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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
2
In a political appeal the Farmers and Settlers Association urges consolidating and simplifying Crown Land Acts to ease understanding for buyers and settlers. It warns the current jumble of statutes and red tape hinders land selection and stresses the need for a clear, accessible land law.
The article debates ongoing friction between States and Commonwealth over share of Customs revenue after the Braddon clause ends. It notes the Commonwealth cannot pay the current year’s roughly 600,000, limits on borrowing, and proposes terms. State Premiers fear insolvency and seek firmer constitutional guarantees amid political pressure and public sympathy shifts.
A Queanbeyan Fire Brigade meeting at the Fire Station presided by Superintendent Teond resolved to hold the annual ball on Monday 6 June. Ticket prices set at 5s double and 3s6d single. A committee was appointed to arrange the ball, with officers and bandsmen assisting. Public refreshments were requested and several volunteers were named to march through town.
A distorted fragment notes Woods Creat Teppensiat Cure for Coughs and Colds as the imagined king of cures while warped lines mention Parliament, Campbell, Chamist, and Quosubsyan in a misty, cryptic verse that reads like a dulled editorial note from a bygone era.
Mr T. Spencer opens the Wool-classers Wages case as Mr F Campbell of Yarralumla argues that wool classing is not highly skilled. Campbell cites pay scales, notes classers’ value, training length, and market factors while cross examining. Other witnesses, including George Hebden and E E Hudson, discuss earnings and the role of education in wool classing.
Mr Morrison will preach a youth oriented sermon titled A view from a palace widow at the Presbyterian Church Sunday night. The text promises a thoughtful address to young men and sets a reverent tone for the evening.
In Queanbeyan P P Board proceedings Gerald Massey faced trial for failing to destroy rabbits on Lake George land. After a day of evidence six witnesses supported compliance arguments. The magistrate found him not guilty and dismissed the case. Also reported: Gundaroo Public School annual outing with a dance for the library, upcoming winter rink plans, heavy frosts, grim rain outlook, and a 400 grant from MLA J Cusack for Gundaroo Park maintenance.
The Farrer Memorial Fund, inactive for years, gains new life under secretary O W Walker with about £400 raised. Treasurer T C Worbas appeals to benefactors who benefited from Mr Farrer’s wheat varieties, noting land values rise with productivity and urging continued support to establish a lasting Farrer Scholarship.
At Ballina Police Court George Bennett faced charges for having a pipe in his mouth while working in a butcher shop. An inspector observed him handling meat with the pipe alight. Bennett claimed he dropped the pipe and only held it briefly. The magistrate deemed the act a bylaw breach and fined 10 shillings plus 7 shillings costs.
The Bungendore Labor League held a fortnightly meeting and adjourned on Saturday due to the King's death. At the adjourned session on Monday the league expressed confidence in the current Queanbeyan member and declined to nominate candidates for the State free election. The secretary was to send the resolution to all branch leagues.
The district stock sold at Homebush yards on Monday included colonel Campbell with 142 embk wethers at 1 shilling 7d, 157 wethers at 10s 2d. F G Sullivan with 62 wethers at 11s 9d and 34 ewens. A J Cunningham with 45 xb ewes at 13s 1d and 45 xbewes at 11s 3d. G A Boreham with 44 wethers at 10s 6d and 3 xbewes at 106d. Jas McCarthy with 26 xb ewes at 12s and 1 wether at 13s. 26 wethers at 9s 0d. 204 ewes at 7s 10d and 92 ewes at 1s. W F Rutledge with tokwra at 9s 3d and 53 ewes at 9s 6d. Jo at M/s Boat 7s 9d. 120 at 7s 2d. 30 lambs at 8s 11d. Gr Jamba at 6s 6d. For Chromic Chest Coonslaints Woods Great Peppermint Cure at 1s 1d.
The item reports a death and funeral notes with unclear origin. It mentions a kin related to shipping, a business Ward’s, and a Bethlehem like memorial. The fragmentary text suggests mourning and a possible inquiry into family ties and a local event.
Bureaucratic notes show Mr. J. J. Roberts being considered as the selected candidate with branch activity in Queanbeyan and Boaid wood. The committee resolved to back his candidacy and strive for his return if chosen, amid regional discussions and electoral strategy notes.
A disjointed advertisement touts SANDERS RI- QALY PTI EXTRACT drops in water claiming cures for coughs nose throat and lung troubles and various internal complaints. It asserts the product’s unique ingredients and alleges past harm from rival preparations. The text warns against other remedies and promotes a pill and topical ointment as effective, naming an unnamed Queenbeyan product.
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