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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1901
Page
3
Fragmented wartime diary notes recount troop movements toward Winburg and Bloomfontain, with marching, supply issues, and patrols. Mentions casualties a five year old, a police case, a public illustration feature, and government notices about officials and authorities.
Visible operations unfold near the Orange River and Natal as British columns push toward Boer positions. Reports describe casualties on both sides and movements along lines at Israel's Poort and other near-front locations.
A fragmented, early 20th century letter page covers political turmoil and social happenings. It mentions discussions on Australian visits by ministers, work applications, and parliamentary debates. The text references divorce cases, burial ceremonies, and court proceedings with uncertain names and places, reflecting a chaotic mix of political and social notes.
The funeral processions and state ceremonies draw vast crowds as royal and foreign dignitaries attend at Windsor. Crown, banners, and Navy and Army officers parade, with Australian and other Commonwealth representatives viewing proceedings.
A public notice announces the appointment of a poll at the Chamber of Crawford Street Queenstown on Saturday February 3 1901. Elections officials specify polling hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and name officials including Patrick Blackall and John Knox. The notice lists venue details, permitted items, and expected procedures for the voting day.
Notification of candidates LONER THOMAS BEATTY and CORNELIUS JAMES O ROURIE for an extraordinary borough election to elect the required number of councillors. Polling opens February 9 1901 at Crawford Street chambers from 9 am to 6 pm. Returning officer SHINCKSMAN notes caution on ballot handling.
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