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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
2
Fragmented readable text mentions Proshkytecoen and Chapala with digits 74h and a reference to Hewdus Deasers. Details are unclear but indicate a local item or notice context.
A discussion traces the tension between church authority and state power on gambling sweeps. It cites a Methodist Conference resolution and calls for public action against betting schemes, arguing Parliament should reflect popular will not minority pressure. It notes concerns about lotteries, risk, and social harm.
Meeting of the Pastures Protection Board reports stock counts for the district and discusses arrears, elections, and finances. Highlights include 17,949 horses, 484,508 sheep, and £20 165 0d authorized for payment. May election for three rectors announced. land office applications noted. local town council quorum issues recorded.
The piece argues that public character cannot be changed by Parliament or by banning gambling. It advocates the Methodist Church using educational influence to address social evils, including Tattersall sweeps, by shaping individual morals rather than enacting further punitive measures.
Reports note the Queanbeyan District Cyclists Club formation as a step forward with a run planned to the Dun troon reserve and back next Wednesday. Exhibits for the P and A Shaw show prepare. ratepayers question aldermen while the corporation waits for a quorum and pay.
In a well attended meeting at the Commercial Motel, officers for the Queanbeyan District Cyclists Club were elected. K Hayes chaired and was asked to form a new club to revive local cycling activity. The club will affiliate with the Western Union, with a 4/6 annual subscription and races planned for financial members. A run to Duntroon Reserve is proposed for next Wednesday at 2.30 pm.
The dry season fuels anxiety with little rainfall expected. grass and water scarce, cattle grazing threatened, and local men advertise for grass. A pony wreck occurred at Hall when Mr. Marie Southwell’s horse bolted after leaving its sulky. harness damaged, no serious injuries. Rabbits remain plentiful despite poisoning by landholders. large numbers seen near a paddock. March 14.
The notice records the death of James Ridyside aged 74, a longtime resident of the locality since 1571, praised as a kind neighbor who never harmed anyone. It also reports windy weather, grain prospects, and rainfall amounts for February and March, with Weerangara and Lands End details. Dam construction progress and farming outlook are noted, including possible reduced farming activity in the district and Crace's reduced work. Moreh, 14th.
Correspondents report a list of voters under the Commonwealth Franchise Act at the local post office with instruction to request inclusion from the Returning Officer at Goulburn. Comment notes no attendance from this corner at Queanbeyan races and mentions rabbits and road repair concerns in the area.
A correspondent reports a lingering dry spell with grass taking on brown hues. Farmers blame foxes for poultry losses while the writer notes 20 years of correspondence to Majpre and urges continued effort in upholding duties. March 11.
Bungendore authorities select a site near The Glebe east of town for the Raster Encampment with military movements in the Gibraltar vicinity. Sergeant Major J Heydon passes his military examination with distinction as dry weather strains water supply and wells. A brown snake nearly bites a worker on the railway line but is killed by W O Donnell. March 16.
A WCTU deputation interviewed Mr. Hogue on Wednesday urging bars close by six pm and action to curb youth drinkers. They pressed for local option provisions and other anti drink measures to be included in the next session.
Prime Minister Brim was hosted by the East Sydney committee in Sydney on Monday night to mark his elevation. A large Protestant Hall gathering followed with attendees enthusiastic as he praised 25 years in public life and pledged an anti socialistic campaign stance. He accused the free trade press of deserting him at federation’s dawn and urged voters to oppose Labour parliamentary tactics.
In an interpleader suit Laurence Corbett sought £750 as first prize in the Sydney Thousand bicycle race at the Sydney Cricket Ground in March last. The jury found for the defendant and Chief Justice approved. The Victorian Executive Council commuted James Rouhan’s death sentence for Kate Beachley’s Ballarat murder to life imprisonment without remission.
Dr Sheldon announces a new remedy for coughs colds and consumption claimed to act quickly with no opiates or poisons. It is described as safe for children and suitable for whooping cough and bronchial issues, sold by various local vendors.
Local notes report Roces at Bungendore today and One Tree Hill races tomorrow. Auction actions include Mr Coghlen’s house furniture and land effects to-morrow. Reports mention a Russian loan delay in Paris and various auctions and incidents across the region.
Expressions of sympathy poured in on Tuesday as Arthur Flowers died after eighteen months of illness including a six month mountain retreat. He once kept a store at Glentars then Bowning and later served as head grocer at C P Jones’s shop. The funeral Monday afternoon featured the Town Band, Grand United Order Oddfellows procession, and wreaths from local employees before interment at the Church of England cemetery with Rev Canon Faunce conducting.
Fragmentary OCR shows names such as Jon wtook, Lawt, Cartwright and Powell with scattered numbers and dates like 10/11 15/8 14/3. The text resembles a market ledger or sale notice with miscellaneous amounts and identifiers, lacking a coherent narrative or outcome.
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