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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
2
The article reflects a cautious editorial stance denouncing fanatic violence linked to political factions. It critiques cruel deeds guiding rulers and urges avoidance of brutal tactics while expressing pity for affected leaders, including Prince Kuropatkin, amid international concern.
An editorial argues against bloodshed in political reform after Lisbon and Lisbon era upheavals. It notes eleven royal or presidential assassinations in recent history, including Lincoln Garfield McKinley, and condemns dictatorial moves in Portugal. It condemns anarchists, urges protection of order, and asserts violence hinders progress.
In a Park match on Wednesday Half Holiday reclaims Moore Bros Cup by dismissing Gininderra for 85. Freebody took 5 for 19 and McCarron 3 for 63. Half Holiday replied 166 all out with Willis and Breebery among top contributors and Gininderra’s batsmen struggle, Gribble the lone stand with a brief resistance.
The district reorganizes schools into four to seventh classes with fixed twelve month classifications. Attendance remains the main salary determinant. Listings include Queanbeyan Captain's Flat Bungendore Gundaroo Micalago Murrumbateman Botmaroo Gidleigh Canberra Felled Timber Hoskingtown Majora Narrabnodah Royalla Sutton Tallagandra Tharwa Tuggaranong Woodfield Wallaros Black Creek Burra Googongs Gibraltar Gungableen Keewong Williamsdale Little Tindery Urila Weetangara.
The Deputy Postmaster General acknowledges a request from Mr John Guthrie regarding a tea for Contractors' camps on Kosciusko Road. A fatal accident near Tumsa algaia Morwilimbah involves Rosa Havers, a 7 year old, struck by a stone after a chair toppled onto her. A railway crossing near Nelson South sees a coach collision killing Mrs Tilbury and injuring her sister and the driver. The deceased's husband rode nearby.
A fragmented list records wool bale descriptions, weights, prices and buyers. Names such as Oakview, Hyd, Hydros, Majora, Fairlight, Armidale, Orange, and Ryd Park appear with bale counts, fleece types, and bid values, plus several consignors and buyers noted by town and firm.
The steamship Pericles, built by Harland and Wolff Belfast for George Thompson and Co London, was launched December 1 and will reach Australia by August. The ship, 640 feet long, 62 feet beam, 11 000 to 12 000 tons, combines passenger and cargo service with refrigeration and insulated holds for frozen mutton and fruit. It will carry 160 first class and 400 third class passengers and is designed for frozen meat and general cargo, including a cold air system.
The well known opticians Mesars Farro Clough Ltd will be at Pooley's Hotel on March 27 1908 for eye examinations and vision tests. They offer tailored spectacles for all visual difficulties and provide professional optical services.
A vivid critique frames Randwick race days as major business and social events. Jockeys, trainers, press, and shop staff sustain a large economy around the sport. Women dominate betting chatter, with lively anecdotes of bets, tips, and fashion amid dense crowds.
Arthur Allen's tender of £16 19s 6d was the sole bid for repairs at Bungendore post office. A stock sale at Homebush on Monday shows various ewe prices. A pony died after a severe bee sting en route to Mudgee. A fire destroyed a tobacconist shop at Tungen dore, with a close call for a resident. Mail contract approved for Tharwa to Naas and Gudgenby routes weekly on horseback by John Gregory and others.
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