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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1910
Page
2
The article argues that even with assurances the land tax cannot be passed to tenants, practical evasion will occur through indirect charges. Landlords may demand higher rents or other surcharges to recoup the tax, risking widespread hardship for tenants when leases end and renewals occur.
A clearer sale at Sydney wool auctions on Wednesday offered 19 093 bales with good wools remaining firm. Competition increased for sales quality and a listed patent medicine Campbell's Little Liver Pills is referenced for biliousness head dizziness torpid liver and constipation. The ad claims effective tiny doses and imitators fail.
A town council chamber meeting formed the Liberty League to oppose No-Licence efforts. The group aims to protect social freedoms against proposed liquor restrictions and to preserve clubs and venues for working people. The motion was passed with acclamation, and the mayor presided.
The Sydney wool market opened Monday with strong demand for well grown wools free from faults. Prices for faulty lots are weak as depreciation reduces their saleability, indicating intrinsic wool value remains largely unchanged despite market softness for faulty wool.
The coroner learned that William McDonald was found dead by hanging from a tree at his father’s home near Captain’s Flat. A substantial crowd gathered as witnesses described the scene and the path to the tree while inquiries were conducted. The coroner noted the death occurred during the prior night, with circumstances pointing to self harm.
Mrs MacKinnon addressed electors in a Protestant Hall gathering urging Liberal vote for candidate Mr. Sieeph Roberts. She defended Wade government policies on land, housing, and social acts while criticizing Labor and urging Libs to back closer settlement and reform measures.
Georges Lieyd faced a Lasou police court hearing for driving illegal vehicle with no license on September 1. He pleaded guilty and was fined after a clerk noted he sought a license and had applied for one, with potential disqualification considered but not imposed.
The council adopts the engineer and committee reports on road repairs from Captain's Flat to Ballanafad and Bungendore to Mill Fest. It authorizes maintenance staff leave, funds for through roads pending, and asks for reports on Foxlow Bridge painting and Sutton to Tallagandra routing.
Fragmentary OCR describes Berlin unrest called parallel to 1848. Five separate call inspections or events occurred Tuesday night amid unclear details.
The article discusses representation timelines for the Federal Capital Territory Canberra to be treated separately from other territories Col Owen Director of Public Works surveys a site at Butleron station for a Wilitory College preparation of a territorial government draft not ready for submission to Parliament soon and timed after New South Wales elections.
Six members of the focal rifle club competed in a Wednesday match. The target used was the pin target and the winners of the contest received cash prizes.
The Postmaster General will consider a request by Michael Colter of Upper Naas for Tharwa Gudgenby mail to be conveyed by vehicle and a petition from Upper Naas residents opposing any alteration to the Tharwa Gudgenby route. Also on file is Captain Flatress Association’s bid to move the local post office half holiday to Wednesday from Saturday.
Mr Arthur Griffiths spoke at Temperance Hall on Wednesday in support of the Labor candiate Cosuck. He accused the Liberals of anti labor aims and outlined Labor plans for state land needs education tax reform and tenancy terms for farmers. He condemned Liberal unity and urged electors to back the conslatory Labor party.
An advertisement touts Sander Eucalyptus as a universal cure claiming it cures coughs colds sore throats and stomach and kidney ailments by removing irritants. It asserts other preparations irritate and harm and notes a death from competing products. Also mentions two church talks and a rainfall total for September.
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