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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
2
Miss Findley, who has taught at Queaneyan Superior Public School for several years, departed Tuesday night for Redfern where she has been transferred. Miss Hayter will succeed her teaching post.
The forthcoming visit of the American fleet to Sydney and Melbourne is framed as a peaceful demonstration and a chance to bolster Australia as a pacific world power under Britain. Critics warn against lavish outlays and union violence while urging prudent spending and strong state action to defend lawful citizens and industry.
The piece notes a renewed strike wave signaling concern and calls for decisive action to protect the public from disruption. It suggests politicians seem to favor strikers over public stability, warning that effective remedies are still lacking.
Wisercolme Carson & Co report that the London March sales opened on the 17th with merino wool and fine crossbreds down five percent and coarse crossbreds down ten to fifteen percent versus the previous series. They note broader declines across all categories and mention private Sydney dealings. next sales set for the 26th and April 2nd.
At a recent council meeting in Goulburn a resolution urged enforceable Dog Act rules amid reports police killed about 20 dogs using a cudgel. Locals protested after eight dogs were clubbed near tunic Gardens on Sunday night while officials say inspections precede any slaughter.
Queanbeyan defeats Bungendore by 60 points in the inaugural Mandelson Cup match at Mandelson Hotel. Scores favoring Queanbeyan include R Thomson 47 49 86 and A Moore 44 40 85 while Bungendore standouts Daniel 46 47 93 and J Gallagher 34 00 76. Postmatch dinner to honor the visiting team and Cup donors.
Henry Johinson was fined for neglecting his son’s schooling with costs. Drivers fined for running vehicles without lights in Monaro Street. Maxwell and Allen O Neill fined for allowing horses to stray in Crawford Street. Patrick Sheedy trial on rabbit destruction ended with dismissal after re-hearing.
Thomas Bambridge sued Patrick Blewitt for 5 in damages from December 1905 when Blewitt's horses trespassed on a growing crop. The court heard testimony from Blendell Skinner Lenane and Quigley. Blewitt claimed a prior agreement to place wire and a later bill of 1 13 4. The magistrate found for the defendant, citing the long lapse of time and corroborating defence evidence.
The well-known blane and wight-testing specialists of 485 atrect, Sydney, will be at Poolay's Hotel, Quomabayan, on March 27, 1908, from Pom. to Op.n., for consultation on all caronel defective vision and dim sight needing adapted spectacles.
Deputy Postmaster General advises on petition by Mr. Avsris CuarMan and 39 residents of Varralumla to elevate the receiving office at Varralumla to post office status. No funds available now. consideration will occur when funds are provided. One man urges immediate establishment, with representations to the Postmaster General.
A ganger employed by the sfbre council found a dead man along a road near Pejar, 14 miles from Goulburn. The corpse lay on its back with boots partly off and a paper parcel containing tea and sugar nearby. An inquiry heard the man seemed aged about 50, six feet tall, sandy hair, with no identification. Dr. M Killop said death occurred two months ago or more, likely natural causes. the coroner concurred.
Racing at Bungendore on Wednesday concluded with openings and several handicaps. Inverary won the Opening Handicap ahead of Reform and War Lass. Iris took the Hack Race with Sholto second. Annentry and Sholte followed in St Patrick's Handicap. Highrock led the Flying Handicap with Reform third. Rockfall won Farewell Handicap placing Iris second.
A Pearson, Sydney cyclist, cut the road record for Sydney to Melbourne 577 miles to 57 hours 34 minutes. He started Saturday at 4 am and arrived Monday at 5:29 pm. The prior Sydney to Melbourne mark was 66 hours 7 minutes by J Ashdown, and Melbourne to Sydney record was 73 hours 91 minutes by J Salvene. Pearson finished remarkably fresh and fast.
Report notes four cases at Bega where Mr Roberts PM ruled a man not liable for drinking soft drinks in a hotel during prohibited hours. Crown Solicitor and Attorney General agree, police told not to appeal, magistrate’s decision considered correct. Question remains how liquor type affects culpability under the law barring non lodgers from hotels during禁 hours.
The advertisement touts Sander & Sons products including Band er & Sons Rug a Viet Extract and Superba Skin Food as safe, effective remedies for wrinkles, freckles, chapped hands, and inflamed skin. It warns against counterfeit creams and urges purchases through a listed chemist handle.
Poets have writin of the did yet thousands complain that it is did not help them. Their vision is not splendid and eye pain headache and discomfort are misattributed to other causes. The View Regal Opticians offer expert visits to Quaanbeyan and can consult on all defects of vision for Pooleys Total fran om on the 27th Merch Vlei Splon-
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