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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
2
An incomplete report on a railway disaster includes mentions of a coroner inquiry and those involved, but dense garbled text obscures clear names, places, and dates. The fragment hints at an official examination of the incident and its aftermath, with procedural references rather than specific outcomes.
A provocative discussion begins with Sir William McMillan and his letter Labor Falsely So-called. Arthur Griffith and other supporters dispute the claim, arguing whether the labor banner truly stands for encouraging willing workers and productive effort or for union-driven limitations and costly, less skilled labor. The piece questions which policies reflect genuine labor ideals, and whether any party can rightfully claim the title Labor.
The article questions Sir William Lyne’s stance toward the Farmers and Settlers’ Association, contrasting big men with mediocrity. It ponders whether energetic leaders deserve political influence or if promoting the unfit serves society, suggesting farmers’ protests against a knighted member may yield sympathy.
A fragment notes that the rule of the big man may be imperfect while the rule of the little would be promptly and certainly fatal, implying a critique of power dynamics and the perils of weaker governance. The text is terse and suggests caution about tyranny and certainty in leadership.
The Yarrow lamla Shire Council met with all councillors present. The sanitary inspector's pollution report for Tuggera Creek was adopted. Financial statements and payments were approved. The Works Committee proposed six weeks extension for Henry Bridle, pipeline and culvert works, and tenders for contracts were considered. Various applications and engineer reports were discussed, including road repairs, land resumptions, and a request for penny postage within the shire.
Five men from the local rifle club participated in a Wednesday afternoon match at Goo Yards under 9 shots per range. Patron Patrick and Brenshaw led the winners with scores around 396. Shooters included Fatlick, Crernwool, Taylor, and Vallick as they logged the early NRA competition results and first round standings.
A line of extra superior rabbit skins from Queanbeyan fetched the day's top price at a Wednesday market. The record was noted alongside references to Woods and the Great Peppermint Corp with uncertain names and figures in the garbled report.
The Royal Prince Alfred Masonic Sydney group heard proposals to urge the federal government to fund pension provisions through hospitals and cover burial costs upon death. Twenty seven hospitals signaled willingness to cooperate, two small ones refused, as discussions moved forward at the meeting.
QUEANBEYAN ELECTORATE Liberals candidate Mr Roberts suffered a sudden illness shortly after starting his Gundaroo address on Tuesday night, forcing the meeting to close. Gerald Massey chaired. remaining meetings canceled as Roberts returns to Braidwood to rest before resuming campaign. H A Weeting of Goulburn notified support meetings to back Roberts.
Five Australian senators will depart Melbourne on Monday to join a special train at Goulburn. They will travel to Queanbeyan, inspect the territory, return to Queanbeyan, and later visit the city site and water source before heading to Goulburn and returning to Melbourne.
A record flood hits the Shoalhaven River transforming the valley into a vast inland sea. Water stretched 14 miles wide and backed nine miles from the coast as the river mouth stayed closed by a bank formed last year, trapping the floodwaters inland.
Constable Jolu Morat died by his own action after a note addressed to Mira Moran and a penciled message to his wife. The letter, found in Town across from a mail dress, describes a state of frenzy and desperation and seeks forgiveness. Authorities report the tragedy occurred Wednesday afternoon with a farewell that asks for God’s forgiveness and mentions his wife and children.
A non named woman in Wellington was accused of cruelly tying her daughter to a bed with string around the neck. Evidence described the child in a shocking condition when the bed clothes caught fire and responders freed her. the accused was identified as a man.
Six year old Harry Chambers died at Sydney Hospital from severe burns after a kettle of boiling water toppled in a kitchen. He slipped near a kettle, causing the pot to spill over his head neck shoulders and arms while his six parents watched at their home on Sunday.
The Local Land Board of the Lam District in Quesabeyan will meet at the Courthouse on Monday and Tuesday August 1 and 2 at 10 am to consider cases. Items include residence applications for A Peden and others, appraisals of capital value for multiple claimants, road enclosure proposals, fencing claims, and rabbit-proof fencing across roads in Gibraltar Booroomba and Cong ware parishes. Inquiries under Lag BK and persons McKeahule P Smith listed.
A list of local notices and applications including exemptions from fencing and road enclosures. Entries mention Thos Tong J. McMahon J Hewitt and G D Franklin, with various permissions and appraisements. District references include Boo rocunba Hika Lani Cooma and ministerial direction noted.
A misadventure occurred yesterday afternoon when a horse on Campbell Street bolted after being mounted by Miss Kissell, injuring witnesses and prompting a medical check. Weibel and Dr Welch attended the scene as confusion followed the mounted animal event amid parental and bystander concerns.
The Wandet guild ball at St Avewary's Branch opened with a long program. Key speakers included Mowe TB Woodger Wydh Gallina and PF tilonman, with music by Miemen Moku and others. The committee listed many attendees and the note totaled £25.
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