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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
3
On Turnany eight fest Mr Wal Swan drove his two horses and sulky into the Commercial Hotel yard leaving them harnessed. A lamp exploded and ignited bedding and clothing in the sulky. Prompt action saved a bigger blaze. one horse was unharnessed while the other was fed. The quilt and vest burned.
The Hon Austin Chapin speaking in Parliament attacked the amalgamation of Commonwealth and State savings banks as burdens on the taxpayer. He argued three separate government savings books wasteful and urged unified systems to lower costs, while noting transport and regional service issues in New South Wales.
The report notes wool clip activity around Lewin and Lowlei with figures on bale counts and prices. Highlights include records set, a sale at Lewin, and performance across the week with key numbers and listings of bales.
At a city meeting on Tuesday morning the duties of the peace discussed, several auctioneers licenses were granted to individuals including A. Leslie, Foo Mare, AL W, Mry, WB, Obeid, and Mixwell. The group reviewed questions related to licenses and the mayor's handling of proceedings.
In a stubborn dispute the Speaker ruled out local shire councils from the main House Bill discussion. Members claimed electorates favored but were told the issue had no bearing on the measure. A member referenced district viewpoints while the Chair maintained procedural limits.
A. W. Moriarty & Co. sell by public auction the real estate of Peter Augustin Hanlow deceased. Auction set for Thursday December 1st at the Curator’s office. Town allotments on Mowalt Street offered with parcel details and allotment sections 1a 1b.
An auction notice from the New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company and W. Moriarty & Company Queanbeyan advertises a public sale of sound sheep near Queanbeyan. Inspection and terms are listed, with sale to follow the London Pride Sale.
A wartime style notice outlines a ballot for the Argyle Starr Bonkett Society in Queanbeyan with details of payments, weekly returns, and dates. It mentions a lecture by Captain Mrs Hane and a police invitation for information from a local agent at Water Street.
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