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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1910
Page
3
Mr Punli Lytton brings a large touring company to town for a season of melodrama with 74 actresses from Sydney. About 30 tons of scenery and equipment accompany the troupe. The opening drama titled Tech a Man promises a high standard and major entertainment for Queanbeyan.
The report shows yields per acre for Federation wheat at under ten bushels in one area and six to seven bags per acre on other crops. Rain was light at under five inches in some fields, with birds and grasshoppers harming the crop. A January fall measured 408 points and a poison program reduced rabbit numbers. The Weelangara Cricket Club lost to Duntroon by ten wickets with top scores from captains.
A Liberal speaker argues for a broad united Australia over Labor style uniformity. He contrasts Liberal independence with Labor caucus discipline and claims the Labor Party splits inside and out. The address praises federation unity, warns against state stance, and promotes a single national policy.
Mr. Austin Chapman pledges assistance at the show opening but aims to attend later in the month. Premier Wade will travel by mail train Thursday to meet the P and A Committee at the railway station. Government veterinary supreed will inspect balloon on the show round Thursday. owners urged to bring them early.
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