Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Queanbeyan Observer in Queanbeyan, New South Wales

We have pages in New South Wales

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 29, 1903

Page

2

Church Notices for Queanbeyan and Surroundings

The item lists multiple church services and ministers in Queanbeyan and Canberra regions for Anglican and Methodist communities with service times mostly in the morning and evening. It mentions Rev. Wirtth, Rev. P., Rev. W. Micnagersttt, and others along with various locations such as Wattle Park Majura and Weetangaye.

Wattle Park Mr. Young Mission Word Woofell Pan G. Southwell Weetangaye KB. Brown Majura W. Stewart iRev W. Srkwant Presbyterian Queanbayan Canberra W. Micnagersttt B.A

Volunteer Fire Brigades Ball Preview Nears

The Volunteer Fire Brigades announce their annual ball to be held next Wednesday in the Protestant hall. Officials report arrangements progressing smoothly with a strong committee and promises of fine features. The Queenbeyan Volunteer Band will perform and duties assigned to the committees are confirmed.

Minoo Wales Turthdey Toeal Dw Bond

War Memorial Obelisk Nearing Erection Completion

THR committees appointed to oversee the Soldiers’ Obelisk have arranged with the contractor for construction. Mr Horton will begin operations immediately. stone will be rail brought from quarries and delivered to the contractor’s yard on Menure Street. supervision rests with a sub- committee including the mayor and treasurer. work may take two to three months with unveiling planned by spring.

Horton Menure Street

Christian Endeavour Picnic Ends Cold Yet Cheerful

A Junior Christian Endeavour anniversary picnic organized by the Methodist Sunday School drew about 140 children and adults despite frigid weather. The Lov. W. Stewart and Mr. McCano kept the hall lively as teams provided meals and tea, with many staying for songs and socializing before departures around nine o’clock.

Methodist W. Stewart McCano Thoms Myrs Stewart Jimos A. McInteath John Gibbs Warren Woodyer A. McInnes John Jordan Muir Lee Hamewarde

Roman Catholic Ball Aids New Church Drive at Toggranong

A Catholic ball at Toggranong for a new church raised about £14. Organizers led by Mrs Fitzgerald and Father Collender coordinated a long marquee event with music and dancing into daylight. Volunteers from across the district assisted, and notices reported local follow ups and a grant tally in Murray parish reporting.

Toggranong Doman Catholic Church Raeced Heart Mua John Fitzgerald Collender

Farmers and Settlers Progress Association Elects Committee

A special meeting of the Farmers and Settlers Progress Association was convened to elect seventy committee members and set the governing body. Ballots will be sent to former members, with a date of June for the next proceedings, and a report on topics of interest is expected at the subsequent gathering.

Minho Wreralunda Perone Me. Hungerford A. J. Miller Chamber of Agriculture Minners Dudden Lve Magara Avil Raan Caddon Weilhay Dane Dich Uhaeckall Oiuhiben P. C. Civewitt T. Coleman Canning Bom Peagan Onllagher T Uateh Siddall Aid Sil

Trapping Rabbits for Profit Draws NSW Debate

A meeting chaired by F Campbell Jr. discussed exporting rabbits from Victoria and New South Wales. Trappers could earn high wages with large estates, with potential weekly payouts cited from Victorian towns and Sydney trade. Proposals urged landowner committees and rapid deployment of experienced trappers to capitalize on the booming market.

Ady Gro Anette Chis Victoria New South Wales Westering Queanbeyan Armors Conseil Chambera F. Campbell Jr Mike Gormanten Truppara Varvices London Australia England Huron Sydney Siddall Circuitt Cadden Southar J. Cunningham Sid Thava Eneuumagina Aenla Mr. Sidda

Methods in New Zealand Report Echoes in House

Mr Hungerford outlined pursued methods in New Zealand while Mr Siddall resumed his seat. A vote of thanks was carried by acclamation for valuable information provided, reflecting orderly parliamentary conduct.

Hungerford New Zealand Siddall Vonver

Borough Council Deliberates on Grants and Lighting Debates

Borough Council members met with Alderman Atkinson absent to discuss works department grants for cemetery loading, roadwork payments to day labor, and the legality of employing clerks on commissions. The session also reviewed health, lighting, and park accounts, debated memorial obelisk costs, and postponed matters to the next meeting.

Atkinson Works Department Cooncdl O'Hanlon Newonger Dawurring O Hanlon Snothar Fairnion Br. O'Hanlon Fes Health Department Allenaan Li Pinengs Worke Committee Langerford Aldiruan

Mutual Admiration Club Reunites in Jovial Wednesday Night

Timmembare club details a convivial gathering organized by Mar HK W Leswond with about twenty five attendees. Ethel Pike and Ar Snow provided music while Miss Booth Gundarva and others assisted. a short dance program and a fat supper followed, ending around two on Thursday.

Timmembare Mar. HK W. Leswond Mise Ethel Pike Snow Mies Booth

Better Prevention Of Presentation To Mr Hudson Stock Theft Meeting

A mass meeting convened by the Mayor on stock owners' requisition addressed stock stealing in the Queanbeyan district. Speakers urged harsher penalties for first offenders and stricter controls on branding, sale notices, and muster duties. The session adopted resolutions to require brand marks, registries for stock and buyers, and notices in local papers, with drafts sent to the Stock Protection Board for consideration. The event included remarks for Mr E B Hupson of Duntroon station and a farewell address to the retiring Cowl Cowl Station manager.

E. E. Hudson Jamey Tron Opalgininu Niceones Mrt Campbell Moma Etringene Outtli Ag Thair Lotge Agenia Cis Rotaton Sevar Dupa Pire Norine Theas Privataly Listud Testures and Stock Protection Board Iowa

Local Stock Sales At Yarda Auction Yard

YeaTenpay held a lively local auction at the yard with Moore selling cattle privately at a satisfactory figure. Thomas Kinxwoll offered mixed stock including mares, cows, and horses with prices ranging from £1 to £5 per head. A vendor named fictioneor and partner James Wike offered 40 aged cattle and 10 sheep at private sale prices per head.

YeaTenpay Moore Thomas Kinxwoll Fictioneor James Wike Bs Por Head

Multiple incidents reported at Goulbarn Police Court and beyond

The report summarizes a string of cases and events: a Bank of NSW manager in Corowa facing committal death by action after a shooting. a drought driven man in distress with family banking losses. a passenger with smallpox at Dunedin and a Lyttelton railway engineer ill with the disease. a fatal railway accident near Culcairn killing Frank Burke aged 43 who was crushed between a train and a wall. allegations against a Dauhlaw Monastery monk over the mistreatment leading to a death. an inquiry by the Stushan Government prompted by British pressure, with initial indications suggesting accidental drowning of a girl according to a cable report.

Goulbarn Tonia Willis Bank of Nssw Corowa Himsalf Loccasad Dunedin N.Z Lyttelton Oll Culcairn Frank Burke Junee Albury Tiwan Monka Dauilaw Monastry Whalley Moscow Stushan

Boundaries of Federal Electorates and State Divisions

The document outlines proposed changes to federal electorates and state divisions for the House of Representatives. It notes the need to modify existing divisions, retain certain electorates, and invites objections within thirty days after official publication. It lists electorates and areas affected, including Darling, Riverina, and various shires and towns, with references to Argyle Bodcowa Goalburn Vasa and others.

Mara Ashfeli Thas Threa Courmissinier Beuiduriad Werrie Elon -Alonare Sitnta Alen -Tombala Monaro Bega Miraya Besidwood Armlued Aidwoo Krawarag Norriga and Torres Division Queanbeyan Via Captain'a Flat Micalago Dungondore

A New Way to Pay Old Debts

The Arrow argues that tariff hikes could fund debt reduction and make goods cheaper. A speaker cites St Chapman as accurate and envisions doubling or quadrupling tariffs to erase the national debt in years, while commodities would be free for all.

Averix Coaruino M.H.B Nollizen St. Chapman

Murder in Malbourne Rocks a South Yarra Home

On Tuesday morning the mutilated bodies of Mrs Scott aged about 25 and her daughter Gertrude aged about three were found in a South Yarra house room. A baby, eighteen months old, lay alive but distressed. Blood covered bed clothes walls and ceiling, indicating a violent attack. A bloodied hatchet lay in a room corner and the husband, last night, had not yet appeared. He seemed fond of the children and had unclear relations with his wife.

Amos Ile

Fragmentary Verse Fragments on Life and Time

A distorted text presents scattered phrases about daily life and endurance. It hints at cycles of fortune with lines about bin day and moments of smiles and frowns. The garbled words resemble a poetry fragment or a jumble of notes rather than a coherent article.

Oddfellows Ball and Local Notices at Bungendore

Bungendore items report the Oddfellows’ annual ball with Queanbeyan reps present. A petition seeks to convert Molongly reserve to a permanent enclosure rather than a travelling stock reserve. Horse losses are noted after two recent incidents. Miss Nash injures an elbow. Mr Nash Jnr. was involved in horse-related mishaps. A collision at the mailway goods shed results in a fatality, highlighting disease risk. New station master Mr Berek arrives with family. Rev Father O Driscoll sails from Ophir to London. sickness and influenza spread locally amid bitter cold weather in late May.

E. B. Hupsox Duntroon Station Cowl Cowl Lachlan River Woolshal BR. C. MacKenzie Emlaon Aneernipgin Queen Victoria Cowl Cow Heather Soctin Oddfellows Queanbeyan Perrinox Tanda Molongly Nash M. Nash Miss Nash Berek Puther O'Driscollouila Ophir Sydney London

Gold harvesting and politics stir in Gininderra district

Reported yields from alluvial gold near Gininderra and Moyyan party praise strong results from Lawson workings. Observations note water shortages threaten newcomers and wheat supplies, with local opinion split on sports enthusiasm and political activity as Mr Millard lenses toward Bungendore candidacy.

Hat Baths Action A Genatan Physician Advises

A Genatan physician warns against frequent hot baths. He recommends starting at 100 degrees Fahrenheit, gradually increasing as tolerated. Begin with five minutes for the first bath and avoid discomfort as the goal, with the bath length rising only if fully comfortable.

Victorian Railway Ratrenchment Protests Over Strikes

The text describes drastic redactions in the usual train service after a strike, provoking protests from country centers. One in five trains were out, but hourly minutes per day remain unchanged. Immediate effects include reduced travel time, higher fares, and staff reductions.

Typhoid outbreak drivers and arrests in quiet towns

A typhoid outbreak is reported in Lulinia with 25 cases noted within a fortnight. A medical officer of health warns the council hall of rising illness while Porter and Preston are arrested in Sibby Leicestershire on a shooting charge involving Conatable Wilkinson. London reports note Japan plans 150 male and 74 female colonists bound for Korea. In Sydney, Harold T F Ratker leaves large sums to his sister and an artist. City visitors praise evergreen Opolotwma with attractions and a new cinematograph and magic show featuring Daphne.

Woods Calla Lulinia Iocal Council Tro Porter Preaton Sibby Leicanterahire Tokio Japan Korea Rusaana Kora Manchuria Tuanow Harold T. F. Ratker Sydney France Luther Louis Ponrnier Daphne

Feimay and Melbourne Libel Case Disturbances Reported

Fragmented wires describe political tension in Australia with mentions of Easter Queensland rivalries, a Melbourne libel case involving John Norton and FE W O Sullivan, mysterious cattle deaths at Bring Wath Victoria, and NSW voters list irregularities. A murder case in Sowth Yarra and a political opposition threat to force a government confidence vote are noted.

Feimay W. J. Antarrono Queensland Anya Toindral Australia Melbourne John Norton Jussie Blood W. O'Sullivan Bring Wath Victoria Home Affaire New South Wales Alivna John Stott Sowth Yarra Slalbourne Jolliaout

Prince and Myinesis of Wales Visit Indie in September

Martial Lonult, winner of the grant Davia to Vienne motor car race, has died from injuries he received. The Prince and Myinesis of Wales are slated to visit Indie in September.

Prince and Myinesis Wales Indie Martial Lonult Vienne

Australian politics and society notes on suffrage and figures

A chaotic, OCR generated reading covers suffrage debates in Australia, Conan Doyle payment notes, Evangelical Council resolutions on Jewish persecution, and references to Sydney events. It cites political shifts, public sentiment, and mentions newspapers, exhibitions, and varied public figures without clear chronology.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nmeteonot Logicat Guernney Lala Hoya Mayet Penn Tare Gueanbenan Obserher Volunteer Fire Brigads Christian Endeavour Wiliam J. Brown County Muray Jings Ra Farmers and Settlers’ Progress Association Alderman Kinox Hideporch Lidshea Aldamun Knox Deilian Pike Cauipionure Tateford Pike Seveniling Cutil Havens Aldeaman Uixie Downey Volleit Pike Dixin Downing Toault Feas Preent Aletta McDonald Brothers Uragaria Ecolmons Terrabumberra Lnda Mutual Admiration Club Hucheon Bog Cowl Cowl Station Jowhlon Tiver New Ale Hia Boundarias Goubla Malbourne Gininderra Miyina Jdtpun Puty Nes Moyyan Sumner Southwell Lawson Jan Preut Winor Jena Milladl Bungendore Canoe Hineelt Tii Bewdiby Dinger George Drst Bowover Cor PSE SY _TELEGRAPH Kitchener Muloutia Plato Falco Irelands Howe Costae Daverjooben Edebor Covinel Waren Rome Ted Volughn A. Conan Dipyle Coritrivity Lends Yorkshire Morawry Mo Othur Sir Conan Doyle Evangelical Council Thew GT. Wallen Mev Carruthars Anil Curtial Initasmonary Evangelical Couneil New Anuth Russia Sander Sona Sander and Sons Hospitale Iplobe Italy Avastendam Ario Ani Thomas Maxwell & CO Willseil Dublin Thurslar Novelas of Toxo Joann Oldeteld Marino Wethers
Search Courier

Search the Queanbeyan Observer Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Queanbeyan Observer?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication