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Newspaper

Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 16, 1904

Page

2

Unclear Schedule Entries From Church and Park Activities

Fragmented OCR shows a church event list and park gathering times with names such as St. Paul’s, Aanhorrs, and Stewart. Entries mention Christ Church at Queanbeyan, Wattle Park events starting around 11 pm, and minister references including Me Be Meow and W Steuart. Details are incomplete and partially unreadable.

Sinwart Wattle Park Lae We Stewart Woottfold Faithell W. Steueart W. Stewitt

Capital site debate alters list of sites for Federal capital

In the Qusanbeyan Observer report the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council discuss the Federal capital site. Dalgety is dropped while Tamut Lytdhurst and Yass remain. Lake George is proposed. Committee to assist government in negotiations with the Commonwealth is formed.

Tax State Legislative Assembly Igety Tamut Lytdhurst Yass Dalgety Carruthers Queanbeyan Lake George Millard Neanbevan Legislative Council Assembly

Weather Chronicle Sparks Evening Thunderstorm In Town

A storm swept over the town shortly before 8 PM, dumping heavy rain for two hours and leaving streets muddy. Records show rainfall pauses as stations report measurable totals while dust settles and tanks replenish, with calmer, warm conditions returning next day.

Adowior Canberra

Farewell to Sister Warren at Good Templar meeting

The Good Templars held a Wednesday meeting to bid farewell to Sister Warren and her family as they move to Casino. The lodge praised her twenty years of temperance work, noted she is a charter member, and expressed deep appreciation. She pledged to join the Casino lodge, and members extended best wishes for Christmas and the New Year with songs and refreshments follow.

Good Templar Bro Stewart Sister Warren Lodge Queanbeyan Mwiem Callaghan Sentinel Warren Gil Coghlan Lockwood L.D Sis Warren Sister Warren Briefy Casino

Junior Christian Endeavor Picnic At Parsonage Grounds

On Wednesday afternoon the Junior Christian Endeavor Society held a picnic in the Methodist parsonage grounds with about forty attending. After games and a focus on widows pastime, the group adjourned around six o'clock to a well set table for a communal spread. The Rev and Mrs Stewart Miss Stewart Captain Miss Hincksman and others cared for the young people and the occasion was photographed by Mr Lockwood as several members depart the district this week.

Christian Endeavour Society Haven Stewart Hincksman Lockwond

District Revision Court Sees Full Magistrate Attendance

A district Revision Court met on Tuesday with full magistrate attendance. A few names were added to the jury list but none were removed or renamed.

Revision Court

Funeral for Mrs Tankey In Roman Catholic Cemetery

A large concourse gathered Wednesday afternoon for the funeral of the late Mrs. Tankey. The service proceeded to the Roman Catholic cemetery with a long procession of PLL and AW.U. members, Good Replears, and many horse-drawn vehicles. Wreaths were laid on the coffin.

Tankey PLL Aw.u

Wheat Market Signals Firmer Tone for Old and New Wheat

Tom Avening Newt reports a firmer wheat market with both old and new grain strengthening. Farmers hold back supplies, and tippers must secure grain to meet commitments. New wheat for next season's standard may fetch 3/4 to 3/4d per bushel for December and January, while milling quality wheat ranges 3/5 to 4/6.

Tom Avening Newt Sydney Prine

Record Load of Wool at Queanbeyan Railway Station

A large wool load of 65 bales weighing 1 ton 1 cwt was trucked to the local railway station as part of the Uragarra felip from McDonald Bros. The wagon carried 18 bullocks initially, with a yoke breaking after crossing the river, reducing to 28 animals for the journey. The event was photographed by Mr. H Leckwood and described as one of the finest seen in the district.

Queanbeyan Uragarra Felip McDonald Bros Hleckwood Craowford-street Uragarra Bates

William Cresswell Ware Dead in Parramatta Mystery

An obituary notes William Cresswell Ware died last Sunday at Parramatta and notes local belief he was the London case figure Ste Roger Tichborne. In earlier testimony W Davis J.P. recalls employing a groom named Smith about 160 years ago, describing his smart, horsemanlike manner and cricketing ability while noting his drinking history and later moves to Gundagai Queanbeyan and Gladesville.

Ware Parramatta Ste Roger Tichborne London W. Davis J.P Gungalilecen Smith Clarke Lower Gundarao Queanbeyan Gladesville Ime Gininderra

Gale welcomed on Land Board and local notices summary

Mr Gale is welcomed after joining the Land Board while the chair concentrates on a breaking up concert and prize distribution. A Gazette notice appoints Horace Thurston as district registrar in Queanbeyan, replacing Ronald Seton on leave. Local stock sales at Homebush and a Canberra Queanbeyan match are listed, plus a note on the new Coroner's Court Act reducing juries to six and allowing a coroner to sit alone with limited exceptions.

Horace Thurston Ter Ronald Seton Queapbeyan Ith Homebush Sparrow Bungendore J. McCarthy Hall P. Gallagher G. Catceet Queanbeyan Gininderra Canbeyan Collett Woodward Ingsell Ida

Deaths and local notices from Bungendore December 185th

A sad death occurred last Saturday as Mrs. Rowley Crowley, eldest daughter of John Gilligan, died after childbirth. Large funeral from Mulfeway Creek to the RC Church, interment at RC cemetery, with Rev. Father Hirch officiating. Also passing was Mr. James Hare at 84, buried with Canon Leigh conducting. Lt Col Rye to inspect Bungendore detachment of the 3rd Australian Light Horse on January 7. Mrs. Forster Rutledge has compiled a cookery book for Church of England Diocese fun. Weather unsettled with probable rain. water shortage affecting cattle and dairies. Crops poor. hay cut and fritch failing. December 15.

Rowley Crowley John Gilligan Mulfeway Creek Ute R.C General Cemetery Crowley Mary Byrne Father Hirch Veryold James Hare Gundaroo Road William O'Hare P. Donoghue Canon Leigh CoLoxnt Rye Bungendore 3Rd Australian Light Horse Forster Rutledge Church of England Funes

Tragedy at Black Mountain Inquest Reports Family Fatal Shooting

An inquest into the death of Alfred Collins of Black Mountain Armidale district found death by own action after Collins shot his step-daughter Emily Collins and then killed himself. Evidence describes Collins threatening Emily and Wilson, with Emily recounting she planned to leave as Collins fired twice.

Alfred Collins Black Mountain Armidale Constable O' Neil William Wilson Collins Emily Collins Emily Ethel Collins Guyrand Wilson Tme

Wool Market Review Shows Renewed Strength in Prices

The Sydney wool market report notes renewed strength with vigorous demand and rising prices despite some weakness in certain lots. District lots sold through the week include Gundaroo Thyrka Woodciald Athalago Hinmtalong over Micaluga and Oakwood, with mixed results and several high bids recorded.

Thia Gunduroo Thyrka Athalago Iid Tnd Canberra Ower Hall Dayan Burra Vorraluryta Apt Weld Barncliffe Foxlow Mat Bird Pat Ted Ve. Cilley O'Tare Carwoola

Christmas Carda War and a River Mystery

A collage of items from a 19th century page notes Christmas cards with promise of novelty, reports the discovery of a man’s nude body in the Murray River near North Barnawartha, and briefly mentions a Albury reporter’s disappearance, forgery indictments, and blackmail. It also advertises patent medicines, a travel tip for Württemberg tickets, and new artistic designs from Mrs. Pallick.

Fragmentary 19th century news montage with weather and crimes

A sprawling, garbled digest mentions rain searches on Wednesday night, a painting project at the Pothole, parliamentary actions until January 1, and a long list of incidents. It notes a floral exhibition, hospital news, a drowning, various court actions, weather forecasts, and police or public notices across multiple locations.

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Fragmented reminiscence of bread and memory in a bakery scene

A fragmented, reverent tribute to bread and baking evokes a bygone era. The piece blends sensory details of dough, aroma, and warming ovens with memory of mothers and daily rituals, hinting at evolving food culture and comforting domestic craft.

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