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Newspaper

Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 19, 1908

Page

2

Bombala Clerk Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

At the Bombala Quarter Sessions Judge Hamilton presided. William Joseph Fell, Bombala council clerk for 14 years, pleaded guilty to embezzling £4 1s 9d belonging to the council and £342 10s 0d from the Pastures Protection Board where he was secretary. He was sentenced to six months hard labour in Goulburn Gaol, followed by 12 months probation on good behaviour. The Postmaster-General drafted an order prohibiting transmission of complaints via the pest.

Bombala Hamilton Willian Joseph Fell Pastures Protection Board Jombala Fle Goulburn Gaal

Australian butter debate wounds imperial trade message

A critical view of Premier Price's remarks on butter imports argues his defense of Australian butter against cheaper Siberian product may harm trade aims. It contends the appeal rests on sentiment rather than sound business, urging price equivalence and quality to win British buyers.

Premier Price England Australia Siberia Mr. Price Sneha

Trade Goal with the Old Country Based on Better Cheaper Goods

The speakers advocate building a trade with the old country on a lasting basis by offering superior and cheaper articles. They seek only a friendly chance to prove their ability to compete in the market without requesting favors.

Deakin Resignation and Possible Coalition in Australia

The piece discusses Premier Deakin possibly resigning amid pressure from Labor threats to force old age pension and policy clashes. It contemplates a Lyons Lyne led coalition with Labor colleagues dictating policy, versus Deakin remaining in power with Victorian backing. It analyzes political risk, feasibility, and public reaction to a coalition solution.

Deakin W. Knox Webster Labor William Lyne Hart Dudley Commonwealth Mr. Deakin Dhakit Willian Lyne Mir Tun Tts Vederal Labor Party Rabor Labor Party Australia

Three thoroughbred yearlings shipped to Burton and Rosehill

Three yearlings left Gundaroy for the metropolis. An offer from Goblen and a chestnut from Corintha sent one to Burton at Ranedwiel while a chestnut colt from Elyirathe dam of The Palonst goes to W Booth’s stable at Rosehill.

Gundaroy Metropolis Oirvil Campo Goblen i Aly Corinthia Burton Ranedwiel Cole Elyira W. Booth Rosehill Lincksange Hdjghit Gruul

Empire Day Committees Meet for Celebration Plans

The committees appointed to arrange Empire Day met yesterday afternoon in the council chambers. About £9 was collected in cash with a generous response in kind. A £3 prize fund was set, the rest to cover edibles. A sports programme was drawn up. details appear in the advertising column.

Football match set at Cooma Warrifa vs Waratahs squad list

Tomorrow a Cooma football match features Warri fa and Waratahs. Queanbeyan players listed include A Gordon H Royal C Williams A Meech J Royal Wim Hawes Parker and others with emergencies. Cooma line includes G Rolfe F Hayes Mulligan Tozerhaives and others plus juniors from Yass teams arranged for selection.

Tomomow Cooma Warrifa Waratahs Ane Queanbeyan A. Gordon H. Royal C.williams A. Meech J. Royal Wim. Hawes C. Parker G. Gregory A. Smith F. Kaye B. Thompson E. Dutshea J. Warren W. Quigley T. McAuley A. Fitzgibbon W. Grady R. Nugent W. Skinner G. Rolfe F. Hayes W. Mulligan J. Tozer H. Rennix T. Tozerhaives P. Glenman T. Ryan C. Rennix

Empire Day rifle prizes announced by Daily Mail

The Daily Mail owners announce Empire Day rifle prizes including a 100 guinea Empire Challenge Cup for the best overall score, two 50 guinea challenge cups for colonies or foreign British clubs and British Isles teams, with medals for top teams and spoons for the test winning team. The local rifle club plans to enter, and shooting is set for Saturday next the 23rd at 1 pm with handicap prize money and daylight constraints.

Mail Daily Mail British Isles Gouyds

Technical Classes Planned At School Of Arts Meeting

A meeting of recently appointed ladies and gentlemen at the School of Arts discussed forming technical classes. Proposed studies include carpentry shorthand typewriting drawing and mathematics. Those interested should contact Mr Ling headmaster, the secretary to write to the Department, and the committee will be expanded to twenty. A further meeting will be held soon.

School of Arts R. Moore Carpenter Ling Department

Canberra Wedding of Misa Mayo to C J Lane

March wedding at Canberra unites Misa Jessie Mayo third daughter of Mr and Mrs Mayo Majura with Mr C J Lane youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Lane. Rev A M Hoperall conducts the ceremony. The bride wears white French muslin with Valenciennes lace and orange blossoms. bouquets and jewelry from the bridegroom. Bridesmaid Miss Laura Mayo in pale blue hat. best man Mr H D Bingley. Travelling dress of cream coating serge with blue silk trim. Presentations were numerous and costly.

Canberra Misa Jessie Mayo Laura Mayo Afr H. DD Bingley

Nominations for City Council Vacancy Amid Signation

Two candidates are named for the extraordinary Municipal Council vacancy after Alderman Warren resigns. Jotier Knox and Hunky Soomon are listed with nominators including Moriarty and Collett. The vote is scheduled for Saturday between 5 and 6 p.m.

Ald. Warren

Australian servant girl charged with infant homicide in Carlton

Melbourne detectives arrested a 20 year old servant girl on a charge of murdering her baby at Bowderie street Carlton. It is alleged she tied cord around the child neck and threw it from a bed roll window onto the veranda before covering it with a mat. The body was found and police notified.

Melbourne Bowderie-street Carlton

Huntsman Killed After Sydney Hunt Club Meet

Joseph Guilliana, a horse trainer and longtime Sydney Hunt Club follower, died after his horse shied at a telegraph pole letter-box on Gladesville road Ryde. He was thrown and suffered a fatal neck fracture. He leaves a widow and ten children.

Wen Sydney Hunt Club Joseph Guilliana Gladesville Road Ryde Sydney Hont Club

Pensions figures under the Invalid Pensions Act in NSW

New South Wales figures show 2001 applications for invalid pensions with 2245 granted and 532 refused. Mr Waddell cited about £30,000 annual payout currently, expecting more applications as the act becomes known, with total annual expenditure possibly reaching £450,000.

New South Wales Waddell Wednnesday Arncliffe

Closer Settlement Board to Visit Gowllurn Tand Bonch District

Colonel Ryrie reports the Closer Settlement Advisory Board will tour Gowllurn Tand Bonch District next month inspect Yarralumla Foxlow Coorwoola and Duntrase estates near Utteambeyan. He calls for strong local committees to meet the Board of Queenbeyan and present evidence on land laws and productivity.

Ryrie Settlemen Advisory Board Gowllurn Tand Bonch Yarralumla Foxlow Coorwoola Duntrase Utteambeyan Kyrie Qteanbeyan

Public school request denied for Hall district

Official correspondence from the Under Secretary for Public Instruction states a public school cannot be established at Hall since Gisinderra school, one mile away, currently operates as a fulltime school. The Minister will consider subsidy aid for conveyance if parents beyond two miles petition for Gisinderra.

Minister of Public Instruction Gininderra School

Passing of Early Pioneer Elizabeth McKengie of Bulga Creek

Elizabeth Louisa McKengie of Bulga Creek died Friday at about four o clock aged eighty seven. She arrived in New South Wales in 1840s and lived in the Queanbeyan district most of her life. Survived by two daughters Mrs Moore of Halgu Creek and Mrs John Trundell, with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral was Sunday at St John the Apostles Canberra cemetery with Rev A M Hoprist officiating. arrangements by Mr John Jordan.

Queanbeyan Elizabeth Louisa McKengie Bulge Creek Mra McKengie New South Wales Ste Alexander McKeuxie Hilt Cramouths Oyad Wh. Moore Halgu Creek John Trundell Lecesseil Ind Bulga Creek St. John the Hoprist's Canberra A. M. Hoprist John Jordan

Rifle marks at Moore medals event stir local sports scene

Readable fragments indicate rifle club members competed in the sixth Moore medals on a Saturday range day. The report notes 200 yard shots and mentions H. Fallick as a winner with a following peer performance.

Taw Tach H. Fallick

Drowning Tragedy Tears Family as Court Hears Case

In a West Police Court session last week two young boys, sons of Cahill, drowned in Sowland. The distress weighs on the father who plans to send the family to Gladegvill on Friday. The bereaved mother remains with the girls as the family endures severe hardship.

West Police Court Cahill Frida Gladegvill

Mechanic fatally injured in mill belting accident

A machine belt entangled Walter Mo Castlemaine Vich, catching him and injuring his left arm and body. He was pulled from the beam and left with severe injuries to the left side and limbs. Millett survived the accident by one year.

Castlemaine Vich Walter Mo Millett

Fatal Motoring Accident At Diggers Rest

A car crash near Diggers Rest in Western Australia involves Archibald Hall and Clarke during a journey from Milled to Mucceddes. Clarke dies instantly as the vehicle skids. Blaltech is injured. Investigations and local authorities report the fatality and partial injuries with no further disclosed details.

Clarks Wil Clarke Australia

Timber rights debate at Forestry Commission hearing

A witness told the Forestry Commission that conditional purchase leases barred selling timber though landholders could destroy timber by ringbarking. The Act and Lands Secretary say this understanding is erroneous. Selectors retain a right to sell timber with royalties, clarifying who may dispose of timber on Crowe lands.

Seleehirs Lider Cerkitih Bens Forestry Commission Griftom Dew Actling Crowe

Developing our fisheries prospects in Australian waters

Ma Ff. Pamsid t chairman of the Fisheries Bourn receives a request from the Cornishmen's Association for details on prospects and feasibility of Australian waters for fisheries. Cornwall fisher folk seek new industry outlets and will receive full particulars from the association in Sydney. Mr Parnell says equal facilities will be provided to all Britons for development. Scottish representatives will begin a tour from Jervin Bay to the Clarence River.

Ma Ff. Pamsid,t Fisheries Bourn Cornishmen's Association Cornwall Sydney Parnell Jervin Bay Clarence River

Fatal fall claims life of Daeliert at Herrima

Daeliert, a well known resident of Mass Vale, was accidentally killed on Friday at Herrima. While on a roof to recover a sheet blown loose by strong wind, he overbalanced and fell, sustaining injuries from which he died shortly after. He leaves a widow and several children.

Daeliert Mass Vale Herrima Lyaves

Drought Stricken Stock Arrives at Moruya and Nearby Centres

Stock from drought hit regions continues arriving at Moruya daily. Cattle wander from Quemibeyan and Bongeg dore with depastured cows at Moggendoura. A Candelo dairy owner pastured cows in Moggendoura last week, with most in milk. Agistment fees ranged from 6c to 45d while owners rented sheds and paddocks briefly.

Moruya Quemibeyan Bongegdore Qin Jingero Moggendoura

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