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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
2
A Queanbeyan kite festival aims to finalize competition rules and prize structure. Top scorers in listed ranges will receive 5 units each as officials review event conditions at a Sunday gathering led by Colonel Ayvie.
Crown Lands acts trigger non renewal as yearly rent not fully paid. Vacant Crown Lands available for purposes under the act. Listing includes W Melotosh and others with parish, county, and rent figures such as 25154 pounds and 309 acres linked to various parishes and names.
A town presentation honors Mr Richard Maunsell upon leaving Pine Ridge to assume duties as assistant steward. The purse of a sever e sana is given and the address thanks him for his accommodating services. The citizens express regret at his departure and wish him prosperity and happiness.
A Wednesday fox drive near Trutttroon Katte featured strong performance by Arti Campball and Edward Claire with 14 hares each. Joe Mayo led shooters with three, while A Campball H Clarke J White and W Darmody contributed. Mr PF Warwick captained shooters and W Mayo directed drivers. a hearty luncheon followed. Dates of upcoming drives are listed in the issue.
A dwelling owned by M Waters opposite the railway station was completely destroyed by fire early Thursday. Mrs Waters and her two young children escaped as the kitchen area burned, with neighbors aiding and Constable McCarron alerting firefighters. Fire crews with limited water fought the blaze until about 3:30 AM. the house and contents were ruined, insured, and no inquest will be held.
The Sydney market saw about 2,200,000 rabbit skins offered on Thursday with most but the lowest quality disbanded due to lower demand. Top skins show some decline in demand though prices remained high for premium lots.
Mr EG Crage president of the Ginin derra Farmers Union negotiates with Gininderra state owners for a land grant to establish a new School of Arts near the Gininderra post and telegraph office.
Willian Edward Oldfield aged 42 of Yarralonia died in Sydney after Brights disease of the kidneys. He married the second daughter of Mr Win Moore sen of Bulga Creek and leaves two young children. Remains were encoffined and brought to Queanbeyan by train. Funeral at Christ Church and then old general cemetery with Rev. W. M. White officiating.
The Sydney Club on Pitt Street was raided at noon on Wednesday with 54 men arrested. Panic followed as inmates crowded for cabs and flooded exits. Some jumped from a lift, injuring themselves, with money reportedly stolen and losses around £40.
Trustees of Protestant Hall hosted the Anne Ball to fund upgrades and furnishings. The event drew 50 to 60 couples, featured Miss Noonan of Cooma on piano with local performers, decorative lighting, and a supper praised as the best ever served at the hall.
Opposition leader Mr Mc Gowen gave notice of a censure motion on Tuesday accusing the Government of failing to preserve Parliament's honor and dignity. The House adjourned amid cries and members moved to the lobbied to discuss the situation.
Members of the Ministerial party express widespread discontent over Parliament's stance on Mr Justice Owens report on the Lands Department. They fault government moves, urge thorough debate this session, and seek to implement the judge's recommendations despite government actions.
A railway cashier driving to a Warsaw bank with two soldiers as escort was attacked by ten armed men. The soldiers were killed and the robbers seized three bags containing £1000. The cashier retained £5000. Saturday edition of Fallick's Newsagency.
The writer notes fox activity near the village with a warning that foxes will outpace rabbits if unchecked. A shooter may have killed a fox during a recent drive near the settlement. News of local residents Donald Cameron and J Butt improving under Dr Richardson’s care is reported, with Butt in Queanbeyan Hospital.
Ma. Jas Campssee has left Public Schoolsone after years in charge. The school passes to Mr Lane from the relief staff. The Public Library annual meeting elected C Bond as chair. committee members named Coleman Bond Hayles Gibson and Clemenger. Three fox drives in paddocks resulted in seven foxes killed.
A local tennis match at floral courts saw Bungendore defeat Callecter 74 games to 8. An elderly resident, Mr. Abraham Devonshire, died aged 81 after 66 years in the district. A football match at Bungendore Park pitted locals against visitors from Braidwood with the latter winning easily. A four mile bicycle road race from Brookes Hill to Jerrabinbe?an road in Himberdlore attracted eight riders. J H Myrnes of Captain's Flat won the flat race and Cyril Murphy placed second.
The State Legislative Assembly addressed the Governor and answered 42 questions none public in interest. Debates covered newspaper reports and fixed rising hours amid labor protests. The Premier moved on Lands Commission findings affecting Mr Crick. proceedings questioned under pending criminal or civil cases and ruled out of order.
Police report details a bureau inquiry led by Cuidonheyan and Wy Daniel into a series of cattle disputes and a suspected scheme. Investigators name Colaimpiin cows and Borsale ter Alves as persons of interest amid local tensions.
The Vermin Destruction Branch reports a shift in councils toward valuing foxes as rabbit destroyers. Chief Trapper Frank Allen cites foxes reducing rabbit populations, noting most of Victoria relies on foxes for pest control. He warns against overreacting to lamb losses and recalls subsidy declines amid changing views.
Tramway employees meet to reject the Commissioners’ plan and press for a Royal Commission. They promise to present grievances and evidence to Mr. Carruthers while seeking protection from victimisation and a formal deputation date.
A Dunedin footballer received a six year ban for deliberately kicking an opponent who lay on the ball. A second Dunedin player was suspended for involvement in a fight.
Notices detail Mr Chaurchill authority for inspections of Australian tamed meats. Trader A B I Triggs buys 160000 sheep and leads in buying. Court cases include Peter O’Neill suing the Municipal Council for injuries from a night road repair. A two year old dies after wax matches ingestion at Gerogery. The West Australian seat of Coolgardie returns Eddy over M Dowall by two votes. Health department finds adulterated sauces in Albury stores.
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