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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Leader
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
3
A heated letter criticizes the Reformers for politicized Exhibition schedules and a sweeping Democrat boycott. The writer claims deliberate throttling of the Democratic side, seven months of unfair prepping, and a biased Spring Show that may resemble a holy show rather than an event.
Reform leaders scramble to salvage a disastrous show next month as 12 new members join the Reform P. and A. Association while organizers urge squatters to enter exhibits with no entry fee.
The committee seeks to remove top workers suspected of Democratic ties while Reform charges claim past boycotts. The row involves boycotts, patronage, and calls for an elected, popular vote to shape future Show leadership and control.
Muriel Coser, a teenage prodigy from Van, impressed locals with a gravell el evangeli concert to her native town. She starred with Gerrard Keun Cok at the Trew Alad Awenues, with Mrs McAlister guiding the event in support of Protestant causes. A large attendance is expected at the Sunday recital at Mr Thomas Casey’s residence in Tillaganka.
A federal party touring Dalgety and Bungendore passed through Queanbeyan with about 35 people led by Austin Chapman. Inspectors and surveyors managed arrangements. the visit highlighted site views of Dalgety, with notes on Snowy River irrigation potential and the prospect of Canberra, Dalgety, or Dalgety as capital options.
Listing of applicants and parcels for crown land leases in New South Wales parishes including Tallagandra, Yarroo, Yarram, and Cowley. Names include Hugh Reid executor John Reid Thos E Oldfield and Gorus Lane. Details reference acres and conditions of lease and payments.
A local social event titled Footballers' Ball drew about 20 couples who enjoyed a late evening gathering. The event featured music, dancing, and a supper rower with refreshments. Miss Meredith and Miss CarelKB Chudtley assisted, as did several extras in duties led by Mr. W Cantl.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions engineers, places like Pine and Beas, and several unclear names. No coherent event, date, or identifiable actions emerge from the readable portion.
The column records the engagement of Mr Uhinean and Miss Munstrell, announces Constable Riley replacing Roberts, and notes the funeral of Mrs J J Feehan at Jembaicumtene attended by many.
Charles Hawes a blacksmith from Queanbeyan died suddenly at 4 am from heart failure. A native of Braidwood district he trained under James Landrigan and lived in the area 31 years. He served as secretary of the A H C Guild for 20 years and held strong district ties. Funeral scheduled for 3 pm tomorrow.
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