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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 05, 1911
Page
2
The article laments growing lawless violence in Australia, citing Lithgow riots and “man hooting” to compel brutal concessions. It warns that government leaders and citizens must act decisively, with exemplary punishment, to prevent a slide from civilisation to barbarism.
Eight members of the local rifle club prepared for the final annual prize meeting at the National Target Advancement event in Randwick. Officials list captains and shooters including Moore Beatty Pullink Warren Gallagher Fullick and Tomson among those signifying intention to compete. The event features standard practice items and barrels as the contest proceeds.
Ambiguous notes describe rapid moves toward a capital reorganization with sections of the timetable and a temporary line planned between Chomubegen and Canberra. Possible extensions mention Bungendore to Canberra as a contingency. Campbell Chemist Queanbeyan advertises spectacles for vision care.
The note highlights predicted long term sufficiency of Australian coalfields to power industries for centuries, while British fields may exhaust in 175 years. It also covers rainfall deficits in New South Wales, a new stemmer service between Clenemen and Brisbane, and irrigation plans by W L Wilcox.
The Queanbeyan Hospital committee discusses the Chief Secretary's ruling on a £7 donation from P. L. Sheaffe and plans further appeals. They also approve a ball and concert for hospital funds, grant holidays, and set a Visiting Committee for August. Hospital Day is proposed to be held again this year with arrangements to be finalized at the next meeting.
A historic football event in Queanbeyan features an old timers match against Warrigals at the Park next Saturday with a 3 pm start and a 2.40 pm parade from the Bridge led by the Band. A reunion banquet follows at the M U Hall. The Senior team will be drawn from local players listed.
Mire Alive Sydney Wurrell presented a recital featuring pieces by Frou, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Haydn, Liszt, and others. Her vigorous, unfaltering playing pleased the home audience with familiar melodies and bright execution, including Sweet Home and The Mocking Bird.
An advertisement touts Sanders Extract as a remedy for coughs nose throat and chest issues and as a topical treatment for wounds burns ulcers eczema and skin irritations The copy claims it contains soothing and anti inflammatory substances and that Sanders Extract eucalyptus preparations cause less irritation than alternatives.
A fragment mocks common remedies and superstitions. It references coughing and swearing as signs, mentions a tailor and Wells Woods Peppermint Cure as a dubious cure, and suggests trying to cure hopelessness. The tone imitates a rural or period editorial voice.
Campbell's Little Liver Pills advertise easing of symptoms with ordinary doses. The Queanbeyan Ribbo Cub will represent at Cooma tomorrow near the Inn's corner with Captain A B Moore and a list of players including H Taylor J Gallagher A Fallick J Beatty and others.
The county reports A H Collett sworn as Queen Kooynu mayor, Heffernan shift to Woollongong, and a new drapery store opening ball planned by Hayes and Hivell. Military and cadet news from London to New South Wales, with coronation medal plans and gifts to cadets. Local trials include a homicide verdict in Liverpool and a Wakatimwa incident compensation claim.
A 9 hp motor car owned by Mr. P. J. Meer of Goulburn was completely destroyed after a punctured wheel failed at Bungendow. Mr. Meer and his two daughters were traveling from Payneendore when a cotter pin failed, causing the wheel to come off and ignite the petrol tank. Fire prevented escape. they were rescued and later conveyed to Goulburn by train.
A Friday night celebration honored Miss Mia B Sharp on her birthday with Mesrs Cooper Bros and Sharp as promoters. The Majura Hall event featured decorated interiors, a gong opening, music by Southwell McIntosh and Harmen, and dancing. Local catering by Granville Bakery impressed attendees, with speeches and toasts to the king and guest.
Government moves to remove seven structures including a homestead and a butter factory from the area. Officials outline a plan to prepare the site with a focus on clearing a well defined zone. The blocks are described as part of a broader redevelopment program with immediate enforcement forthcoming.
T P Maxwell and Co announce a public auction on Saturday September 9 at Acton residence. Items include piano, drawing room suites, wardrobes, tables, chairs, crockery, glassware, kitchenware, mirrors, bed furniture, and more in thorough repair. CASH terms.
An event is scheduled in MU Hall Manaroet at 8 pan on Thursday September 7 with Campbell named in notices.
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