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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Leader
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 30, 1906
Page
2
A scattered news roundup reports a large fire near Naas threatening Booroombia, a bicycle accident injuring Mr. Arche Shepherd, a man found dead in his home at age 46, and concerns over potential water contamination from rotting rabbit carcasses. It notes public notices, races, and political tensions amid mounting local upheaval.
Residents of Hall face severe water shortage as house tanks run dry and the local well shows signs of depletion. The community criticizes the government for failing to provide a reliable supply. A separate incident near Queanbeyan involves Mr. H W Summer discovering a parcel with rabbit poison ignited in his sulky box, destroying a new suit and other items valued at 473. The item warns of market plans by local landholders amid post two month drought conditions.
Ten events scheduled for Cooma on 1st and 2nd February. Cobma Cup prize total £55 sovs. Races feature in a busy program with prize money across events.
In a closely contested game the Cooma team edged Michelasso to claim the Ryrie Cup. The match featured notable play by several local athletes and drew attention to upcoming preliminaries.
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