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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
3
A garbled report describes a fire near a sulky causing damage to a hat and an unidentified item. The text mentions Getnyan and Renée, with references to areas, lines, and a fish, but the meaning is unclear and many words are corrupted.
The body of H. E. Doomen, a district selector, was found drow ned in a waterhole at Casino Creek on Monday after attempting to drive a cow blocked by the hole. Dunman was unable to swim. An inquiry will be held.
Sir Frederick Hastaway, 33, a Customs agent, was found on a drainage channel ledge near Victoria Street Bridge. Initial foul play rumors faded after police learned he had been drinking heavily. He likely fell into the water, hit a rock, and died after reaching the embankment. He leaves a widow and child.
Alfred Smales was hanged at Melbourne City Court on Saturday for possessing opium suitable for smoking. A customs detective testified that in a room Smales rented, two constables and he found tins made to resemble opium tins but filled with flour. Red labels in Chinese characters were found. the P.M. suggested the action aimed to defraud the Chinese community. Smales admitted the offence saying he bought flour and paid grocer’s price.
A collection of brief items reports donations to Singleton Anglican Church funds by A A Dongal and F F A Danger, a fatal machinery accident at Melborne Hydraulic Works involving James Alexander Banks of the Salvation Army, a large os contest in Melbourne with 544 competitors, a fatal dog bite at Seymour Victoria, and a spate of other local incidents. Notable mentions include a Newcastle handbag incident, a Mount Kembla child’s fatal snakebite, a cave death near Watson’s Day, oversized gooseberries sold by Fallick and Sons, and a Woolloomooloo Bay body recovery.
Mr 3 Shumack of Wee tangera forwards a sample of Peerless White Bonanza oats grown on his farm with eleven inches of rain aiding growth over 37 acres. Debates in the Senate discussed site substitutions. a Pepperell bank vault was dynamited and robbed of £3000. A murder trial is set for Townsville Circuit Court. A wagon carrying 17 bales of wool was washed away in the Wollondilly River. Bishop Barlow held a confirmation with 50 candidates. Toy sets offered 1 to 2/6 by A M Fallick and Sam. After the Port au Prince mob, Alexis escaped, shops were looted before troops restored order, 12 killed. A 45 lb codfish was caught in the Gwyder near Maree. Skylark won a Bourteen-hree Handicap at Aster Races. Canterbury Handicap saw War Bee fail to place. King Bee to carry 11 st 5 lb in Rosehill, believe Clyde Stakes entries. Castor oil and pain relief products advertised. Immigrant steamers Geelong and Essex arrive in Sydney with 200 passengers. The O'Keefe missing woman was found four miles from home after 42 hours without food. The heat remains intense with expectations of recovery.
Church of England services listed with locations and times including Crane Cronell Queanmeyin and Tre. Presbyterian Queanbayam Canberra 3 pm. Gunlaroo 7 30 pm. Methodist Queanheyoo laap. Wattlis Park with Mr G Toon and others. Mission Band led by Key G A KinEvE at Senat hovel.
A chaotic list of events at an East-end street fair outlines races and games from 120 and 75 yard sprints to wheel races and novelty contests. Prizes include watches, medals, and household items with various nominations and acceptances noted.
Rules announce entry deadlines for Handicaps to be set by December 20 and close on Monday December 14. Acceptances due by 10 am on race day. all entrants must accompany the Botriga. Nominations for Procession are free and to be handed in by mid December. Committee reserves all rights.
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