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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
3
A drowning incident at Petat Hai drew investigators to the Morrau bridges area where Edward Geen lis was found and Coroner details pursued. The coroner prepared statements about the death as the body was recovered and the inquest arranged to determine the cause.
In Jingera a drowning disaster claimed lives of several locals including the deceased man and his relatives. Rescue teams scoured the scene from Monday morning to midday in a thorough search. Police and onlookers waited for official confirmation of casualties and the cause as families awaited news.
The memo discusses federal landholders and eligibility for transfers with the Department of Moe Affices. It notes a tender renewal for Jabo factory workers and mentions Tarbert to Farag routes. Post office reports aging workers and mail routes disrupted by a waterlogged area near Cattas, with moving plans tied to local workmen and approvals.
An obscure readable fragment notes a group called Bwastihe Virtues Co moving a Protestant barrier to sorrow during a night, with a feature titled An Adventure. The text hints at a dramatic night scene and a possible act of defiance or protest, though details remain unclear.
A garbled OCR passage recounts a smoky concert at Mamile Hall and a public dispute involving figures like Mi Hela Mi Press, stewards, and a secretary. The text references attendance, fundraising intent, health concerns, and a call for public support, with tangential mentions of names, places, and procedural actions amid unclear details.
Readable fragments describe local fashion items and millinery styles. The note mentions shops or designers and hints at trends in hats and accessories. No clear names, dates, or places are established in the text.
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