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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1911
Page
2
Hayes and Russell celebrated the opening of their new store with a formal ceremony. Mayor Collett opened the building as Cooper and the firm’s representatives thanked attendees and outlined the project’s impact on the district and hospital fundraising.
A lively gathering celebrated hospitality and service with a long list of named attendees and speakers. The account notes weather, decor, and the effort of organizers and staff in delivering a memorable evening.
Five members of the Joel rifle club shot in a Wednesday noon match under 14 shore conditions of 600 yurts. Prizes were won by A Fallick and EB, Dengey, Searey, with total scores listed for ALCOR Pallithoo and H C Towler.
A decision of importance to stock handlers and travelers was given at Singleton police court last week. Me Freeman stock inspector appeared for the case against El fod butcher under the Pasture Protection Act for delving four head of vastry from the shire saleyards without travelling consent. The main question was whether cattle bought by a butcher and driven to slaughter yards count as travelling stock under the Act. The bench found a technical offence had been committed but would be lenient. the defendant was fined 6 shillings with 7 shillings costs and expenses of the court.
The report outlines government actions in the Federal territory including the capital area and Molonglo region. It notes arrangements under the Government Act and financing from the Defence Department for the Military College. It lists personnel, expenditures, and pay details for government offices and staff.
A chaotic scene in the Legislative Assembly saw Mr Cohen and many opposition members resist a removal order. The Speaker left the chair after disorder persisted, and officers then moved to remove several members for alleged disorderly conduct amid a lengthy clash with police.
An ad touts Sander's Rudalylpt Extract as cure for coughs lung trouble and stomach issues. It warns against other eucalyptus products causing irritation and lists various ailments with dramatic health claims and a call to use the extract with olive oil.
At Ryans Hotel on a Wednesday morning the Half-Holiday Cricket Club re organised its structure. Subscriptions were set at 1 for playing members and 2 6 for non players. Elected as officers were Patton as president, Cuweok M L A as vice president, Po Ryan as honorary secretary and treasurer, A Smith on the selection committee, with W B Freebody Willis and Newhurs as members. The captaincy remains to be decided.
Fallich and Sunhop window showcase a folded bracelet awarded by the Queanbeyan Civilian Hifle Cly for individual competition among members. The piece, designed by Orme, Keigwin & fo. Lid of Sydocry, features a whisky-themed motif with a diamond, two sapphires and eight pearls enriching its setting.
Mr F Campbell of Yarrolomia presented a fine solid silver two house cap on walnut plinth to the Qaranheyun Ride Hub for later competition. Inscribed Varna Mn Trophy the piece was supplied by Moxica Hardy Hiroe jewellers Sydney and will be open to all rifle clubs at prize meetings of the Southern White Association. It will be on view at Mart Fabrik for inspection before early entries.
A court hearing in Monara Shire discussed a road repair dispute between Cooma and Adhimin. The jury sided with the plaintiff, awarding the claimed sum after deliberation. The case centered on whether the war vane fell within requis category and the responsibility of local bodies to avoid wasting ratepayers money on litigation.
A 12 month old boy, Patria Collins, was found drowned in the Wallondilly River at Goulburn. He had recently left hospital and lived with five siblings. investigation yielded no definite cause and a verdict of death by drowning was returned.
A historical notice notes low participation in New South Wales rifle drills. Of 13 108 riflemen, 794 returned at all, 3264 were expert marksmen and 7514 soldiers in the establishment show low turnout. Special matches for short service rifles drew limited entries from named regiments.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions eye issues and overwork. References to spectacles and a possible complaint or guidance. Mentions places unclear like Queanbeyan and jet. No clear event or individuals reliably identifiable.
The notice reports the erection of two new wees between Hangendete cal Unbedet Theva Bar and Gerth r qe thet lyre oe oC vitiateeete, with dates and official names including Deputy Pertmeeer Cenc wp ta 20 pak and THOMAS, Poetiminster ooeneral.
The fragment reports an ordinance from Yarroluml a Shire Council and mentions official actions and a hall of electors. It references authorization and potential property or equity matters, with garbled lines indicating formalities and signatures.
An uneven fragment from a Goulburn society notice references the Argyle Stara-Bqwhett Ballot and Gale Society with scattered names and events. The text is legible only in parts, mentioning Town Hill and Queen areas with unclear dates and participants.
Mawie reports on industrial sail conditions at Hod Anion, noting environmental factors affecting workers and production. The piece highlights concerns over safety and potential regulatory responses.
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