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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
3
The diary recounts a sea voyage to Auckland and Rotorua, with vivid observations of ship life, customs officers, hotel shortages, and local sights. It notes chaotic boarding, a chemist, photographers, and rough weather contrasts with fine seas. The author mixes humor with travel details and glimpses of Maori customs and Rotorua surroundings.
The Bungendore Military Ball at Temperance Hall drew crowds with decor, music by the Goulburn sndlet Horse Band under Bandmaster Cody, and supper by W Linow. dancing lasted until about 4 am. A juvenile ball followed Saturday night. Native dogs again marauded near Ingledon and Gidleigh, destroying sheep in several paddocks as weekly drives continue. A presentation was made to Mr George Simpson by Bungendore freezing works employees before his upcoming marriage, with thanks from manager J Roberts and J.P. Mr Flanagan. Bitter cold weather and light snowfalls were reported. Death notices and newspaper advertisements appear from A My Fallick and Sons, Queanbeyan.
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