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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Age And Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
2
Fragmented OCR passage discusses labor politics, property, and potential civil conflict. It references Labour, property seizure fears, and public cooperation but lacks coherent events or identifiable people.
The piece urges an impartial conference between employers workers economists and statemen to address economic distress. It laments extreme rhetoric and cautious opposition and calls for a determined effort to find a better path forward. It argues all parties stand to gain from frank discussion and coordinated action.
The Cessnock Express reports a farewell event for Harold E Southwell and partner Heruiun as they launch Auctioneers and Estate Agents services in uesahogan. The Masonic Temple gathering honored his lodge leadership, career in policing and forestry, and noted health and family concerns. A wallet of Commonwealth notes was presented, with friends later gifting a smoker’s outfit.
A large crowd gathered to bid Mrs Clemenger farewell as she relinquished her duties as postmistress. Mr J Ireland chaired the event with speeches songs and dances. A £52 cheque and illuminated address were presented, and Miss K Morgan took over the post on 26th inst with high expectations.
At a Guadaroo Cricket Club meeting a new concrete pitch was approved for the coming season. A working bee is formed and work will begin on Saturday next.
The first game on the new Captain's Flat court near the Post Office saw Captain's Flat beat Jingerra in a return match by 2 sets and 6 games. Full scores: Jingerra 7 sets 79 games to Captain's Flat 10 sets 7? games. Huskiestown and Jingerra will play next on the Captain's Flat court. W. F. Jenning has recovered enough to walk after a serious accident six to seven weeks ago.
A Bungendore social at Federal Hall to fund an oculist for Mrs Freeman drew strong turnout. The Rifle Club led by Secretary A Charlton organized a successful event with free musical performances by local artists and generous supper support. About £50 was raised to secure skilled eye care.
The list shows scores for retired J. Kelly and others with Lawler and Coffey high numbers. The married men include Gibbs and Fitzpatrick heavy totals. A finish is expected next Saturday as michelago club rivals grammar school for the cup after a close Cooma contest. A benefit social for the Savage family is planned for 14 October. Local sports head to the city for the spring race meeting.
The hospitable home at Fair light Uriarra hosted a Friday night ball organized by Gen Webb and wife with neighbours to raise funds for Queanbeyan Hospital. The new woolshed became a decorated dance hall with MC Mr P Douglas and musicians K Crowe and Co Buckinaster. Supper was lavish and raffles and amusements kept guests entertained. A waltzing contest was won by G Ledger and Shannon, with a chocolate waltz victory by M Shannon and R Patterson. Secretary George Webb and treasurer I V Milson led a dedicated committee. about £30 is to be handed to the hospital.
Triumph Pictures announces high class programmes for Saturday and Monday nights. Features include Latexpay with Wil iam Farnum, The Iron Heart with Madelaine Traverse, His Noisy Still and Fox Gazette. Also Education of Elizabeth with Billie Bourke, Fourteenth Man with Robert Warwick, and Graphical and American Gazette topicals. Queanbeysn Band to perform.
The renowned soprano Amy Castles visits with a celebrated company on Tuesday night. Since her last Australia appearance she toured Europe and America, earning high praise for tone and artistry. Fellow artist Eileen Castles joins, alongside Alberto Torzilla and Waldener Seidel, promising a memorable music feast. box plan filling fast and advance booking urged.
Friday Euchre Party at the Sergeants' Meal Hall of the Military College featured Mrs. Asbury of Queanbeyan winning the ladies prize and Tye and Ellsmore tying for the gent’s prize after a cut. Booby prizes went to Mrs. Douthwaite and Mrs. Capsticks. Dancing continued to 2 am with Miss McIntosh and Mr. H Pitcher providing music and Mr. Bailey as M C.
The Queanbeyan Cricket Club held a Tuesday night meeting chaired by W J O Sullivan to discuss the coming season. Members included A K Moore A Johnston J Collett L Pilke A Bowers H E Southwell K K V Pratt Himoksman F Heyer and others. The group approved sending thanks to Mrs Moore Sem donor of the Shield and to Rivett Bowers Southwell and Harman for medals. They decided the Shield may be challenged when in play and the winning team may retain the shield. F Hayes and A Moore moved to adopt the rules. Brickyards Club asked for a Sunday match, to be arranged or declined. Funds were discussed with a cucre party and dance set for the Protestant Hall on the 11th, organized by Pike and Lincham. The president’s appointment of L Pike as secretary for the season was endorsed.
A Triumph Hall euchre social on Tuesday night drew strong attendance to raise funds for St Benedicts Convent Kitchen Stall equipment. Mesdames A Asbury and P Hennessy organized the event with others handling prizes, refreshments, and dancing under Mr A Bowers. The Triumph Orchestra provided music into the late hours.
Me RT Bostty president of the Master Butchers' Association argued against price fixing at a Town Hall toast in Goulburn on Wednesday night. He called price fixing absurd and a political game urging the Government to heed the market laws of supply and demand or face ballot action.
The Seucanboyan Hille Club held a Wednesday competition for trophies donated by the club and Mr. Thes Cooper. Scores counted toward the championship aggregate with 600 yard eight slit conditions and 300 500 yard shots. Winners included G Gregory and A Pallick with L Taylor also posting strong totals for Theo Cooper's trophy.
News notes announce a public holiday on Monday and a busy slate of events in Queanbeyan including auctions and socials. Highlights mention the POAA commutes meeting, a big parade, flower show schedules, a Triumph Hall screening, tennis and golf exhibitions, a dance and fancy dress match, and a rugby league day at the recreation ground.
At a post office ceremony Mr J Thornton received a pair of silver vases as a wedding gift from staff. Mr J Stephens presented the gift and wished him happiness. After leave ends Jack will rejoin the G P O Sydney. Also noted is M Eric Percival leaving the service with a pocket wallet.
Farmers gain final 1 9 per bushel to complete the 2 6 government guarantee. The motor car becomes essential for farmers enabling quick medical access and daily business, with Dodge Brothers cars praised for consistency and seven years of proven performance. The Standard Limited offers full details.
Very dry weather continues in Michelago with a frost recorded yesterday. Rain is needed to aid crops. The cricket season opened last Saturday with Married versus Single. the single men posted 250 runs at the wickets, Gibbs scoring 104.
The Minister for Works and Railways told the Assembly there is no prospect of building the line from Yass to Canberra soon. He pledged to forward Canberra’s faster construction requests to the Federal Government. The note ends with a reference to a local fete on October 6 and 7 at Christ Church Grounds featuring novelty sports and dancing.
Fragmentary advertisement notes an imminent marriage with references to a furniture loan or bond and a warehouse, mentioning 1924 style facsimile and a Sydney address near King Street. It includes disjointed terms like Fall valve, Spratly packet, and Suite before marriage, with names appearing garbled.
The Federal Budget Committee reports no tax increase and outlines £200000 for development at the Federal Capital. Debt totals rise with public and war debt cited. A Motherhood Endowment Bill passes state parliament. eligibility hinges on wage thresholds and family size. Arbuckle charged with manslaughter in San Francisco docket. Lloyd George rejects further conference with Valera on British Empire policy.
The ceremony took place at St Stephen's Presbyterian Church on 28th met, with a large attendance. The bride wore ivory crepe de chine with pale embroidery, attended by Miss Beryl Runsell. best man was Mr. Stinson. The groom, a lieutenant in the 5th Battalion ALP, received the Military Cross after under four years of active service. The couple honeymoon at Filltypond on the South Coast.
The Selo Arte billiard team travelled to Duntroon last Wednesday and defeated the home side by 45 points. Individual results include J Stephens defeating F Shephart 125 to 114 and A Moore beating Bacon 125 to 80 with other matches listed. The visitors praised for courteous hospitality.
W K Oldfield reports private sale of horses in the past few days. Buyers include Lanyon Ltd and others. Prices ranged from £12 to £35 per head, average about £15 7s 6d. Purchasers are from Forbes and Cowrswean.
Readable fragments indicate church listings for the Church of Esglants in Queanbeyan with service times around 7.30 pm. Additional references to Bam and Ira HAC Rivensong appear as unclear notes in the fragment.
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