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Queanbeyan Observer

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 06, 1908

Page

2

Opening of Federal Parliament Amid Party Debates

The Earl of Dudley as Governor-General presides over a cautious reopening. Ministers plan extensive national legislation while Opposition leaders, including Mr. Reid and Mr. Joseph Cook, voice dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs and hint at shifting loyalties. The piece notes the political maneuvering and calls for unity to meet national needs.

Earl of Dudley Commonwealth Deakin Best Tamme Labor Party Reid Joseph Cook Cook Mr. Reid Mahomet

Political Row Over Federation and Party Positions

The text argues that opposition acceptance of Liberal Democratic and Labor party actions signals a shift from Protection and White Australia to Free Traders and Corvorites. It questions Deakin Ministry policies and asks why Reid calls conditions undesirable while Cook finds them worse, noting dull federal politics and Reid’s aim to attend Parliament more regularly.

Liberal Democratic Labor Party Free Fraders Corverites Australia Deakin Northern Territory Reid Joseph Cook Mr. Reid

Six Legged Lamb Found in Tharwa Pastoral Area

A farmer’s son near Nuas Tharwa reported a six legged male lamb born to a ewe that had previously produced normal offspring. The creature had two hindquarters fused at the back with differing tails and survived briefly, while the ewe’s life was spared.

C. J. Kirchner Nuas Tharwa

Lone Hand magazine preview and Australian features note

The Lone Hand issue features a distinctively quiet cover with a waratah illustration and color art. It announces results from New South Wales and Victorian competitions, plus the Commonwealth Crisis by Charles H. Kirmess and a new monthly Australian review section with many illustrations and rose photographs.

Charles H. Kirmess

Watchmakers and Jewellers Move to New Premises

Messrs Knife and Bader relocate to Mrs Black's Buildings next to Mandelson's Hotel with up to date facilities and a grand display of jewellery and plate. A unique hand made swinging pendulum clock from Carl Baden’s grandfather, 1444, is featured and prizes won at Hamburg Berlin Kiel Lubeck exhibitions highlight its accuracy. The shop offers watch and clock repairs and regilding with first class work and expects increased support. The Water Park precinct closes tomorrow.

Messrs Knife and Bader Mrs. Black Mandelson Carl Baden Hamburg Berlin Keil Lubeck Mears Konv Ai] Baden Queanbeyan

Cuea sbeyan District Hospital committee meeting notes

Cueasbeyan District Hospital held its monthly committee of management meeting. The meeting covered requisitions for ward linen and replacement of stolen items, salary and travel expense claims for Nita Tale, milk accounts handled via Mrs Atkinson and Dulhunty, nurse Kelaher's salary deduction issue, a wood allotment offer from Turnbull, and standard monthly accounts. The financials showed receipts of £510 for patient fees and a credit balance at the Bank of NSW. The officer report noted four in hospital, nine active, seven discharged or improved, six remaining under care. Visiting committee proposed a new grate for the stave and new laundry tubs with a plug. October committee appointed. Linen purchases to be sourced locally within a 5% price premium.

Committee of Management Messra P. Campbell Taylor T. Campbell J. Morgan A. Fallick Dr. Richardson Aist Margan C. S. Campbell Nita Tale Morgan Fatlick M. J. Atkinson Mr. Morgan Campbell Atkinson Dulhunty Kelater Kelaher Queanbeyan A. Turnbull Wyoham Fallick Turnbull W.S.W Richardson Fullick C. J. Campbell J. Cullingharm Sydney

Rifle club match yields gold medal at Glenwood

Frat members of the focal rifle club held a Saturday afternoon match for a valuable gold medal donated by J. McCarthy of Glenwood. Ranges included near 300 yards with seven shots per target. Captain Eo Moore scored six bullseyes before a final miss. Prizes went to A. Rallick and Thomsen.

Focal Rifle Club Affternoon J. McCarthy Glenwood Eo Moore A. Rallick Thomsen

Catholic Friendly Society breakfast at Queanbeyan hall

A large Sunday morning breakfast in the Protestant Hall marked by attendance from Manchester Unity and Grand United Oddfellows lodges. Rev Mather Hyland chaired, with speakers including A Chapman and P Moore, praising the Australian Holy Catholic Guild and its aims of temporal security, practical piety, and brotherly union.

St. Gregory's ALC Manchester Unity Grand United Oddfellows Cec Hayes Mather Hyland A. Chapman Kyrie Messrs. J. McCarthy T. J. Kelly J. Keeffe P. Moore J. Willis Cheesman Marmlou Mindelson Solomon Hetherington R. Hayes Youn Guild Holy Catholic Guild Almit Guild Warden P. Gallagher Lis Allie Queanbeyan Hannan Alec Grill Queanbayan Jung Sparet Vilimaga Revere Vi. Bhatt

Light Guessing Competition Draws Crowd and Prizes

The event raised £13 in ticket sales for the light guessing contest. Beasts were weighed by PT Cohen as the president noted the size, with 1444 lb four ounces and other competitors placing near the mark. Winners will share two thirds of the prize fund, while the second prize equals 1250 taunch.

FB. Warwick Pt. Cohen Winesora Atkinson Mo KR Moore WK. Gale J. B. Hinckétiam Rags

Local Sports Events Highlight Saturday Promotions

Saturday events promote by the Qin lider Farmers' Union as a bridge open over the Murrumbidgee River at Uragorra draws attention. Details mention significant races and demonstrations, including footraces and exhibitions, with local figures Moore and Footevssres involved in the program.

Qinlider Farmers’ Union Birthe Murrumbidgee Hiver Uragorra Vayds Sir Mandelson SM Ak

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