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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Age And Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1921
Page
2
Sydney reports the Diggers Loan appeal closed without confirming total subscriptions. Officials indicate the final amount remains uncertain and expect the application receipt period to be extended by a fortnight.
AIG investment activity appears limited as Mutual Life Citizens Agateatco Co is shown investing in two assets in the Diggers’ Tao. The move signals cautious capital deployment amid uncertain market conditions.
The jury failed to reach a verdict in the Central Criminal Court concerning Elsie Krause aged 17 charged with murdering her seven months old child by throwing it into a waterhole at Albury.
In Melbourne on Tuesday Tafurauativo reports a smallpox case aboard the steamer Montori traveling from Singapore to Australia. An Arbitration Court hearings begin to determine proper working week hours with several unions presenting claims. The case is expected to run for multiple days as evidence is heard.
In London on Tuesday HIG cricket scores show Australia scoring 444 with Andrews 132 and Armstrong 182 not out. London conceded six wickets for 129 in South of England's innings, Ashe ton 65 top scoring. Gregory took 5 for 77. South of England were skittled in their first innings, and in their second, London lingers at two for one with Gregory taking one for 3 and McDonald one for 4.
Ilsie Krause, seventeen, pleaded not guilty in Criminal Court to murdering her seven months old child at Albury on June 26. The mother testified the child struck head on a brick wall while she walked from a train at Racecourse after the baby slipped from her arms. She said she initially did not report the incident, the baby dying quietly. The jury was kept in suspense as mig?
Warrigal Football Club members held a successful plain and fancy dress ball at Triumph Hall on Friday night. About fifty couples attended with dancers in costume. Prizes went to best dressed couple A T Campbell and R Hincksman, best dressed lady L Harriott, and comic E W O Rourke. Music by Triumph Orchestra and extras, with supper well catered.
Bungendore hosts billiard saloon opening with a match between Literary Institute Next Best and Queanbeyan defeated. Local mail contractor J B McJannett returns to Bungendore after 30 years, eight riflemen contest at 600 yards with B Thompson winning. Thirteen cases of state fish were sold at the railway station and A J Day of the post office passes exams.
Yass footballers head to Queanbeyan for a Cup match against Warri, aiming to seize the Moore Challeng Cup. Queanbeyan selections include F Blundell, B Naveau, C Hincksman, A Campbell, J O Rourke, G Kaye, F Kaye, I Hayes, B Hyland, C Doak, J Shepherd, J Royal, R Craig with reserves J Saye, J Thornton.
Queanbeyan Hospital board met at the School of Arts on Friday night with president Hetherington and secretary Deans among those present. The minutes note a Cootamundra hospital conference report, subsidy disputes with Major General Legge, and a decision not to send a delegate. The rugby club offered to hold a fancy dress match and donate net proceeds to the hospital. A tender for galvanised wash tubs was clarified to be concrete tubs. Financials show a credit of £460 184 with month receipts including subscriptions donations and patient contributions. Medical reports show August activity and a higher daily average. donations in kind were acknowledged. The annual hospital ball is planned for September 21.
Alderman W. H. Lambert of the A.L.P. secured an absolute majority in the West Sydney federal by election held Saturday. Labor support dropped compared with previous contests. Final figures released show Lambert with A.L.P. leading, Henry and McCristal in distant positions, and Powell from C.S. among others.
The current Federal session is poised to be unusually busy with a heavy financial debate and carry-over legislation from earlier in the year. Canberra seeks to retain Parliament at the Federal Capital for twelve months, aiming to finalize the matter. Observers expect the session to extend well into December.
The Goulburn Police Court crowded with over seventy residents charged with failing to lodge Federal Income Tax returns by the dates. Mr. Hynes prosecuted for the Crown. most cases were undefended. Most defendants received a £2 fine plus 6s 6d costs. many hearings were ex parte due to non-appearance.
The sole Sydney wool sales catalogue showed 1473 bales presented by Farmers and Graziers Ltd with crossbreds and comebacks dominant. Buyers from continental and Yorkshire markets competed, securing good clearances as UK France and Germany mills boost activity. America returned to the market taking eight bales of marked merino types, Gundaroo wool praised for length and quality, hoggets and ones at 14d, merino fleece wools 12d to 16d.
Mr. 8. Wright, a middle aged resident on Sydney road near Towrang, was shot through a burglar trap he set off. A shotgun muzzle pointed at the door with the trigger linked to the door knob. The shot pierced the door panel and hit him in the leg. He survived with non life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.
Secretary of the Queanbeyan Po and A Association seeks a farm produce exhibit for the show on 21 September. The Under Secretary of Agriculture says arrangements already direct the exhibit elsewhere that date. Efforts are underway to arrange an exhibit from the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.
The Board of Trade heard arguments from Grasiers Union leader Mr. Hunt and others on whether a basic living wage should apply to rural workers. Proponents claim it could sustain output, while opponents warn it would devastate rural employment amid drought and high freight costs. The board aims to rule by October 8.
The death occurred on 20th al at his residence near Rossi of William Daniel eldest son of Mr and Mrs G Daniel Rossi He was ya of age The deceased belonged to a long standing district family and leaves a wife and three children Both his parents survive him He also leaves one brother Samuel Daniel of Silver Hill and four sisters Mrs J Smith Rossi Mrs T Ahearn Binalong Mrs Griffith Hoskingtown and Mrs G Mosely Griffith The remains were interred in the Church of England cemetery Molonglo The funeral was largely attended Canon Champion officiated at the graveside
Triumph Pictures screens the first Paramount programme tomorrow night featuring An Amateur Devil 5000 ft with Bryant Washburn Praise Agent 5000 ft starring Dorothy Green Picturegraph Australian Gazette topical selections from the slate shown to audiences.
The State Government Statistician reports food prices are now 20 percent below the highest level reached in September. This indicates a notable decrease from the prior peak, with implications for consumers and cost of living across the region.
News and Notes recounts a busy period with an operatic euchre party and a dance tonight, a film feature at Triumph Pictures, and various local events. It notes auction results, a generous donation for a draught stallion, and plans for community shows, while touching on employment, mining, and wool market developments, plus sports results from Goulburn Rugby League and Balmain victories.
On Saturday Mr. Con O Rourke piloted a car of gentlemen to explore brick works prospects in Queanbeyan. He cited long ties with local building and clay sites where bricks were once made. Prospects appear favorable and a liberal output brick works would aid town progress.
The piece argues whether Bawra should extend control over Australia’s wool for five more years and questions the continuation of export restrictions beyond November 9 1921. It critiques the scheme’s outcomes, profits, and impact on growers, urging a return to free market principles and timing restraints on Bawra’s power.
The Quemnbeyan Rifle Club held a weekly competition among members at the range. Conditions were light, with shots at 100 yards. Marty Beatty and Jus Beatty led the field, taking top prizes.
A brief notice announces Vis Triumph Picture Palace showing films on Wednesday Friday and Saturday next with a pure, atinnd presentation.
The Government Savings Bank of New South Wales marked its fifty year anniversary last Thursday. In the past two years balances rose by over nine million sterling and last year set a record with gains exceeding one and a half million. The total balance on hand topped fifty million, making it the largest bank on the site.
Secretary Me. Harms of the Association has arranged with the Department of Agriculture for an expert lecture at the forthcoming show. A lantern lecture is planned for the night of September 21 by Mr. F. H. Hinton on Show and Wool, expected to draw many district woolgrowers.
A fragmented verse warns readers to beware of danger and fear on cold nights. It urges careful use of language and caution in expression, emphasizing steady thinking and prudent communication amid seasonal quiet.
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