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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1895
Page
2
A lengthy column covers Asian and Australian market chatter with prices, buyers, and demand for livestock, wool, and grain, then shifts to political analysis. It discusses McArtisan and Mr Reid, Federation policy, and the NSW government, noting the premiership tension, upper house issues, and electoral implications.
The article outlines a rhetoric drive for Federation led by Henry Parkes and supports from Mr Tt. Wise, aiming to unite the colonies through a national policy. It notes shifts toward moderation, trade, and taxation concerns, with optimism about Australia’s recovery and prosperity through harbour projects at Illawarra and related ventures as a Labour era backdrop recedes.
The region celebrates a decisive rain that ends a harsh drought, bringing hope for better crops and healthier times. Clergy receive praise for prayers as rain moves across the continent from Port Darwin, easing electrical disturbances and renewing faith in a resilient colony.
The fragment notes that an individual named Tossday died from injuries after a fall at a cellar theatre. It also mentions G. Taylor and EH. Fen ton being summoned for alleged criminal libel published in Truth against Gosior, Gemptrollor grnoral of i.
A reader contest and defense letter argues that a local paper misidentified a figure known as Black Paddy and instead calls him Patrick McNamara. The writer condemns editorials as vulgar and urges accuracy, mocking pretentious journalism and demanding truthful reporting.
Mr Priestman of the City Mutual Life Association seeks a power of attorney to test in Sydney courts the claim that William Cromwell is the man known as Bir Roger Tichborne. Evidence includes declarations by Fortes and Dr Kelly who examined marks on Cromwell and align with Tichborne identifications. Earliest steps await the arrival of the power of attorney to apply to the Judge in Equity for removal to England.
The Tax Lake Goargnopper Mining Company and Mr Sto Chief Inspector of Minns plan a diamond drill test to 600 feet on the main lode west of the hanging wall. If payable, the Captain's Plate mining contract becomes secondary to Bona in value with the Broken Mill included.
Local meeting ends with a ministry resignation as the debate centers on whether the pulpit or the stage best educates the people. Speakers argue over influence, moral authority, and the clergy's duties while Cox resigns and Gale prepares a cabinet. Next night’s topic shifts to whether local revenue should stay local or go to the capital.
The supreme court at Porth heard judgments in the cases of Wlackney and Mums v. Mire Nesbit. Trevor ruled Nesbit widow, now remarried by a Primitive Methodist, was legally married under a prohibited degree, affecting the will. A telegram notes Mir Cenige Piet of Bia darno has disappeared. Dike Browne was seen with Cortun and others, while Misa Cortun was presented with jail gold brooches by a group of acquaintances.
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