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Newspaper
Queanbeyan Observer
Location
Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
2
In loving memory of Jemima Winter who died October 10, 19 US aged 73. A faithful wife and kind mother. Her family laments the loss and cherishes her memory. The verse expresses enduring love and grief from her husband and children.
Durban Capetown Fly M South Africa tour call leads to Melbourne Fremantle engagement with London links. Performers travel between cities as schedules align with Australian venues.
A critical analysis argues Germany’s shift from farming to industry harmed food supply. It cites Herr Von Schierbrand’s view that Germany has become heavily import dependent, stifling agriculture while diverting capital to manufactures. The piece warns of rising tariffs and the broader impact on civilians and allies like the United Kingdom.
Kyun Buin event held by local rifle club on Wednesday at 400 and 500 yard ranges. Winners listed with scores across 400 yards and 500 yards broken by shooter. TL Chigiey, Warren, Rourke, Hackeman among top finishers with scores ranging from 24 to 39 points.
The Bungendore Shire Council met in the County Chambers on Tuesday with President Falconer and councilors Kelly Keeffe Osborne Crace present. The meeting approved minutes, adopted financial and works reports, and instructed the Clerk to communicate with Lands Department and other bodies about rates, fencing, road work, and material supplies while noting petitions from residents of Bywong and nearby areas. The council debated fence repairs, public works, and allocation of funds from various funds to General and Trust accounts, with decisions carried by majority.
Moved by Dr Grace and seconded by Dr Jelly the council adopted the resolution to suspend labor, directing the Oveneer to implement the council decision. The council then acted to carry the measure forward.
Alder man Hands moved a motion to ask the Federal Government to verify conditions for supplying Queanbeyan with water from the Federal Capital scheme. Alderman Harris urged that a supply would cut fire insurance, aid sewerage, and boost growth, noting Cotter River storage, Red Hill reservoir, and high pressure delivery could serve all town needs. The measure, supported by Campbell, passed by a large majority.
Fragmented OCR text complains of overwork and mentions Campbell, Chemiat, Quesubeyan among unclear figures.
London dispatch reports German submarine sinks off a Dutch island and Antwerp bombardment imminent with city defenses pushed to the extreme line. Britain observes calm on the front except wings, while ground near Role and Chaumont is retaken by Allies. Japanese reinforcements and German naval actions are cited, with heavy losses and multiple torpedo boat incidents reported.
At Potlee Court on Wednesday last A J Volyneham pleaded before Mr S A Nevigh solicitor. Woodward informed the Bench cartridges used were loaded with soap holler. A fine of £2 imposed and costs. At Snailette Court a single case Tong v Tong was heard with Moran for plaintiff and foodward for defendant. A writ for a Harnishee under which the Commercial Bank was ordered to pay into court £23 10 to meet a lien against the defendant.
London wool trades report opening sales with changes from July levels. Winchcombe Carson Led announces Laoag cable and price differentials for fine and crossbred wool. Government bars export of wool to hostile countries, creating new market constraints and price adjustments.
A faded advertisement claims Hean's Essence makes a home cough remedy from simple ingredients like vinegar water and alcohol. It touts low cost, quick relief for coughs, asthma, bronchitis, croup, and whooping cough, promising instant throat relief and long shelf life.
A fragmentary note mentions cures and healwe terms, with unclear names and phrases. The text references Comphall and utanbeyan in a garbled form. No coherent facts or identifiable entities beyond scattered terms.
The Land Board announces trials at the Court House on Thursday October 22 and Friday October 23 1914 at 10 am. Items include blocks of Crown Lease Area No 1976 acreage valuations rent appraisements fencing applications road enclosure and rabbit-proof fencing across roads. Known parties include W F Blewitt G C Crosanly Hugh Reid John Gallagher Willum Joseph Hall William McNamara Archibald Peden and A L Peden among others.
Reduced cost of building promises durable Wunderlich Rockface Stone and Brick ceilings from roof to floor. Exquisite linings and art ceilings cover halls to baths with versatile faced materials. Low cost and light trade price, Wunderlich Lin Pitt Street Sydney distributes a booklet Ceilings for the Home.
A successful ball in Earlyside's Hall raised funds for the Red Cross War Fund. Organized by Miss B Crace with a diligent committee and generous local help. Decorated with mags red crosses and greenery. Excellent music by Cullen and Miss McNamara. MC Hollingworth pleased guests. profits amounted to 13 4 ad.
Burge a fruiterer suffered a leg fracture when a board collapsed while he walked on an office shed. Jack Charlton aided the injured, and George Blundell, of Canberra, sustained a finger cut while shooting. P F Smith injured a foot at Carter River Works and was admitted to Queanbeyan hospital.
Euchre Patty and Social in the Protestant Hall tonight proceeds go to the Belgian Fund. Ginninderra Annual Show tomorrow, with a percentage of profits to the Patriote Fund. Swastika Pictures headline a four star programme at the Protestant Hall tomorrow night. Volunteers for the expeditionary force to remain in their districts until summoned to Sydney. Queanbeyan tennis team to face Georges Mees Tennis Club tomorrow at 2:90 p.m. with players Cummins Crappa Hirst and Wilson.
A wagon load of wood was auctioned yesterday by public subscription in Toggranong led by Mr. H acra to aid the Sted Crose Fund. Purchasers included Mr. F K Woodward £3 Me £8 L Roberts £1 4 0 and others. the final buyers Morgan Woodward Koberay and BK Gibbs purchased the load for 21 pounds and donated it to the hospital.
The Prime Minister General informs Hon A Chapman that approval is given to erect the Queanbeyan to Sutton telepone line and that details follow. A communication from MLC T C Miller discusses the Bungendere to Captains Flat mail conveyance tender. Nash’s bid was lowest but not accepted as public interest deemed another tender more suitable.
Mrs. Ano Makar died at 78 after a fall that broke her hip. she had lived in the area over 50 years and was buried in the Hrakbotin Cemetery. District Registrar J.J. Moljasnett lists quarter ending Sept 10 with 11 marriages 5 deaths 4. A large influx of starving sheep arrived by train, with many dead scattered near the tracks. A street performance by Aboriginal musicians drew funds for the patriotic fund, yielding several coins and a five shilling donation.
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