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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1900
Page
2
An article critiques woman suffrage, noting fear of political decline and moral decline. It cites Mr Chanter on female voters becoming political actors and fears a moblike response to female advocacy, questioning long term benefits and societal impact.
An article argues that the passage of woman suffrage will accelerate broader gender equality. It cites training and intellect, notes physical differences do not prevent female capability, and predicts political fusion of forces for shared civic progress. It references the British Association meeting in Bradford where women were deemed eligible for social positions.
Local notes report a monthly band meeting appointment and discuss election rights updates. Government actions on electoral rights and proposed changes to early closing acts draw attention to policy delays and contingency plans from the premier.
The Marie Garellia Company Warrott hosts an entartainment evening at Protestant Hall with extra chairs and a second concert planned. Proceeds go to Sunday School funds as garden fête favors and a later open air concert. Village figures urge support and note subscription rush for the hall’s build.
The Borough Council, presided by Alderman Mike in the mayoral absence, approved accounts and payments. It considered park use charges, footpath repairs, culvert maintenance, and stock nuisance complaints, with plans to gravell paths and address a hospital culvert issue. A Commons Trust session followed, approving finances and reinstatement of a suspended official.
Volunteers in Bungendore organized a homecoming for Trooper Masters of the Australian Horse. A public meeting called for a 3.30 pm railway welcome featured a guard of honour, schoolchildren, and local officials. The procession to McAlister’s Hotel ended with speeches, toasts, and a hearty crowd cheering the returned soldier and his family.
A paragraph describes beneficial rain arriving late in the season and notes its positive effect. It mentions a man named John Abel rmat who injured his hand while at Mr Job Cole's shed and an incident involving W A Bowwell and a torn bag during rain related work.
The report covers cricket matches between the Club and storekeepers with Queanbeyan and Tatura, lists players for Queanbeyan and proposed lineups for Gin inderrrmn, and notes an invitation to a midweek game. It also records rabbit trapping debates, a duped thief case with £75 recovered, a shooting incident at Qooma-road, assaults, suicides at Coogee, and a court verdict on military figures.
A long, first person letter recounts battles near Pretoria and Kleinfontein, with details of troop movements, engagements, casualties, and siege conditions. The writer notes General Plumer and other units, captures of prisoners, field work, and the wearying campaigns across contested terrain.
The report outlines Boer War clashes and wartime actions including the capture of 25 snipers at Reitfoutvin, and German reports on demonstrations. It notes mass bread-baking by civilians at Thabanoho, a German sentenced to death for seduction commuted to imprisonment, and exchanges between NM Wallock-Rowseon and French leaders. The piece mentions Dreyfusite League protests and multiple military movements, with Kruger pressing for security as 1000 British troops head toward Hulowayo.
A string of disasters and incidents unrolled across Bathurst, Argent Street and surrounding districts. Fires destroyed seven shops on Argent Street while a Bathurst death and multiple injuries rattled the community. Reports describe colonial railway debates, a fatal corner case at Collarandbr, and a looming trial in Brisbane’s police court involving MLA Donald Mackintosh. Violent acts and searches followed, with a man believed killed and eaten by locals after a rifle incident on the Orloman River.
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