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Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Nov 12, 1912

Page

2

Sunday Religious Services and Sermons Noted

Sunday November 17 1013 schedule lists Holy Communion at Chtish Church Quesnbeyna with two named speakers Melia Beye Seema morning and evening services at Bronseng Barrs-3 pm. Rev G E Menlivs acting rector presiding at Presbyterian. Various churches including ernie ee ona by yee T 00 pm Rev E Syd Henderson Mathodrat vd lk s.m. and 7 pm atile Park ii am and 7 pm Woolfeld 9 4 pm Weetangera 2 45 pm Rev A Brown.

Quesnbeyna Melia Presbyterian E. Syd Henderson Mathodrat S.m Atile Park

Heartfelt Thanks for Sympathy in Sorrow

ENts T Powl ie and Mr and Mrs John Fowie express gratitude for kind expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement.

Ents T. Powlie John Fowlie Ith Noy

Redistribution Controversy Over Electoral Boundaries

A Friday November 12, 1912 report critiques the Senate for rejecting a Commission report on redistributing electors amid district anomalies. It notes Labor opposition to a government-backed scheme, argues for honoring independent commissioners, and warns that delaying redistribution risks unclear electoral verdicts and flawed representation.

Senate Commissionera Oleo Tte Onliie

Exciting Bolt Astonishes Mer. Woodger Horse Drama

On Saturday night around 4 44 in Mer Town Mer T Woodger junior driving a spring cart saw the bellyband break. The fractious horse lurched into Crawford street near the Royal Hotel causing a crowd of over a hundred to gather. The animal was recaptured within a minute with no injuries and the cart damaged with about half the vehicle broken.

Mer. T. Woodger Jun Crawford-at Broyal Hotel

Wool market report notes high prices amid drought effects

Winkronie, Linmuted report strong wool demand with Southern wools entering markets. Prices remain firm though drought affects quality. Buyers show hesitancy as drought impact persists. high rates persist near season highs. Our next sale slated for the 14th inst.

Camptell's Calpbalis Fetes Cure Headache and Neuralgia

A brief notice touts Camptell's Calpbalis as a harmless remedy for headache and neuralgia. The ad lists Pecaptall, Chae iat, and Quaanbeyan in promotional wording, presenting no verifiable medical endorsement or detailed usage provided.

Camptell Quaanbeyan

Notes and News on War, Politics and Lawmaking

A curdled panorama of global tensions and domestic politics. Glebe Island labor demands yielded, while Serbia bows to Austria and seeks Adriatic gains. U S Senate outlook tilts toward Democratic strength. Turkish war carnage cited. Australian legislation rush and protests shadow the session. Public notices touch on building height limits and political resignations amid a crowded agenda.

Inquest at Bungendore on death of Singer agent

An inquest in Bungendore examined George Thompson Plunkett, agent for Singer Sewing Machine Co. He died the previous afternoon while driving a wagonette toward Tarago. Eyewitnesses Harold Broost Day and Beresford Gray described the moment a man stood to steady horses while an elderly passenger lay with his head back. Dr. Warren noted apoplexy risks. witnesses cited prior strokes. The coroner returned a verdict of death from natural causes due to apoplexy.

Jobo Gale Waroner George Thompson Plunkett Singer Sewing Machine Company Taraga Harold Broost Day Beresford Grrya Dungeadera Currandooley Bungladors Bungendore Royal Hotel J. J. Donnelly Waidh Terac Tango Frederick Warren Plunkett Bond

Mail service changes and local notes from the year

From the fleet of next year mail will shift from Gudarov to Wane via Vase Hiver. Service becomes tri weekly starting Yunajin with arrivals at 7 pan and departures at 2 pan. Mr Thompson of Good Ape becomes mail retractor. William Poulton buys the blacksmithing business. Mrs Campbell, wife of the royal schoolmaster, operated privately in the metropolis hospital. Rain was limited and winds hindered wood work. A noted shift in local governance shows improvement.

William Poulton Whates Campbell Royal

Adrianople Surrenders. Bulgarians Victorious in Balkans

Dubious reports say Adrianople capitulated to Bulgarian forces on Tuesday amid pressure for Allied intervention to prevent Constantinople capture. Turkish troops arrive in Constantinople emaciated after days without food. rival factions claim massive casualties, with estimates over 40,000 Turkish dead and wounded. Greek forces reportedly seize Salonika as peace talks with Turkey falter. Nasim Pasha’s army near Cherkoi is said to be nearly wiped out by Bulgarian flank attack.

Ttiv Adrianople Constantinople Nasim Poohahoa Chorlu Lule Muraud Buner Hissar Salonika Turkey Sergia Adriatic Nasim Pasha Cherkoukoi Thrace Tthe Bulgarisos

Remedy for Every Ill Promises Cures in Poll Ad

In Queanbeyan the Chemist publishes a public remedies poll inviting residents to state their ailments and receive suggested cures. The notice frames itself as a community health guidance initiative and lists no clinical endorsements.

Queanbeyan

Golden wedding celebrated by Dunn family in Sutton

Relatives gathered Monday November fourth to honor Mr and Mrs Francis Dunn of Mi moss Glen Sutton. A luncheon and a three rosewood wedding cake made by granddaughter Leila Cartwright accompanied by a toast to the couple. Guests included W Duan MLA and James Cartwright with remarks about their long friendship and family ties. The couple, married November 4, in Cooberpme England, have lived in Australia decades, with four children Will, James, and daughters Mary and Belle.

Francis Dunn Mimoss Glen Sutton Ake Misa Leila Cartwright P. Rolfe W. Duan M.L.A Qucete James Cartwright A. Duno Laurien Pir F. Rowley J. Cartwright W. Linn Onl P.O. Smith St. John the Baptist's Cooberra Eastfield Howe Hull Yorkshire Alem Frowt Goulburn Wilawrow Seothayl Mr. Bunn Dunn England Wollfields Bendigo Gondaroe Sulton Willi Childrem

St Leon's Grand United Giacue at Hotardmy Night

The performance featured a troupe with aerial acts, living statuary, and skilled horsemanship by a noted rider. Audiences in Legos and Queanbeyan showed warm appreciation as the company delivered varied acts including clowns and European items, matching the show’s high standard.

Legos Menoritt Arata

Market Report Indicates Ongoing Boom In Wool Prices

Market report notes continued rise in wool values with improved demand at recent auctions. Buyers showed freer purchasing. better lots appreciated while overall quality was uneven and supply remained insufficient for demand. Stronger offerings edged up by a farthing per pound amid high activity from buyers and bidders.

Luyers

North Lyell Mine recovery efforts stumble forward

Fragmentary OCR report notes ongoing attempts to recover boding from the North Lyell Mine with no clear end in sight. A military cadet in Kalgoorlie received one month in jail for refusing allegiance to the King. An advertisement touts Campbell's Little Liver Pills as a remedy for liver and digestion issues.

North Lyell Kalgoorlie Campbell Queanbsyan

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