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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
2
Church notices list multiple denominations with times and names including Christ Church Anglican and Methodist services. Entries reference ministers such as Rev G A Ruzva and Rev K A Mewnresox, with morning and evening worship times across several churches.
Residents of Queanbeyan raise alarm over filth in the impounded river beneath the weir. Filthy silt, decaying matter, and sewer discharge threaten public health with potential typhoid and fever epidemics. A petition seeks flood gates to periodically sluice the channel or else demolish the weir to restore cleanliness.
Jas Beatty and A Gibbs won cash prizes in a rifle shooting event. Scores listed include Beatty 28 057 and Gibbs 24 49, with several other competitors such as Moore Poole Fallicke Beatty Bowe Simmons and Quist recording varied scores. The Sowers Band held its annual picnic at Christ Church Rectory Grounds with Miss Ruby Woodger presenting a gift to Miss S. Also displayed at the office were Oita from Mr S Shumack's Weetangaara farm and notes on Peerless White Bonanca variety cats.
A large gathering of town residents and the Fire Brigade met at the Victoria Hotel on Friday night to bid farewell to Mr. P G Naylor who departs for Lithgow. Local officials praised his service, leadership as captain, and faithful work with the brigade and life club. Mrs. Naylor received a gold brooch. a silver tobacco jar and a certificate were presented. Speakers conveyed best wishes for health prosperity and happiness in his new life.
Members of Hall-Holiday Cricket Club gathered at G U Oddfellows Hall to honor T C O Brien for assisting with a mock trial. O Brien sent a letter declining the gift, suggesting the value go to the hospital. The club rejected the letter and disposed of the trout-fisherman outfit for hospital funds. A debating club named Kenohegan Literary and Debating Club was proposed with a provisional committee formed.
In our district firms display extensive Christmas offerings with windows full of dresses hats millinery and toys. Hayes and Russell Hill and Son and other stores advertise low prices vast selections in boots furniture crockery and household goods plus seasonal groceries and drapery aimed at festive trade.
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