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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
2
Austin Chapman M P argues that residents of the Federal Capital Territory remain disenfranchised and poorly treated by the government. He notes reduced subsidies for parks, lack of postal support for Military College families, and difficulty for new businesses to obtain information or sites from Federal authorities.
Deputy Postmaster-General informs Hon Austin Chapman that no suitable person can be found to run postal notes and money orders at the Military College Duntroon. Chapman protests to the Postmaster-General and Home Affairs, seeking delivery for disciplined personnel. Acting Defence Minister appoints Mr KR Binnie as accountant of the Military College Duntroon after six applicants and Brigadier-General Bridges' recommendation.
The Minister for Home Affairs seeks to transfer sovereignty over 580 square miles of watershed land of the Ayle and Queanbeyan Rivers to the Commonwealth. Existing rights cover pollution controls, but survey progress has been slow with only about twelve miles delineated in months.
Invitations posted for bids closing at noon on Saturday June 1 for sanitary services from PTO to AOR 912 and for various military and transportation supplies. Forms and full specifications available from the Quartermaster at the college. Bids to be received by the specified officials.
J Henniker Heaton writes from 33 Eaton Square London to Federal Member Austin Chapman praising efforts to establish penny postage in Australia and the United Kingdom. Heaton thanks Chapman for his work and extends well wishes for Mr Joseph Jouh Thomas’s health.
The council adopted the Finance Committee report with credit balances for General Fund and Trust Fund and passed accounts. Aldermen discussed crossing improvements at Booth Street, park use for Warrigal Football Club, street lamp repairs, and staffing for the Works Committee. Officers were authorized to invite applications for inspector roles and to set park charges and tree planting plans.
Mr Oniel Hoonds of Welland Ontario describes long battle with stomach and chronic diarrhea. After decades of illness and unsuccessful medical care he tried Peruna and reports significant improvement and renewed strength at an advanced age.
The Home Affairs Secretary acknowledges a request from Mr. Cusack M L A for business rights in the Federal territory and notes attention to the matter. The letter informs Austin Chapman that a public telephone at Deep Creek Post Office will not be pursued and parks funding requests are declined.
The fragment lists players from multiple colleges and clubs including Patrick's College and Royal Ave, naming seniors and subs with a planned kickoff at Senneshy. It notes a first ditch and a second comic area, indicating field setup or timing though details are unclear.
A 14 year old boy, described as wandering from a dwelling house owned by a Chinese man named Ah You, was placed in his father’s custody by the Children’s Court. He was ordered to be of good behaviour for six months.
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