic songs and speeches by local figures, followed by sports events with numerous races for boys and girls, prize handouts, and civic officials as judges. Evening fireworks lit the town as residents enjoyed food stalls and community camaraderie.
The Queenbeyan Poh Offce held a Saturday farewell for Mr. Davidson who has been promoted to Tenterfield. Presentations included a joke stud and tobacco pouch. Mr. O Rourke chaired and awarded Mr. Mumford a gold medal for his football support during his Queenbeyan stay.
Campbell, Chee and Quean details appear in a garbled notice about a medical product, likely advertising a remedy. The readable fragments suggest a boxed cure claim and brand names Campbell and Chee with unclear terms, indicating an uncertain historical ad notice.
A joyful Bungendore celebration drew many from the public, convents, and schools to a day of events in the park. Prizes were awarded for four racing, with speeches by Conan Mowell and Messrs. Mowaflell and Crown. The Colan Jock and Commonwealth flagpole ceremony, band performances, and a later civic ball completed the day.
Fragmentary OCR describes a maritime disaster involving the vessel Titan with a keel breach after striking ice. Passengers and crew are implied amid dramatic sea imagery, noting a large ship sinking rapidly and flooding events as the vessel lists and capsizes near a distant shore.
Market report from May 2 1919 notes prices and offerings for cheese and mutton from Freesing Works. It mentions weather effects in London and describes calf skins and rabbit skins with prices around 10s 8d for calfskins and notes varying quality and demand despite a weak market trend.
The death toll includes Misa Marion Palmer Stewart aged 24 of Pareenage Queanbeyan death noted with Rev Wm Stewart as her father. Charles Povey dies at 46 in Collingwood Colinton after farming years. widow and large family survive. Stanley Murty, 40, of Wattle Park Hall, dies at his father’s home. Remains linked to Methodists, with services at Woetangara and a sorrowful cortege.
The aeoul ball in connection with St Gregory's Branch of the A B Guild was held in the Protestant Hall on Friday night. Weather was fine and dancing began after nine with a large attendance. About 73 couples attended from across the district. The floor was in good order and the dancers enjoyed a thoroughly enjoyable time. Mesdames T E Woodger and FP Gleeson officiated as Mu C and the Mines Hower supplied the music. Hall decorations and ladies and gentlemen committees coordinated the event with numerous names listed among organizers.
A fragmented note describes O.T. in an ietageoge emee Curdid eontion with Cold and Joftn ong unknown to regular drinkers. It mentions a Rouge bottle that will be voluntary in emergencies and notes only con Q.T. substitutes are available.
Fragmentary report describes Agron at an inn in Winnipeg where two armed assailants threatened him. He was reportedly beaten, robbed of money, and left amid a disrupted scene with valuables scattered on the table and money scattered.
A curious incident occurred during milking when cream dripped from an attendant’s sleeve into a milking tub. A worker discovered a bottle containing liquor attached by a rubber tube hidden inside the sleeve, prompting questions about the event and its details.
A fragmentary report notes a schoolboy crisis involving three pupils in Poltova, Nobilnl, following a dispute with a teacher. The youths reportedly attacked each other with a crude act and one student was left under a train, prompting concerns over safety and discipline.
Mr Heebey the Minister for Lahew advocates a minimal report by the Pure Wey nol Settlers Association urging members to become compliant followers of Mr Wade. The statement expresses regret that the group has called upon its members to support him.
Kilwood Murphy, 80, a native of Victoria, was killed on Saturday when run over on the railway line at Cootamundra. He was found dead by a passerby, both logs having been moved. The Secretary for Home Affairs orders arrangements for a public display in Melbourne of the 130 pounds tied in connection with the Federal Capital City competition.
Saturday football matches planned with Worrigal players and Eveleigh rivals while Rovers face a Cooma junior team. RMC Cadets beat a University side at Duntroon by a large margin. Stock sale at Home includes 100 wethers and 378 wethers with varied prices. Titanic inquiry mentions Fleet giving evidence. A light Sunday shower touched town. Government Savings Bank branch opening advertised in Monaro Street under Mr. G H Edmond. New Zealand’s Harold Barlow buys two series planes in England for demonstrations in Sydney and beyond. Australia defeats Oxford University by wickets. South Africa defeats Worcester by innings and 10 runs. Australia v South Africa cricket tests resumed at Manchester. Meera Moriarty to oversee furniture sale at Rutledge Street. Hospital nationalisation debated with emphasis on access and private subscriptions. Warner’s cricketers tour Austral Kent Rest of England results cited. German warship Leipsic noted for anchors. Minister King O Malley proposes Commonwealth Bank shift away from stock gambling banking. Meteor over Goulburn described with windows shattered. Australia awarded medals at international flower show and notes on Maunalo volcanic smoke. Earthquakes and meteorology updates. School sports program planned with public attendance. 800 students from Campbell to London schools head to Paris for a music festival. Danish King Frederick obituary at Roskilde Cathedral. Farmers and Stockowners Association membership grows, 333 branches. Naval College Bay works nearly complete. Federal funding to pay American irrigation expenses cited. Northern Territory tourism push. Parkes death from raft accident noted. Australian military training plans and senior cadets moving to militia. Broken Hill drill hall incident reported. A rifle contest prize of a White Leghorn cock and six pallets noted. Admiral King-Hall quote on ships, armies, and faith in God.
Oil and related products named anti nickel cream and light black may be hed by A M Pallick and Sons in Qusenbeyan. The notice outlines trade marks and branding, indicating ownership and potential sale or distribution details under local business listings.
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