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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Leader
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1905
Page
2
In the Town of Comte a group of ladies arrange improved housing for residents. The initiative focuses on safe, comfortable living spaces hosted within the community, with plans for in-home support and coordination.
From London cabled news that the Australian Agricultural Co declares a dividend of £1 10s per share. The company is a large land holder in Newcastle district and has faced wage disputes as owners sought to cut workers’ pay. The piece discusses grants, land gifts, and debates over policy, with commentary on mail boat labor and prices. It notes the Sydney inspector’s weights controversy and a Pastures Protection Board meeting where officials were named in a rabbit destruction report. History is referenced.
The writer argues the rabbit issue is too large for individual farmers and will require state intervention. The Carruthers Government might act soon but fears David Storey’s wrath and further protest against government interference with private enterprise and personal liberty.
A damaged telegraph line three miles from Molongla has a missing post and wire lying close to the ground posing risks of communication cut. Local fire brigade personnel gathered at Forbes station for the Friday event as firemen prepared to represent Queanbeyan at the Forbes Fire Brigade Sports. Weather data shows Goodaroo rainfall in 1904 totalled 43 inches, below 1903’s 25 inches.
The Hope of Queanbeyan Lodge held its quarterly officer election on Wednesday night with C T Lockwood re-elected as Chief Templar and Sister M. Walker re-elected as Scribe. Other posts filled include Warden A Greenwood, Chaplain, Treasurer Sister Brook, and Marshal W Tankey. The lodge will move soon to premises owned by Mr Snow being prepared as a lodge room Molidege. The Commercial Bank manager Dunlop left for a six weeks holiday with Garland assuming branch duties in his absence.
News reaches town of the death of Mr. A Firth in Perth Western Australia on the 16th inst. He once ran a chemist and dentist business in Queanbeyan several years ago.
One tender was received for the 22 mile stretch from Bungendore Plain to Flat to Braidwood to Arembo Road. W H Tankey submitted the sole bid at £19 158.
The Municipal Council held a Revision Court on Thursday to adjust the Manic Roll for the year. Alderman H. J. S. Hin es and colleagues, including Atkingon Cathet and E C Hine Nien, approved sixteen names and two changes light on one location. Names of two who lately ceased were removed from the roll.
Fragmentary OCR mentions copies of a map or document tied to an unclear topic. No identifiable persons, organizations, or solid events are readable in the available text. Further readable context is required to form a factual card.
Mr J J Moran announces a new line of mail coaches 16 from aes and Vass, leaving Queanbeyan for Vass Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with return trips on the other days. Parcels will be carried with attention and comfortable travel at moderate charges.
In Irishtown on a Saturday night John Coppin was shot dead after an argument with his estranged partner Mrs Agnes Cottam and her son Frank Cottam. Frank was in custody as Agnes testified detailing the night and gunfire from a double barreled breach loader.
Witnesses recount that Frank Cottam shot John Coppin after a night of quarrels at Irishtown. Coppin died from a gunshot wound with Frank claiming he fired in self defense to stop an attack. Frank planned to surrender to police and expressed sorrow for the two late children and his mother.
An officer questions Cotton about Coppin's death. Cotton admits involvement, saying he shot Coppin. The sergeant then proceeds with the standard caution. The scene describes a room with a hole in the wall from a shot and Cotton's account of the events.
Sydney Turf Club races include multiple handicaps with runners such as Lort Aline Daughter, Panaimah, Lorelang, and Signature. The card lists events like Lightweight Handicap Hotoghya and Farewell Handicap with contenders including Giriga Balli and Gracetow Mira among others.
In cricket, Victoria, Siw SobTH Wales and Trumper featured heavily as al dashed scores with Carkerk, Hopking, Noble, Gregory, and Jobson among the scoring. Play halted by morning rain and a thunderstorm at 4:50 with totals and dismissals incomplete.
Authorities report Moscow placated by teleteam as disturbances blamed on Anglo Japanese agents aim to disrupt Baltic shipping and protests. Reports differ on strikes in Newcastle and Finland, with police actions against demonstrators and casualties cited. Baltic Fleet actions and a railway collision death in Melbourne are noted alongside market and grain activity and local funerals.
Trading in wholesale wheat, oats, and animal products shows firmer demand with prices for dairy, meat, and poultry lifting. Local sales include J Gallagher and N Powell consignments of wethers and ewes, while beef and bullock values edge up despite a generally tight supply across regions such as Bungendore and Queanbeyan.
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