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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
2
The fragmentary account merges hospital issues with local lore and weather notes. It recalls a past hospital dispute over care and funds, a patient’s claim of inadequate treatment, and a hospital committee’s lack of investigation. It also touches on hail, frost, and farming conditions alongside memories of early district settlement and native wildlife.
Church notices list services across Christ Church Queanbeyan John the Baptist's Canberra Bungendore Gundaroo Queanbeyan Presbyterian Queanbeyan Gundaroo Wattle Park Woolfield Duntroon and other venues with times for Holy Communion Matins Evensong sermons and confirmations led by acting rectors reverends and clergy across denominations including Anglican Roman Catholic Presbyterian and Methodists.
The Queanbeyan Observer notes a local rifle duty event held Wednesday afternoon with Sheotue contracted by Cue local members. Prizes include awards to A. McIntosh and Captain H. Taylor. The report lists participants and results with several garbled names and figures.
In the House of Representatives a statement noted an Australian firm bidding to supply the Federal capital territory power plant. The offer would cover about 50 percent of the project cost with a profit share proposal of 10 percent on manufacturing costs reportedly accepted.
A sarcastic social gathering at the Protestant Aiello Selo on a Saturday night featured a euchre game with eighty participants and eight winnings in a jackston format. Mrs. OConnor received the prize, Mr. C Thompson the gentleman prize, and Rev Slovan distributed prizes. After refreshments, about 100 couples danced at 2 pm, with Miser Meredith on pine and violin and J Knox on euphonium providing music. Office duties were handled by Mowery FE O Rourkes and B Thompson.
The death occurred Tuesday of Mr Thomas Fowlin aged 28 at his father’s residence after months of illness. He was born in Aberdeenshire Scotland and had been married about a year leaving no widow. Funeral at B C Cemetery with Rev M Hogue officiating. Also Mr Duncan Moelones, an old resident, died Tuesday night at Queanbeyan Hospital aged 80. He left a widow and grown-up children. funeral held yesterday.
A British Commons report outlines cabinet reshuffle hints as Mr Nicho’s detachment to support a Western America seat prompts speculation. Premier M Gowen signals likely by election before year end with Paris government plans and potential reshuffle details.
In Bungendore the wattle bark stripping on Lake George shores is banned. Sydney College of Music exams at St. Joseph's Convent School on 6 October listIntermediate honors Misa M Gallagher 90 Junior honors Molly O Campbell 85 Barbara Sweeney 62 etc. Paleoner suffers facial injuries after a branding accident when a horse kicked Mr Falconer, with medical attention given and recovery ongoing.
Commissioner Hay of the Salvation Army seeks 20,000 pounds to fund a William Booth Memorial home for workmen in Sydney and NSW. The Sussex Street building, long used as a home for workmen, would be expanded to house about 100 men, with free beds for those unable to pay. Public support and cooperation are urged to back the project.
Fragmentary text suggests a claim of universal cures or remedies offered by an unnamed author in relation to Queanbeyan. The garbled wording implies a boast of addressing all illnesses, but lacks clear names, dates, places, or verifiable actions. Further readable detail is needed for a precise summary.
Fragmented notes indicate Turkey’s rejection of a peace proposal from the Porte while Britain France and Russia show readiness to pledge restraint before mediation. Continental newspapers speculate Germany may announce a surprise move as Bavarian allies insist on resisting foreign interference.
A motor accident Tuesday evening near Rows killed W. J. Knight, 34, as he returned home from town. His car overturned after a tyre blew out while avoiding a barrier, pinning him beneath. A passing resident witnessed the event and freed him, but he died at the scene.
Senator Pearen proposes rifle clubs to assist national defense as citizens transition from reserve ranks to club membership. The minister notes rifle clubs could replace military unity in remote regions where compulsory service is limited. He foresees clubs inspiring patriotism and sustaining defense-related skills among Australians.
A Sydney record was set as twenty five films were produced in a single day by associated companies to promote the Melbourne Cup on screen. Cinematographers filmed the voice and sent negatives to Sydney for rapid distribution, with the entire production chain working at high pressure from development to printing and facing. By Wednesday evening the completed copy was ready for shipment, illustrating the rush of a booming motion picture industry and its role in entertaining the public.
A local newspaper column praises St Leon's Grand United Circus visiting Quewabeyon. The show, described as cleaner and livelier than before, featured five Acrobats Scout performing daring maneuvers, a remarkable Bareback rider, and a standout horsewoman Baporus Philipina. Honey and Cherry, the horizontal bar act, and a statuary living act drew strong praise, with the Subic Histare group, comical Guitars, and Mag. J. & A. adding to the evening’s charm. The reviewer calls it a thoroughly artistic display and notes the audience’s enthusiastic reception.
The wool market reports strong demand for long wools and a very firm, well sustained market since the 26th ultimo. A large and representative catalogue of over 000 bales is planned for Mostley next, with prices expected to remain firm unless an unforeseen crop issue ties to the Balkan crisis.
Senator Gardiner argues Australia should fund a Governor General residence and house Parliament in the Federal Capital next year. Premiers should convene, state governors considered, and the Chief Justice joint matters, with NSW possibly matching Victoria. The exchange questions independence and a suitable official residence in Canberra.
The Postmaster General announced in the House yesterday an effort to reduce telephone pole height across country districts. Officials aim to cut poles from Loft to NATL length, with new poles expected to last about ten years, hoping to lower overall erection costs nationwide.
Two heavy catalogues were shown to Sydney wool borers as the market held firm for all fine wools and weakened slightly for faulty lots. Winchcombe Curacm Limited reported selling 6900 lots with top price of the day for a fine merino. Additional sales included Spencer Maddrell, A J T Heyee, Leonard B Dibba, Carson Brown Tamar Springs, Joseph T. Jona, Lid Jun, J H Lockett Wagga, A P Cooper Barraba, John Fowler Young, Exors late John McMaster Cooma, John Machin Gilgandra.
The morning rains continue with unsettled weather. Mounted constable Wilson’s holiday is being covered by Constable Beggs from Micalago. Dr Woodrow Wileen, the Democratic nominee, wins the U S presidency by a large majority. The Turkish paper Renin predicts doom if Turks fail at Chataldja. Floral and Industrial Exhibition entries drew crowds from Moethodiat Church, with the event set for Protestant Hall midweek. Quangbeysa Bide Chubb accepts a challenge from Goulburn club for a December 7 Yarra tomb Cup match.
A lengthy imperial prognostication outlines Western powers seeking dominion in the East, with America and Japan aligned in Asia and Britain’s dominion reach. It warns of upheaval in the Ottoman Empire, rising Arab and Moroccan unrest, and a looming confrontation over Palestine as the old order roars.
Mr Hi W Whitehead of Boomey near Orange reports finding a cow and calf in a paddock with severe injuries. The cow’s four teats were bitten off, the udder bleeding, and the calf’s tongue and hoofs were damaged. Indications point to fox attack by vermin known to infest the run.
A note from Campbell Chemist notes that a bear bearing the name Druga may be relied on for Campbell related chemicals and preparations.
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