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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 30, 1905
Page
2
A fragmented item mentions rainy spells, famine riots in Spain, and Sweden Norway governance. It notes cycling carnival entries, a July town race, a July ball, stock sales, and municipal elections. Other items report Australian weather, stray references to Crete, and local fatal incidents.
Fragmented church notices list several names including Bowpar Joe, Mhurelar Ragiewt, and Sr. Jere wom Marrasi a, with various times and persons such as Rev. War owen and Rev. Mowlaay cited. The garbled text mentions services, authors, and pew allocations with unclear locations and dates.
A Queanbeyan tram visited Cooma for a triangular shooting match with the Cooma Civilian and Volunteer Rifle Clubs. Cooma Civilian wins by 77 points over Queanbeyan, who defeat the Volunteer side narrowly. Wind on the exposed range affected Queanbeyan shooting. after lunch at the Union Hotel, prizes and cheers closed the event.
A period reflection urges newly enfranchised voters to weigh broad national interests over party pitches. It cautions against distractions of social reform versus wealth and prosperity, urging careful study of statistics and policies to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number.
A Queanbeyan branch meeting of the Public Schools' Association was held Saturday with fifteen teachers present. Mr Ling chaired. Mr C McAlister, recently through the court, delivered ambulance instruction. They planned forwarding Mr Senior Inspector Flashman's talks to the Goulburn Association and to print and distribute lectures to district teachers. A vote of thanks closed the session.
An inquest heard that 16 month old Elsie May Boon died after scalding from boiling water spilled when her mother turned to wash a dish. The coroner ruled death from shock due to burns incurred when the child fell with hands in the boiling liquid.
A group of local footballers will travel to Cooma tomorrow to face the home side in a luncheon event at M Donalds Hotel before the match. The party will meet at McPhersons Hotel tonight for the journey.
Deputy Postmaster General advises Austin Chapman on changes to letter receivers at the local railway station and the new ordinary letter receiver times. It also notes approval to establish a receiving office at Burbong Platforms under Mrs. Cullen with Messrs. Menara, McAlister, Lords, Worthington and others listed in the application.
A sheep farmer in the Upper Yarra district claims success against foxes by trapping and dark-shedding them in a paddock, noting eight foxes killed the first night. Homebush saw district stock sales led by H A Coleman Bungendore and D Leahy with lambs and cattle listed. an Erasmus worker died after being caught in a railway belt at Newport V.
The People's Reform League urges Australians to back the federation voice against Socialism. It condemns Labour Party ideals as selfish and risky, urging 6 1/2 percent turnout to show public sentiment and pledging support for Geo. H. Reid in New South Wales while calling for wider allied action.
A collage of items notes NZ pension rise planned add £94 000 yearly, 23 Chinese stowaways found on a Sydney bound steamer, a fatal Tumut Amateur Races accident, and a promotion for BANDE ANISONA MUCALNPH EXTRACT with claims of medical superiority.
Sydney dispatch reports in the Straits of Korea a naval engagement in which one Russian battleship and five Russian warships were sunk. The war news comes from Lt. Abt. A WasmingTon.
Sydney reports Japan's Baltic engagement with heavy losses to Russian forces. Sunk battleships Alexander and Borodine, three armored cruisers, one defense ship, two other cruisers, and two transports. Captured vessels include battleships Oriel and Impgrator Missine, plus two guest defense ships. Over two thousand prisoners taken. Japanese squadron lightly damaged.
Empire Day in Urayarra was marked by a daytime picnic for children with races and prizes. John McDonald promoted the event, Mrs. McLaughlin hosted, and Coddington aided at Uragarra Half-time School while Miss McClung presented prizes. An address by Mr. McLaughlin closed the afternoon.
W. H. Wheatley reports a highly successful cattle sale at Goulburn with all beasts sold except a small yard of heifers and prices improving on late rates. The steamer Everton Grange carried 1339 horses from Australian ports, a record load. A High Court issue in Melbourne caused expense to parties as judges refused to perform duties. Additional items describe a modern remedy for coughs and various local notices and entertainment at the Cyclodama venue.
Notice to advertisers and proprietors of notices that no response will be accepted after 37 months from date of insertion. Advertisers should apply immediately upon expiration of orders. no checks will be returned by post.
A historic cycling carnival item lists participants and clubs from Queanbeyan and Goulburn including Cowper Birbon Kennedy Kennedy, H. Turner, W. Crowkwell, M. Anderson, J. Pike, O. Danbridge, W. Rosewarne, A. Fowler, C. Me Tonea, and T. Murphy. The long roster names riders from Queanbeyan, Goulburn, and surrounding towns.
The article thanks donors including Mew McPherson Hinckaman Quilson Knox for cash prizes and ground donations. It notes donations received after 24th Oao0 and mentions prizes, badges, and fireworks. Committees extend hearty thanks to all who contributed or helped make the celebration a success.
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