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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1912
Page
2
The article argues that Allied victories near Constantinople threaten Turkish rule and predicts eventual political collapse. It blasts censorship and calls for press freedom, warns of dictatorship, and defends anonymity of writers and the ballot as essential to democracy.
A fragment notes regret over Australian country newspapers failing to sway Ministers on the removal of roles shaping political comments ahead of a national election. The text hints at embargoes or controls on political communication and criticism during the campaign.
Eight members competed in a handlenap rifle match at 300 and 900 yards. J. C. Gallagher won first prize of 10 shillings, G. Murty took second, A. Stephens third. Notable scores included Gallagher 38 at 200 yards and 68 at 900 yards, with Warren and Webb also posting strong totals. The Warren Moore team won by six points.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a ledger note or account excerpt listing an executive inquiry or inquiry into Queenbeas. Names, dates, and context are unclear, suggesting a historical financial or administrative record with missing details.
The Queanbeyan District of Ital reports a lengthy monthly meeting in the hospital board room. Attendees considered holidays, hospital grants, staff motions, and a medical officer rota for Queanbeyan month by month with occupancy, finances, and procedural changes.
Queanbeyan cricketers suffered a loss to the Chritraon team by ten wickets and 20 runs in Saturday afternoon cricket. The match ended with Queanbeyan unable to visit Dugtroon, leaving the home side ahead at the end.
Twelve of thirty entrants faced the saddle in a 20 mile B B C road race from Queenbegan to Canberra and return. The winner A Harman, with a seven minute head start, finished in 16 minutes and seconds to claim the Freebody cycle and fastest-time tyres. Second was KR Howley with ten minutes start, riding 59 minutes 4 seconds, earning Dunlop tyres and a trophy.
Edward Jomen Sullivan appeared before Mr. W. O. Russell at the Javal police court charged with stealing a bunch of rhubarb valued at 1 shilling belonging to Lee Wing on the preceding Saturday. He paid a fine of 10 shillings to avoid seven days in Queanbeyan lockup. A first offender for drunkenness on the railway platform was fined 2 shillings 6p or 24 hours.
Campbell chemist Queanbeyan assures drugs bearing his name are pure. A dance will be held tonight at the Protestant Hall to aid the Convent School and Presbytery. Me W Skinner goodshed porter at the Bevan Railway Battalion has been held to Mon Vole, Mr William from Young succeeds him.
About 10:15 on the 2nd instant the Queanbeyan public were jolted by a fire at the Protestant Hall during the Swastika Picture Company program. Two spools of film ignited beneath the operator’s enclosure. the ceiling was scorched. No injuries though several ladies fainted. Theo Cooper left for Sydney. Bir Lyneham managed the scene, cut power, and used a chemical extinguisher with water buckets to prevent a larger blaze. Fire Brigade aided. damage about £25 to hall and furniture, £4000 of film lost. Arrangements planned for a fireproof operating room.
The Local Land Board met at the Courthouse Friday to address exemptions and certifications. entries show approvals for waivers of forfeiture and multiple first and final certificates for various individuals including J. Staunton T. Oldfield J. McKenhnie M. Woods and G. Hatelife among others, with several inquiries under Regulation 195 111 125 and Regulation 111iL travel forfeiture recommendations and waivers.
The Trev A H Champion will preach at Christ Church on Sunday next. Nominations to fill the vacant Municipal Council seat, caused by Alderman Hannan’s resignation, will be received up to Thursday. A few showers occurred on Sunday in town. October rainfall totals include Goulburn 61, Queanbeyan 78, Cooma 173, Bungendore 150, Cooma 64, Yass 179.
Queanbeyan council calls an election to fill the extraordinary vacancy caused by Alderman M Hannan. Nomination day is November 2 1912 at 12 noon in the Council Chambers Crawford Street. Nominations must be lodged by 5 pm Thursday November 6 1913 with the Town Clerk and Returning Officer.
A notice invites a vestr to apply under the Pastures Protection Act 1803 by George W Harcourt for permission to carry rabbit proof fencing along Acrow Road in Ginpinderrs parish Murray County. Heliographs of the application are shown at Crown Land Agent Queanbeyan and Land Board site Goulburn. Objections in writing to the District Surveyor Goulburn by December 6 1919. After that the Local Land Board will act. C E Pinch Chairman. Laws Board of Goulburn November 1912.
Fragmented notices mix vanished items, a house draw, and a remark on furniture sales with stray names and places. Included are warfare rumors about Bulgaria, Turkey, and Allied ships, a youth accident, labor council demands, and bold claims about Kirk-Hilis. The text blends notices, ads, and wartime dispatches with uncertain details.
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