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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 15, 1903
Page
3
A patchy, fragmentary summary of diverse items including political talk, weather notes, railway openings, crime reports, fines, floods, and public notices. Mentions of places in Australia and New South Wales themes emerge with scattered dates and local names, but many details are garbled.
A historical note on the remarkable fodder producing powers of Paspalum Dilutatwa cited in a pamphlet by J. L. Maiden, Government botanist. The report quotes praise from the Woulongbar experimental garden lead, detailing heat and cold resistance and large yields per acre. Data mentions planting in 1810 with rapid height, multiple cuttings yielding substantial tonnages, illustrating its value to dry gravelly ridges and poor soils.
An inquiry into the death of Alexander Johnson unfolds after his body is found on the North Essendon road. Dr. Allixon, a noted physician, is linked to the case though the cause of death remains under investigation amid reports of intoxication and possible foul play involving a companion who fled to a hotel.
A lengthy guide describes the latest feminine attire including gowns, hats, gloves, embroidery, and sleeve details with notes on fabrics and patterns. It also covers outer garments, tailored coats, and the evolving styles for women, emphasizing comfort, fit, and the influence of fashion on demeanor. The article shifts to a crime report detailing a violent incident along the British coast, highlighting damage, casualties, and a suspect’s arrest.
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