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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1904
Page
2
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Obituaries note Barns Elliott age 91 longtime Queanbeyan settler respected for his peaceful life and reliable memory of early events. Also mourns a pioneer woman at Rowe wood Gininderra and Mrs Hinch formerly of Collector, with funeral arrangements to Queanbeyan, including a three o'clock grave ceremony.
The Japanese Consul in Sydney says a cable from Port Arthur reports the bombardment caused the explosion of the fission powder magazine. The army notes the incident as described in the missive.
Cricket match at Duntroon last Saturday between Queanbeyan and Duntroon clubs decided for a ball. Queanbeyan won toss and batted at 3 pm with Boyd Moore opening. Warwick top-scored for Duntroon with 22 as Queanbeyan won by 24 runs.
Justices in attendance Dr. Richardson chaired proceedings with Dr. Blackall and Mears. Applications by Mark Southwell Thos P Maxwell Thos E Woodger Jas Pike Wm Davis Wright were planted without objection. W E Oldfield’s case postponed to December 13. EC Harris faced opposition on temperate habit concerns. after evidence and sworn denial he was granted with caution that continued intemperance could lead to refusal in future.
The 3rd annual report of the New South Wales Institution for the Deaf Dumb and the Blind notes Queanbeyan district contributed 46 66. Directors report an overdraft of 201 14854 on the general fund and a debt of 3 000 for adult care. Secretary W Rigg urges friends to donate or increase subscriptions to liquidate debts and requests notices of deaf or blind children not yet admitted.
The Rev. William Allan ONeill of Parramatta wed Miss Mary Feagan on Wednesday at Christ Church Queanbeyan. The ceremony featured a large wedding party, readings, and floral tributes from church bodies. the couple departed for Cootamundra after a reception at the schoolhouse.
Employers at Krapp’s works in Germany operate in double relays. An order is for 200000 units of a new make described as shells or shells-like components. The report notes production pressure and a launch of a novel product line.
Neshind prize shooting of the quarter held Saturday at the local rifle club saw Reservists A. Gibbs and R. Thompson take top honors. The results list the winners and point to a forthcoming SCOLEA meet.
Tax results from the Scholars' Examination held in September are published. Queanbeyan school lists six names with four passing and one with honours. The panel includes Edward Gifford 69 Division VI Leo Brownsmith Maud Hincksman 63 Division VIII Elma Jordan 79 honours.
The correspondent reports drought conditions with burnt grass and drying stock water. Wheat paddocks are largely unrecoverable and some stock have moved onto crops. Health concerns rise as Mr W Giotkoan is gravely ill. A village humor piece asks readers for the English term for a young pig, showing local chat and questions.
General Stoesel pledges that Port Arthur can resist for months if supplied. A St Petersburg paper says British admirals justify Russia's North Sea actions. Reports claim England may avoid war over Dogger Bank. Anni e M White found hanged at an out house in North. A man near Shepparton shot dead by a rifle accident. Senate passes Arbitration Bill third reading set for Wednesday. Monarch loading at Melbourne with 30 000+ bales of wool valued around 4 500 000. Cyclone at Temora kills a housekeeper and injures a girl. wall collapse damages property. Prisoner jailed for theft. court orders restitution. Medicine claim touts a broadly beneficial antiseptic.
Miss Lily Collett won the prize with an essay praising flowers and their emotional impact. The piece notes flowers' roles in homes, hospitals, and charitable events, and discusses diverse varieties from roses to Australian natives like waratah and wattle.
London reports discuss the North Sea incident with no official declaration yet. Russian terms on an international commission caused delays as Admiralty resisted testimony and blame allocation. After diplomacy, a modified agreement may allow inquiry without automatic Russian blame, easing tensions.
A parliamentary precis outlines crown land area 178000 acres and value 96000 pounds with state tax changes tied to Dalgety capital site. It notes revenue 783 pounds and expenditure 20757 pounds plus 48429 on roads bridges and buildings. railway cost 1.5 to 2.0 million pounds with NSW share 500000.
In Queensland near Beenleigh a family fire destroyed a small weatherboard house as three children perished. The mother Mrs Dobbin and six others were inside. a neighbour, Mr Kriedeman, bravely aided rescues as Martha escaped badly burned and two boys perished in the flames. Albert died at midnight and Martha soon after.
A nine year old girl, Malone, daughter of a farmer in Koonerup, is killed when her father's gun explodes while she cleans it. The incident occurred during a farming family accident and leaves the community in mourning.
A scattered briefing notes explosions famines and weather mark the week. Reports claim Port Arthur battles and a gas explosion in British Columbia with multiple deaths while Kruger’s will extends to Holland. Weather storm warnings and rain affect Carnoola Coongie and Tamworth as cyclones damage districts.
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