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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Leader
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1905
Page
2
Submeribore ars states The Leader Windowed Gueanbeyan publishes every Monday and Thursday. Incoming mail should go out on Tuesdays and Fridays. All non delivery issues must be reported to this office immediately.
An English discourse critiques social inequality and socialist claims while noting looming economic distress. References include predictions of bubonic plague impacts in Australia and Newcastle shipboard misconduct, with legal cases and labor disputes detailed.
A fraught Friday meeting of Queanbeyan Municipal Council saw Aldermen complain over Mayor absence, with Atkinson accusing the Mayor of ignoring ward members. Hungerford defended proceedings as proper under the system, while calls arose to reelect Hungerford as Mayor amid intra-council tensions.
Fragmented report describes a storm affecting Brean and Aldernv with thunder and lightning shaking the area as officials warn of continued unsettled weather. Mentions mayoral actions, municipal forecasts, and upcoming races tied to charity, wealth donors, and potential carbine sales as part of a broader commentary on society and philanthropy.
A fragmented report describes rising floodwaters near Queanbeyan affecting tours, racing events, and river crossings. Observers note boats, embankments, and inhabitants preparing as waters rise, with references to local figures and markers, while warnings and unusual activity accompany the event.
A historical report details team selections for a Queanbeyan cricket match against Goulburn or Liverpool, listing players such as W. Williams, F. Percival, B. Mefarbaki, and L. Sydney. It records selections for the May 1 fixture, with lineup notes, wicket takers, and innings highlights across two days, including Southwell and McCarron contributions and various batters named.
The text portrays a chaotic clash of religious influence and political power as figures debate church and state, with calls for reform amid sectarian rhetoric. It references critiques of creed triumphalism and mentions a recent suicide tied to shifting moral judgments.
A disjointed report recounts a local election where Alderman candidates Atkinson Hungerford Woodger and Collett faced disarray as Hungerford notes a misdated vote. Hungerford considers recontesting and explains his stance while others debate duties and choices amidst unsettled expectations.
Fragmentary OCR shows John Fanti and others cited in Uralla proceedings. Several men were fined £96 in total for unspecified offenses. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate local court activity and monetary penalties.
A weekend cricket match at the Queanbeyan oval features Queanbeyan and Gininderra colliding in a tense contest. Local players compete for supremacy as teams pursue victory on the field.
A murky report from Cooma notes a Labor delegation led by MP Arduie Gein visiting, with plans to speak in Bonita and Bega before returning. George Henry Moore marries Mary Gilbert in Dry Diam, and A Gardiner of Orange will give a Labor address. Local mining progress and the Nomitybelle show talk are mentioned amid various community happenings.
The report summarizes an evening meeting with results from races and mentions drivers and jockeys. Weather affected driving and rain measurements reached around two inches, with the forecast hinting at more rain and hot conditions. Key names include John Rosch and several race participants, while outcomes cite scores and placements in various events.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a telegraphic line near Goulburn Melbourne and Ade six miles out by Yarra struck by lightning. The strike cut wires and disrupted the line, with subsequent effects on telegraphic service and local connections.
Alderman Richardson, famed as the council’s “father,” marks two plus odd years of service amid rumors of routine health or attendance concerns while seeking extended leave of absence from his Coulbury post as he contemplates future duties.
Fragmentary notice notes a midweek sale at Duffeldowell s Mall on Wednesday with discounted items and storewide offers. Limited readable details mention location and timing but no other specifics.
Fragmentary OCR describes a tense gathering with scattered phrases about meetings, purported opinions, and names, including references to a duke and naval context. The text is garbled, with many unreadable names and dates, offering little clear events or outcomes.
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