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Newspaper

Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 14, 1908

Page

2

Empire ties and Australian views on loyalty and sentiment

A critical discussion contrasts Erin Hardie and other figures over British Empire loyalty. It notes India and Natal reacting to remarks and quotes South Australia’s Premier Price urging unity. The piece argues Australians can be patriotic yet independent and that in crisis Australia will prove loyalty through courageous cooperation.

Erin Hardie Jim India Natal Australia Hardie Ker Hardie Mor Price South Australia Enland Crear Orler Australias Diu Euld U'nless Cocksure Stromgly John Bell Mi Co Iso England House of Commons

Leader or Figure Head in Australian Politics

The article describes a Melbourne centered political storm with Labor criticisms of Deakin. It notes adjournment to Wednesday and reports rising talk of Deakin’s resignation amid Labour opposition and Deakin’s own leadership shortcomings.

Melbourne Labor Deakin Niece Labour Party Labour Ugypt Wolfson Reid-McLean Noo William Lyne Hay Labor Party Alfred Deakin

Queanbeyan Board Sets Policy On Sheep Branding And Rabbits

A Queanbeyan and District board meeting tackled branding of travelling and stud sheep, refunds for penalties, and poisoning rabbits near Bungendore. Directors discussed insurance of wire netting, advertising refusals, and duties of constables for permits. The drought and water scarcity were noted as rabbits remained controlled.

Mesars James Conningham C. H. McKeahnie R. Moore G. C.f.chewitt J. M. McIntosh Hr. N. Powell Andrew Davis Messrs Davis and Peters Messrs Moore and Tireuitt John Wark Molonglo Bungendore Moore Circuit Molong 2. P. Board FP. P Queanbeyan Board Circuite McIntosh Farmer and Settler Proprietary Messrs Circuitt and Moore Settler A. Buxton A. Buxton, Gundaroo Buxton McKeahnie N. Powell Messia Jos. McCarthy H. MecKeabnie Howil Bungen- Jore Messrs Mooe and Mclotosti Yass Board Circuitt Cunningham Junance Newell Hardedl Inn

Miner Killed at Captain's Flat inquest Held

Coroner at Captain's Flat held an inquest into miner John Byrne's death after he fell down a shaft while removing ladders at Coffey's shaft near Commodore Mine. Witnesses described safety used and rescue attempts, with verdict that Byrne died from neck injury caused by the fall.

Cononen Canm Captain's Flat John Byrne William John Naylor Lake George Jus Trussell Snare Coffey’s Commoore Lins John Bymme Willian Share Coffey Shalit James Trussell Degeasell Trimsell Remiginia Deceserd Ve Studit Trossel Thestiaff de Fat James ‘Trussell Cowning John Wyre Gore Slisloette Nan Bridget Hyer

Braidwood Liquor Court Hears Hotel Licences And Water Supply

The Special Liquor Court convened on Friday April 10 before Judge Fitzhardinge at the Courthouse Hotel in Braidwood. Sub inspectors report water supplies varied. licenses and finances varied across hotels including Maitland Elliott and Dr Black at the LM, Torpy and Feeney at Criterion and White Swan, Gee at Commercial, and Moore Craig at Willow Tree. Details include takings, occupancy, meals, boarders, and noted safety concerns such as bathrooms and fire escapes.

Fitzhardinge Messrs Maitland D.S Parramatta Elliott P.M Braidwood Butler Yass Blackcall Courthouse Hotel Brayne John Allen Mary Allen Toro Ivaie Criterion Hotel Edward Torpy Hare Braye Hia Nonor White Swan Walter Thomas Feeney Gee John Bell Licemsee Thomas O'Brien Aramen Bell Willow Tree John Moore Craig

Damaged Hotel Records and Transfers at Aongarlowe Nerriga

A historical report notes licensure changes, fire damage, and early plans at Rising Sun Mongarlawe and Commercial Hotel Nerriga. It mentions Dennis Hoya as former licensee, transfer to Fredk Duyne, temporary premises in use after fire on 16 July, and a new building underway. Population figures for police patrol districts and local travel by mail coach are cited.

James Pola Licengee Tivny Drayne Dennis Hoya Buut Fredk. Duyne Martniee Woodward Aongarlowe Braidwood Nerriga Brayne Nowra Straitwood

Rifle Shooting Match Updates and Medal Prize

The team from Qreankevin faces Goulburn in a local rifle meet on Paster Momlay. Captain Moore offers a medal for the best six scores of twelve as members compete for maximum point totals.

Falt OMSL Qreankevin Goulburn Paster Momlay de Poole KE. Krensluin A. Fualirk AL Re Miure Heany BR. Thomson A J. Gibbe T. Warren Moore Landicaps

Farewell Banquet For Constable Ford In Gunning District

On the eve of his transfer to Qweembeyan about 46 gentlemen attended a banquet where speakers praised Ford’s courtesy and uprightness. Mrs Ford received a plate gift. a marble clock was given by the GU CCF King Edward VII Branch. Separate farewell for Mr N T Gollins marked by an address and gifts.

Marnlan Ford Qweembeyan Oddfellows Mrs. Ford Mm. Ford Mr. Ford King Edward VII Jeffrey Lodge N. T. Gollins Gunning Homebush Dalton, and Ladevale Good Templars Cameron Collins Guoning

Gribble Sues For Farm Occupation Owed

District Court before Judge Fidmonds hears Thomas Gribble son and George Gribble defend a claim by Thomas Gribble jan for 20 pounds for occupation and use of his farm at Ginninderra from 1907 to 1908. Verdict entered for plaintiff after consent.

Fidmonds Thomas Gribble George Gribble Acrenal Gininderra B. &. Morgan Garraway and Morgan F. P. Woodward

Burglary at Cooma Station Nets Cash from Train

Early Sunday a burglary at Cooma Railway Station blew open the safe and stole about £249 from the excursion train returning to Sydney. Entry was gained through a window outside the auction office, breaking glass and unfastening the catch. Police, led by an inspector, investigate as a shower of fairy spray affected the scene.

Cooma Sydney Jennie Mpi Suh

Strike Delay Clouds Tur W harf Agreement

Tur whale strike remains unsettled despite all nation secretaries signing the Saturday open conference. Seamen's Union cited four difficulties as ship crews and signatories faced new complications. Officials' reluctance worsened tensions as crews on some ships faced port calls while terms about preferences and allowances remained disputed.

Tur Naion Seamen's Union Thes Wawarte Caumpaig Cheunerd Bork Liege Quale al Shawarra Company Joma Ohig

Official Correslun Dances and Postal Arrangements

Maccaestix Callan advised by the Departmental Postmaster General Sydney to provide a letter receiver at Crossbig and consider raising Warruthia receiving office to a Post Office. Arrangements underway for the Government portion of the Queanbeyan-Urra gara telephone line, with completion expected in about ten days to a fortnight.

MaccAestix Callan Degmiy Postmuster Sydney Dallass Naay J. 5.Taylor Warrluthia Queanbeyan-Uragarran

Strikes Return Advised by Sydney Labour Council

At a Thursday meeting the Sydney Labour Council urged all unions in the state to ignore the Industrial Disputes Hill and refrain from forming a Wages Board. It backed strikes as the means to secure fair working conditions denied by Parliament.

Sydney Labour Council

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Uconbeyan Blosevier Uean P.P. Beard Houlew Campbell Miner Special Liquor Court Jenmicumbene D. Poole H. Erew En Dibbs AL J. Cbs A. RK. Moore R. Thomsen J. O'Rourke A. Thiwe Tr Ki. Magee Ki Mealty Sever Mets Yooyds Tleees Heatty Verriig Agele Help Tal A.M. Moore Meotty Ag Wallick OM A. Bowe Victoria Aviot
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