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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Leader
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1906
Page
3
The document outlines H J S Hungerford's pledged platform advocating closer settlement, land value taxes, and land Acts consolidation. It details rental, lease, and resumption policies, water conservation, workingmen's boards, and tribunal valuation, urging workers to vote for representative democracy and opposing perceived misrepresentation.
Our correspondent notes Tuk election as the main topic at the center with Hun erford and supporters drawing good receptions. Holman addressed a large Weerangara meeting on Thursday, drawing many from far away and leaving a strong impression.
The report lists price quotations for cattle sheep and beef categories, including wethers from 14 to 15/6, best merino ewes at 16/4, and beef bulls and cows with various bids. It also provides grain and produce quotes such as wheat per ton and maize per bushel, plus prices for barley oats and other staple goods from multiple regions and auctions.
The Labor candidate Mr. Hungerford reports large meetings along the line including Mongarlowe where an event delayed by an accident became the biggest yet. His buggy brakes failed on a bush road causing a collision with a tree. he sustained minor leg injuries. Endorsement for labor strong across the electorate despite space limits.
P Maxwell will hold a special cattle sale this Saturday featuring mixed cattle. The auctioneer urges careful planning by buyers and warns that limited head will be available.
Sydney Tavis attacks the Queanbeyan Mayor for bias at Mr. Griffiths meeting. He criticizes the mayor for prematurely sharing political opinions while presiding, arguing public figures must remain impartial in public forums. He condemns the mayor for insulting remarks about pro-Boers and urges political education and better conduct.
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