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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 13, 1900
Page
2
The passage decries evaders of capture and warns that pride and evolving civilization create new chances for crime. It laments education’s uneven spread, notes late nineteenth century fears of poisoning and moral decline, and calls for cautious transition while clinging to a grim optimism about survival.
An editorial-like piece contrasts sensational crime reporting with violence in colonial Australia. It weighs Governor led atrocities, white perpetrators, and Aboriginal resistance, noting few executions of aborigines since 1841 while many killings by whites are described.
The article argues that the Premier of New South Wales is not entitled to the first call to the Commonwealth premiership. It examines various political figures including Sir William Lyne and Lord Hopetoun, asserting the federal executive must be distinct from state leadership and that Hopetoun will choose a nationally trusted figure.
Fragmentary text notes a Mrs. John Lawton of Mount Planaant and local efforts by the Bie Wawngrsym team to raise or repay funds. It mentions a cricket moth and a scheduled event on a Saturday with a payment of 4 Vintt for education, but many words are garbled and unclear.
The Wesleyan Flower Show and Fair featured floral displays, pot plants, and ferns from Duntroon Siearte and a vivid gallery of curios and vintage items. Mrs. Blackall opened the event with a bouquet as judges announced prizes for bouquets, table works, and needlework amid a lively audience and a later ball night planned.
Police records show two deaths reported Friday. One involved a newborn infant of Mr Joseph Reid in Bungendore who lived twenty days. The other was Henry Leo of Cuppecumbwlong who suffered a long incurable illness. Both burials ordered without formal inquest.
A mixed report notes a recent basketball game where Woodward and Jouaa led their team to a 6 point win. Beatty scored 61, with W Hall, Anderson and Atkinson contributing, while the losers included O’Tankin and Cred. A widow’s death and a fundraising concert are also mentioned among local affairs.
A detailed report covers Bangendae Spring Races with events at Tunan J and surrounding courses. It lists horses such as Darkness Elmo Yeoland Bargarino Wild Boar and others, noting results, delays at the starting gate, and prize allocations in multiple handicap races including distances of six furlongs and two miles.
A community hall event at Captain's Flat transformed into a fairy setting for a charity ball to aid the Qoranbeyan Hospital fund. Attendees included Miss Antill and Mra. Frazer among many dressed in elaborate costumes. the juvenile ball drew strong attendance, with proceeds totaling about ai.
A letter to Mrs OPrady recounts Patrick's death after a wound in Africa. He received last rites and died at 12, with comrades and Bushmen mourning. He asked his father to tell of his faith, peace, and wish to serve as a priest, and left his watch and small prayer book for his mother.
A local school under Men’s Foakety outlines a program titled Prevention of ire to Animale. The initiative promotes safety measures and civic education among students in the community.
In a park match Barra overcame Queanbeyan amid strong batting from Morse Jones and Woodward. McNamee starred for the visitors, with Memes and McNamara leading the local side, while Beatty’s wicket controversy sparked debate among umpires and players.
A chaotic account references Jimmy Governor and the murder case linked to Frank Butler, with metropolitan dailies selling for 40 pounds. Figures like Sir Julian Salamus and Gilbert Smith appear amid libel battles, attorney suspensions, and looming municipal elections. The piece skewers legal folly and press spectacle while noting Labour strength in the west.
A wealthy donor to the Drapery fund offers 4000 pounds to aid those unable to obtain ear drum surgery. The note mentions artificial cochlear implants and a public subscription to support treatment in Gatherbury and Longcott with a 254 vote majority cited.
The dispatches describe British and colonial forces defeating a large Boer force south of Bothaville near Oran port. General De Wet and General de Lisle’s units engaged the enemy in five hours of heavy combat, with notable actions by Major-General Kuo and Commandant da Wo. Casualties included a senior cavalry leader and several officers, while prisoners and exploratory losses were reported.
Dispatches describe Chinese forces at Bhantung and Kusnhelen with Italian and German troops occupying positions, Boxer violence and missionary deaths near Ningbo, a Prussian rail collision near Frankfurt, a typhoon affecting Tso Kong, and the gunboat sinking with crew saved.
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