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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
2
A skeptical editorial argues closer settlement will enrich inland towns and the state, praising government focus on land resumption and subdivision. It cites Peel River Estate delays, urges private dealers to push sales, and warns against bureaucratic hindrance to match buyers and sellers.
The article lauds strengthening Britain United States ties through shared history and daily exchanges. It highlights the July Independence commemoration celebrated in the Empire, Australian preparations, and the arrival of a US fleet as symbolic boosts. It emphasizes penny postage, electric wires, telegraphy, and universal mail as engines of closer Anglo American relations and cheaper private and business correspondence.
A Queanbeyan Civilian Rifle Club committee meeting at Messrs Moore Bros. rooms with Captain 5 QO Moore presiding discussed a challenge from Sergeant-Major P. Kelly of the Micalago Troop 3rd A.L.H. to meet a team of Queanbeyan riflemen on the Micalago range on Saturday in August if feasible. Col. Ryrie’s medal event was set for Saturday 25 July with a six-shot per range handicap across ranges 200 to 1000 yards.
The annual sheep judging competition linked to the sheep and wood class at Sydney Technical College was held on Saturday July 4. Seventeen students from the head college and country branches competed with prizes of three, two and one guinea offered by the New South Wales Sheep breeders Association. A pen of ten rams supplied by Mr Prince was used for demonstration. Four sheep were judged by Messrs Brown Memagong Hawkesworth Technical College S Roberts Tiverton and OC C Hall Yeumburra. Winners were R Williams Armidale first C Dunn Rylstone second H Stam War riga l third and D Harcourt Gindarra fourth. HH G Melville Peak Hill was disqualified for not rewarding points to all sheep.
The old battleship Nelson, rebuilt as a coal hulk, was towed by the steamer Eakapo to Hobart. Once a Melbourne station and familiar in Sydney Harbour, she was converted from a warship to a coal-storage vessel after long service. Thousands of tons of coal had been transferred from her to San Francisco mail steamers during Oceanic Steamship Company ownership.
Crown lands within the land district of Queanbeyan will become available on August 7 for conditional purchase, lease, homestead selections, or settlement leases at four shillings per acre with rent. Areas cover about 7,500 acres in the County of Murray across parishes Butmureo Malovgo and Thurrulilly. A second district offering on September 17 lists similar terms for an undetermined area. The fox drive at Luntroon was postponed due to rain and the meet moved to Narrambundah School with facilities.
Queanbeyan Warrigals and Voss second fifteen played in heavy rain with mud affecting play. Referee C Manly kept order as Glen Barber missed two goal attempts from marks, and in the second half Queanbeyan threatened but failed to score, ending in a scoreless draw.
A dinner at Mrs. Hanfield's Royal Hotel hosted by the Yass District Union welcomed the Queanbeyan Wartigal Football Club after a rough trip. Mr. Massy as chair and Mr. Mandelson of Warrigal led tributes praising both teams for their sportsmanship and a hard fought draw.
Mr McLean stated he had never seen spectators so fine and the event was most enjoyable. The Queanbeyan boys returned home on Sunday, as reported by the local courtier.
A large gathering at Presby terian Church Campbelltown witnessed the marriage of Miss Ruby Alison Steel third daughter of Rev Robert Steel M A with Rev E Syd Henderson of Queanbeyan. The ceremony was conducted by Rev R Steel aided by Rev J Auld. Relatives and friends celebrated with a Manse repast and numerous costly wedding gifts. The couple departed for a honeymoon before settling in Queanbeyan.
Dr McPay representing Mr C F Moses will visit Queanbeyan Blarkson's Hotel on Monday night July 7 to Wednesday night July 10. He will then proceed to Michelago Veitch's Hotel on Wednesday night July 11 to Thursday night July 12 and finally Bredbo Goggin's Hotel on Thursday night July 13 to Friday night July 14.
On Saturday at the Cricketers' Ars Huntel Gininderra a pigeon match promoted by J Hib Gerson and G Hatch attracted nine shooters despite rain. Events included a handicap sweep for two trophies a breech loading gun and a marble clock. Winners were Rolfe and Ryan in the rookies with others taking top scores in the three third sweep and double rise events.
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