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Newspaper

Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 09, 1907

Page

2

Church Notices Feature a July Sunday Schedule

Fragmented OCR lists multiple church notices including Church of England references. It mentions ministers such as Rector Warin and Rev Am Dorenaine, with scattered times like 11 am and locations including Canberra and Breabytorian, indicating a regional notice page with service times and clergy names.

Church of England Iter Toko Quasukeran Eral Tiny Wari Dows Vox Warman Anarwa AM. Dorenaine

Irrigation across nations and a call for water conservation

The article argues for vigorous water conservation and irrigation as essential to Australia, citing Sir Harry Rawson and Governor support. It compares irrigation practices in Egypt India the United States and Australia, highlighting drought risks and the growth in irrigated lands and the economic gains from improved systems. It also notes political disputes and Royal Commission testimony surrounding government actions.

Hany Rawson Australia John Bull New South Wales Nile Valley Egypt Mongel Great Nile India United States Great Central Plains Pacific Ocean Harry Rawson

Acclimatisation of Trout Reported in Queanbeyan District

In response to a request by the Fisheries Board for acclimatisation work, Mr. F Campbell of Varraulmia reports that in December he captured 826 yearling trout at Gondianghee River and transported them at his own expense to tributaries inaccessible by fish due to steep falls, a move welcomed by the Board.

Pisseries Board Queanbeyan F. Campbell Varralumia Gondianghee Campbell

Griffiths Charges Stir House Debate Over Land Scandals

In a heated parliamentary session the Opposition leader and others attacked the Government and Attorney General Wade over land scandals. Griffith pressed charges alleging missteps in Royal Commission evidence, but the exchange culminated with Wade’s defenders quelling the criticisms as unproven and politically motivated. The article traces Webster Taylor and related testimonies, noting unresolved questions about who cashed a cheque and who bore responsibility.

Wade Griffith Labor Party Webster Mr. Wade Sir William Owen Mr. Taylor Taylor Pilcher Lees of Ve Poe

Rifle Club Scores Recorded on Saturday Meet

Local rifle club members posted scores Saturday with seven shots per series at seventy yards. Participants included Cmilitions and others, with totals ranging across multiple shooters and scores like 45 and 12 noted amid the fragmented OCR.

Soc Om Wile Gale HD Totab V. Teauly Foal M ™ FF Ge C. Simmons

Fox Drive Hunt At Dinitroan Paddocks Saturday

Fox drive promoted by Mr KB B Hardson drew over 29 shooters and 14 drivers. The day yielded 14 foes and 9 g hare captures with Master Campbell of Woden top scoring with 10 keilux including three foxes. Mrs Hudson provided luncheon. Next Saturday’s drive plans at Woden Railway Comeet and luncheon at 1 PM.

KB. B. Hardson Dinitroan Master Campbell Woden Hudson

Serious Burning Accident Involving Young James Pike

A young boy, about 1 year old, James Pike, suffered severe burns at a cycle depot when a lamp ignited his clothing. The incident occurred during a manager’s absence, as Denny and bystanders acted quickly to help. He was taken to hospital for treatment for burns to his legs back hands and endured a restless night before improving slightly.

James Pike Messrs. Bennett and Barkell W. B. Freebody Commercial Bank Denny Pike Mets

Fatal fall at Kat Falls claims young visitor

A boy, son of Mr G Lennon of Newtown, accompanied by his mother and sisters, explored the extraordinary ice formation at Kat Falls on Sunday. He ventured onto a ledge atop the second fall and fell about 150 feet to the rocks below, where his lifeless body was recovered.

Amos Kat Kastoombs Palla G. Lennon Newtown Shane

Murdered Elderly Woman Found At Enmore Residence

A shocking discovery Monday morning at a house attached to Hardenan Lives in Sarah Street Enmore. Mary MacNamore, an old woman, was found dead in her bed with a battered head and a noose of cloth around her throat. Blood splashed walls and furniture. drawers and boxes were rifled for booty. A substantial sum of money was reportedly kept in the bedroom. It appears the woman was killed in the room and then laid under the blankets.

Hardenan Lives Sarah Street Enmore Mary MacNamore Jon

Staff-Sergeant Shoots Himself at Parracian Barracks

Staff-Sergeant John W. Ridal, 52, committed death by his own action at the Parramatta Lancer Barracks by shooting himself in the head with a rifle. The transfer to Lie head office upset him though promotion was at stake. He had served 24 years with the Imperial Corps, mainly in Ceylon, and ten years on the New South Wales staff at Parramatta. The bullet traversed the room and two stories of the house.

John W. Ridal Parracian Lancer Imperial Corps Ceylon New South Wales Patraptalia Harnett Speaker Faultigesty Demisemignayer Sydney Snowy River Patterson Cleer Patal Billy McCourt Neweraper Illawarra Mercury Mesa Vale Parliamency Tvs Joet Gill Public Works Committee Sir William McCourt

Coal Lumpers' Trouble At Impera Conference

At the Coal Impera Conference Mr Macey said the unions will not work with tree labourers. Shipowners' Mr Byrnes regrets and says no alternative but to halt further conference. Unionists refuse to sail the steamer Stennesberg for Scott Fell Co due to union bans.

Macey Byrnes Stenne Scott, Fell, and Co Sire Sionneberg

Gaming at a church bazaar court case brief

Two men were fined at Toongabbie Court for gaming at a Catholic bazaar. Evidence showed a “plumping Jenny” game with twelve tickets issued at 1 shilling each, winners receiving funds while the bazaar proceeds paid fines. Superintendent Cawsey led the prosecution and warned that such games are illegal.

Toongabbie Court Wicon Cowbrra Cawsey

Record Sheep Sale Sets Australian Merino Price

The Sydney sale closed with a sensational market for merinos claiming an Australian record. Rams averaged over two guineas per head for the first 124 admitted, with two rams selling around 960 guineas and other high prices. NSW stock outpaced Tasmanian bids, and demand for well known pedigrees was keen.

Sydney New South Wales

Appointments of acting inspectors for sheep permits

In the Government Gazette, Forster Rutledge of Gidleigh Bungendore and Robert Cowley Cooper of Py fara Tarugo are named acting inspectors under the PP Act. They will issue permits for sheep travel from the Pan ores Protection District of Queay bsgate.

Government Forster Rutledge Gidleigh Bungendore Robert Cowley Cooper Pyfara Tarugo Panores Protection

Weetangara Rabbits Trapping Report and Weather Notes

Local readers discuss rabbit trapping effects in Weetangara and nearby districts. Reports question inspectors, note high trapping effort and costs, and observe variable rabbit damage after poisoning. Weather details cite rain and month figures. obituary mentions Mr McKeabnie’s death.

Ees Weetangara Weerangara Gininderra Wallac Canberra Canala Cepsta Blayney Tumut Australis Bunny the Observer Yoth Jone Jude Aince McKeabnie Hoth

Stud Sheep Sales in Sydney Week

A fragmented report lists stud sheep purchases in Sydney during the week. Notable buyers include R Moore senior Taltage and J Gallagher with multiple rams and ewes described by tag counts and prices, while H Gibbs and TM Gibbs are noted with several lots.

Sydney R. Moore Sen Taltage Rags J. Gallagher al Aign H. Gibbs Ga. Ewes A. Gibbs

Mandelson Cup Challenges Drawn From Four Teams

The senior football club secretary lists four challengers for the Mandelson Cup Braidwood Golden Eagles Cooma Rovers and Hall. A Saturday match between Braidwood and Queanbeyan looms, with Queanbeyan favored to retain the Cup. The Park will close in the afternoon for the game with admission 6d or 3d.

Braidwood Golden Eagles Cooma Rovers Hall Queanbeyan

Liberal women rally behind Colonel Ryrie in Queanbeyan tour

Mins Cameron, organizer for the Liberal and Reform Association, pushed Colonel Ryrie’s candidature. A Women’s Liberal League formed at a Braidwood meeting. Campaign stops covered Queanbeyan Bungendore and Gunning with enthusiastic workers praising the candidate. a speaker urged Miss Cameron’s address would aid the Liberal Party.

Mins Camemom Liberal and Reform Associat Lion Colonel Ryrie Braidwood Women's Liberal League Queanbeyan Land Bungendore

Parlinent Opens with stern, stately proceedings in Sydney

The assembly convenes as Mr Speaker takes the chair with the Sergeant at Arms delivering the day’s formal, a ceremonial rhythm echoing from the past. Members including Carruthers, Waddell, Moore, Ashton, Wade, Hogue, and McGowan confront a grave, disciplined start, while debates hint at evolving parliamentary methods and party ticketing dynamics.

Carrther Mr. Waddel Mr.Moore Mr. Ashton Mr. Bogue Mr. Carruthers Mr. Wade Mr. Hogue Moore C. A. Lee

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