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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1907
Page
2
Church notices list various denominations and ministers in a fragmented set of names and places with unclear dates and events. The legible items include references to the Church of England and Methodist services with several ministerial names amid damaged text.
The article warns of a looming timber shortage driven by rising softwood demand. It argues that Britain, Germany, and other industrial nations are importing more than available, with Canada and Russia remaining key suppliers. It urges large scale afforestation in Australia and government action to plant and manage forests for sustained revenue.
The report notes the poor state of the Queanbeyan Carwoola road area where clay soil becomes sticky and muddy in wet weather. It urges Shire Council to consider improvements to ease travel and benefit landowners and travelers using the route.
The Carwoola estate has reportedly been sold to Mr. Maylin of South Australia for 65,000 pounds including stock. Delivery in October, new owner to arrive in November and likely reside at the homestead. All station staff to be retained. Trustees recently spent on rabbit-proof fencing and pit traps, which are automatic and designed to reduce maintenance.
The article notes Crown land preserved from lease in Murray County within reserve 93 for camping. It also reports the death of the 73 year old daughter of Mrs. Heggs from Billabong Creek after injuries at Parkes Hospital, attributed to certain causes.
The Lands Department outlines settlement progress as Crown Lands are resumed for allocation, with three estates totaling 142 000 acres opened for new settlers and Peel River Estate planned next. It notes government action, private subdivision, and a shift toward empowering settlers amid rising land pressure and political debate.
A church meeting at the Methodist Church last night decided to hold the annual flower show in early November. Elected stall-holders include Fancy Stall Mesdamnew Reeve and Wootger. Refreshment Stall Mesdames J Gibba and Hincksman. Fruit and Cordials Mrs A McIntosh. Flower Stall Miss Warren and Ruby Gibbs. Toy Stall Miss Norma Jordan and Mary Hincksman. Vegetable Stall Mr W Worlder.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names and places with unclear actions. The text hints at a game or event but provides no coherent facts or outcomes to summarize a specific item.
Jon Wall of Warden, 63, was admitted Sunday to Oneau District Hospital with a severely burned right arm from an accident the same afternoon. He had just started work for Mr. A Gibbs of Williamsdale on Saturday. Dr. Richardson treated him. Wall is unaware how the burn occurred.
An annual meeting at Bungendore School of Arts elected officers for the coming year. President J S Welch, vice president Hanford, treasurer J O McAlister, secretary Sawiter, committee members Ious field Jamieson Maddrell Richer and Edmunds, with Hindar and Bingham as auditors. A plan to form a literary and debating society was approved and a syllabus committee appointed.
The Sydney Chamber of Commerce president suggested handing the Northern Territory to Great Britain for settlement by Indians to create a large black population under control and defend trade against India. He urged transferring governance to England with arrangements through the Commonwealth Government and warned against a vacuum without police or telegraph links.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a controversial genuine bande extract and suns valve product. The text mentions Tur Men EtN None and Suns OpUpE Vatic is Kvoaiwit Extract with claims of superiority yet lacks clear evidence or verification.
Colonel Ryrie asks in the Assembly about rates for advances to settlers. The Government Savings Bank in Victoria sets fee scales by distance from a railway, with future moves to reduce to half rates for prior applicants. Inspections drive costs. charges aim to cover expenses, not profits, and be kept reasonable.
Deputy Postmaster General informs Ma A G McKitansre that a five mile wooden pole line from Tharwa to Royalla will establish the Tharwa Queanbeyan telephone service. The private pole line from Queanbeyan to Tharwa will not be used.
A young couple in a rough district wrote to a parish minister to wed at the bride’s home. The wedding party waited as the parson failed to appear before Sunday services at Little Plain. They then traveled to another parish hoping to marry, but report did not confirm success.
The district reports a fair amount of rain and warns of possible frost and snow. Advice covers sowing times for peas, carrots, cabbage, beans, onions, beets, and herbs, plus field crops like clover rye and bluegrass. It details drainage, trenching, and composting, orchard practices, flower beds, and pruning tips for fruit trees.
Tomorrow features a £20 novice pigeon match with seutties accepted until morning. Promoter Mr. Mandelson of the Commercial Hotel also hosts sweeps and a grand program at the Protestant Hall with One Summer's Day staged by the Queanbeyan Dramatic Society to raise ambulance stretchers for the District Hospital. The meeting of the Queanbeyan P and A Association is set for Thursday. War Bee wins the Warwick Handicap at Warwick Farm yesterday by two lengths from Danizi. Whooping cough and influenza curbs school attendance. Fisheries inspectors named for NSS.W. until 30 June 1968. Notes correct a misimpression about Rabbit Destruction Association funding. Crown lands set for new allocations near Uralla, available 29 Tatat at 10s per acre.
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