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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
2
The High Court, led by Chief Justice Sir Samuel Griffith, rejected arguments that the Federal Legislature should set press limits on commenting during the Worriwe by election. The decision upheld the newspaper’s restraint and affirmed penalties for publishing an unsigned article.
The council adjourned after reports from the Finance General Fund and Trust balances and the Sanitary department. The Works Committee noted surveys and painting contracts, while the Fire Department reported progress on district work. A circular on municipal employee wages prompted a response, and plans were requested for a drill hall land block.
The Randwick Rifle Club hosted a National Rifle Meeting with multiple events. Winners included J. Thompson of the Land Department for the Dabhe Lo shoot at Wyaks, and G. Gentle of Mudgro for the Cooke event, as top marks across varied yardage contests and team matches were announced with substantial prizes.
The fragment notes a change in sugar duties under government action, claiming reduced tax and greater consumer reward. It mentions Arwenting amounts, 90 00Ki, and cites Campbell in Queanbeyan for eye care advertising. Spectacles to Salt oli Sights are referenced with a broken line about eye strain and Overwork.
An open air fete is set for Thursday October 24 at Christ Church grounds. Stalls and decorations will create a scenic display. Opening ceremony at 4 p.m. by Archdeacon Bartlett. Queanbeyan band to perform. A large gathering is anticipated.
The historic Christ Church Jubilee marks a Sunday service on October 27 with multiple commemorations. The church, built during Rev Canon Soares’s incumbency and consecrated in 1461, will feature sermons by Rev F T Perkins and Rev Joseph Pike, a 11 o’clock service, a 3 pm children’s service, and a 7:30 pm Evensong, with the Queanbeyan Band providing hymns. Offertories support the restoration fund.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports steady wool shearing progress and more regular arrivals enabling a full catalog at Tuesday’s sale. Buyers welcomed many active wools and prices matched the season’s best. Demand favored buyers with overall market strength and certain wools firming. Names named include Andrew Murphy Merravondi and Thos Brown among others.
Campbell's Liver Pills advertised with dose guidance and claims of superior effect. The text attacks a state government plan for leasehold tenure and criticizes local officials and authorities amid a broader discussion of public works and price lists.
The J Ginaston family expresses heartfelt thanks for the sympathy letters telegrams and tributes received after a recent loss. They gratefully acknowledge friends and neighbors for their support during this difficult time.
Fragments mention a person or place with unclear context pointing to a local inquiry. Names and locations are obscured, offering only hints of a police or municipal reference and a possible event in a specific region.
Advertisement seeks a able bodied servant for Mrs. Waller at the Royal Military College Qaieoubeyag. Wages offered with steady work and living arrangements provided.
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