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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1913
Page
2
A garbled excerpt critiques a state government move to fund four months of supplies in one lump sum, arguing for month to month appropriations. It questions executive independence and parliamentary roles, noting constitutional usage and the Crown’s influence in public finance and supply bills.
The article outlines party leaders and government plans amid a looming electoral referendum. It notes shifts in strategy, anticipated public support, and the potential impact on the administration’s agenda, with emphasis on party cohesion and public response ahead of the vote.
An unemployed worker named Lowker faced a week long denial of a promised Daily Mail prize and related support. Local officials reported delays while another figure eyed a similar weekly arrangement through the Lovebet Channel Rhodes. A nearby lecturer role was discussed but not confirmed.
The fragmentary text describes an unclear event with references to cold conditions and a fate tied to a person who could not endure. It mentions feeding with wool, goat, and peppermint, but the meaning is garbled and names or concrete actions are not recoverable. The readable lines suggest a narrative to untangle but lack coherent details.
A well attended Federal Territory Vigilance Association gathering in the Shire Down Chamber saw J. Keally preside. Delegates debated local rates on leases, opposed moves to move Home Affairs offices from Queanbeyan, and thanked Mr Harris for assistance while inviting Government botanist Mr Breakwell to identify fodder grasses for winter months. The meeting adjourned with plans for next date.
Austration subjects prominent in Bree Vika Picture Co salary programme. Titles include Annette Kellerman the Lady Swimmer and Won on the Post. Notes suggest Liverpool itinerary and a tall model in Aus Vention phate plage.
On Welnowlay Inet at Rt. Patrick's Church Couma the Very Bor J J Nor ry ISP wllrating the wedding of Mr H Currab of Willinmedale with Miss Clow Gillan youngest daughter of Mr Robet Gillan of Monsy Banka hear UVooms was solemnized. Complel's Omphalic Wafers cure head ache and Neuralgia. A box of 13 cures 1/-. Campbell Chem Qusssbeyan.
An unclear legal notice describes a Geneva based manufacturer with two royal spouses and children by wood. The first wife faces an ceulum sentence and was deemed hopelessly incurable, while the man remarried and the initial wife was discharged. experts view the divorce as terminal.
Two boys named Flannery and Lawcon hunted rabbits in the Cyanid mands near the railway at Parkes on Saturday. Flannery, 13, entered a burrow and the rabbit male fell in, trapping him under rubble. Rescue attempted but the boy was smothered.
In London the wealth offices faced bids that would cost £16,000 more than the tender price accepted. Eighteen feeders were absent and Afresa did not base their bid on preferences to internal cantons. Of the three preferences received the lowest was £2231. The lender accepted £207,000.
A fragment notes a birthday cake prepared to celebrate the Confectioners Exhibition in London during Hazurdey. The cake is described as 10 meters high with a circumference of ten meters and consists of turned tiers.
A 19th century notice urges buyers to distinguish qualified opticians from unskilled impostors. It cites practical experience and training under competent engineers, recommending Ernest Roscoe Consulting Optician of 14 Martin Place Sydney as an expert who will visit Queen Van and Warrison's Hotel on Monday, September 9th.
The Premier Holman criticizes opposition tactics in Parliament as repetitive censure motions. He notes 210 parliamentary days since the last election, with 31 motions debated, and references lengthy speeches by Wade, Firepatrick, Wood, Tohon, and Lavy, detailing hours spent in debate and opposition absences.
Thousands gathered along the water front to watch a dramatic oil fire in the channel. A massive blaze lit by a spill or collision drew crowds as flames and glare filled the night. Officials noted the incident involved a large volume of crude oil and a complex, chaotic origin.
The September issue of Life in a Potable magazine previews a strong new serial story by Jock Londen titled The Valley of the Moon. It promises spectacle and dramatic scenes as the opening chapter is presented, while an aside notes the strain of overwork on readers and mentions Campbell, Chemist, Queanbeyan in a casual local context.
Arthur Griffith, Minister for Public Works, defends the Norton Griffiths agreement in a letter to the editor. He rebuts claims of faulty reporting and outlines details about staff, penalties, funding, and oversight, asserting the deal merits and safeguards.
The Gret meeting of the new Conn of the B D B U Union was held in Aly Masesio Hall Goulburn with Captain Wright presiding. Delegates discussed the year’s programme fixed at 300 pounds prize money and 35 pounds for a country winners match, with a pedal match considered. Honorariums for secretary and treasurer were set and a request from Hinelunie Ride Club to be seconded to Goulburn was discussed.
Ulster Rifle Club licenses cancelled by Irish authorities amid abrupt action. Government expects most members to comply with surrender while many choose to continue activity privately.
A 19th century discussion on spiritualism argues that the dead know not anything, refuting miracles and apparitions as deceits. It contrasts divine power with Satanic influence, noting biblical challenges to post mortem consciousness and warning against sensational claims.
Fragmentary note reports events around a Saturday gathering tied to Video Australia and a Protestant wall. Names and places are unclear due to text damage, but the fragment suggests a local event or display connected to media and religious themes.
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The Queanseyan Rifle Club announces the reopening of its life range after renovations. Members plan to shoot on Baturlay 7 to fund the Yerrafumis Trophy with a £1 donation to club funds. NRA entries for the upcoming meeting are filed with Captain Taylor on Baturlay 6. The club notes improved efficiency and organization as the championship competition continues next weekend.
A damaged text advertises Sanders Extract as a cure all for colds nose chest and stomach ailments. It warns against imitators claiming unsafe antiseptics and touts Sanders Extract as healthier due to absence of irritating compounds. It mentions applying drops in water and a tablespoon of alive air with claimed healing effects.
A garbled Melbourne era notice sheet reports claims about post offices at Akts Hall and Ctininderra, a strike at Cat ire Junction works, and a Campbell liver tonic advertisement. It mentions Deputy PMG advisories on Sutton-Qusaabiyan telephone lines, a Mikalaga resident appeal, and a boiler explosion fatalities in Pittsburgh. Includes ads by Campbell Chemist and local stationery shop.
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