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Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 17, 1911

Page

2

Church outlook at conferences weighs military training and social questions

In reflections from the Olbourne Methodist Conference and the NSW Methodist Conference, church leaders discuss compulsory military training and the church's role in social issues. Rev Beale argues the church should teach not dictate state actions, warning against amateur intrusions into political affairs and hoping Christian principles spread to the masses.

Olbourne Methodist Confarence

Auction Sale of Derby Mare and Miscellaneous Items

A sale at the Federal Capital featured a race mare described as old and stunted with a final price around £4. The event included buyers like Mr Thou and Frances Vallance, daughter of George Vallance. A separate death notice reports Frances Vallance died at Mur Willambal hospital after I terranore injuries.

Walaner Derrabamiberra Samii Mehra, Moriarty and Co. Lot al Accoy Ed Yelitella Yes Rae Oy EB. Oldield Mr. Thou Frances Vallance George Vallance Murramhoteman Yau Hospital Statenday Percy Eland Terranore Murwillambals Twood Hospital

Police Court Admits Accused for Trial in Rape Case

In a Friday hearing before Dr Richardson magistrate, Thomas Dybell charged with rape appeared on bail. Accused to stand trial at the Quarter Sessions in Goulburn on the 27th inst. Wits were sworn, witnesses cross-examined, and a postponement granted with bail set at £40.

Richardson Aarp Pbell Thomas Dybell Mawer New South Mary Woodward Richarigen Goulburn

Genuine Johnson and Jeffries Fight Pictures Shown at Protestant Hall

The Johnson and Jeffries fight pictures night drew a crowded audience at Protestant Hall. The program featured Indian and cow pictures and humorous acts. The 6000 foot film showed the fight and the great stadium, built in 19 days for £8,000, with trainers and celebrities including Billy Jordan Branley Ketchell and John L. Sullivan.

Johnnie Jeffries Alos Xbalere Jeffries Yroscat Billy Jordan Branley Ketchell Bob Fitadmmond

Boxer Kills Opponent in Botany Bowing Contest

In a bowing match at Coliewam Hall Botany on Wednesday night Jack Whittaker of North Sydney boxed Victor Jaculwon of Newtown and knocked him down. Jaculwon died at Sydney Hospital. Whittaker is charged with causing the death and others in the event are under arrest. Sergeant Harrison led three constables on duty.

Coliewam Botany Ietereen Jack Whittaker North Sydney Victor Jaculwon Newtown Jacobegu Peraone Ulee Harrison Edin Whittaker

Yarroylumla Shire Fears Extinction and Loss of Control

Yarroylumla Shire council members met the Minister for Works, seeking to remain autonomous while facing possible absorption. Local figures debated costs and a workable scheme for shire management, with promises of consultation and potential grants to help secure its position. Local Government official noted administrative expenses at 30 percent of revenue, urging reductions if necessary.

Yarrowlumla Anowk Itwll J. Grifith Horali

Local Referendum Figures Spark Debate in Chilton Gatherings

Procrr Materiel recounts nine assemblies at Chilton Maine where EH Nicholson vows to resist being dictated on voting. A. W. Chapman, ex district attorney, appointed to duties in Goulburn amid a reshuffle, as Shoals representation retires after long service.

Oxygepremider Hassel Kanal Rowld Sau Nema Tonia Chilton EH Nicholson Lomulative Assembly Hitmeelf Politioa! League A. W. Chapman District Awtweyor al Tom Adurilor Goulburn Shoals Repemthy Chapman

Queanbeyan Race Meeting Highlights and Results

A Queanbeyan gathering saw strong turnout and spirited racing led by E Hevkadey on Orizelle who won the Queanbeyan Handicap. Contenders included Loughrea, War God’s progeny, and Tote favorites as officials praised the secretary and club officers.

Welter Handicap Race Report From Local Meet

Second day results show a welter handicap of ten pounds for a wreonl horse from prize money over a furlong distance. J. Turnbull and J. Stewart lead with Tai and bh we aped, earlier races mention Ald Mali and Seb ne Gta with noted placings.

Hare T. McCormack Ortzelle Orail—Rozelle Sutoth E Hockadey Stewart Waksprint Sam Tod H. Brook Maimy Warely Gyre Even Money Prise H. Doolan Brook M. Byeno V. Witeon Lynwood Fat Gli Eleim Jond Rus Wen Basen Priso J. Stewart AL J. Melance Musiy Wareelem Ted Till Howe Jos. Turnbulll Tai Lele JR J. Strewart

Federal Capital Bricks Planned for Federal Capital

The Mininer Tor Home Affairs aims to establish brick making in the Federal Territory to supply government building operations. Trials with shale bricks proceed at the Federal Brick Company and Huffman Brick Melbourne, with six six ton wagons to be produced at Newcastle for use in the territory. Tenders sought for a Ford locomotive to move bricks and an order placed for a stone conmoder and elevator.

Peleral Federal Brick Company Huffman Melbournne

Federal Territory Land Auction Questioned by Minister

The Minister for Home Affairs said he received a telegram about a public auction of 400 acres near Jerrahanberra with freight to Uriarra Head and railway. He questioned land within the Federal Territory and noted Parliament can resume private land at values set when the Capital Site Act was issued. Valuation of private lands is underway to avoid future bidding disputes if resumptions occur.

Queanbe Moriarty Uriarra Head Avie Jy

Motorcycle Hill Climb At Rowen Hill Near Suttan

The event to be held tomorrow afternoon on Rowen Hill off Suttan features entries including 110 hp models from Campbell and 1910 3 hp models from Hert Haley. Participants will race in a timed handicap format with riders listed from Abington to St. V Welch and McGregor contenders among the field.

Suttanee Lot T. T Abington Tis T A. Trotter

Union election results show Liberal lead over Labor

Voters on Monday counted Liberal 448 and Labor 7200 in a local election. Liberal share reached about 2.6 percent and Labor about 7.4 percent by Saturday, with partial tallies continuing.

Athe Beal Baier

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