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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1906
Page
2
A weather forecaster urges reliance on data and math rather than guesswork. He compares meteorology to a general studying an army, using barometric readings from Townsville and signals from many sources to predict storms. The text commends patient diligence and accuracy over flashier pursuits like astronomy.
An old weather calendar fragment outlines August through September days with moon phases and dates. It discusses meteorological planning and praises a Federal Weather Bureau network while comparing American and Australian approaches to weather forecasting and drought control.
On Tuesday August 14 1900 a columnist argues that federation has left states dissatisfied noting Victoria retains capital status while New South Wales resists false representations West Australia criticises the Trans Australian Railway and weather services suffer disorganisation The piece warns that past mismanagement clouds the future urging careful federal action to build an efficient national weather bureau and condemning the duplication of duties with historical parallels.
The Protestant Hall hosted a well attended ball in aid of the Queanbeyan Cricket Club with 60 to 70 couples. Music by M Meredith Miss L Meredith and W Cauthe pleased guests while MC E O Moore and helpers managed arrangements. Decorators included Perker Gale Willis Newton Woodward Harrison Green and Curwen. Midnight supper in Odd Fellows Hall showcased abundant delicacies. Ladies and general committees listed. secretary was C C Curwen. Financial results expected to be favorable despite modest expenses.
The second Ryrie Medal shoot was held on Saturday at the soq and Goo yarda ranges. Poole and R Thomson won club prizes of 4 shillings and 2 shillings 6d. Results note J A Fellen scored 69 of 20 at 500 and 600 yards and W Evang made 64 at the Caps Club quarterly shoot.
Tax laboratory experiments linked to Dr Danysz proposals for rabies extermination proceed apace though final conclusion and adviser availability for the Federal Government remain uncertain. While progress is made the tests have not yet reached a stage for an opinion on ultimate results. To speed work crews are proposed as subjects of experiment but obtaining birds remains difficult.
Railway commissioners announce new miscellaneous rate regulation lowering freight charges for rabbit and marsupial proof wire netting. The reduction, ongoing since the commission's first cut, is expected to total about £10,000 yearly, aiding farmer distribution of netting on easier terms under government policy.
The Church of England cemetery at Gundaroo buried one of the district’s oldest residents, Mr Christian Grober senior. He had undergone a critical operation in Dr Hinders private hospital after a visit to the city. Though he seemed better briefly on his return, his condition worsened and he died early Wednesday morning at his home Willsfield. He leaves a large grown family.
The article notes differing views on foxes as rabbit enemies and as threats to lambs in New South Wales. It cites J Lascelles as a proponent of foxes controlling rabbits, describes seasonal diet shifts to sheep losses, and advises poisoning foxes over whole properties using strychnine with careful handling.
Tusweek presents photographs by a special photographer showing Jack Frost at work in the Snowy mountains. A colored cover features a smiling young Australian in spied shoes. Available for sale at Fallick's.
A party rode a special train to Queanbeyan and toured the Canberra site with the mayor, aldermen, and locals. The Telegraph notes extensive scenic views behind Mount Ainslie, Cantberra's elevated plateaus, and the Duntroon and Cotter River water possibilities. The visit included a return drive to Bungendore and a later train back to Melbourne with discussions on soil, water supply, and farming suitability.
A meeting at Lanyon chaired by Dr J Cunningham discussed wiring Booroomba to Queanbeyan via Coppacumbalong and Tharwa. Plans call for hardwood poles every 20 to 30 yards, galvanized wire, insulators, and government equipment aid, with C H McKearnie J Cunningham and A G McKearnie appointed to oversee the project.
A London style presentation was made to Sidney T. Hincksman, formerly of Queanbeyan Cricket Club, now in New Zealand, with Morroccan leather scroll and blue cord. Alderman Atkinson gave the speech, J H Hincksman accepted on his son’s behalf, and the address praised his sportsmanship and character.
An Australian court ruling endorses the genuine Sander & Sons Eucalyptus Extract and blocks imitators. The Supreme Court of Victoria, before Chief Justice Sir J Madden, ordered imitators to pay costs, affirming the product’s genuine merit and protecting public interest.
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