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Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 09, 1911

Page

2

Queanbeyan adjournment on Governor General residence issue

Mr Wade moved to adjourn the Legislative Assembly to force attention on discontinuing provision for the Governor-General residence in New South Wales. He argued the move breaches faith with the Commonwealth and other states. Cusack noted Queanbeyan as a potential home site. Lord and Lady Dudley had stayed in Queanbeyan before, amusing remarks followed. The division defeated the motion 38 to 27.

Wade Legislative Assembly New South Wales Holman Cusack Queanbeyan Lord Lady Dudley Nore Australia

Motor Car Tax Likely To Support Road Upkeep

A deputation urged the Minister for Public Works to amend the Motors Act to tax motor car owners to fund main road maintenance. Officials argued for speed limits and higher taxes, noting speeds of up to 60 mph in towns. The minister backed the idea, promising a cabinet presentation and parliamentary submission if approved.

Griffiths Hunt M.I. A Mesars. Henley J. Miller Taylor Woods S.l. A Gashires Ald. Ringrose Prospect and Sherwood Wood

Suit Against A Council In Cooma Over Sanitary Ordinance

Cooma Council faced legal action under Local Government Act Ordinance 45 after Health Board reports. A rule nisi ordered the council to show cause why a writ of mandamus should not compel sanitary compliance. The council, citing prior actions by the mayor, decided not to defend the suit.

Cooma Board of Health Health Department Mandamus

Sander's Extract Claims Cures for Cold and Disease

A fragmentary ad asserts Sander’s Extract cures various ailments including cold and coughs. It warns against eucalyptus products and promotes two preparations, Extract-3 and Extract-15 drops in olive oil, as remedies. The note also mentions recent bitter weather and snowfall in town.

Bandar Sandar Sandel

Rifle Shooting Meet Between Queanbeyan Club and Triges Bowl Winners

Members of the Queanbeyan Rifle Club held a Friday afternoon shoot under foggy conditions with targets at 600 and 1000 yards. Scores listed for shooters include Moore, Fallice, Taylor, Fallick, and H. Taylor with multiple high counts. The match pitted the Queanbeyan team against the Triges Bowl winners, with a team lineup including R Fallick, J, Hangerford, Bard B. Warren, A. D. Mofnnes, A. A. Campbell, T. Butt.

Elu Moore Fallice H. ©. Taylor Fallick Queanbeyan Rifle Club Malecee R. Fallick J. A Or H. Hangerford Bard B. Warren A. D. Mofnnes A. A. Campbell T. Butt J. i

Sydney Wool Sales Forecast Amid Strong Demand

Dalgety & Co.wool sales on the Sydney market are fixed for June 20 and 21 with about 15 000 bales to be offered at auction. European trade conditions remain satisfactory and demand appears strong. Telegraph reports from the United States hint at a possible tariff reduction soon, hoped to aid the upcoming clip sale.

Dalgety & Ci Woleween Dydowy Sydney United States

Homebrush stock sales show strong demand for sheep

Yesterday at Homebrush salon LM owners reported total consignments of 49 084 sheep including lambs. Most sales were in small lots with two consignments over 1000. Prime crowbeedw and merino wool commanded strong interest. Notable lots included J B H N Osburne 44 xbred wethers for 21/ 34 from 18/8 to 10, 68 from LA to 18/2, H Osborne 62 xbred wethers at 19 4 138 at 1711, I Gallagher 10 wethers and 40 ewes at 11/6.

J. BH. N. Osburne H. Osborne I. Gallagher

Death of Bungendore resident Mrs Hazelwood

Mrs Hazelwood of Bungendore wife of Mr Fredrick Haselwood died today leaving five children the eldest eight years old and the youngest a few weeks old She was a daughter of Mr Sweeney of Bungendore.

Retiring Postmaster Mr Newbery Faces Final Month in Office

Mr Newbery, postmaster at Braidwood, who has supervised the local office for several years, plans to retire mid month under an emotional but formal departure. He has served the department loyally through many years, including assignments at Braidwood Quambeyan Millon Gillkind and Wariada, and is praised for faithful service during his career.

Newbery Braidwood

Shocking Railway Accident Claims Noble Guard's Life

In Goulburn a railway yard accident fatally injured 26 year old Charles Porevvat Champion assistant railway guard. He fell from a moving Albury mall engine and was crushed under wheels causing multiple injuries. He died at Goulburn Hospital after noon Wednesday. An inquest ruled death from shock due to accidental injuries.

Goulburn Charles Porevvat Champion Goulburn Hoayin Albury Mall Jane

Disastrous Mexico City Earthquake Strikes During New Liberator Welcome

A severe quake centered likely near Mexico City causes immediate damage to buildings and telegraph lines. About 200 bodies recovered as crowds gathered to greet General Madero amid a revolutionary period following the Ding regime.

Mexico Can Mexico City Ell Peopl Mabiro Ding Party Ding Madero Wreclag

Liberal and Reform event at MU Hall tonight

The Liberal and Reform Association hosts a gathering at MU Hall tonight with spectacles for Salt all Gighta-There's a note of overwork concerns. Invitations extend to Tendere with a deadline at H4th inelant and a list of required military college supplies like bread meat tables firewood and forage at Duntroon.

Military College Duntroon

Local and General News Roundup from the Sydney Paper

The page reports assorted items from politics to accidents and community notes. It mentions road tenders for Burrs to Urila, a fire at a Broken Hill factory, hospital funding calls, a suicide in Petersham Park, an attempted rail area wreck, church services, staff changes, transport and external affairs updates, weathered sport scores, and local ads for remedies and tonics amid varied urban events.

Sydney Agricultura Shire Connell Jwork Urile Mina Broken Hill Mons Muita Wraten Hospitala Flowers Tole Sorit Beck Comdobolin Petersham Park Tom Lake Jedey AL Paol'a Burra Buoday Pam J. Gilleaple Queanbayan Newbridge Bathard

Presbyterian and Methodist services timetable excerpt

A compact timetable listing church services with denominations and times. Presbyterian sessions at Queanbeyan Ill om and Gundaroo with afternoon and evening slots. Methodist meetings at Witte com and Vne H. Floming with several start times.

Queanbeyan Il Om Canberra Gundaroo Hoanderwon Methodist Witte Co Om H. Floming B.A

Fruit and Garden Treasures From Baeda for Garden Needs

Over 58 years of supplying fruit trees, roses and other garden stock. Baeda for Garden-ne A Lenmdowee and Bom, Goulburn, advertise long experience and broad selection to customers seeking quality fruit trees and ornamentals.

Baeda A. Lenmdowee & Bom Goulburn

Notes on Current Topics Reflect Sydney Population Change

The Sydney population grows 2.59 percent since the latest count, slower than national rate but quicker than rural districts. Officials debate taxation, settlement incentives, and municipal prospects while ministers face questions on licensing and Sunday picture shows.

Sydney

Campbell and Sons Advertise Pills at Bill Slik Iter

A misprinted notice mentions Campbell s Little Liver Pills for Bill and a line about Canebelle Chemis Queanbeyan. An item promotes a peppermint cure for hacking coughs. The report notes six youths drowned at East Lake City when a sailing boat capsized.

Bill and Son Campbell Bill Slik L. Canebelle Chemis Queanbeyan Might Woods East Lake City

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