Queanbeyan and District Council Notes
Local and general items report many car owners paying two fees to the Council with plans to crack down on unlicensed drivers. Queanbeyan faces housing and sanitation issues as floods and a building boom strain tenements, with inspections and absent payments leading to potential enforcement. Power outages and poor gas supply prompt criticism of utilities while local officials announce a tree planting drive and discuss town management.
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Flood Relief Benefit Euchre Night at Triumph Theatre
A euchre party and social to aid flood relief drew strong attendance at the Triumph Theatre on Friday. Prizes went to Mrs Powell for first in women’s play and Mrs McGuffie for second, while Mr Doyle won first for men. Music by local orchestras and dancing followed, with Mrs Deane praised for tireless supper planning and leadership.
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Wid
Stoud Relief
Triumph Theatre
Messrs
A. T. Campbell
R. Hetherington
Powell
Aldridge
Oldfield
Halley
Long and Watson
Deane
Mesdames Campbell
Shumuck
McKeahnie
Colby
Martin
Webb
West
Rigby
Hawes
Wilden
Missex Bull
Dudley
EP Welb
WU Hilwett
W. R. Goddard
Eeld West
Kived Relief Committee
Minimum land allotment fixed for new dwellings in town
A Municipal Council resolution proposed by Alderman J C Taylor set a 5000 square feet minimum for allotments on which houses may be built and called for subdivisions with blocks under this size to be approved only if they meet health goals. Aldermen E F O Rourke and McCauley supported the move citing overcrowding, while the Mayor noted potential impact on Monaro Street businesses. The motion passed with exemptions for several central streets.
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Muncipal
J. C. Taylor
Queanbeyan
E. F. O'Rourke
McCauley
Taylor
Monaro Street
Monaro St
Crawford St
Rutledge
Urin
McQuoid St
High Streets
Canberra tile works inquiry clarified for House
Mr. Laxzarin pressed questions on the tile works in Canberra. Mr. Marr stated no inquiry to close the works exists. the Federal Capital Commission hired brick and tile experts to inspect materials and methods and report on improvements, with reports under consideration.
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House of Representatives
Laxzarin
Home and Territories
Canberra
Marr
Miniter
Federal Capital Commission
Bruce
Last
Butters
Camberra
Queanbeyan Rifle Club Weekend Aggregate Winners
The Queanbeyan Rifle Club held a weekend shoot won by memnen with 16 hits at 700 yards for the annual aggregate and championship prizes. Scores listed include KG Lewis, Johnston, Nicholls, and others. A Johnston won the yearly handicap aggregate with 191 total, while A Falliek topped the championship with 189.
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Memnen
Queanbeyan Rifle Club
Lewis Ee
Johnston
Yea
Nicholls
A. Johnston
A. Falliek
Blessing and Opening of the Bungendore Convent School
The new convent school at Bungendore was blessed and opened by Bishop Barry amid large attendance and high enthusiasm. A substantial donation from Mr F Ad Leahy pledged pound for pound to cover funds, bringing total subsidies to 1700 with balance due around 1779. The building, priced at 3013, was praised as handsome and well equipped. a banquet followed and donors including Mr Leahy were thanked by the Bishop.
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Bangendore
Barry
de Troy
WJ. Leahy
Father O'Sullivan
Bungerdore
Michael
Mary's Mount
Butler
Goulburn
Fe. Griffim
Queanbeyan
Bungeadore
Generas
Lewhy
Crown Lands Ads Not Departmental Policy Invites Help
Important innovation announced by Mr Bleing Secretary to His Department of Lands clarifies that private agents advertising about Crown land operate independently and are not authorized by the department. Fleming notes all officials offer free application assistance, inviting applicants to seek help from Crown lands agents or the Sydney department. The death of Mr Jol Sheehan at Hoskin Town aged 67 is reported, describing him as a respected resident and pioneer Maurice Sheehan. Funeral held Monday, interment at Bungendore B C Cemetery with Rev. Father Griffen officiating.
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Bleing
Wader
Department of Lands
Fleming
Department
Crown Lands
New South Wales
Sydney
Hoskin
Jol Sheehan
Maurice Sheehan
B.C
Bungendore
Father Griffen
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Lowe and Crayeford Strvets
Ianatus
Houe
I- Spector
Board of Health
Queautyan
Nietpal Council
Serview
F . Filmer
Hega
Vindoc
P.M. Bourke
Federal Hotel
Yama Courier
Jobling
Bourke
Hennett
Yass
Wagga
W. T. Merriman
P. and A
Courier
Yass Couneil
Ordor
Dill
Pearce
Parliament House
Narrabri Sessions
Thomas Veitch
Government Savings
Wee Waa
Wee
Veitch
Ubilaren
Tit Works
Finlay
Pune
Gi —Trammanta
Nesethse Madiches miata rz C. _T
Campbell
Menare S
H. A. Barraglough, Ltd
George Gt. Bydney
Maher
S. C. Taylor
Walsh
S. C. Taylor Draper and Mercer
C. B. Keefpe & CO
Fred. Rewell
P.S
Sydney University
GAFE
Silvester
MacRobertson
Tou
Goberra
Bangendore Connest School
Onmmerary
Gordon Lees
Seattle
Vernon Doust Amleaust
Emcmeer
Bank of Acct
Phawe
Manas Bt
Queanbetan
Asbestos Cement Homes
Spechacie
James Hardie & Coy.Ltd
Asbestos House
York and Wynyard Sts
New South Wale
Axminster
J. B. Young
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