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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
2
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The fortnightly council sat with Aldermen McPherson Campbell Moore Hinecksman and Harrison. Minutes confirmed and reports read on stock control, finances, and a Works Committee plan for Isa bella street footpaths and nearby property adjustments. The Commons Trust adjourned as two minutes were confirmed amid further cost reports and pending drainage work discussions.
An Aldermanic meeting debated forming a seers association and starting poisoning at the same time as a trappers project. A motion to join the Commons Trust with the association was carried, with amendments to extend the time to August and coordinate the poisoning date. The Corroborating Committee was empowered to act.
Official correspondence notes petitions from Burra and district leaders urging better parcel carrying mail service and elevating Burra Receiving Office to first class status. The requests, forwarded by S. W. McAlister and signed by local residents, have been referred to the District Inspector for report.
A Cairns summary notes condemnations of the Lake George Mines owners for dilatory work. Colonel Ryrie has been pressed, and the Mines Department is urged to act. Warden Elliott visited the property on Wednesday to inspect current operations and progress.
The Minister for Lands will issue permits to rabbit trappers wanting to operate on Crown lands. Crown land bailiffs are instructed not to interfere with men trapping rabbits on unoccupied Crown areas. The permit allows a camp and stock to be kept for trapping where leases or licenses do not apply.
In reply to inquiry on maintenance workers under the Shire Act the Public Works Department says laborers are temporary road repair staff paid only as needed. Many men may stay until road control passes to the shire council. afterward their employment ends and future care is left unresolved.
A list of forfeited conditional purchases and leases declared due to balance or instalments being unpaid. Names and parcels include Thos Kennedy, Shumack, Pialligo, Googong, Weetangara, Monkellan, Cu cumbalong, Cuppacumba, Uragarra, Parrorumba, and multiple Lenane and Moore associated parcels. District notes land, persons, and current names, with numerous 40 acre lots and references to Shumack and Goong districts.
The well known tailor H. A. Darre of Sydney will be at Pooley's Hotel Quesnberan on April 74 for consultations on all suits and defects. He offers expert fittings and advice on current tailor-made spacings and clothing issues.
The president of the Pastoralists Union of New South Wales argues droughts are not always evil. He says long droughts like the recent eastern seaboard event hurt but local dry spells help combat disease, improve pastures, and keep Australia as a top wool producer despite rivals like Argentina facing sheep declines.
The State Legislative Assembly debate on Tuesday featured a sharp corruption charge by Mr. Norton against Labour Party member Mr. Holman. Norton denied land dealings with Willis despite years of financial ties, urged Holman to resign and contest, and threatened a Royal Commission if he refused. Holman was labeled as a corrupt incompossible bachelor by Norton, with Cohen calling for inquiry and Gardiner defending Holman against widespread ministerial accusations.
Delegates from New South Wales Pastures Protection Boards gather at the annual conference in Sydney with Minister for Lands Mr Ashtoh and scientists Dr Danysz and Dr Tidswell among attendees. Talks cover wire netting, rabbit extermination experiments, and trials on stations to test virus methods under safe conditions.
At the Yass Pastures Protection Board meeting inspector Turner said trapping ops succeeded with 30,000 carcases shipped in June. The board will pause simultaneous poisoning until September to back trappers, noting higher rabbit skins prices spur work in outlying areas. Trappers deserve encouragement for their good work.
In the Supreme Court of Victoria Chief Justice Madden ruled against imitators of the Genuine Sander & Sons Pure Volatile Kubalpty Extract. The decision ordered imitation goods to cease and pay costs, with testimony from skilled witnesses confirming the public misled by imitations. The measure aims to protect genuine merit and prevent deception in the market.
Wednesday afternoon match between Cooma Juniors and Golden Eagles in Queanbeyan ended in a 3 3 draw. Eagles and Cooma traded early kicks with Davies scoring for Cooma and Land kicking for the Eagles. Referee T Jordan and boundary umpires A Moore and H Vernon officiated. post match dinner at Victoria Hotel.
Queanbeyan and Cooma Rovers fielded lineups after a junior match with captains F Naylor and T Hunter. Cooma Rovers won the tour and defended the western goal after early pressure, with several close exchanges and a five-yard scrum leading to multiple near-scores before the ball went out of play.
A scrappy match ends in a 3-3 draw as Mullane and Waters score for Rover and Queanbey reply through Williams and others. Dudley and Dudley carry play into Rover territory before the final whistle. Referee Mr. E. C. Hincksman oversees a tight contest with umpire pair McPherson and Vernon.
The Rovers and Queanbeyan celebrated a friendly fixture at Harrison's Hotel with toasts to The King and the trophy donor Colonel Ryrie MLA. Captain Nuyto and Captain Hunter were singled out for praise as Pooley and Naylor commented on officiating. Local press, players, and fans joined in songs ending with Auld Lang Syne.
Dr Antuus urges inviting Dr Danysz to Sydney to test extermination methods against rats. He argues rats spread pestilence and must be fought by the State, noting bacillus successes in Capetown and Odessa as precedent.
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