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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Age And Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1921
Page
2
A letter criticizes NSW land policy, arguing production-focused spending yields greater revenue than brick and mortar projects. It urges resumption of big estates, land classification by use, and a land bill favoring small farmers to curb wage pressure, boost farming, and reduce class conflict.
Sydney reports Premier Storey replying to opponents of the State lottery system. He says funding via taxation is hard and hints cabinet consideration but little chance of the proposal passing. He warns such debates may be unworthy and cites a need to sometimes do right by the wrong.
London report shows Australia 439 for most in first innings with Bardsley 127 Macartney and Gregory 78. Parker five wickets for 18. Gloucester 127 with Kingwin 47 Gregory two for 28 Armstrong two for 52 Hendry three for 12 Marley two for 21. In second innings Gloucester six wickets for 115 at stumps Mailey six for 48.
In a by election held Saturday, Mr. J G Harris won the vacant Municipal Council seat by a large majority. Returning officer J H Wincksman announced the tally at about 7 pm: Harris 122 votes, E W O Rourke 54 votes, with informal ballots.
The town will host a showcase of films featuring Bryant Washburn Fatty Arbuckle and Thomas Meighan at Triumph Pictures tomorrow night promising a premier cinema experience.
A Canberra Tennis Club ball held at the Canberra Amusement Hall on Friday drew 80 to 120 guests from Queanbeyan and nearby areas. The event featured music by Mrs. W. B. Freebody and Miss E. Hawes, elegant decorations, and a chocolate waltz with Miss Rita Hincksman and her partner as winners. Organisers including Mesdames J. M. Force and P. F. Douglas, and Messrs. J. A. Smith and A. Hays were praised for their effort with Mr. P. Douglas as MC.
Mr George Brown of Beardwood claims a black merino aged 23 has produced two lambs each year since breeding, one white and one black. He asks if any other sheep owner in the district has beaten this record.
Anniversary services at Queanbeyan Methodist Sunday School drew large crowds. Rev L M K Mills preached morning and evening on Show me a penny and A Life's Plan, stressing humility and steadfast faith. Rev Cosier led the afternoon talk on the Parable of the Lost Sheep with children performing hymns, clock-themed recitations, and a clock-face countdown.
The Farmers and Growers Co op reports nearly 3,000 bales sold at auction last week with buyers found and 2,400 bales to be offered on the 23rd. Wool prices remain low but demand appears solid with ample buying power for larger lots. Rabbit skins total 781 tons this year versus 1,570 last year, foxes in strong demand, opossum softer, and hides and sheepskins catalogues large. Last sales saw 1168 casks offered, a possible record, with best lots at £33 10s per ton. Merino and woolled crossbreds see higher values. Newbold the champion pony died at 17 after a show career spanning Sydney to Tumut.
The Queanbeyan P P Board met last Friday with Director C H McKeshnie presiding. Directors Moore Maslin Hibberson McKeshnie and McInnes attended. Correspondence covered stock movements permits and co operation with the Territory and the Snow Belt reserves. The board approved two percent commission for permit inspectors travelling rates and appointed several inspectors while accepting resignations. Financials showed a credit of 4364 pounds 18 shillings 11 pence and accounts totaling 28 pounds 1 shilling 3 pence. Inspector Newell reported trapping reduced rabbit numbers and warned about potential wet season damage to drainage and fencing.
Messrs H A Barraclough Ltd of Sydney Melbourne and New Castle will pay a professional visit to this town on August 25 from 9 30 am to 5 pm. Each member trained at London University and with diplomas attested to provide skill to relieve and cure eye defects. Mr Harraclough will be consulted at Ryan's Hotel. Take no risks consult qualified opticians.
A local football match sparked jokes about flu and barrackitis after a Warrigals game. Dick McTernan earned praise as referee from the Warrigals’ rival and locals discussed training funds and rumors of donations while teams prepare for upcoming Tennis and football fixtures and Moore Cup defenses.
The Michelago Cricket Club holds its annual meeting next weekend while the annual tennis dance occurs next Friday night at the hall. Iron-field reports look hopeful and ore near the village and Micalago Station is anticipated. Local illness rises with several residents ill, including Mrs. T. J. Kelly who was operated on at St John of God Hospital.
Community notices detail a Friday cuchre party at Triumph Hall and a forthcoming Hospital annual ball and juvenile event on September 21 and 22. Proceeds support Christ Church School Piano Fund while bragging of good times at a Protestant Hall dance tonight. Inquests report a death by gas inhalation. Mrs. Johann McTutyre dies at Barrackburn Queanbeyan. funeral at Lanyon. Thos Meighan promotes Conrad in Quest of his Youth at Triumph Pictures tomorrow night.
The acting president of the Australian Federal Capital League asks Acting Prime Minister Sir Joseph Cook to receive a deputation protesting a proposed memorial from the French Government sited near Parliament House Melbourne. He urges Mr Hughes to note the Federal Government seat will be Canberra and the monument should go there when erected.
The extra special programme at Triumph Pictures features Conrad in Quest of his Youth a 6000 ft feature with T Meighan, Full House a 5000 ft Bryant Washburn starer, Oh Doctor an Ar buckle comedy and American Gazette a topical short.
The NRA Medal event continued Saturday with prone shots at 100 and 700 yards. Competitors included G. Murty and Fallick, among others, in the contest noted for steady shooting.
A damaged text fragment mentions a foothath and tallowed on and gin gelore with phrases such as That stopped it in hin ah for Woods Great Poppet Oxia. The readable bits suggest a stray, nonsensical archival line rather than a complete event or report.
Fragmented text describes a product promotion for bathroom and kitchen items. Mentions hands washing and a cake, references to South-tund and Alen makers, with unclear branding and locations. The readable parts suggest a general ad for household goods and hygiene products.
Reported by the New York Tires a party of policemen entered the home of Mrs Jennie Mores at 471 East 119th Street without a warrant and found nine barrels of alcohol and seventy-two bottles. Neighbors claim the raid violated the new enforcement rules, with officials debating warrant necessity and police discretion under the Prohibition law.
The High Court yesterday reserved judgment and dismissed with costs the appeal of John Joseph Dulhunty in the action against William Andrew Lang. The case concerns sale and delivery of sheep. The State Full Court refused to set aside the nonsuit and grant a new trial, and Dulhunty’s appeal targeted that decision.
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