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Queanbeyan Age And Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1921

Page

2

Sad Death of Mrs Parker in Queanbeyan

Charlotte Parker aged 24 died early Sunday after a patient illness. She arrived in Australia two years ago with her husband Anzac veteran W N Parker. Born in Castledonington Derbyshire England she earned local respect in Queanbeyan. Funeral held yesterday with Rev Father Haydon officiating. large crowd attended. The bereaved husband and eight e n month old daughter Joan mourn their loss.

Charlotte W. N. Parker Australia Castledonington Derbyshire England Queanbeyan Joan Father Haydon W. E. Gale M. Byrne E. H. Smith Sacagio W. Cantle L Dudley A. Williams H. Williams H. Lazarus

Local Labor hopefuls fail to win seat on Legislative Council

The editorial notes a rush of twenty eight applicants for the Legislative Council seat with Alf Lazarus and E Robertson from Queanbeyan among local contenders. The piece laments the overlook of E O'Rourke while caucus nominates ten others to the Governor for acceptance, including Murray Coates McGirr Higgins Power Grayadler Bligh Suttor Cruickshank Storey and O Regan.

Shakespeare Legislative Council Philanthrophy Queanbeyan P. McGirr J. F. Higgins J. M. Power E. Grayadler J. Bligh Suttor R. W. Cruickshank Thomas Storey W. J. O' Regan

Labor Caucus names for Legislative Council in New South Wales

The Labor Caucus selected T Muntray J Coates P Mc Girt J F Higgins J M Power E Grayndler J Bligh Suttor R W Cruikshank Thomas Surey and W J O Regan for the Legislative Council. Premier Storey may include Robert Mahoney when presenting the list to the Governor. Parliament opens today. Newcastle miners urge nine day fortnight amid fears for industry. Farmers and Settlers’ Association submits wheat pool resolutions to Agriculture Minister Dunn. He favors the pool but wants Victorian election results. Two hundred men to be discharged from Hoskins ironworks Lithgow and forty from other Hoskins Western enterprises due to foreign steel dumping.

Labor Legislative Council T. Muntray J. Coates P. McGirt F. Higgins J. M. Power E. Grayndler J. Bligh Suttor R. W. Cruikshank Thomas Surey W. J. O'Regan Storey Robert Mahoney Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association Dunn Messrs. Hoskins Lithgow Hoskins

English Amateur XI routs with Faulkner 153 in second innings

In the second innings the English Amateur XI scored 326 with Faulkner 153 and H Ashton 75 as McDonald took 6 for 98 and Armstrong 3 for 74. Australia reply 1 for 25 with Collins not out.

Faulkner H. Ashton McDonald Armstrong Australia Collins

Pastors' Plight Warns of Uncertain Industry

Mr J C Bitebiy, president of the Pastoralists Association of Victoria, warned on Saturday that the pastoral industry faces its gravest peril. Declining meat and hides prices, plus cheap raw materials, threaten many in the field. He condemned the Australian Workers' Union for seeking higher weekly minimums for shearers, arguing it would slow top shearers to the least efficient level.

Pastoralists’ Association of Victoria J.C Bitebiy Australian Workers’ Union

Queanbeyan Canberra Chamber of Commerce Formed

Readers report a strong turnout for a Queanbeyan Canberra and District Chamber of Commerce meeting last Friday. The assembly backed a 20 member council with weighted representation for primary production, business, the Federal Capital Movement, and tourism. A rules committee was tasked to draft byelaws and a £1 1s annual membership fee was approved.

Queanbeyan Council of the Chamber Commonwealth Canberra Charmber of Commerce Woodward T. Campbell Quesnbeyan Chamber of Commerce Queanbeyan- Canberra H. G. Colman Queabeyan W. P. Bluett Sydney Provence J. G. Harris

First Meeting of Council Elects Campbell President

Members of the council assembled to elect officers. Colman moved, Russell seconded, and the motion carried to adopt Goulburn Commerce Council rules with two vice-presidents. President nominees were Collett and Russell for Woodward. Woodger and Hill for Campbell. Campbell elected. vice-presidents Woodward and Hill. Treasurer Hayes. Secretary Bluett. A sub-committee of officers and Megara Colman Hill was formed.

C. A. Santh Woodger F. Hayes Alwass Bluett The Chamber A.G. McKeahnie Thos. E. Woodger H. A. Clothier A. H. Collett W. 8. Hill J. Russell H. G. Colman BG. Moore T. Campbell R. R. Hetherington P Woodward A. Mead W. Ht, Backley W.R. Goddard J. G. Harris Colman Russell Goulburn Commerce Council Messrs. Collett Woodward Messrs Hill C. T. Campbell Campbell

Rules and bylaws debated for bar government

Messrs Woodger and F Hayes moved to empower the President and Secretary to rent an office and buy necessary furniture. Leslie and Russell moved thanks to Mr Bluntt and Mr Colman for prior work. A vote of thanks was given to the Mayor as the meeting closed.

Bar Messrs Woodger F. Hayes Leslie and Russell Bluntt Colman Alroady

Land Settlement and Wheat Farming Prospects Discussed

The Agriculturist article argues regional land classification in New South Wales has run its course due to demand for settlement. It urges shifting from grazing to wheat farming, promotes wine production in Morphelia, and warns of imports and mills closing. It calls for a NSW land bill that focuses on wheat country classification and productive effort.

New South Wales France Morphelia Young Murrumburrah Demondrille Queagbeyan Navi Melbourne South Australia N.S.W

Euchre Party At Triumph Hall For Bazaar Funds

A Friday euchre party and dance at Triumph Hall supported by Miss Lazarus and Miss Koelfe raised funds for a St Benedicts Convent bazaar stall. Winners in the ladies event were Miss Flanagan first and Mrs Hincksman second, with Messrs O Rourke and Melnnes taking the gentlemen prizes. Prizes donated to the social fund by the winners. Music by Mrs Freebody and Miss Hawes. The event ended long after midnight with a large crowd enjoying the dancing.

Triumph Hall St. Benesdicts Convent Lazarus Koelfe Miss Flanagan J. H. Hincksman M. O'Rourke M. Melnnes Indies Messrs. J. Moran A. Bowers W. B. Freebody EH. Hawes A.L.C.M MLC

Woods Great Peppermint Cure Ad

An advertisement touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as the remedy for gastritis and stomach pangs. It urges readers to act today, claiming the product can aid a healthy chest and relieve discomfort without servile effort.

Queanbeyan Riflemen Defend Yrrralumla Cup Title

Queanbeyan riflemen hosted Dun troon club for a Saturday match on a challenging range. Weather hindered scores with 600 yard targets yielding low results though G Hately scored 75 of 80 at 600 yards, H Taylor 71, and several bars at 700 yards proving difficult. Winter conditions favored the holders who won the cup by H points amid cheers for captains Harding and Fallick.

Queanbeyan Riflemen Duntroon Club Nome G. Hately H. Taylor Mr. Harding Queanbeyan R. Fallick

Queanbeyan Rifle Club Plans Prize Shoot and Dinner

Queanbeyan rifle club held a special meeting with Captain R Pallick presiding. A prize shoot of 500 500 and 100 yards with eight shots per range was set for Eight-Hour Day and a dinner on October 4th. secretary Taylor resigned, A Gnedini elected to replace him, and plans to inform the Southern Rifle Union on Februarys second Wednesday for the annual prize meeting were made.

Queanbeyan Rifle Club R. Pallick Taylor A. Gnedini Southern Rifle Union Queanheyn

Triumph Pictures Preview At Triumph Pictur Palace

The program at Triumph Pictur Palace tomorrow features Life of the Party a 5000 ft Patty Arbuckle comedy Remodelling Her Husband a 5000 ft with Dorothy Gish plus Paramount Magazine topical Burton Holmes and American Ga ante shown among other items in a busy slate.

Triumph Pictur Palace Patty Arbuckle Dorothy Gish Paramount Magazine Burton Holmes

Kurrajongs Wanted for Memorial Avenue Planting

Mr. Weston director of the Federal Nursery notes frost retards kurrajong growth in the district. He says six foot alder trees, obtainable locally, could be transplanted and would resist frosts to grow into noticeable trees. They are needed for the Soldiery Memorial Avenue in Rutledge Street. contact W. P. Bennett for details.

Weston Federal Nursery Memorial Avenue Rutledge Street W. P. Blnett

Duntroon and the Universities

The Melbourne University agreed the first year standard of education at Duntroon Military College equals matriculation. Sydney University will consider individual applications as with other universities seeking admission.

Melbourne University Duntroon Military College Sydney University

Toilet Boop Arrival Stuns Local Market

A puzzling report from Goulburn notes a humorous arrival described as a Toilet Boop. Observers report a strange scene and odd language around the event. Officials caution on sensory oddities in daily life.

Local notices and community events in Warrigale district

A string of community items from the Warrigale area describes dances and social nights at Warrigals Hall with full orchestra, readings and pledges about the Federal capital at Canberra, plus local church services next Sunday and a listing of attendees and fund donations. Also noted are theatre showings at Triumph Pictures, a Moore Bros Cup defense lineup, a local death, and farm co operative company stock totals.

Warrigals Hall Conpemmata Methodist and Presbyterian Liam A. J. Carter Ker HK Neler A. Wervice Canberra Aast Frolive Fom Greecs Fetty Arbuckie Triumph Pictures Young's Hall F. Bindolt O'Rourke Hinckeman Campbell Navan Keye High Saud Drale Shepherd Hayes Thornton O'Hanlon Ales O'Hourke W. Bates Norman Swan Sue Dorothy Rish Trumph Pictures J W. McGregor Adelante Het Tawra Christopher Scully Saturdas Kemagasam Hawkes Shimiden Tesonres Ers Rumegee Andenon Farmers & Graniers, Co- Operative Co., Ltd

Property sales and parcels near Binalong and Glenrock farms

The sale covers Glenrock property adjoining Wong station and Hinalong holdings, including 200 acre Miners holdings and the Joselee and Glenifoer farms of about 1900 to 1400 acres freehold with 300 acres in coppice. Adjacent blocks at Kui Hou and Batuedey indicate strong demand. A four room cottage in Davison subdivision sold, later offers on other cottages and building sites. the railway reserve area advertised for another sale on Saturday.

Woodgers Cal T. Hegervan Glenrock I Y Hordern Wong Rogersoo Gluntork Bae Kang Errell Hinalong Ptewi Ly J. Sargent Joselee Glenifoer All Kui Hou i Ava Coba Wuenessfal Batuedey Avollon Daveson Bayer Hegan

Mining boom at old barro mine yields deep ore vein

Report from Bungendea notes splendid ore extraction at the abandoned Berkshire mine area with a 129 foot depth strike and several other productive shafts. Workers, including Mr and Mrs Masters of Currandooly, tidy graves and paths amid poor waterway development. Gallagher ill, treated at St Vincents hospital. Recent cold, windy weather affects conditions.

Soulsdele Mining Company Cee Tate Currandooly Mor ‘Monterinily Vetc Gallagher Hay’ Yan St. Vincents’ Hospital Col and Indy Wahen

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