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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
2
Fragmentary church notices listing individuals, positions, and events with unclear places and dates. Names such as Birr, Minto, Bevan, and Bark appear amid ambiguous terms and times, offering limited readable details.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention September 2 and a place likely Valday with partial words Chuerer and Uy Usanbeyan. No clear event or names to establish a full item.
Fragmentary report notes a dire rifle shooting event on Wednesday with a field point competition. Nortonhids captured a notable victory among the top entrants. The article references year and participants in a partial, unclear recount.
A fragmented report discusses a Sunday observance bill with penalties for violations. It references local leaders, public discussion in a polity, and proposed enforcement details. The text mentions various unclear terms and names, highlighting the contentious nature of the measure.
Fragmentary OCR describes the Heape family and a convoluted tale involving Guinea hunting and a Mason trial. It mentions a conspiratorial response, a staged punishment, and alleged political influence linked to a July night in Mason Ley. The text references elections, protests, and possible legal actions with uncertain names and dates.
In a Wrnormanyy court a mob trial unfolds over sheep skinning and theft. Witnesses describe August thefts and two men accused of aiding a shop attack, with evidence focusing on the loss of skins and taunting by locals. The accused were committed for a mortquart trial in Bay on the 19th of Yehobor.
A local volunteer fire brigade assisted a public event at the Ada palace area. Officers and staff including Supt, foreman and assistants coordinated safety, with a procession forming and observers noting the orderly conduct and potential improvements for future gatherings.
An extensive report describes a grand ball at the Queanbeyan hall with supporters from Captain's Flat Bungendore Gividara and nearby towns. The event showcases lavish entertainment, elaborate decor, and a large attendance including dignitaries and church figures.
Obscure obituary noting Mrs Avery of Goulburn Mina and Obadiah Avery among deceased individuals. Mentions residents, local businesses and community figures including Mr J Tuiaduu band master of New Moulb, Geatinurn Superiu Poblie, and Wows. Text fragmented with scattered names and ages, referencing Mead and Mead, NSW.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a tangled, partially legible note about federal capital site arguments, elections, and figures like William Lyne and Boer era terms. Names and places are garbled, with no coherent event or outcome clearly identifiable.
A garbled OCR passage describes a dispute at Harrison's Motel involving a person named Ryan from Gsome and a mayor figure. It mentions a court proceeding, apologies, and payment of costs over 100, with unclear other details and several misread words.
An irregular, garbled report discusses a wool auction and market conditions. Names, dates, and places are obscured or miswritten, but hints of a royal or official endorsement appear, mentioning a forthcoming sale and general trade activity amid unclear details.
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