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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1910
Page
2
In the debate on the Commonwealth Arbitration Bill, supporters argue for admission of trained advocates to courts to ensure just presentation of cases. Excluding lawyers risks miscarriages of justice and congested courts, while advocates aid judges with arguments and authorities.
A historic discussion on compulsory arbitration and employer worker preference argues these concepts undermine freedom. It cites John Mitchell on striking and asserts that forcing submissions or awards destroys free government and stifles efficiency. The piece stresses individuals must freely choose actions and rewards determine success in trade and labor.
A garbled passage describes a substitute bringing danger and a line about a woods group. It mentions a lady named Karenna and Beetle and implies a scene of uncertainty and coded phrases within a fictional setting.
A interim association meeting at the hotel discussed plans for the agriculture display and showground activities. Executives named included C T Campbell and H Kort to the executive committee, with A J McDonald chosen as judge for the sheep dog trials and a ground committee formed to oversee preparations and traffic rules for the show.
Official yet informal notice outlines tentative election day as October 1st with key dates for the electoral assembly and governor's writ. It urges electorates to check post offices and police stations for main rally lists and to correct omissions to vote on October 4th. It stresses proper enrollment to exercise the franchise.
The authority announces a circular signed by A. I. Hutchioon for telephoned sub workers to record daily checks. Forms require date day week and recording location and result. Records will be sent to the Telephone Account Department for comparison with official logs.
A ten day trial at Contra Criminal Court centers on alleged faith healing of a child with diphtheria from local caregivers. The jury found guilt with mercy. the judge sentenced the defendant amid skepticism of credulity and testimony about miraculous limb growth.
A deputation from the Socialistic Party of Victoria urged the Prime Minister to deny exemptions for churches from the Federal Land Tax. Mr. Misher refused to agree to the re arrest.
The weekly wool report notes buyers’ strong interest, with rain affecting markets and a regular weekly opening catalog. Clients report the offering will be attractive and prices promising, with market properties expected to improve in the near term.
In Parliament the Minister for Home Affairs reports on survey labor for the proposed Federal Capital. Foremen, cooks, and chainmen are paid fortnightly rates from £4/4 to £4/16, with several laborers at £4/10 per fortnight and other small engineering tasks mentioned.
A general meeting in Majura held Monday night decided to set the hall opening for September 1. J M McIntosh chaired with about fifty attendees. a license application was acknowledged and Hall entertainments license considered. Hall committee members Dermody Maye Woo, and To OA Trother were elected. Mr Roberts the Liberal candidate spoke at a recent meeting.
Pupils from St Benedicts Convent achieved high marks in the June theory examinations held at Trinity College in State New Wales. Lower Junior division awardees include Raby Inihan Leila Cartwright Ade Curries Ligsie Johnson Daisy O Hanlon Kathern Ralf Thelme Young. Preparatory group includes Liviaong Mariel Pender Vera Solomon Eileen Whittaker Elma Woodger.
Reported rifle shooting events describe a club meeting with seven aside and varied GMP prizes. Top scorers included AL Bower and A Fallick with high point totals, while others like Quenn eynn Wood and Gontburn Railway Ambulance also scored. A “Best Shot” contest is planned by the captain, with entries improving for a carnival at Hinawick Club. The text notes national interest from Singapore visitor Mrs. Wallace and remarks on South Wales riflemen returning, plus a high-spirited Wingham range event with good weather and strong scores.
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The eminent optician will visit Harrison's Hotel in Queanbeyan on Friday September 16th to offer precisely fitted glasses. Residents are urged to take advantage of the opportunity to correct defective vision and improve health.
Peter Plummer a well known resident of Queanbeyan died at his MacQuoid Street home after a short illness caused by locomotor ataxy. He was about 70, formerly a pastor at Williamsdale, survived by his wife and six children. The funeral was held yesterday with services at Christ Church and burial at the CH Cemetery conducted by Rev W M White. H Lazarus arranged the rites.
The Protestant Hall drew a fair crowd for Hayes Picture Company showings. The program featured Funeral of the late King Edward, Love of a Nantel Girl, Pompeii, Cowboy Trappers, So Old Kentucky, and other pictures with comics. Management plans another Queanbeyan visit soon.
An aldermanic vacancy in Molong follows Ald Bennett’s resignation. Nominees H. C. Betts and Geo Parslow were deemed informal for not meeting rate payment rules. Parslow owed 1/6 for sanitary charges but no bill had yet been rendered. The returning officer’s ruling was upheld and a new election ordered.
A Wayward man faced Melbourne court for failing to send his son to school. He claimed the boy would not attend and stated prior convictions for similar offences, with over £20 in fines already paid. The defendant was about 50 years old and the boy several years younger.
A blacksmith named W and Buchan found gold in a stone along Dalesford road at Balla rat. He and an old miner observed rough gold in quartz and secured about 30 worth of gold from the site, ending the day’s work.
A garbled ad-like text markets SANEIEIS and SANDERS EXTRACT TRAY claiming health benefits. It promotes water benetment products, eucalyptus based remedies, and a dubious “iron thirst” treatment. The piece mentions irritants, healing claims, and unnamed preparation steps with apparent consumer warnings.
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