Taxation and municipal fair share in taxing duties
A discussion on framed taxation reveals that land and income taxes burden some while sparing others. Suburban and municipal lands face uneven rates, with four pence in the pound common in municipalities and one penny in shire areas. Proposals urge capping total taxes to a national maximum, with proportional abatements across State municipal and Federal levels, amid looming elections.
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Aging & Peooy
Federal House
Saas
Munici
Penny Postage Advocated and Constitutional Safeguards Cited
The article praises penny postage and argues for its extension across states. It notes post‑colonial rate tensions between Victoria and New South Wales, cites constitutional protections for residents, and urges timely reform aligned with federation promises. It highlights how penny postage aided population retention and economic activity and urges nationwide adoption with minimal delay.
Duntroon Cricket Club Elects Officers and Plans Repairs
The Duntroon Cricket Club elected officers led by President E E Hudson and Committee members F Campbell S A Campbell James Camping ham and A K McKei. Membership dues were set at 2 and the secretary was authorised to purchase materials, repair and fix the pitch, and start Saturday practice. The club, eager to regain momentum after the Moore Bros Cup, shows strong enthusiasm with about 30 members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devers
E. L. Hudson
Oallee
Pla Wsh
E. E Hudson
Tea - Ie
Moore Bros. Cup
Moore
Kensington Tragedy bail granted in coroners case
On application by Mr J W Abigail and Mr Moot for the Crown, Mr Justice Sly granted bail to Flianor Brows who faced trial for being concerned in the death of Ivy Alice O'Brien. The bail set consisted of Herself in Ebi and two sureties of £950 each, or five of £1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Abigail
Moot
Justice Sly
Chambers
Flianor Brows
Ivy Alice O'Brien
Ebi
Polling Day Debate Over Public Holiday Proposal
The NSW Labor Council urged declaring polling day a public holiday. Delegates met Solicitor General Garland who said he would present the case to the Executive Council. They warned many workers and sailors would be disfranchised if the day was not made a holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nsw
Labor
Connel
Garland
Hwan
Executive Council
Nomination Day Shapes Labor Backing Across Electorates
Nomination day saw three incumbents elected opposition in New Parliament with Donald MacPilowell for Vobur Re Scobie for Murray and J By Conn for Broken Hill among Labor affiliates. Labor nominates candidates for every electorate with seven independents Liberals and two who bear the banner of the Party and Settlers' Association. Labor plans formal opposition in Belmore Darling Harbor Kahibah Start of Waratah and Belmore and Darling Harbor feature a straight duel between two Labor candidates. 65 of the old members seek re election.
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Donald Macpilowell
Vobur
Re Scobie
the Murray
Conn
Broken Hill
Labor Party
Laboral Party
Bia
Polla
Parter and Settlers’ Association
Lab
Belmore
Darling Harbor
Kahibah
Start
Waratah
No-License Address Draws Crowd At Temperance Hall
Rev EB Riley Congregational clergyman spoke on No-License in New Zealand praising success and citing merchants opinions. He discussed Marlian Pastoral and Agricultural Show temperance booth revenue growth. Audience interrupted him. questions answered. cheers for Nu-License and Continuance ended the meeting.
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EB. Riley
Gorringong
Teimperance Hall
Howard Fleming
New Zealand
Campbell's Liver Pills Claim Superior Digestive Relief
Advertisements tout Campbell’s Little Liver Pills for biliousness headaches and constipation, promising quicker, more effective results than inferior imitations. Language emphasizes natural vitality and domestic convenience, urging readers to purchase Campbell’s patent medicine.
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Campbell
Pastures Protection Board discusses stock and fencing issues
Proceedings of the Queanbeyan Mires Board last Friday cover proposed land use by James McCarthy, wire netting and fencing near Rob Roy reserve, authorizations for travelling stock routes, fox skin marking, and funding for Massey’s pest control, with financials and notices on rabbits pol wing.
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Queanbeyan Mires
Mace Wee
Omy
Gaul
Merita
James McCarthy
Revell
Carthy
Deace
Powell
Ronateyied BP
Allern
Rateald
A. McDonald
Moore
McIntosh
Warara
Cowley
Jeanveniemca Ka
Circuitt
McKeahnie
Atlas
Novell
Magey
Condaroo
Massey
Kere
Commercial Bank
Menara
Rutledge
Melutonk
Ofreuitt
Moemre
Sho
Unclear passage flags a historical medical debate
The fragmentary text references a controversial report by Novell and mentions trials tied to an inquiry into animal husbandry and mortality among sheep. It notes fair numbers of deaths, lambs affected, and mentions witnesses and measurements without clear conclusions. The garbled OCR makes precise facts uncertain.
Queanbeyan Rifle Club Sets Up Monthly Aggregates and Prizes
The Queanbeyan Rifle Club meeting notes a good attendance. A motion to hold monthly shooting for the social aggregate on the fourth Wednesday and Saturday was approved due to many members competing in NRA events. Next year’s competition starts October 5 with six M shot matcher rounds at 1900, 600, and 700 yards, counting toward the aggregate. A trophy funded by A Campbell and 1s 1d entry fee proposed. prizes split two thirds to second, one third to third. A Fallick, Warren, and Beatty elected as quarter handicappers.
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Fallick
Bowe
Soonal Aggregate
N.R.A. Prim Menting
A. Fallick
Bows
PF. A. Campbell
Rifle Shooting Showdown in NSW Rifle Clubs
In Goulburn range on Saturday No. 3 District of the Rifle Clubs of New South Wales held a match between A. Fallink and Fallick of Queanbeyan and W. Paar of Goulburn Railway Ambulance Cha. The event tested 8 shots at ded laws, 9 at vanishing head and shoulder targets, 9 at a head and shoulder target at 200 yards, and 8 at Suck clean targets. Fallink won by five points with details of winning scores and subsequent matches noted. Other clubs from Randwick and Jornrific club competed, with E. Denney and A. C. Taylor taking cash prizes amid 10-shot yank targets.
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New South Wales
Goulburn Range
A. Howe
Fallick
Queanberwn
Paar Goulburn Railway Ambulance
Cha
Woyde
A. Fallink
Fallirk
Diet Ciuttbailgas
Nsw
Randwick
Jornrific
Yanks
E. Denney
A. C. Taylor
Acores
Labor politics and education gifts in Australia debate
In Parliament debate points to Labor party ideas as impracticable amid tax rise since federation. Praises a university scholarship backed by Mr Powells and the Hay District School, while criticizing Melbourne labor import schemes and railway concerns. Calls for competent management of state affairs and questions about money and trust power in Australia.
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Aml
Stabe Calla
Australis
Trnata
Queanbeyan Liberal and Reform Association Social Evening
A Queanbeyan Protestant Hall event hosted by the Liberal and Reform Association drew a large crowd. The conversazione featured ouchre games with women’s prize won by Min K Cullen and men’s prize by H Land, organized by Warren and others, with music by Misses Mawes and a violinist.
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Min K. Cullen
H. Land
Menson F. Warren
A. ©. Marshall
HT. Koeff
Meninae Warren
J Gubbs
cThbdeh
F. Hinckaman
Greenwood
Shew
Dunghea
H. Moore
B. Gibbs
Woman Liberal Rally Supports Law Reform Candidate at Bungendore
At Temperance Hall Bungendore a meeting addressed by Mere McKinsey organizing secretary of the Women's Liberal Rengan of NBW supported the Lilwrat candidate Mr Foveph Robert. J Welch chaired as ladies traveled to attend and Mrs Mey received thanks for her able address on the Todas trial Disputes Act and government policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F Rutledge
Daniel
Seep Bell Subject Mentioned by Chemist Campbell
Readable fragments note a Seep bell topic tied to a chemist named Campbell from Queashorsn, with uncertain context and relations to pari and alien. The brief item hints at a discussion or discovery in a historical science setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Om Pari
Alien
R Campbell
Queashorsn
Body found in Sailing River near Bourke weir
The battered body of a young man was found floating in the Sailing River at the Bourke weir on Saturday. The deceased, wearing a new tunic, had been in the water for two to three weeks and is believed to be one of two Russians recently arrived in the State.
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Bourke
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