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Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 08, 1906

Page

2

Australia’s reputation and shifting economic forecasts

The piece discusses Australia’s fluctuating international reputation, contrasting past denunciations with later optimistic views. It cites banking leaders projecting wool and railway earnings, notes population growth as a key issue, and argues Australia must attract settlers to improve its prospects amid global commentary.

Australia Jeli Whe Wen Foose Asi Andraima

Fragmentary vow to rise in world prominence amid turmoil

A distorted excerpt shows a speaker urging stronger state identity and global visibility. The text references rival competitors, land claims, and a drive for progress and prosperity, but specific details and context are unclear due to corruption.

Public meeting and local notices in Queanbeyan district

Tuesday public meeting to protest rabbit disease plan at Connell Channels. Grant considered for Braidwood Hospital additions. Rev Wim Powell inducted at Murrumburrah. death of Alexander Mackenzie of Passiern, Toralga. Local notices include election visits by Lieut Colonel Kyrie ML A and planning for Bungonia police buildings. Community events at Cooma School of Arts and Woodfield sports set for midweek with admissions. Local cycling club racing licenses urged. Presbyterian Church funds and St Stephen's exhibition raise 46 16.4. A note on General Assembly travel for Rev E S Henderson.

Connell Chanbels Kyrie M.L.A Braidwood Hospital Andrew's Presbyterian Church Murrumburrah Wim. Poowell Alexander Mackenzie Passiiern Toralga Rytie Ryrle Queanbeyan Aind Conms H.A.C.B. Society Cooma School of Arta Bredbs Miralago Campbell and Chrenitt Thanwa Cowley James Cooper Gocgooraree Murmy Lockwood Australian Liberal League Hoo. J. P. Gray E”den-Monaro Quesu Beyan Byrle Public Works Bungonia Momber Malier Wood Qo Bay E. S. Henderson General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Sydney St. Stephen's Church St Stephen's Presbyterian Church Wola Ghent Pepermint Joy Cougha CU Lds Paver Buile Ajoy Brose Timbo J Chiidiren Wiley Alweys Hayes T Bowel Qosan Deutel Hongeudupa

Hospital Meeting Minutes Reveal Typhoid Case, Finances Discussed

The Owen Bevan Hospital committee met Friday with president Mr Campbell and members present. They approved April accounts and a government subsidy, noted typhoid cases, and considered banking options including a twelve month fixed deposit or Post Office Savings Bank to manage funds.

Owenbevan Hospital B. Campbell J.S. Downin A.rallick S.taylor Bank of Queanbeyan Taylor Fallick T. Dudley Hayes Rosgell J. Wes C. Smith Mrs. Coleby Tundry W.S.W Tavison Annlop Nw.s.w Post Office Savings Bank Davison P.O. Savings Bank Dunlop

Local rifle shoot yields Reservist Eresthow top score 69

Mkutens from the area competed for prizes of 5 and 26. Conditions were tough with good sighting. Reservist Eresthow won with 69 off the rifle, beating H Beatty who scored 66. Other entrants included Erdshaw 62, Githe 66, Thomson 63, Poole 41, Butt 54, Moore 47, Oldfield 28.

A. BR. Moore G. Oldfield K Af

Memorial plan honors late wheat expert W J Farrer

A memorial committee weighs how to honor W J Farrer with public subscription near £1000. Proposals include an agriculture scholarship funded by the gift, or publishing a volume compiling his wheat research to update state knowledge. The committee seeks the best option to recognize his services and spur future work.

W. J. Farrer Murrer

Mopsss Reweer Wet Scene Disgory for Coho

A scant readable fragment mentions a case involving a nude figure and a named individual, with unclear relationships and a possible district or street reference. The text lacks complete details but suggests a police or courtroom context.

Farewell address to R J Anderson at Queanbeyan Bank

A formal gathering in Queanbeyan chamber marked the departure of R J Anderson from the Bank of New South Wales. Alderman Atkinson presided as speeches and an illuminated address were read praising his public service to the hospital, agricultural society, and district institutions. Gifts included a purse and a diamond necklace for Mrs Anderson, with tributes from Mayor E G Arian and others, and well wishes for future happiness and success in his new post.

Aly R. J Bank New South Wales Alderman Atkinson and Dire. Anderson Meagywingham F. Campbell A.H. Garraway Andere R. J. Andersom Haq Muraget Buk Queanbeyan Psig Tamera Aga Jay Mr. Anderson Andean Ander Bits Anderson Appian Jus McCarthy Pappas de Mayranidre Mr. Crosker safer @ man Moch Mire Pix

Ten Year Guild Meeting Votes Shoes for Hospitals

The tenth annual Byogendore Neddlewerk Guild meeting was held in the Guild Hall with W F Revie presiding. Donations of 615 garments were allocated to Goulburn Hospital and others. Mrs Rutledge praised for leadership as members noted growth in aid to the sick and dying. A progressive euchre party raised funds for the Convent Fund, with prizes to Mr McGrath and Miss E R McJannett.

Thoreday W. F Ielu Gun Goulburn City Mission Bungendore Pyre Flat Guinderra Lake Bathurst St. Savioura West Goulburn North Goulburn Goulburn Queanbeyan Hospital Braidwood Hospital J. Shanahan Temperance Mesdames Shanahan McConnell Calls Sherd Milnes FB McJannett Cullen Evans Allen E. Sparrow Murrey Colle Currad C. McAlister Svenigel McGrath L. Allen Rapley McAlister

Local Docket Notes and Social Event Report

Hyland of Queanbeyan participated in ceremonies while a motor cyclist broke down at Deep Creek on the return to Breidwood and walked to town. A social by the local Roman Catholic Church proved a qualified success with a crowded hall and dancing until daylight. May Police Court fines for riotous conduct at Sutton races ranged from five pounds downward as the magistrate warned of heavier penalties for obscene language around women and children. Frosts have been severe for several mornings.

Hyland Queanbeyan Deep Creek Returniog Breidwood Nealie Thomas P. M Sutton

Wedding at Silver Dale Mannselon scene in early ceremony

A quiet yet pretty wedding took place at Silver Dale Menangle. Miss Elizabeth B Southwell of Wattle Park Queanbeyan and Mr Hubert C Cameron of Nabba were married by Rev W H Williams Camden. After the ceremony guests attended breakfast and the couple departed by wet train for Katoomba for their honeymoon.

BE. J Smart Silver Dale Menangle Meyond Hubert C. Cameron Ewao Cameron Nabba Elizabeth B. Southwell Samaon Southwell Wattle Park Queanbeyan W. H. Williams Camden John Southwell W. BR. Southwell Minnie Murty Mrs Cameron Katoomba

Relic of Bushranger Days Found Near Lerida

A land clearing near Lerida at Collector owned by Mr A B Chisholm revealed relics from bushranger times. A Colt revolver rusted with wooden stock largely vanished, a small bag fragment, and a bullet pouch were unearthed by workers. The find suggests possible mail robbery by bushrangers or an amateur discarding incriminating items.

Lerida Collector A.B Chisholm Theo Colt

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