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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Leader
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 28, 1905
Page
2
A critical notice argues that civil servants, especially lower-grade workers, faced wage cuts under the Reform Government while higherPaid judges retain large salaries. The piece condemns perceived hypocrisy in wage policy, predicts eventual payback, and spotlights the political divide between public workers and reformers. It frames the issue as a class tension in a political moment.
The piece urges Queanbeyan’s democratic forces to quickly organize for contingencies as court actions loom over alderman seats. It argues that a successful challenge could win three seats, placing council business on a more satisfactory footing and boosting confidence in governance.
Writ notices served on Aldermen Downey and Woodger seek Supreme Court orders to remove Downey from his seat amid election irregularity claims. A similar action targets Alderman Atkinson who did not attend. Mrs. A M Fallick, proprietor of the Gnean Beyan Gaskeyan, dies suddenly at 48 from heart disease, survived by family. Temporary local government boundary notices mark areas including Queanbeyan with 66 day objection window. Triumphal race results list multiple winners, with detailed club handicaps and a Lodge election summary for Queanbeyan Lodge 1.C.G.T. to be held in Sydney on April 24.
The article notes anticipation of a very large number of starters for the two major events. It mentions prominent organizers and likely wide participation, signaling a busy meet with high interest from athletes and crowds alike.
Reports from a Saturday athletic meeting include prize results with A Fagan first and J Fagan second, plus lighter notes on Queanbeyan team selections for a Wednesday match. It also covers a gunshot of misfortune when a jockey died after Temptation bolted, and other incidents from the Araluen and Bombala districts, including lightning death near Crankies Plains and a popularShow Bazaar fundraiser with trophies awarded to winners.
Fragmentary report from Sydney and London notes a ship wreck with crew saved while Moros reach Firishene from Pt witecatting the Pilbarre. Early tom horses burned in NSW and eennland for Japan. Mobilisation in Ryle han teen of Howsed and a Russian population referenced.
A readable fragment details a letter received by master Ward from a writer named Tom Collins. It mocks Mr Jones as a noisy performer while praising or criticizing the town band and its music amid a political campaign. The piece mentions parallels to elections and public attention to Jones the reformer.
An obituary in archaic prose mourns a beloved leader and cricket club member in Ginitis area. It notes his kindness, musical talent, and public service, detailing his impact on the community and family left behind. The text reflects a large funeral procession and honors from local organizations.
In Uriarra the post office suffers from missing letter and parcel scales as letter weights have long been unmeasured. Repeated requests for new scales have gone unheeded, forcing staff to guess parcel weights and misplace small change in stamps, hindering routine mail handling.
Report from Cooma notes dubious riding in the Adamisaby Handicap with two horses suspected of being steered to win by owners or jockeys. Delegate Soll’s event sees Mr A H Wright winning a race for boat fars oat min, while other details are unclear due to damaged text.
At Tuomi races Graftondelle won the Stewarde Handicap by 7.10 with Petain 1064, while Crist ridden by Jack Drew won the second hurdle pace. Other events saw Iswision and 7.7 place in principal races amid a crowded card featuring Temboks Races and Hoffan Hack Race outcomes.
Prolonged local notices report Vincent Ellison purchasing and dismantling a church building once erected by Sutherland. Drought anxiety and water shortages affect mining and dredging at Araluen Valley and Jembaicambyne, with wells and reservoirs under stress and repairs underway.
The Goulburn item notes a death linked to a brain paralysis and record heat on Monday, with a man aged around 60 dying at a hospital or residence. It mentions Commonwealth Public Service candidates including Harney of St Patrick's College, Cowlrum, who placed second. In Coulharnt Police Court Albert Wratley pleaded guilty to stealing from Kenmure Garrets, a Master’s property, receiving a one month imprisonment.
Fragmented OCR narrates Nerrabundah School annual picnic with scattered names, attendees, and events. Details mention teachers, students, and activities around a day of games and prizes, but many phrases are garbled and uncertain.
Friday night borough council held a special meeting with Ald Hangerford Mayor and eight members present. Finance report showed balances and deposits across general, lighting, and Recreation Reserve accounts. the report was adopted and accounts totaling 51/7/5 approved for payment. McPherson noted unconsulted works. mayor said subsidy timing required spending. After committee for valuers and lighting tenders, Messrs Jas Pike and Harris named valuers and N Mice l Innes and Sons won lighting bid at 2 per lamp weekly for vapour gas and 8 for kerosene.
Thursday last, Mr KR Ren nan and others reported welding activity and sales of 202 to 4 meter sheep, with heifers at £719. W. E. Oldfield reported numerous heifers, while Whitehead account sales included 125 wether and other stock. The notice mentions forthcoming sales next Thursday and a show to occur with specific animals and weights referenced.
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