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Newspaper

Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 09, 1911

Page

2

Commonwealth Lands and Surveys Tender Notice Queanbeyan 1911

Commonwealth of Australia invites tenders for wire netting work at the Federal Survey Camp Queanbeyan with May 4 deadline. Tender must be on printed forms, deposit £2 with offer, deposits payable to Director of Commonwealth Lands and Surveys.

Commonwealth OF Australia Department of Home Affairs Queanbeyan Geen of Iddeveserdl Oif Podt Landa and Surveys Queanbeyen Commonwealth Lands and Surveyn Charles Moueart Surivener Commonwealth Laude Aml Surveve

In Memoriam Morton

In loving memory of our dear brother Everard who departed May 11 1900. Treasured memory kept by loving father and brothers sisters. Quietly mourned by all who knew him.

Morton Everard

Message to Queanbeyan Horsebreeders Declares Gratitude

A confusing note to horse breeders in Queanbeyan and district thanks them for support and mentions another horse and various unclear phrases. The text includes names and local references but lacks coherent details or a clear event.

Abduction of Lord Erimpfeld A Son Rumor

In a fragmentary item a tale mentions the abduction of Lord Erimpfeld and a son. The prose blends sensational plots with whimsical titles including The Wedding Fable and The Great Walloon.

Erimpfleld Baths Darter Detectives Fork

Government and Bank Trustees Clash Over Amalgamation

The State Government and trustees of the Barrack Street Savings Bank dispute an alleged plan to merge with the Post Office Bank. Trustees argue depositors' obligations and better rates justify independence, while officials push consolidation citing efficiency and public benefit. Deputies warn of official monopolies and seek a direct election.

Savings Bank of New South Wales Barrack Street Carmichael Post Office

It Would Be Ridiculous To Resign Says Hayes

W M Hayes dismisses questions on government resignation or dissolution after hostile vote. He calls the issue a party matter and offers no plan to quit.

W. M. Hayes

Peace Society protests on compulsory military training

The Sydney Peace Society denounces booting youths to warlike aims by compulsory training. The piece notes forward advocates push for conscription while adults resist for votes. It argues many men gain soldierly spirit without compulsion, and recalls the party’s typical stance.

Sydney The Peace Society Forward Party

Foley's Picture Show returns to Queanbeyan with Foley leading

Foley the former circus proprietor tours the States with his Paris Picture Show and will perform in Queanbeyan on Friday and Saturday nights. He promises a good show for the money and guarantees every picture. Four retiring Pastures Protection Board directors were nominated: J. Cunningham, W. F. Rutledge, G. C. P. Circuit, and J. M. McIntosh.

Airena Paris Moving Pictures Iall Queanbeyan Wiese Bonatebaluml EB. Foley Foley the Times Evey Pastures Protection Board Haviog Messrs. J. Cunningham W. F. Rutledge G. c. P. Circuitt J. M. McIntosh

Queasbepan District Hospital Monthly Board Meeting Minutes

The Queasbepan District Hospital held its monthly meeting in the Board Room on Friday afternoon with members including Campbell Woodward Gale Hayes Cooningham Morgan Newell Patrick Hetherington and Rev Henderson plus Secretary Downey. The board discussed state pension information requests and hospital funding notes noting a debit balance of £810 and receipts from colonial secretary subscriptions and hospital patients.

Board Room Memra FP. Campbell FP. P. Woodward W. BE. Gale BR. Hayes J. Cooningham E. E. Morgan A. H. Newell A. Patrick H.R. Hetherington Rev. Henderson Mr. Downey Scretary Anone Acuobeyan Wehool Henderson Kivling Voless Istriet Thendereon Wosdworlho Gale Newell Wildine Fallick Cunningham Meredith Tywan Glee Fiab Ddayes Stnh Weawer Cuominghow Board of Wealth Bud Teen Board of Health Municipal Connells Culliingham Ina Ee, Hudson Rev Hemderson Bev Henderson Mr. Hetheringtoo Mr. Hetherington

Motion on Hospital Control Sparks Committee Debate

Mr Nevell signaled intent to oppose government action shifting hospital control from committees for medical appointments. The Secretary reported an inspection of the hospital plant found no fault. lights were functioning well after overhaul.

Nevell Widh Hrld Hoapital

Vestry Meeting at Sutton Church Recaps Finances

The Sutton Church vestry met after Sunday service with Rev Champion presiding. Officers elected for the coming year were A G McInnes as Rector’s Warden Secretary and Treasurer, while the balance sheet praised and plans to enlarge the church were noted.

Sutton Uegal Thoev A. Jr.Champion al. A. Mc Innes H. Rew A. A. McInnes Ith Agvil Melunes Wardere Che Champion HH. Head Oxander AL MeInnes James Cartwrall Lo McKvahon McInnes G. A. MeInnes Hese Young Fairien Herstl Mall of Mine Pidgeon Reetane Wardens Nepal

Madman with a chopper kills patient at Belfast asylum

A patient at an Belfast asylum seized a chopper on Saturday and attacked fellow inmates. One person died and several others sustained injuries as guards intervened. Police began an investigation into the incident.

Belfast

Ad Unscrupulous Eucalypt Drops Warned as Fake Cure

A garbled text warns that CALYETI WXCT-5 and SANDER'S EXTRACT claim to cure ailments and antiseptic uses but are not in official products. It alleges serious harm from these olive oil based drops and purports to retract such claims as unsafe and misleading.

Wale Sander

Emigrant Ship Mamari Sails from London with 640 Passengers

The steamer Mamari departed London Friday carrying 640 emigrants to New South Wales. West Australia values an average of 170 emigrants weekly. Referenda per Mr Hughes hinder Government legislation on vital matters. South Africa debates the King's Coronation emblem tower and wattle import, while local ads promote Campbell chemist Queanbeyan for eye wear and overwork relief.

Mamari London New South Wales West Australia Hughes South Africa Wattle Ag King's Coronation Campbell Queanbeyan

Social shre party enjoys evening at the Hall

Majura reports a social shre party at the Hall on Friday with about 8 couples. Bella Southwell won the Indy prize in sight games, Moore E. O. Moore and T. Maya tied, Moore prevailing in the playoff. Refreshments, dancing, and music by Callen and Gallaher followed late into the night.

Howe Mies Bella Southwell Meore E Moore T. Maya G. A. Molmnes McC Miso Callen J. Gallaher

BUNGENDORE Charity Event Aims at Cork Leg Purchase

A fundraising effort in Bungendore raised over £17 for a cork leg for Melntyre who lost a leg after a train accident. Donations opened in the room with collectors appointed and £900, part of Foley pictures exhibition proceeds, handed to the treasurer for the land. A forthcoming sale, under Mine Pollack, seeks additional funds as Easter Monday sports and a dinner at Bowland church raised about £80.

Melntyre Foley Tresserer

A Magnificent Flight Over Sydney Harbor

A faltering description recalls aviator Hammond lifting a passenger over Sydney harbor, pushing a post office tower to about 11 feet during a return flight. The event includes scattered notes on papers resembling bombs to illustrate aerial warfare.

Hammond Aydney Awe Homs

Errors in Census Ages and Corrections Process

A damaged OCR notes mistakes in census ages and describes the Commonwealth Statistician delaying inquiries until data are corrected. It mentions rectification deadlines and that respondents may amend replies with names addresses birth dates and ages.

Tistivinh Aniths Melbowrne Corre Lin Commonwealth Statistician

Remarkable Opium Seizure at Sydney Wharf Incident

A police operation at Sydney wharf captured 42 tins of opium after a man dropped a tin and fled into the water. A wid holding a tin appeared over the edge as officers collected successive deliveries. The seize valued at about £200, with one suspect escaping.

Sydney

Homebush Stock Sales Report From Local Auction

Fragmented OCR listing cattle and sheep sales with figures and seller names from Homebush stock sale. Names include J T McTreman and A Torchom among others. Wethers, lambs, and bulls are itemized with quantities and prices in a rural market context.

Wbove Autos Whuradlay J.T. McTreman Mrealawo I. A. Torchom Tingendor Nuzham Seth Tai Rabe al Cata

Schoolboy Crisis Reports Prompt Gov Action Calls

Alarm rises in Germany over personal crisis reports as Sh papora comment urging stricter drug laws. Leipzig report notes high school students faced disciplinary actions after failing exams, prompting concerns over education and future prospects.

Germany Sh!papora Sepe Leipzig Eeholare Othe

Queanbeyan Rifle Club Holds Proposer Meeting and Plan

The Queanbeyan Rifle Club met on Saturday with Captain Ao Ro Moore presiding. They scheduled a field day on the 27th and a trip by pedal coach to Queanbeyan on Friday.

Ao Ro Moore Lip Hae Qunanbeyan Daily Mail P. Warcert FP. Warren Seme

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anether Queanbeyan and District Patel Ellis Lene Osage Tsiders Ode AML Landice H. F Downey Aperetary Charley Hardy Wren Syun Jonn Enwox Sod Snape Monaro Hol Soula Tas Thesday Sith Warren Eorink Serclais Paris Pictures Cowilys Bavaine Alises Ile Busanheyan Beserves Labor Foley's Picture Show Queasbepan District Hospital Majura Bungendore Homebush Stock Sales Queanbeyan Rifle Club
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