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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
2
An article questions compulsory military service and defends the voluntary system. It argues volunteers are essential and well treated, while conscription risks harming recruitment and national spirit. It notes country residents have strong stake and urges encouragement over force.
Sunday notices from the Church of England and Methodist meetings list locations such as Queenbogin Ladin and Mir. Ky Deuwe 5 THD patton Mey oJ with generic references to ministers, congregations, and observances. A wartime tone emerges as a note condemns profiteering from military service and warns against those who profit from starving volunteers.
The Queanbeyan council held a meeting to protest further alienation of common land. A motion to reserve Jerrabomberra top for firewood passed unanimously, while a plan to set aside Block G for camping and water use was debated. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions to present to the Minister for Lands.
In a quiet Saturday vote, about 190 of nearly 200 enrolled cast ballots for nine aldermen. Five new candidates stood. only Messrs Lond and Warren won seats. The full slate of returning aldermen was re elected, led by Campbell with Collett Harrison and Gibbs close behind. Returning officer J H Hincksman announced results after 8 30.
The Ridings Band C elected four councillors while Riding A saw Crs McCarthy and Croce unopposed. Riding A voters chose Keefe and Kelly as aldermen, Falconer retained Riding C, and Corot won the most votes among others. J J McJannett served as Returning Officer at Queanbeyan.
Vast Sunday morning obsequies mark the death of Mary Willans aged ninety, longtime resident of Queanbeyan. She was noted for quiet reticence and Christian virtue. Survived by three sons four daughters and many grandchildren. funeral conducted by Reverend W. M. White this afternoon.
Gininderra correspondent reports a charitable gesture after a residence fire at Mr J McCarthy s Glenwecl estate. Neighbors offered help including rent free use of Shumack s property and furniture for a new home. The community lines up to support those distressed and emphasize unity in adversity.
A meeting backed a railway from Yass to Queanbeyan to aid closer settlement. A committee will gather information and push for government resumption of land to enable the project.
Ring Calas af Partigal and his elder son Prince Gotta Phiabp were attacked during a royal procession. The queen Marie Auvelia acts as Regent during Manuel’s minority after three regicides killed. two were shot and one died by suicide. Five carbines hidden under cloaks concealed the assassination.
Farmers in Morow Victoria say placing old newspapers in rabbit burrows frightens rabbits causing them to stay and die. The note echoes a legal complaint urging residents to prove their claims in the Supreme Court with witnesses and local authorities.
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