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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
2
The Quenbeyan Observer lists subscription rates and ad terms. Quarterly in advance with specific booking dates and termination rules, plus special rates for large advertisements. Notices may be withdrawn or altered by written request and must be sent by certain days.
A hotel boots system in Leeda prompts a newspaper man to rise early. He sleeps through the night, then is awakened by a door knock and a boy delivering a slip with the message Why don't you get up. The anecdote highlights a novel calling method and a comic wake up call.
The text notes wool sales with figures around 200000 bales and 41000 bales linked to direct trade to merchants. It mentions an opening date January 15 and references stock exchange actions and railway shares with a two million movement and widespread liquidations or realizations affecting prices and indicators.
The Queanbeyan council granted vehicle licences subject to tight regulation and good order. Inspectors renewed dairy registrations. one applicant awaits compliance. Aldermen discussed publicans’ and milk vendors’ licencing, waste nuisance, and returning officer duties. The mayor flagged upcoming municipal elections and suggested a council member assume returning officer role. A plan to celebrate returning soldiers was debated, with emphasis on a collective welcome after all have returned.
A bare quorum of the mayor and four aldermen met to handle park use requests and a licensing dispute. Hawes sought March seventeenth park access and higher gate charges. council denied immediate tariff increase. Two vehicle license applications sparked contention over proper inspection procedures and adherence to rules.
A circular from the Department explains that under the Parliament Elections Amendment Act of 1900 the police will revise and print general electoral rolls for districts. Rights will be issued on blue ink certificates once names appear on the roll. Applicants must check the general list at post offices and schools and file new entries with the revision court clerk if missing.
The following gentlemen have been elected trustees for the Dungendere common for the ensuing three years. John McAlister, George Gul, Chas Lundie, Guiry Curran, and Munsis.
Returned soldier Lance corporal B Swan home from South Africa sparks debate on public reception. Town meeting at Council Chamber votes to defer until end of war or greet troops as they arrive, with a committee tasked to organize a station ceremony and escort.
After a meeting the group discussed holding a day of sport in Queanbeyan to celebrate Anniversary Day. William Pike urged a sports day and a committee led by the Mayor was formed to arrange details. Surplus funds debated with options for a trust or hospital donation, the latter losing support.
Local land board sittings set for 10 oclock on the 16th instant to consider tax following applications including Cotter families Keeffe Shanahan Hardy Cunningham McNamara Westerman Moore McTernan Mather Hoyne Murphy Mitchell Rule and others for deeds certificates conditions of improvements shrf sale residence and railway land inquiries amid parish references Wauboin Campbell Street Quontheran and related plots.
At Wesleyan D Parsonage the Queanbeyan Circuit church officers reported satisfactory outcomes across departments. Income for the quarter reached £96 16s 4d against £74 the prior quarter, leaving a credit balance and reducing a small deficiency to £0 1s 9d. Harvest services are planned with a March 3rd event at principal churches and a March 4th all day fair at Wattle Park. The next quarterly meeting is set for the first Wednesday in April at Pairview, hosted by Mrs Stephen and noted by Rev A Stephen.
A severe blaze tore through an orphan asylum in Rochester New York trapping 179 inmates. A boiler explosion followed, collapsing a wing and causing chaotic scenes as inmates jumped from windows. At least 24 died and about 30 were injured in the disaster.
Sir James Dickson former Federal Defence Minister and ex-Premier of Queensland died at the Australian Club Sydney at 2 o clock yesterday morning after a long battle with diabetes. He had traveled to Sydney for wealth celebrations and grew weaker, later slipping into unconsciousness. Survived by two daughters, he was attended by doctors Morrison from Brisbane and MacCormick and Thompson of Sydney. The funeral will be held in Brisbane, with the body transported by special train yesterday afternoon.
A social evening in the Protestant Hall featured music by Miseos Hunt and songs by Mike Morgan and Misa Pouley, with refreshments served on stage. A cricket match against Hungendore, a Tu Queanbeyan anniversary, and a Labour rally by Eden-Monaro candidate Avatin Crearwax are noted alongside hospital committee plans and an inter-state cricket result.
A cryptic field letter details November clashes near Znarus and Ventersdorp with Imperial forces. It notes wounded New Zealanders, captured cattle and sheep, horses and wagons, and a stubborn Boer defense around a farmhouse. The writer predicts protracted fighting and a push toward twelve months in the field.
Provisions under the Early Closing Act 1809 and the Marly Closing Almendinert Act 1900 authorize slip keepers and shop assistants to vote on whether shops in the country shop ping district may close on specified days. Vendors must provide full name address employment details and age to the returning officer, who must then prepare a roll within seven days for public inspection before the poll.
The column records local farming and harvest conditions with mention of tillage using a stripper, variable wheat yields, and a recent two inch rainfall from a thunderstorm. It also notes cricket preparations, a new wicket, and political commentary on the Australian ministry and trade policy.
General news brief detailing chaotic OCR fragments, including names of places such as Camden and Sydney, scattered reports of fires, deaths, legal notices, theatre and sports notes, and a mix of weather and public interest items. The garbled text mentions hospitals, vigils, and a range of events across Melbourne and Sydney with ambiguous dates and figures.
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