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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
2
On Saturday last the new Military College established at the Federal Capital under the Defence Act was formally opened. Cadets who have qualified are to assemble there on Thursday next to begin business at the college.
The minister estimates Canberra will host Parliament within six years with Governor General residence and space for sessions. Government House will be built first and a parliamentary complex costing about one million pounds is planned. O Malley vows no vested interests. Postal facilities to be extended to Military College and Acton with a new postal branch opening.
Thursday next is proclaimed a public holiday across New South Wales in honor of the Coronation of His Majesty the King. Government departments will close at midday and again on the following Saturday. The Prince of Wales birthday on Friday, June 23, will not create an extra holiday until Tuesday, August 22.
In the Paris Brussels London air race a Bleuit Bleriot piloted by Lieutenant Pierre Princeteau crashed during practice and burned. Fellow competitor M Lemartin also died after colliding with a tree. a faulty propeller is blamed for the tragedy.
The New South Wales Country Press Cooperative plans a six story 1768 Castlereagh Street Sydney home. The press chambers will centralise overseas inter state and state agencies with a modern printing office studios press library and information bureau. Occupation expected early next January.
The Loyal Happy Home Lodge M A held a fall meeting with good attendance. Officers elected: N G G A Melones V G A Wilden Treasurer J MeTones Financial Secretary A Knox Elective Secretary BR Warren Warden J But Lecture Master BR Fallick PNG resigned as Financial Secretary after 31% years. Members noted 23 years of membership, praised the lodge's flourishing state, and discussed lighting costs. Socials at the hall were enjoyed. The coronation service invitation from Rev WM White was accepted. attendees to meet at 10:30 pm at the hall. Refreshments followed.
A sparsely attended Farmers and Settlers Association meeting met Saturday afternoon in Tremperanon Hall. President T Moore and Treasurer F Gal led discussions on rural welfare and proposed actions including forming branch offices across the district. Joseph Cooper urged replication of branches, and officers were elected with plans for a future gathering in Sydney to discuss library and reform aims.
An early 20th century crowd gathers in Queanbeyan as about seven dozen women join a march for labor and social reform. Spectacles and signs line the procession while observers note fatigue and the call for clearer action.
Bungendore defeated Warrigals 3 0 after a strong display by the visitors in Goulburn. St Patrick’s College and Warrigals opened the double bill with competitive play and a late Bungendore surge sealed the result as they attacked down the field and converted.
A muddled report details WARRIGALL and RANGENDORE players. fullbacks and forwards named include J Iverend Robunday S Smiths and Th Over owl C. Key moments mention a tie chance, and a late drive by D L dyerenid tounced via the ball with Lote challenging the defense. The narrative ends with overend failing to convert and no additional score noted.
A large dinner hosted at the MU Hall welcomed visiting Warrigal and Bungendore teams. President Mr E Land and Mr A McAdister toasted the hosts and praised the Warrigal Seniors while noting the players were students first, now in late season form after exams.
Queanbeyan victory by 158 to subsequent matches, with the Lasers and Martini-Fiofield rifles prominent. T. Aitehivon of Hurirdale attended the event, while Queanbeyan’s team prepared for the next challenge against Mimlingo Troup of Australian Horns. The monthly shooting meeting and a captain’s trip were discussed for Naturdagy next.
A historical ad promotes CALYPTEEXTRACT and UNE BANERS products as universal cures for coughs colds throat stomach bowels and kidney complaints. It alleges harmful substitutes and touts a table spoon of alivovil to apply on wounds burns ulcers and skin diseases with claims the GEN ULNE BANDER EUCALYPUS heals invariably.
The Bathurst state experiment farm outlines a two crop rotation for fodder and wheat. Fodder crops improve soil by returning humus and nutrients while supporting sheep feed. barley and rape together reduce blow frill and improve intake. Fertilising uses commercial fertilisers with superphosphate favored. timing and methods for pickling wheat and weed control are detailed to sustain soil fertility and moisture.
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