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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Age And Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1921
Page
2
Fragmentary British report describes a violent event with casualties and chaotic details. Names and places are obscured or garbled, making precise identification difficult while indicating a major incident with deaths and investigations underway.
An OCR heavy snippet mentions Methawran and Welter with unclear events. It references Mel Bienes Pindersgriwet Migigiy Of Me Ming Muligreee and Mivy Agiorbitiad, plus various names such as Chapman and Winsbvrgttans. The text alludes to a financial figure around £104,000 and a fortnights schedule, but the overall meaning is obscured by corruption.
The readable text references individuals such as Mr Aue Chéguen and Avweralin, mentions legal or official actions, and notes a plan or site related to a “Rilvral City.” The fragmentary line suggests a discussion of duties, war context, and potential memorial or action by an authority, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A sprawling column lists ads and notices including cricket and football items, farm events, and community gatherings. It mentions Mr Storey with England travel, dog registration deadlines, a church project at Methodists, and a local marriage between Rev Mille and Miss Batoumis with details on their families and church rites.
The Triumph Supper Room hosts a meeting where Loree Lamisime medals for best bowling and batting averages are awarded by Stu W P. Bluett, with A Bowers for most improved player. Plans hint at a season opener and possible matches at Brickyard and Queanbeyan as the club seeks more members. Woody may return to lead the team again.
Obituary notices tell of Vera Lucy Dulhunty wife of Harry Vane Dulhunty who died at 27, interred Rockwood, with sympathy from Queanbeyan relatives. Also announced are the death of Mrs A E Austen aged in her THth year, mother of G E Austen, with family mourners at Sutherland, Sydney. William George Sims aged 68, former blacksmith and coach builder of Queanbeyan, died at St Marys, with old residents recalling his craft.
Major Homes father of Mrs G E Avalon arrives from Melbourne and plans fishing and camping on the Bidgee banks. W R Buckley praises Canberra diggers hospitality after Friday night social. Mrs Sullivan and husband depart for Sydney holiday. Miss Davies improves after illness at Commercial Hotel. Amy Castles to appear at Protestant Hall with popular songs. Bob Craig coaches Queanbeyan War Gals and predicts strong club season ahead.
The Hospital Ball raised hopes of £150 plus subsidies to total about £900 for the hospital. Mrs Christie organized floral decorations while Mesdames Campbell Hincksman Webb Giblin led the ladies committee. Numerous guests wore elaborate gowns in satin, georgette, and crepe de chine, including Matron Ryan, Miss Mayo, Miss McKechnie, Miss Woodger, and many others.
Mr. W A Cartwright of Willow Glen gains praise for a merino wether that dressed at 67 pounds with a 24 pound skin. Mr H A Clothier, a veteran buyer, calls the skin the finest he has seen. Cartwright’s other sheep compare well, highlighting Willow Glen pastures’ fattening prowess and setting a district record.
The letter comments on advancing spring and patchy crops, lamb percentages good for lands held, Harman Bros breaking ground on Dantroon Plain, high admission prices for the Queanbeyan Horse Parade and Sheep Show reducing attendance, and local residents facing a rundown illness season.
The Federal cricket competition resumed with Ainslie hosting Cadets. Ainslie posted 149 with W B Freebody scoring 76 including ten fours and two sixes, supported by Bead 27 and a 43‑run stand with Bert. Cadets fell to Read and Southwell’s bowling, 16 by Kappe the lone bright spot. Cadets folded after follow‑on, 45 on first innings.
A Sutton Hall meeting decided to hold the annual sports day on January next spring. Winter has faded, grass is abundant, and skating carnivals may draw interest. Lamb markings show strong returns with some axes above 100 percent.absent shearers will return next month amid improved influenza-related illnesses as spring arrives.
A meeting at the Hoyn Hotel last Tuesday resolved to hold the annual race meeting on December 26 and 27. A committee was appointed, a programme will be published, and a memorial arch at the park is planned. The arch and Polish granite memorial will honor fallen soldiers and nurses from the area.
Colonel T F Rutledge MLA Kine received a note from the Minister for Labor and Industry stating no receipt of the Queanbeyan Canberra and District Chamber of Commerce protest against Saturday half holiday. The minister will allow time between Second Reading and Committee Stage for representations before the bill proceeds.
Havers and Co announce the sale of a large brick building on Mas Quoid and Atkinson Streets to W P Bluett Esq after Mrs BL Lailey's account. Bluett plans full remodeling. Canberre boom talk persists as Hucks & Co note active sales in Killard Davison subdivisions and other town properties with many sites under offer.
Brock Bale at Givinderra Messry Woodger Calthorpe held a very successful sale of sheep and wools at Mt Givinderra woolshed on Saturday with strong buyer attendance from surrounding districts and good clearance. Prices included Romney ewes and rams and several classes of steers and heifers.
A well attended wedding took place at St Gregory's RO Church on Wednesday afternoon. The couple were Eileen Cullen of Queanbeyan and John McBrath a grazier of Burrow.
A gate fete at Christ Church grounds featured a gymkhana with four events including an egg and fan race won by J Samuels and Miss Alice Peaney, a chariot race won by K Oldfield with D McTones and O Hardy, a Valentine race won by H Ridley and Miss Stephens, and a peanut race won by H Ridley and Mrs Weat. Over 600 attendees donated sweets and gifts. Mrs Stephens and Mrs Roper organized, with Rev S J Wei and Mrs J Stephens giving thanks.
Announcement of Miss Amy Castles concert at Protestant Hall on Tuesday October 4 excites music lovers. Abroad reports praise her Sydney appearances and dramatic progress. The program features Mire Eileen Castles and Signor Alberto Torsilla, with Waldemar Seidel on piano. box plan at Lands.
The representatives of pastoral and agricultural groups in Australia plan a William J Farrar Memorial to honor his search for an improved wheat suited to Australian conditions. The memorial aims to reward experimenters who develop superior cereals or indigenous grasses, with emphasis on benefiting mankind. The Wanders include Queanbeyan and Tharwa where Farrar carried out his notable work.
Canberra Sub-Branch of the IS and SUL hosted a Friday Euchre Party and Dance with a waltz opener. Prizes went to Brackanreg and Mildenhall. decorations featured pink and white blossoms. Profits from dances and a sports meeting fund future headquarters in Canberra. Morris Lazaras fined for selling beer after hours.
Immense gathering at Nyrang district to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs J A Sullivan and son who move after 15 years at Nyrang Station toward Loganbrae Larras Lake. Speakers praise Mr Sullivan as silver tongued, a valued manager, and friend to staff. Mrs Sullivan receives a gold wristlet.
A farmer’s bequest urges sowing and soil work as the path to wealth. Dry farming transformed yields in Temora Ariah Park and Wentworth areas, with fallowing and proper soil care boosting wheat from sparse rain. In Queanbeyan rust and ants discouraged crops. fallowing and soil improvement are advised before next year’s harvest. Potatoes onions and cauliflowers show strong potential near Sydney. population growth and a revived Flour Mill could renew local farming markets.
Triumph Pictures presents Faris Green at 5 000 feet with Chas Ray Oakdale Affair at 6 000 feet starring Evelyn Groeley Pictograph topical and American Galatta repri Half the proceeds go to Boouta.
Canberra debate intensifies as supporters press for prompt removal of barriers to Canberra. Opposition to half to three quarters of a million in new estimates. Government faces need to prove seriousness with concrete action or face drift and hostility this session. Constitutional Convention proposed with cabinet backing, though Labor shows skepticism. Parliament will test the measure with a vote while parties weigh the convention’s scope and impact.
The Queanbeyan band committees fine tune a charity ball for the night of October. A juvenile dance is planned for October 26 with prizes and a picture-show free night by Mr Freebody. Bandmaster Burn leads the youths, uniforms sought, and ladies’ help sought via Secretary J Moran.
After hours of disorderly debate in the Assembly the amendments to the Address in Reply were defeated 42 to 40. Nationalists and Progressives voted solidly against the Government. A scramble occurred shortly before 2 am as the government tried to proceed with the debate.
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