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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1911
Page
2
An old newspaper snippet advertises Gaelic Old Smuggler Whisky noting ten years odd and promoting it as a leading favorite in Australia for 35 years with a reference to The Busanhegan Objector on Tuesday October 3, 1911.
The Ginindarra Farmers Union hosts a district fair with cattle pony and horse sections, stock judging, art and needlework displays, and prize-winners. President EB Cramer and committee members oversee awards while government experts assess farm implements, crops, and exhibits, noting takings over 240 and strong community turnout.
Entries and prizes listed for this Queanbeyan District Hons dicup Trots and Pony Hunting events. Races include Foie of Buggy Hierwns and Ladhew Driving Content with prizes from £1 to £8, plus donations from local sponsors. Notable competitors include E Hudson, J Moran, W Rye, and M Cavacanth among others.
The farming section lists exhibitors such as Mewere ACW, Y Ledeen, TLane, Southwell, and others presenting entries from wheat and maize to vegetables and flowers. Awards include prizes judged by named officials and sponsors like AL Kinkyeile and AL Thornton, with entries from Belair, Bushel, and various farms.
Judges include Mew James Crue Holl J ML Mclntosh and J Knox. This article lists numerous entries in home baked goods: two loaves of bread, various cakes, scones, cookies, and preserves with multiple prize placements such as first second and awards of 2 shillings 6 pence. The spread features Rainbow Cake three color, Tartlets, Pudding, Small Cakes, and Honey jars among others with exhibitors credited including Mrs Morriedee Miss Moyn Curran and Mrs Southwell.
A historical fair list shows entries for home made jams marmalade and sweets by Mrs. J Reid Mrs. C W Southwell and Mrs E Brown. Also includes blocks of butter eggs hams fowls and apples with entrant names and small prizes noted. Several entries are misread yet indicate multiple Exhibits and judging entries from local residents including Mrs J Reid Mrs W Munday and Mr Morris.
A listing of knitted and embroidered items shown by exhibitors including Mrs Hertha Thonngeon, Miss Drei Lawndrieit, Mrs Themupsnn, and Miss Eliz dvties Ulath. The display features tray cloths table centres tic work smocked fripes and net pillow shanes, with entries from several local makers and design examples.
Entries detail donations and prices for school items and handwriting, drawing and craft works by boys and girls aged under and over 12. Donors include L. Kilby, T. A. Luke, F. Sullivan, W. L. James, and Captain Sam. Southwell. Items include crayons, copy books, tablets, exorcist books, and fretwork designs.
Judges set rules for farmer entries in the sheep show with open classes for ewes, ram lambs, and pens. Prizes depend on entries, with named exhibitors including J A Armetrong E Rolfe and AC Armstrong. events include plain bodied ewes and Lincoln ewes, open to all comers, judged by farm union members.
A smoke concert Saturday drew attendees despite unclear organiz er details. Protagonists and boats figures echoed in the hall as the crowd bound for an evening of music and communal sound.
The quarterly feed rile club meeting elected rules and by laws, adopting December as the competition start. Handicap shooting planned for Gaelic Trophy on a Saturday in November with ranges at 300 600 and 700 yards. Prizes include a silver cup donated by F Campbell and a gold bracelet for second place. Captain A R Moore secretary A Pallick and Mr H Healty named handicap persons.
A melodrama scene touched Melbourne audiences as the wandering boy story drew tears and cheers. Ambler's presents the show at the Protestant Hall on October th, drawing large crowds and warm reception.
A boy named George Robertson aged about thirteen was struck and injured near his thigh while attempting to board a passing vehicle in Swineday. He was taken to Queanbeyan Hospital for treatment and is reported progressing favorably.
Campbell's Little Liver Pills promoted for bilious head pain torpid liver and constipation. Pitched as effective in small boxes and superior to imitation brands. Battle t. Campbell, Chumiat, Queanbeyan.
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