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Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 16, 1908

Page

2

Bungendore Sees Frosts Rail Dispute And Social Events

Bungendore records severe frosts and rain while residents complain at the Railway Commissioners stance on an overhead bridge. A Lands inquiry into alleged mismanagement at Bungendore council is noted. The Progress Association plans closer settlement efforts. The annual military ball at Tem perance Hall draws over sixty couples with a strong Australian Light Horse presence and a well attended juvenile dance the next night.

Nuss Bai Progress Associaton Hraidwood Road Nevell Queanbeyan Department of Temperance Mall Woder Cody Mesérs J. Daniel Boon

Burns Defeats Squires for Heavyweight Title in Paris

Tommy Burns of Los Angeles defends his heavyweight crown against Australia’s Squires in Paris. The bout features fierce exchanges in the early rounds with Burns gaining the edge by sixth, and a decisive eighth round body shot that knocks Squires out after a half hour of fighting.

Paris Tommy Burns Los Angeles Squires Burns Baris

Mandelson Cup slated with Tam team selection in Queanbeyan

Football match set for Saturday in the park with Tam representing Queanbeyan against Bungendore for the Mandelson Cup. A long list of players is named as potential selections alongside local officials and supporters with travel and visit plans noted.

R. Warren Rk. McInnes

Sydney Labor Council defies law warns unions against strikes

The Sydney Labor Council advocates ignoring the Industrial Disputes Act and urges unions to strike for better conditions. The piece argues this defies law and risks confiscation of union funds, praising the parliamentary Labor Party for advising full use of conciliation machinery and possible amendments to the Act. The tone warns against law-breaking while noting some support from the Labor caucus.

Sydney Labor Council Parliamentary Labor Party Labor Council

The Jolly Lady and the Tar

Accounts of the follifications at San Francisco in connection with the visit of the American fleet are read with interest, as being likely to afford some clue to the probable course of scedure here. Whatever Caui-

Fornia Australia Frisco Persary Jamas Louisiana San Francisco Tom Jack Sydney

The Girl From Paris at Protestant Hall Queanbeyan

On Thursday night the 18th the Queanbeyan Mufis present the three act comedy The Girl From Paris in aid of the local hospital. Miss M Hincksman takes the title role with a strong cast. Reserved seats are 3d each and tickets are handled by Fallick's.

Queanbeyan/Mufis M. Hincksman Fallick

Fox Drive at Burra Nets Foxes and Wallabies

A fox drive on Saturday at Burra on properties of J McPherson and Richard Moore. Eight shooters led by J A McPherson. drivers were led by J McPherson. Six foxes and a few wallabies shot. Several foxes seen but escaped. J A McPherson drew one fox. others named took one each. Another drive planned at Urilo next Saturday.

Burra J. McPherson Richard Moore J. A. McPherson Pyd Mesars F. Warwick A. E. Swan J. Muir Urilo

Dogs and Sheep Ravaged by Terriers at Garryowen

Mr R Moore sen reports dogs have killed eleven sheep in his paddocks behind Garryowen. Several other sheep wounded with broken forelegs, likely by small terrier dogs. Moore has laid iron and plans to shoot all dogs found on his property.

Mr. R. Moore Garryowen Mr. Moore

Broulee Pastures Protection Board Votes on Inspector Pay

At the last meeting the Broulee Pastures Protection Board resolved to raise the maximum salaries of stock inspectors and assistant veterinary inspectors along with equipment and travel allowances. The board proposed a maximum salary of 4450 with related allowances, while the Queanbeyan Board advised retaining the existing maximum of 400.

Broulee Pastures Protection Board C.P Board of Health Queanbepan P. P

Vor Children Hacking Cough and Woods Goop at Peppermint Cure

A fragment reports a coughing issue among children and a product named Woods Goop tied to a peppermint cure. Details are sparse with unclear dates or sources.

Technical Education Committee Seeks New Science Staff

Minutes show the committee debating staff needs for elementary chemistry and general science. A.J. Sash cautions on finding experienced teachers, proposing an assistant from the Department, while J.W. Turner notes carpentry tools and student needs. The group considers renting rooms at Union Club House and plans for future meetings and possible classes in book keeping and agriculture.

Tum Technical Education Committee Pyen Ae Seas of Arts Re Moore the Ghai Ohat Ling A.J. Sash Goulbam Goal Queanbeyan Hannah Campbell J. W. Turner Technical Education Doys Goth U Giant Purcell Hoonan

Defective eyesight clinic visit to Queanbeyan

The renowned optician J. W. Beeman of Sydney will visit Queanbeyan and be available at Harrison's Hotel from 9 to 6 on June 16 to consult all cases of defective eyesight and provide correctly fitted glasses. He will continue quarterly visits and is well known to readers for testing expertise and reliability.

A. Garraulouglh Emimat Avetralion Specialiat Cowanluvy Permon Aly Clough Mr. Morreelough Uacrsan Queanbeyand J. W. Beeman Hunter-street Sydney

Appointment Pause on Sworn Valuators Under Real Property Act

State correspondence from the Wailer Secretary to the Department of the Attorney General and Justice states that no new appointments of sworn valuators will be made pending an amendment to the law. It notes that opportunities to amend the act are anticipated.

Licensing renewals approved for local hotels and sanctions

The court, chaired by Dr Blackall, granted renewal of licenses for several hotels including Royal Hotel Mir, Commercial Hotel Bunpeodore, Cricketers Arms Hotel Ginninderra, and Victorian Hotel Hoskingtown after assessments and license fees were set or adjusted by Senior Sergeant Willis. Renewals covered Ms Sarah, Mr Woodward appearing for many applicants, with recommendations to improve sanitary conditions to be implemented.

Tunsina Thors Publicans Sigmont Mandelson Garraway Willis Martin Byrne Royal Hotel Morris Lazarus Cricketers Arms Hotel Gininderra John Joseph Donnelly Bunpeodore Str Woodward John Donald McAlister Lake Geor Bungendore Mr. Woodward Williy Faw John J McJannett Catherine Walsh Hoskingtown F. Burridge Miners' Arms John B.tazewell Sutton Hotel

New Fashion Patterns at Fallicks and Australian Home Journal

Fallicks offers five free paper patterns in June including Circular Skirt French Conder Morning Blouse Afternoon Mouse and The Fashionable Waistcoat. Australian Home Journal for June also includes free patterns and a Norfolk tweed ladies coat pattern with price details.

Fallicks'Weldon's Journal Australian Home Journal

Soldier loots Chinese general uniform in historic siege tale

In the 160 Chinese war the British army looted overrun territory. A private seized a fallen general’s gown and hat and sold them to a Jew dealer. The scene prompted a foreign complaint as the war outfits were returned from Pekin after diplomatic pressure.

Taku Ivy Tosang-Ping Lega Hien Presante Pekin

Bungendore Letter Box Desires Attention

A notice from Hon. Secretary Ms. John J. McJampett urges Bungendore in New South Wales to repaint and maintain the letter box. The appeal states the importance of a tidy box and promises attentive action from Progresa vapeting to the area.

John J. McJampett Progresa N.S.W

Monaro Fish and Game Urges Paid Inspectors and Licences

A Cooma meeting of the Monaro Fish and Game Protection Society resolves to urge the Fisheries Board to appoint paid inspectors and impose a red licence. Fees proposed are 5 for non residents 10 to 15 for residents and 7 65 for a family licence near trout streams. The group also seeks a daily catch limit and restocking efforts after reporting 300 trout caught in one day.

Mmeline The Monaro Fish and Game Protection Society Cooma Monsro Society Board of Fisheries Fisheries” Board Gab Zanzhi Monaro

Miraculous Escape From Train Collision At Maitland

Two men James Eckert and James M Neilson had a narrow escape near West Maitland when an East Greta passenger train struck them after they leapt into a 4 foot way amid confused signals. Eckert lost a foot and leg, Neilson suffered minor head injuries, while a coal train passed moments later.

James’ Eckert James M' Neilson West Maitland East Greta Company East Greta Eckert Hein Neilson

Cheap trains and the Sheep Show

The Tur Chief Railway Commissioner will not run cheap excursion trains for the Sheepbreeders Show. Experience shows riders prefer ordinary fares, avoiding overcrowding and delays on excursion trips. Show attendance is expected to be limited to visitors not in special need of low fares, and cheap trips may be offered after the American fleet festivities.

Tur Trans

Local rifle club holds tenth quarter match

The Rifle Club conducted its tenth quarter match Saturday with ranges set at 200 and 250 yards. Contestants fired seven shots at each distance and prizes were awarded to J. O Rourke and A K Moore.

Oue Prises J. O'Rourke A. K. Moore

Two Sovereign Remedies Promoted By Local Cholera Cure

Experts at the Bo. Wome Chirt of Victoria declared Two Sovereign Remedies including Tif and Sona Pure Volatile Rubalyeti Extract as curative and safe. The promotion targets skin care and general health, urging use despite questionable efficacy and warnings.

Bo. Wome Victoria Andi & Sons Ube U.P Urasboyan

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John Bull Fender Wens Gildrwad Sobuy J. A. Bull & CO. Ltd Hamilton Street WAB Fprize Tou Progress Association Hell Beart Bungendore Aller Sone Ulin Burns Vy. Squires Rusanbogen Obssviver the Law and the Labor Council Jolly Lady and the Tar FOX Drive Techical Education Warwick Farm B. ‘Tl N. H. Gibbs War Bee Stoessck Telegraph AM File Lithgow Lally Ehamar J. O'Rourke A.B. Moore A. Hallick Az & H. Beatty D. Poole A_ Howe I. ‘Thomson Jas, Beatty
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