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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1903
Page
2
Fragmented text lists church notices with minister names and dates in a stylized 19th century format. Reads like a service schedule with ministers, sermon topics, and meeting times, including names such as Minister ART and various local congregants.
The article warns that sunlit conditions and hot surfaces can ignite dry grass and materials, causing fast spreading fires. It urges matching safety, proper storage, and public readiness, including village fire brigades and emergency water supplies, to combat bush fires and protect property.
A historical notice stresses urgent bush fire precautions amid unprecedented grass surplus. It urges landowners and railway authorities to create wide fire-guards and remove sparks risk from engines, farms, stores, and crops to protect property and livelihoods this fire season.
In the Carelen Fire Act section the law targets igniting or carrying inflammable materials near growing crops stacks of corn hay or grain. A person found responsible faces penalties including fines or imprisonment for endangering field or farm properties.
Over thirty couples attended the pleasant dance at Home Lodge Friday evening. A cheerful crowd enjoyed music, flowers, and a generous spread, with members and wives helping host the event. The Proclamation and details are partially garbled but convey a well attended social gathering.
A Calcutta Indian named Albert Singh travelling with a companion faced accusations after a water incident at a hawker’s cart. The pair claimed a devil was being drawn from him. authorities remanded Singh for unsound mind after an arrest following further testimony. Witnesses described Singh in tattered attire, shouting, and running away multiple times before being restrained. The case proceeded with further evidence and remand for seven days.
In Sarraway on November 21 before Messrs Gale and Atkinson, Albail Singh was brought up for further medical evaluation. Dr. Richardson, after examination at Queanbeyan jail, declared Singh insane and in need of detention for care and treatment at a lunatic asylum. He noted Singh’s frightened demeanor, meditation, opium craving, poor speech, and fixation on God and the devil. Dr. Blackall corroborated mental distress and bizarre remarks about God, seeking to explain a mouth issue, though English was limited. A warrant directed to Dr Edwin Godem for admission to the asylum at Kentmore was issued.
Objection lodged to a certificate of indefeasible title issued January 4 careful re land parcels near Bungendore and Currandooley under No 14,437. land totals include 4 584 acres 1 rood 181 perches with multiple adjoining properties. Government plans to rent and sale, with 109 000 pounds for net alienment proposals for January, division changes. In the same region, an elderly man Robert Bmdtary was found dead near Adsmannahby Queanbeyan district.
Farmers anticipate abundant harvest with oats strong in some areas despite low prices for produce. Haymaking underway, fruit crops lagging, vegetable gardens thriving. Miss Moon resumes teaching at Brooklands, Inspector pleased with school. Miss Mary Jane Southwell improving after Sydney hospital stay. Rain scarce but welcome. an inch could aid grain. Royal Court and Civil Service scenes noted in Melbourne. Dud Advisers case touched on in court.
The Rockley tour party led by Mrs Roberts and Miss Vallance completed a four month study trip in Sydney visiting Centennial Park Balmain Regatta Botanical Gardens and the Technical Village. They were hosted by educators and local supporters. prizes were awarded to standout players and a president was elected for the Rockley group amid thanks from parents and officials.
Obituary item lists Aine Jonny Coven swmoe and several others with scattered details. The text mentions dates around September and June, locations near a valley setting, and references to individuals such as Abe, Tomby, and Ceulburn. Details are fragmented and not fully clear, but the notice preserves names and implied deaths.
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